Designing Minds

2009-12-01T22:31:00.001-08:00

Check out FREE hamster color book.........
for the kids anxiously awaiting
zhu zhu pets this Christmas

Just like Homemade

2009-10-14T14:42:00.000-07:00

Okay I had to splurge the other day and ordered some of these cookies.from Gimme Jimmies..I also wanted to see how they were , cuz I thought they would make the perfect gift item.
Good as Mrs Fields, they were the best "bought" cookies I have ever had and Instead of chips of chocolate, they use chunks,
giving you more chocolate surface area in every bite.
They were yummy!

Should your children see you naked???

2009-10-14T10:57:00.001-07:00

It's the things that make ya go Hmmmm??
Hilary Swank says she has been naked her boyfriends 6 yr old.
what do you think?

It's been a while

2009-10-13T10:10:00.001-07:00

Once a month does not a blog make....I am taking the blog in a new direction.
Still going to post my faves but you will see me using much more for my own listings.
Stuff that is unique, stuff that looks cool and whatever....actually will probably look the same come to think of it.

Ghost hunters ....

2009-10-13T10:02:00.000-07:00

Black T's, turtlenecks that is.....Listing them for $4.99 $3 shipping...
I also am listing some OOAK's I love finding things to paint on.
Click here!!

Little Maven

2009-08-22T06:42:00.000-07:00

You can all stop designing duds, It's currently being done to perfection by Tori Spelling.. YUK! Her line of children's clothing is called "Little Maven" and will be in stores this fall.. Woohoo! Is it me or does she look like a preying mantis. Sorry ...she bugs!!!

But if you like her little Stella's shoes you can put the same pair on your little girls feet...find them here

How Pathetic

2009-08-22T06:35:00.001-07:00

It took me almost half an hour to get the post right below LOL
Yike...so out of it stay tuned..

What slipper does not slip?

2009-08-22T05:59:00.000-07:00

Nowali Moccasin

regular retail around $30, find them on ebay for for lots less

Made in Sweden,
these machine washable moccasins are available in sizes from 6 months to 6 years. I love them I see they also make them for ladies I need some!

OMG

2009-07-25T17:04:00.000-07:00

I gotta say we are lucky we still have the 25 or so readers we have left!!

Yikes last update was the 25th of June. The day after Summerfest started in Milwaukee, the day Michael Jackson died.....the boutique world, is doing Halloween school clothes, getting ready for Fall. Feels like summer just started. here are a few odds n ends I found on ebay.

The most adorable spider hair accessory ever. They say when everything has been done there is nothing left to come up with, Yet here we are .........and it has free shipping

AND you gotta see this!
my absolute favorite

Life is a BEACH

2009-06-25T15:19:00.000-07:00

Designer Y was on a search for Beachy items from designers on Etsy to thrill the senses and here's what she came up with...What do you think?

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
designery.etsy.com

Product Review: SouthernTraditions Boutique

2009-06-10T08:48:00.000-07:00

Designer Y is pleased to present the first in a series of stories featuring product reviews in the handmade and boutique communities.

This first review is for a wonderful product being made by Torri Hutchinson, of Southern Traditions Boutique. Not only is it super cute, it's practical and GREEN too! I love things like this and can't wait to tell you all about it!. Torri has been making reusable sandwich size bags and they're a big hit! The outside is made of a very fun stripe fabric (available in different prints), with a velcro closure at the top. Inside, is a wonderful nylon moisture-resistant lining. These bags can be used over and over. They can be wiped clean with an anti-bacterial wipe, or turned inside out and washed in the washing machine.

The sandwich size bag was roomy enough for two giant sized cookies we got at the bakery, and could easily fit a hearty sandwich inside with no problem. My son got the biggest kick out of this product and he said, "This will stop all the bags from going to the landfills, Mom". SMART BOY!! Just think of how much money you will save over the course of a year by re-using bags, instead of buying them at the store! In this crazy economy, who couldn't afford to save some moolah?

They are selling for $7.00 each in her etsy shop. While you're there, be sure to take a look at her reusable cloth napkins which are perfect for slipping into your child's lunchbox in the morning. I have been a big fan of cloth for quite a while (I have used cloth napkins at home, cloth mama pads and nursing pads too) and this just takes it to an even more useful and practical level. Great thinking Torri, keep up the good work!

Torilynn123 on Etsy

Southern Traditions Boutique Blog

Let's Get To Know...

2009-06-08T17:38:00.000-07:00

Vendemia launch group has picked up some of the most talented designers in boutique, and when their term is searched, you can be sure you will find quality and upscale boutique items for boys, girls and babies. It's always such a treat to search their listings on ebay.

They're wrapping up a darling launch called
"The Birds and The Bees"

As part of this launch, we're featuring one of Vendemia's fab designers,
Melissa of Gumdrop*Shop!

She's offering a darling snail feliz custom available up to size 6

We're impressed with her work!

We love the dots, bright colors and the way she interpreted the launch theme most of all!

WTG Melissa!

If you'd like to see more about Melissa and her listings on both Ebay and Etsy,
follow the links below:

Gumdrop*Shop Me Page

Gumdrop*Shop on Ebay

Gumdrop Shop's Blog

GumdropShopBoutique on Etsy

Would you like to be featured on the Designing Minds Blog?
Email us! DesignerY@live.com
We offer product reviews, custom boutique features
and handmade theme showcases,
not to mention some of the most affordable advertising around as well!

Take me to your leader

2009-06-07T09:15:00.000-07:00

Aliens, Space Ships and Astronauts are all prominent in boys boutique right now. There's something way cool about one-eyed goofy looking monsters from outerspace, retro style U.F.O.'s and spacemen that capture the imagination
and hearts of little boys. Here's a sampling of a few discoveries from designers on Ebay that have the look everyone wants.

This salute to the Space Shuttle and Nasa is being offered by my*hannahs*bananas, member of NSTYLE Boutique
(love this little guy's hair too! What a cutie!)

Space Shuttle Style

Here's a super cool google eyed alien cover up set for your little man,
from alptreasures. It's created from a towel which makes it awesome for wearing to the beach or pool

Spacey Cover up set

Talk about adorable! Designer Y is loving this one from AbbeyRoad member,
ampledesignsboutiquexoxo. It's a two piece boys set with a three eyed martian staring back at you! Crazy Cute!!

UFO Martian Set

Y is being random...

2009-06-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

Y is being random and totally non-boutique in this post but
we always say "designing minds want to know..." on this blog
and I WANT to know...where the heck is that missing AirFrance plane??

Designer Y can't believe they haven't found it yet!

Can you imagine what those poor people went through in their last minutes?

How tragic for the families to not even have any word or definitive answers
on their loved ones!

Y is having a moment of silence for all involved.

So Sad.

Mermaid Girl!

2009-06-05T10:09:00.000-07:00

boutique-jolie-b has this one listed on ebay
Click the picture to see the awesome details...

Cool shoes too!

Time is running out!

2009-06-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

Hurry ladies!
This one ends TODAY!!

from gigglez-n-grinz, sugar cube member.
It's part of a collaboration, take a look at all of the
items by all the talented inovlved designers!

Haute Couture for Kids 3rd Annual RUNWAY Launch!

2009-06-02T12:03:00.000-07:00

Awesome launch on ebay happening now! HC Boutique
(a.k.a. Haute Couture for Kids)
is hosting a super launch
~really cool stuff!

Some familiar faces and some new and very talented
designers are being showcased
(such as...royburduck)

Look at all the time consuming ruffles in the back
, and the awesome applique!

This one caught Designer Y's eye from bklyndoll

Click on the pictures to see these 2 auctions
OR click the banner to see all in this launch.
Nice job ladies!

Designer Y is going bananas for this hat!!

2009-05-31T13:09:00.000-07:00

OMG, is this not the CUTEST thing you've ever seen???
It's a sock monkey crochet hat from Jettscreations
Click on the pic to take a look...

Sock Monkey Hat

Lots N Lotsa Lace

2009-05-31T13:06:00.000-07:00

Vintage Heirloom Fairy from Cokaloka

something is missing

2009-05-31T03:10:00.000-07:00

in the title image. What did i forget to add to that?
Be the first to comment on what's missing and WIN
queen for the day status at your own home!!

I just got the news

2009-05-31T02:58:00.000-07:00

The WDAS wearable and decorative art society
has closed. It was deactivated by Ebay.
Yes we had us some good times in that group,
and some bad.
I remember the time we all did Jello shots, and then we played truth or dare and
one of us had to kiss the other..two grown ass women kissing...do tell!!!
.LOL Oh my gosh, those were the days. We were young and reckless, we didnt care. Ebay was fun, profitable, and competitive. It looked like the fun would never end. We dared to live on the edge, and we ran with scissors

I knew , knowing as I do that nothing lasts forever. It is today with tug at my heart I say goodbye to the WDAS. So long old friend.

who is designer Y and

2009-05-31T02:56:00.001-07:00

and why does she have one little eye??

Took an hour today

2009-05-27T12:48:00.000-07:00

To continue cleaning up the sidebar, the shop by group section.
I left off on Giggles
This is a group that 's got lot's goin on
the honorable mentions
Love this Pippi Longstocking ensemble
The adorable little painted shoes from 3pinkribbons
and don't miss
childrenscraftsworld

Giggles Galore designs Boutique
have boutique items galore!
Gingergrove
needs to get into the Groove
Glamsquad
are glammin' up all over the place

the glamsquad's

XOXOTOVA does the cutest clippies
Okay My hour I was devoting to this is over
I don't get much done LOL
so I am going to delete one more group from my list today

Designer Y Spies With Her Little Eye...Something TOILE!

2009-05-24T10:03:00.000-07:00

Toile:

Toile, which is short for Toile du Juoy, is a pattern used in home décor. The repeated pattern is traditionally set on fabric with a white or cream background, and printed most often in navy, red and black. The pattern is traditionally a one-color pastoral scene that tells a story. Due to toile’s recent rise in popularity, it has found a place not only on the traditional fabric, but also on wallpaper and clothing.

Toile, which is a French word, translates literally to 'cloth'. Its origins can be traced to Jouy-en-Josas, France, where the first commercial plant to mass produce it started production in 1760. Despite its very proper reputation, toile had a decidedly illicit beginning.

Christopher-Philippe Oberkampf, who had previously been producing toile using an expensive, laborious process, uncovered secret etching techniques in England. This technique used copper plated rollers, which would make producing toile much easier. He spirited the secrets out of the country and went on to receive the Legion of Honor distinction by Napoleon himself for his efforts. The French obviously took their toile very seriously.

Toile aficionados love the pattern for its formality, its regal tone and its ability to dress anything up. While some find toile’s patterns overbearing, stuffy and old-fashioned, most find toile charming for its old-world sensibilities. Toile fabric was typically used on nearly every surface in the room, including the upholstery curtains, walls, bedding and lamps, but now it is used more often on a smaller, more focused scale on lamps,dog beds and baby linens, for example. Teapots, and housewares are popping up in toile decorated china and enamel. Clothing lines and accessories using toile in a variety of colors and patterns are becoming more popular as well.

Traditionally, toile depicts French provincial scenes, seasons, forest scenes, stories depicting Roman gods and sea adventures. Originally, toile was meant to tell a story, but now the patterns can include anything from florals to circus scenes and animals. Yellows, greens and pinks have replaced the traditional white and cream backgrounds, making toile a decidedly more funky and eclectic option in home décor.

These are some favorite toile creations of Designer Y, as found on Etsy recently.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
designery

More indecision from the CPSC

2009-05-18T11:37:00.000-07:00

Designer Y is checking in with some news from the CPSC...

Tracking Labels

In a ballot vote on May 13, the Consumer Product Safety Commission was deadlocked on the decision of whether to grant a request for a stay of enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act's tracking label enforcement. Chairman Nancy Nord voted to grant the stay request, which was filed by the National Association of Manufacturers. In her statement, Nord said "It is not clear that the application of the tracking label provisions across the board to all companies will improve recall effectiveness to such an extent as to justify the potential significant disruption and adverse impact on manufacturers, especially smaller companies." Further, she stated that longer lead times are necessary to allow compliance and education.

On the other hand, in his vote to deny the stay, commissioner Thomas Moore stated that the tracking label requirement is not a one-size-fits-all law since it does not specify where or how the labels are applied. (Though he said that might be helpful and necessary in the future and any further mandates in this area would give manufacturers time to comply.) He maintained the labels are necessary for making accurate recalls and that many vendors already use labels that meet the requirements or are easily adaptable.

Read their full statements at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/ballot/ballot09/tracklabelstay.pdf#undefined.