Friday, November 20, 2009

Another new product

We just started selling mini chef sets.

These sets include an adorable reversible apron, and a matching chef's hat. These are very adjustable in age they will fit, as the hat has velcro for adjusting and they will fit as young as two years old.

Available in several prints, both for girls and boys.

Red Flower Apron Set

Red Flower Apron Set

Red Flower Apron Set

Red Flower Apron Set

Red Flower Apron Set

Friday, November 13, 2009

Upcoming Craft Show

Saturday November 14th, we will be closing down our online shop in order to participate in the Nicholas Sheran Christmas Gift & Craft Show. This is an annual Christmas craft show in Lethbridge, Alberta. It runs from 10 am-3:30 pm. If you live near by, be sure to come by and say hi! Admission to the show is only $1, and there will be many fabulous vendors.

We have been madly prepping for this sale for a few weeks, hence the lull in activity on the blog and the shop. Here are a few pictures of the NEW products that will be represented at the show:

Crochet Headbands with Large Flower Clips (lots of selection in flower clips):

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Hair Clip Pairs:

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Snap Clips:

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Itty Bitty Snap Clips:

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Medium Flower Clips:

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We will also have baby leggings, receiving blankets, fun seasonal hair clips, little chef apron and hats sets, doll clothing sets, children's vest and hat sets, and a wide selection of knit and crocheted hats.

Will take some photos at the show, for those of you unable to attend.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

New Product

There's a new product we've been working on (both Heather and I). Crochet hats that you can clip the flower clips we make on.

Here's sample of what they will look like.

Crochet Hat

They'll be available in a variety of colours, and will be listed very soon!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Current Treasuries

Barefoot Creations is currently featured in TWO treasuries right now.

Thanks so much to Maceme






















and FurryPawsBoutique

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Featured Artist

You'll have to excuse the extended absence I took from the blog. I am back now though, and plan to make this a more active blog again!

Today's featured artist is Cindy of Peacock Jewellery (CindyLouWho2.etsy.com) Peacock Jewellery is based out of Calgary, Alberta.

Cindy's jewellery are amazing works of art! She has a signature peacock blue colour (blurple) that unifies her shop, with many other complimentary colours that just make her shop such an appealing place to browse.

Cindy also generously donates 10% of her sales to MitoAction, a support and awareness group for mitochondrial disease (http://www.mitoaction.org/).

I just recently received a bracelet that I ordered from Cindy, and it is FABULOUS! The attention to detail, and the quality of her work is immaculate.

Here is just a sampling of her work:

Paua Abalone Shell and Pearl Cluster Earrings in Blurple

Peacock Pearl and Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Necklace


Aqua Blue Recycled Sea Glass Earrings in Sterling Silver



Black Lava and Czech Crystal Memory Wire Bracelet






















Take some time and browse her shop. There are so many treasures to be found there.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Prairie Harvest Sale



The Etsy Alberta Street Team is hosting a Prairie Harvest Sale from October 3-9. There are 60 shops participating in this sale, including myself!

Planning a handmade holiday? Check out these shops, and get great deals!

My shop is offering 10% off all items, including custom orders!

Accessories
http://appleblossom21.etsy.com - Buy 1 get 1 free on all items
http://baloo.etsy.com - 20% off everything in the store (not custom)
http://ChantillyLaceDesigns.etsy.com - 15% off
http://offthehooks.etsy.com - 15% off your order (excludes items already on sale)
http://silversistersstudio.etsy.com - Free shipping world wide + more specials in my shop

Art
http://calzephyr.etsy.com - free shipping to any Canadian address

Bags and Purses
http://impedimenta.etsy.com - Free shipping on everything plus 15% off all Jewelry
http://mookiedesigns.etsy.com - Buy 2 items get the 3rd item free
http://nanabrowns.etsy.com - Buy 1 item get 10% off, 2 items 15% off, 3 or more items 20% off

Bath and Beauty
http://carvelcountrysoaps.etsy.com - 15% off regularly priced items
http://MisticalAcScents.etsy.com - 10% off everything plus free shipping for three or more items

Books and Zines
http://MolStationery.etsy.com - 15% off all recycled notebooks

Children
http://BarefootTams.etsy.com - 10% off all items
http://GollyGeeBaby.etsy.com - 10% off everything in the shop
http://IraRott.etsy.com - 20% off all items in my "kids and babies" section
http://jacobswoodentoys.etsy.com - Free small Kelly picnic table with a purchase of $30.00 or more
http://littlejumpingbeans.etsy.com - 25% off everything except custom crib sheets
http://myuberlicious.etsy.com - 25% off + free delivery in Calgary on orders of $20 or more
http://nanabrowns.etsy.com - Buy 1 item get 10% off, 2 items 15% off, 3 or more items 20% off
http://thebellefleur.etsy.com - 25% off of anything plus buy 2 items or more and get free shipping
http://strandeddesigns.etsy.com -15% off storewide + $10 gift card for any purchase over $50.

Crochet
http://fpwear.etsy.com - 15% off all items
http://gentlehug.etsy.com - 15% off or free shipping in Canada

Dolls and Miniatures
http://MamAmor.etsy.com - Free shipping world wide

Glass
http://glasscircus.etsy.com – 15% off all items

Handmade Supplies
http://claychicks.etsy.com - 20% off
http://tooaquarius.etsy.com - 20% off

Housewares
http://sybillinart.etsy.com - 10% of all sales
http://twostraycats.etsy.com - 25% off all creations in stock

Jewelry
http://appleblossom21.etsy.com - Buy 1 get 1 free on all items
http://asecondtime.etsy.com - 10% off and free shipping to USA and Canada
http://belladolceboutique.etsy.com - 15% off all items
http://bellissimadesigns.etsy.com - 25% off all jewelry
http://cindylouwho2.etsy.com - 15% off all items
http://dearange.etsy.com - 15% off all Jewelry
http://frogprincessdesigns.etsy.com - 20% off everything except shipping costs
http://galadrielwatson.etsy.com - 20% off all items
http://GenuineArticle.etsy.com - 15% off every item in my shop, including shipping.
http://Greenhousecarol.etsy.com - 20% off all items
http://happybead.etsy.com - 20% off and free shipping to Canada and the US
http://impedimenta.etsy.com - Free shipping on everything plus 15% off all Jewelry
http://jewelrybyirene.etsy.com - 15% off all items
http://jsanderso.etsy.com - 10% off everything in the shop
http://LeanneDesigns.etsy.com - Free worldwide shipping and a sale section in my store
http://metalmorphoz.etsy.com - 15% off all items
http://mookiedesigns.etsy.com - Buy 2 items get the 3rd item free
http://rozzie.etsy.com - Free shipping worldwide
http://Splurge.etsy.com - 15% off all items
http://TheMegShop.etsy.com - 10% off everything in my shop
http://treasurepalis.etsy.com - 10% off plus free shipping

Knitting
http://offthehooks.etsy.com - 15% off your order (excludes items already on sale)

Paper Goods
http://baloo2662.etsy.com - 15% off everything
http://craftedbylindy.etsy.com - 10% off total order excluding shipping
http://dayhomemama.etsy.com - Buy 2 get 1 free
http://hdawnparratt.etsy.com - 15% off everything
http://Impressioninvitation.etsy.com - Free shipping on orders of invitations/program fans over 200
http://mygrandpaspen.etsy.com - 20% off listed prices
http://stampnstuff.etsy.com - Free shipping with the purchase on 3 or more items


Paper Goods – Origami

http://LiliesByLisa.etsy.com - 15% off all individual flowers

Pets
http://furrypawsboutique.etsy.com - Buy 2 Collars get one free

Photography
http://tiffanyteske.etsy.com - Buy one get one 50% off (item of lesser value)

Plants and Edibles
http://MisticalAcScents.etsy.com - 10% off everything plus free shipping for three or more items

Supplies
http://baloo.etsy.com - 20% off everything in the store (not custom)

Toys
http://fakesweatshop.etsy.com - 10% off everything and a free "corporate monster" valued at $25 with orders over $125

Vintage
http://bontonvintage.etsy.com - 10% off all items
http://vintageeyecandy.etsy.com - Buy one get one 50% off (item of lesser value)
http://wearablevintage.etsy.com - $20 and under section in my shop

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

New Dress

I had the idea to make a candy corn dress.... Here is the prototype. There's a couple flaws that I need to fix, but overall, I like it.

Candy Corn DressCandy Corn Dress

It's reversible, and this particular one is a 18-24 months size.

I also think I'll make the orange strip just a smidgen narrower.

What do you think?

Friday, September 18, 2009

Featured on Indie North!



Brown and Pink Photo Explosion Box

Today my Photo Explosion Box was featured on Indie North. Indie North is a website that features Canadian artisans and businesses. I am so pleased to be featured by them! Take some time and check out their site, you'll find all sorts of goodies!

Indie North

Thanks so much Indie North!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

A Custom Order and an Update

I finished up a custom order this week. It was for 2 reversible pinafores. All my custom orders I usually package up, and forget to take pictures, but I remembered this time.

Dress 1 (sized 3-6 months):

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Custom Order

Custom Order

Custom Order

Dress 2 (sized 6-12 months):

Custom Order

Custom Order

Custom Order

In other news, over the weekend I picked up a couple of body forms (the one in the pictures above is a 6 month size), and I also picked up a 2T size. I also picked up a styrofoam head for photographing hats.

So you'll see me slowly replacing the photos in my shop with new ones.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

My first treasury!

I created my first Treasury on Etsy!

Check it out:

I created a Treasury!!

I really enjoyed creating it, so I hope you will take the time to check it out. It's a few of my favorite snowy blue items on Etsy!

Have a look at it, click around at the items, some really neat, and very pretty things!