Shop the Bash: Gifts for Tiny Humans

Toys, tee shirts and tepees! The gifts on this list will be sure to delight kids of all ages.

Taxidermy Baby Hippo Head by Nothing But A Pigeon

Ballet Giraffe Art Print 8x10 from Serious Creatures

Desert Birds Tunic by Freckled Chicken

Batman Deluxe Small Peg Set by Wooden Leg Named Smith

Ninja Turtle Inspired Handmade Sock Monkey by Mush Tushy 

Bunny Plush Pillow and by Regal Cottage

Happy Star Plushie by These Things

HERO Kids Tee by Sweet Tees Shop

Handmade Teepees from Bonjour MaeMae

Girls Fall Dress Girls by Emmi Lee Designs

Find these delightful gifts for the littles and more at the Jingle Bash when more than 100 fabulous local makers will come together under one roof for your handmade shopping pleasure. See you Saturday! 

Sponsor Spotlight: Regal Cottage

 

Hello, and welcome back to the Etsy Dallas Blog! We're so pleased and proud to welcome back our next Jingle Bash sponsor - Regal Cottage!

Regina Frydman, owner and designer, is the brainchild behind this super cute line of children's toys and gifts. However, Regal Cottage is truly a family affair. While Regina designs, illustrates, and sews all of her products, her husband loves woodworking and handles the bookkeeping, and their four kids are designated as the "in-house product review committee." And some Etsy Dallas members are also product testers – just ask Rori of MadeByRori!

Regina makes all products in her home studio from eco-friendly base materials, such as vegan leather and organic fabrics. She’s made a bunch of new items this past season that are crazy adorable, so be sure to stop by her booth!

You can see more of Regina's work on her Facebook page, her blog, and her Instagram account. And on November 21st, swing by the Southside Events Center at Gilley's Dallas from 11 am to 6 pm to see her in person!

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Shop Spotlight: Precious Little Tot

Happy Monday, everyone! Today, we're continuing our Shop Spotlight series with Precious Little Tot. Owners Jaclyn Kostrzewa and Julie Boldt design and make modern baby accessories for moms, including diaper bags, diaper clutches, and teething blankets.


What year did you open? 2012
What is your shop's motto? Products designed by two moms for the modern mom and baby.

The Black Arrow Diaper Bag

What is your favorite item that you sell? Our diaper bags and clutches.

Fun fact about you: We have a fabric obsession!

Precious Little Tot wares in action.

How did you get started? We started in 2012 for fun as a hobby, and it slowly built from there. My main motivators to make products were my two kids.

Gray Arrow Diaper Bag

Chic wares for the modern mother.

Anything else we should know? My business partner is Julie Boldt, who is located in Chicago. She handles all of our marketing.


Thanks so much, ladies! For more information about Precious Little Tot and some behind-the-scenes shots, you can follow them on the following social media sites: Instagram // Facebook // Twitter // Web

Sponsor Spotlight: Regal Cottage

Are you ready to take a royal adventure? Regal Cottage will deliver. Regina's beautiful toys are the perfect way to delight a child this holiday season. And parents will love you for choosing from a maker who uses certified organic cotton, eco-felt and vintage fabrics.

We are over the moon to have Regal Cottage as a sponsor for the Jingle Bash. Regina's sweet handmade toys are both classic and modern. She has lovingly created perfect items for young ones. (She's an expert on children! She has four.)

We adore Regal Cottage. "I love knowing that my toys will bring joy to children and their families while also helping to repair the world," Regina said.

 
Be sure to stop by Regina's booth at the Jingle Bash November 15, 2014. We are sure you will find something to love. Want to see more? You can follow Regal Cottage on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Sponsor Spotlight: DFW Child

Etsy Dallas is so excited to welcome back DFW Child as a Jingle Bash sponsor. We all know it's the go-to magazine for families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. You can find DallasChild, FortWorthChild and NorthTexasChild online and in print. Each monthly publication focuses on a region of DFW and keeps readers updated on what is happening.

The award-winning magazines cover all areas of parenting – from prenatal care through adolescence. It's also free, which makes it perfect for any budget. They also publish special resources Thrive and DallasChildBaby. Thrive is a quarterly publication for local families living with learning differences and special needs. DallasChildBaby is biannual and focuses on new and expecting parents with specailized resources specifically targeted to first-time parents.

Be sure to check out their Contests page (hint hint!!) for a chance at some awesome prizes. Looking for some fun activities for the family? Check out their Things To Do page. They have you covered!

Need more? Follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for even more great info. Be sure to check out their table and pick up a copy of the magazine at the Jingle Bash 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 15, 2014.

Sponsor Spotlight: Freckled Chicken

Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what Freckled Chicken is made of. And we love it! Holly's adorable handmade pieces are sure to bring a smile to little girls this holiday season. We are so happy to have Holly as a sponsor of the Jingle Bash this year.

 
Holly earned a degree in fashion and spent much of her career focused on grownup clothes. Then she began making clothing for her daughter and something magical hatched. “I have to say children’s wear is a lot more fun,” she said. Looking for something specific? Holly offers custom pieces too.

 
You can shop the Freckled Chicken booth at the Jingle Bash 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 15, 2014. And you can browse some of her lovely creations on Instagram and Facebook.

Sponsor Spotlight: Freckled Chicken

If you’re shopping for a little girl, prepare to fall in love with Freckled Chicken. We love Holly’s sweet handmade pieces, and we are very happy to have her as a Spring Bash sponsor. 

We love the unique and whimsical clothing from Freckled Chicken. Looking for something specific? Holly offers custom pieces too. 

Holly earned a degree in fashion and spent much of her career focused on grownup clothes. Then she began making clothing for her daughter and something magical hatched. “I have to say children’s wear is a lot more fun,” she said. 

Holly joined Etsy in late 2010 and said she immediately recognized its importance. “Etsy has definitely been a game-changer for many artisans,” Holly said. She is looking forward to another great turnout for the bash.

Stop by the Freckled Chicken booth at the Spring Bash 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 26, 2014.

Sponsor Spotlight: Regal Cottage

A royal adventure awaits! That's the motto of Regal Cottage. And it's a perfect fit. There's no better way to welcome baby or delight a child, than with a gift from Regina's lovely shop. 

Regal Cottage’s toys are both classic and modern. From her signature plush Russian matryoshka nesting dolls and fabric rattle balls to this adventurous trio, Regina has lovingly handcrafted something perfect for your sweet little one. (She’s an expert on little ones—she has four!)

Sure, we may be slightly biased. Regina is one of our teammies, after all. But we adore those plushies. Be sure to stop by Regina's booth at the Spring Bash on April 26, 2014.

Which sweet handmade toy will you choose? Just be sure the camera is ready to capture the moment when you present your lucky little adventurer with some Regal Cottage goodness.

Sponsor Spotlight: Regal Cottage

If there’s one gift every baby should get, it’s a little something from Regal Cottage. Regina uses repurposed vintage fabric, organic cotton, designer quilting fabric and eco-felt in her shop. She is committed to creating toys that engage, inspire and delight. 

 

 

 

Her new organic collection, Let’s Set Sail for Adventure, exemplifies that commitment. We are totally ready to set sail! Regina said she loves that she can now design her own products from start to finish. We love it too!

 

 

Whether you’re searching for a custom baby gift or teething toys for your own little one, Regal Cottage is the perfect place to shop. 

 

 

 

Insider tip: Regina is launching brand new organic Russian nesting dolls at the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash, so be sure to check out her booth.

Gift Guide: For the Kiddos

Are you feeling stumped on what to get your kids (or nieces and nephews, neighbors or friends’ little ones) for the holidays? Don’t wander aimlessly around a big box store for another tired present. Instead, support handmade retailers and give the kids a gift that could inspire their budding creativity with these picks from Meredith of mere designs. Meredith has found great gift ideas for babies to teens. Today we'll see what she has in mind for babies and toddlers. Check back soon for her picks for the older kids.

Infants

Baseball Onesie

By Nest Designs

Batter up! Dress your little Rangers fan in this cotton onesie decorated with red felt stitching. Tennis and football fans can also find similar onesies for their athletic offspring.

Wooden Toy Teething Rattle

By Regal Cottage

This ViewMaster Teether has the retro styling of the original ViewMaster reels, and it's safe for the youngest of babies, as it is made of smooth maple wood sealed in natural beeswax.

Modern Nursery Mobile

By mere designs

Delight your little one’s eyes with high-contrast, bold designs of these paper mobiles, hanging from above. They may also buy you some extra time on the changing table once the little one starts to resist your diaper-changing efforts! Custom designs are available to coordinate with any nursery theme or color scheme, as well.

Toddlers

Tiny Ice Skater Reversible Pinafore

By Three Yellow Starfish

Get your little girl ready for a photo with Santa in this lovely, reversible pinafore. Available in sizes 6 month, 9 month, 12 month, 18-24 month or 2T; or, for an additional $3 for extra fabric, order sizes 3T to 6 as well. Matching bloomers are available (of course!)

Custom Russian Nesting Doll Playset with Pockets

By Regal Cottage

Soft enough to nap next to or bring along in the car on the trip to grandmother’s house, this set of Russian nesting dolls is bright, colorful, and sure to make your toddler happy for hours of play. Regal Cottage also sells the dolls individually or in smaller sets. Each doll is made from organic cotton, designer fabric, premium hypoallergenic Ingeo fiberfill, and eco-felt with hand-stitched faces.

Perfect 10 Giclee Print

By 3dot4

As your little smartiepants learns his alphabet and numbers, reinforce it with this colorful print made from an original painting of the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4. The design is 10”x10” but fits nicely in a 12”x12” frame.

*Don't forget to register your Etsy Dallas purchases in our Shop Hop: Jammie Bash to win Etsy Gift Cards. Enter the Giveaway here.