Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Retractable Badge ID Holders

These are great if you or someone you know works in a profession where you have to wear an ID or have key handy. I so wish I had this when I taught! My delivery room nurse had her ID on one and I couldn't stop staring at it!


They are made with a covered button, covered with designer fabric. I can put a one letter monogram on them as well, I just don't have any made yet. It is 1.5" in diameter.

The back is a belt clip and can slide onto your pocket, belt, lanyard or wherever you need to put it. The retractable cord extends up to 26".

I can and love to do custom orders! So if you see a fabric in my shops or on the website that you want made into a badge holder just contact me, Amanda, at ohsewcutedesigns@gmail.com. Most of the fabric I have used I still have enough left to make these, so please ask if you see a fabric you love.

There are a few in my Etsy and ArtFire shops and more to come, including some with monograms.



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Monday, April 26, 2010

Baby Food Jar Travel Holder

Yesterday morning while packing the diaper bag for church I decided I was tired of having to use a Ziploc bag to put the baby food and spoon in. I had one of those plastic cases from when my twins were babies that was suppose to hold two jars and a spoon, but I guess jars are bigger now because they don't fit and it is so big in the diaper bag. I decided to head to the workroom and try and figure out how I could make something to hold the jars and spoons.

This is what I came up with. The outside is designer cotton, the middle layer is 2 layers of cushioning batting and the inside is designer laminate cotton. The laminate cotton makes it easy to wipe clean. There is a Velcro closure. This will hold two stage 2 or 1 jars of baby food. I need to try it with the plastic containers and the stage 3. The stage 3 jars may fit if they lay down. I need to pick up a stage 3 and see. This is still in the testing phase, but so far I am loving this bag. It fits so nicely in the diaper bag. It doesn't take up much room and the batting or cushion really helps protest the jars. I can not promise that if dropped it won't break, but it will keep them safe in the bag under normal conditions. This bag is not a cooler. It is just a way to carry the jars while on an outing. The spoon I used to test it was a Take N Toss, because that is what I use while out.

Hopefully in a couple weeks I will have some more made and in my Etsy and ArtFire shops. I am also going to try and have a few made to have on hand at the Designers Downtown Market that I will have a booth at on May 8th in Raleigh, NC.






Nice fit with the Diapers and Wipers Holder and a nursing cover rolled up in there.
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A Mom's Take

A Mom's Take did a review of my Car Seat Arm Pad, read her review HERE.  There are also some very easy steps to entering her giveaway for a Car Seat Handle Arm Pad of your choice and a special promotion just for reading!!  Check it out!!


Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Sippy Strap

I have been thinking about making these for sometime, but never quite made myself do it. Then my 7 month old began a fun game of toss the sippy cup, so I went to my workroom to see what I could do about it. I researched some of the options that were out there and didn't really like all the buckle and fastners on other straps. I had some elastic ribbon left over from another project, so I took a handful of different cups in the workroom and worked out the perfect sized loop. Then added a suspender clip, like the pacifier clips use, because I love how easy that is to just snap on to stuff.

The loop should fit most any brand sippy or bottle, if you have a question about yours just let me know as we have about every brand. It is about a 31/2" loop and is 16" long. *Please do not leave your children unattended with this product.

This is the result...








Monday, April 19, 2010

Upcoming Market

Oh Sew Cute Designs will be at the Designers Downtown Market in Raleigh, NC on May 8th.  It will take place outside in two parking lots in Glenwood South area, 509 West St.   It runs from 9am-3pm. The weather is sure to be nice, but if it rains it will take place the next day on May 9th (let's hope it doesn't rain though).  I will have lots of hair clips, ponytail holders. magnets, and of course all my regular cute baby items that I sell online.  If you are in the area and would like to pre-order something to pick up that that, then just contact me and I will have it made and ready for you.   This is my favorite market and I love seeing all my returing customers, thank you!!

This is the prefect event to pick up that last minute Mother's Day gift or a nice one of a kind teacher gift! 


If you live in the Raleigh area, pass the word along!!! This is a great event!!

Makeovers

I decided it was time for a little makeover to a couple of my products. I have been doing a new decorative stitch on my blankets, it is a cute wave, and wanted to try it out on my bibs. Well I did and I think it looks so cute! I am now trying it out on my burp cloths and will probably be changing the stitching on those as well. Right now the stitch is a cute zigzag and some bibs that are already made do still have the zigzag. I am only changing because I have discovered this stitch on my machine and am in love with it. I think the wave is super cute and I hope you think so too!

I have also began to heat seal the ends of the ribbon on my pacifier clips. I have noticed that in the past if one little edge sticks out and something catches it, then it was fraying a little bit. I do not like that at all. So I am heat sealing all ribbon ends and that should prevent any fraying of the edges. There are no chemicals on the ribbon, just heat. They will be made the exact same way, but before sewing I will seal the ends. You will also notice that starting now and in the future I will not be putting labels on the pacifier clips. These were suppose to be fray proof labels, but with the amount of wear and tear that some pacifier clips endure then they will fray. I like everything to look clean and crisp. Therefore I will not be putting labels on them, but if you love your clip then please pass the word along.



The new wavey design


My super cute 7 month old model
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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Cute Yellow and Blue Flower Swirl Ponytail

Cute Yellow and Blue Flower Swirl Ponytail by ohsewcutedesigns:
Cute Yellow and Blue Flower Swirl Ponytail Holders
Description:

This is a set of two and are made out of 3/4" covered buttons and are very securely attached to a Ouchless black ponytail holder.

I have a couple in my Etsy shop and I am working on getting more made and posted. 

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Ribbon Blankets are Back!




The every popular ribbon blankets are back! I am so excited to be able to offer these again! They were taken down and revamped. These new blankets or loveys DO NOT have ribbon loops. They have different textured ribbons, to help with tactile development. The ribbons are heat sealed at the ends, so that they will not unravel. There are no chemicals on the ends of these ribbons. They are quadruple stitched and are tested. They are now perfect for your little one to play with and are the perfect size for the car seat or stroller.

Size: 15" x 15"

Price: $15.00

Custom orders are welcome! Just let me know the fabric you want and the color minky backing. You can find those Here on my Current Fabrics page. I do have more solid minky and am working on getting picutred. If you don't see one you want just contact me and I can try getting the color you are looking for, ohsewcutedesigns@gmail.com.

This one is shown with Spa Lollidot and Lime Green Minky Dot on the back


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Friday, April 9, 2010

Mother's Day Coming...

Mother's Day is only a month away from today, May 9th! Have you thought about what to get the mom in your life?  I have some great ideas that are just for mom. 

Key chain fobs are perfect for any mom on the go and of course moms always have their hands full.  They can just slide one of these on their wrist and go.

Nursing covers are also wonderful for the nursing mom.  They make it so easy and comfortable when you have to nurse while out.  The strap goes around the neck to keep it up so that the baby won't pull it off.  They also roll up nice and compactly for the diaper bag.

Diapers and wipers bags are a nice touch for moms that don't like to carry a lot.  These hold a few diapers and wipes, but can also fit a small changing pad or burp cloth in there. 

Best of all the must have item...Car Seat Arm Pad!  This is wonderful and I am speaking from experience.   I have an 18lb 6 month old and this makes it much easier to carry him in his infant carrier.  They are made with a nice cushion of 1" thick foam and covered in cute designer cotton or minky fabric.  These are definitely a hot item and you will not find a better deal on them.

These are just some items that are great for mom.  Although being a mom all of the items I have really benefit mom!  If you are interested in a custom order just contact me or check out my Etsy shop and ArtFire Studio.

Thanks!
Amanda
ohsewcutedesigns@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Keychain Wristlet Fobs

Here are the choices for the keychain fobs. You have your choice of webbing and ribbon. I can also make these out of any of my Current Fabrics.


You can find most of the combinations in my Etsy Shop and ArtFire Studio. Don't see what you are looking for? If you want a custom made keychain just e-mail me, ohsewcutedesigns@gmail.com, and let me know the ribbon and webbing of your choice.


Webbing


Jacquard Ribbon


Circles and Dots



Prints


Stripes


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Ribbon

Here are the ribbon choices for the pacifier clips and keychain fobs.

I have so many choices and have a few news that will be up soon. If you are looking for a certain color or print and don't see it please contact me because I can get most anything and am adding new ribbon all the time.


Pacifier Clips
If you would like to custom order a pacifier clip just e-mail me, ohsewcutedesigns@gmail.com, with your ribbon choice. Please tell me the exact name listed below the ribbon. 

Keychain FobIf you would like to order a keychain fob just e-mail me, ohsewcutedesigns@gmail.com, your ribbon choice, the exact name below picture, and webbing color choice.


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Reversible Polka Dots
(this have the opposite dots/background and the reverse side)
***Brown and Green Dot is no longer available***


Reversible Stripes
(these have the same colors in reverse order on the other side)




Stripes
(these have the same print on the reverse side)



Circles and Dots and More


Prints


Jacquard Ribbon
(these work better on the keychains, I don't recommend using them on pacifier clips)

Webbing
(the backing for the keychains)
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