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crafty giveaway!

to say that i am excited about this weeks giveaway is a definite understatement. it’s more like thrilled, giddy, and…well. you get the point.

our featured crafter today is the lovely erica of ericalyn designs. erica has been creating her wonderful items on etsy since 2006.

now. you might be wondering: why on earth is she so excited?

may i present to you this weeks item:

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these bright and colorful boots have a geometric pattern on the outer fabric, a dark brown inner lining and an olive green soft velor sole. they are sized to fit up to approximately 6 mos and are perfect for a baby shower gift or to welcome a new baby home.

as someone who has 2 nephews, 3 friends currently pregnant, 4 friends with newborns and young babies, and the plethora of friends with kids…i think i have the baby gift giving thing down pat. and these will definitely be added to the list of things to buy.

and the best part of all…you can have them custom made! meaning, you get to pick what they look like. amazing. that is, if you can’t find something in her shop that you like already. she sells boots, pacifier clips, hair accessories, and more.

if you want to enter to win these adorable little boots, leave a message with your favorite baby gift (does not have to be from ericalyn designs).

all entries must be posted by midnight on thursday, 1/24. winner will be announced on friday, 1/25.

52 comments

1 Patti { 01.22.08 at 2:41 pm }

My favorite baby gift was a set of cloth diapers. It changed the way I thought about mothering and so much more. Loved them!

2 Miscellany Mom { 01.22.08 at 3:22 pm }

Love the hand-painted intial hairbows!

3 Cindi Hoppes { 01.22.08 at 3:44 pm }

Hi, What a fun contest! Her boots are delightful. I like giving blankets, booties, hats, etc. to new babies. Thanks,Cindi

4 Kathleen W. { 01.22.08 at 3:49 pm }

Cute shoes! My favorite baby gifts to give are handknitted blankets or booties. I am due this March with my first, so I haven’t had my shower yet, but I am looking forward to all the cute, tiny clothes. They are irresistible when you see them in stores!
Thanks for the giveaway!

5 Heather { 01.22.08 at 3:56 pm }

My loved all my shower gifts but the most useful thing was a bottle warmer. Very, very, handy! Cute shoes and thanks for entering me!

6 Bree { 01.22.08 at 4:35 pm }

My favorite baby gift was a gift certificate to one of those make ahead meal places! It was great!

7 Cathie { 01.22.08 at 4:47 pm }

My favorite baby gift (recently) was a gift certificate for a spa day for mom!

8 Becky { 01.22.08 at 4:48 pm }

I love to give homemade taggies style blankets.

9 Brooke { 01.22.08 at 5:25 pm }

My favorite baby gift was the MIRACLE BLANKET.

10 Jenny M { 01.22.08 at 5:57 pm }

my favorite baby gift to give is small essentials that you need like wipes, mitten clippies, sippy cups, bottle brushes, etc.

11 Jay { 01.22.08 at 5:59 pm }

A baby carrier- perfect for keeping your baby close to your heart=)

12 Marci { 01.22.08 at 6:31 pm }

My favorite gift is to make a Diaper Cake which suits the Mom and new baby….simply awesome!

13 angie g. { 01.22.08 at 6:35 pm }

top gifts on my list are kimono and gown style baby sleepers/onesies and a vibrating chair (lifesaver!!)

14 Mary { 01.22.08 at 6:36 pm }

My fave gift is something for me, mom. I always try to reemember to give the mom a gift at the baby shower cuz she needs pampering too.

15 Jeanine { 01.22.08 at 7:52 pm }

I always thought burp cloths were he best gift. You can really go through a lot of them in a day.

16 emily { 01.22.08 at 9:06 pm }

oh…right now my favorite baby gifts are these cool baby blankets that have feet built into them…..so smart! Please enter me, these shoes are to drool over!

17 Katie { 01.22.08 at 10:02 pm }

My favorite was a cute outfit we got, that has a bonnet with it. It’s so precious and feminine. I love these shoes. Thanks for the chance to win!

18 Susanne { 01.22.08 at 10:28 pm }

I usually love to give and receive bath gift sets that I make…lots of bath supplies, clippers, brushes, rubber ducks, towels, bathrobes…etc!! Thanks!

19 stacey moore { 01.22.08 at 10:36 pm }

i like to give diapers and wipes because new moms go through so many!!! i also love to include a gift for the new big brother/sister!! thanks so much

20 Shay { 01.22.08 at 10:46 pm }

My favorite baby gift was a portable high chair/booster seat.

21 Stephanie { 01.22.08 at 11:18 pm }

My favorite baby gift was one of those swaddler blankets with the velcro! Love it!

22 Scarlett { 01.23.08 at 3:18 am }

My favorite baby gifts are BabyLegs. So cute and handy!

23 Hedi { 01.23.08 at 6:14 am }

maybe socks!

24 kira { 01.23.08 at 9:37 am }

I think these booties will be my new favorite!

25 Vida { 01.23.08 at 10:06 am }

My favorite baby gift is a colorful handmade blanket with matching burp cloths.

26 Carrie { 01.23.08 at 10:43 am }

I love the red gingham baby boots!

27 danandmarsh { 01.23.08 at 11:46 am }

Honestly the best thing I like to give for a baby gift is diapers and bottles!!!

28 Shannon { 01.23.08 at 12:45 pm }

My favorite baby gift is a blanket or diaper bag. These shoes are adorable!

29 April { 01.23.08 at 1:00 pm }

Heya! My favorite baby gift, hmmm, probably the handmade goodies I got, blankets, hats, (Booties!!). I come from a long line of crafty ladies so I got very lucky :)

There seems to be a baby boom. I have a friend due this weekend, a cousin due next week, and THREE more friends due in February alone. Another due in May (due on my wedding day!) and please, for the love of my sanity, not let me be next in line :)

PS— LOVE your little notebooks!!!

30 Cindy kolodziejski { 01.23.08 at 1:11 pm }

homemade blankets

31 Angela { 01.23.08 at 1:21 pm }

Those are SOO pretty!

I love handmade baby toys or blankets.

I blogged you too
http://www.prizeatron.com

32 Megan King { 01.23.08 at 1:52 pm }

My favorite gift was a handmade dress that my mother-in-law made when she was pregnant…but then she had two boys. She tucked it away and we happend to have a little girl, the first grandchild!

I love your little notebooks too…so cute!

Thanks!

33 taryn { 01.23.08 at 3:10 pm }

I love giving something for the mom – cute nursing pjs, etc. :)

34 Jewelshud { 01.23.08 at 3:17 pm }

I love the boots and the pacifier clips – so cute!

35 Sarah M { 01.23.08 at 3:34 pm }

Aside from the big, overflowing, cutsie baby baskets (is this a southern thing?) – I like giving a keepsake: a baby bracelet, a nice silver frame, something impractical and that can’t be bought at 2 a.m. at Wal-Mart. And, a nice pair of pajamas for mom.

36 Danielle { 01.23.08 at 3:43 pm }

Oh, how lovely! My favorite gift is a hand-made sweater (provided I get it done in time), and then food after the baby is born.

37 Rachel { 01.23.08 at 3:58 pm }

The best shower gift I received was diapers!

38 Camille Wilson { 01.23.08 at 4:01 pm }

My favorite practical gift was the meals, and my favorite gift to be treasured were the baby blankets from relatives!

39 jenni { 01.23.08 at 4:06 pm }

I love all of the baby boots esp the red and white boots and the red striped. My favorite baby gift: a blanket specially selected by my husband for the baby. He agonized over which blanket he should choose. I was quite funny!

40 Tara { 01.23.08 at 4:27 pm }

my favourite baby gift was a princess-type dress for my baby girl- I have two older sons so I was so excited to get a girl!

41 Janice J { 01.23.08 at 4:31 pm }

My favorite was diapers and blankets!!

42 Jennifer Barr { 01.23.08 at 5:19 pm }

My favorite gift to give i hand crochet baby blankets :)

43 Vicki Wurgler { 01.23.08 at 6:39 pm }

I usually give diapers, wipes, burb cloths, and onesies, or blankets

44 Paige { 01.23.08 at 6:39 pm }

I love the cute little clothes. They are so much fun to get. and to give, too.

45 Doreen { 01.23.08 at 9:11 pm }

A special diaper bag is my fav!

46 Stacie { 01.23.08 at 9:24 pm }

The best baby gift I got was a pair of quilts a friend made for my twins.

47 heather h { 01.23.08 at 10:24 pm }

I love to give the mother-to-be a gift as well as they baby. Sometimes I choose practical if the mommy seems to be the practical type, but I often love to get a gorgeous and delicate little outfit-the kind you save and wistfully sigh over after baby has quickly outgrown it. If the mom plans on nursing, I like to get products that helped me. Unfortunately, most of these products were acquired in the wee hours of the night with intense pain. Or the number of a great lactation consultant. They are awesome!

48 Andrea { 01.23.08 at 11:22 pm }

My favorite baby gift is DEFINITELY a baby carrier of some sort – sling, wrap, etc.! Love ‘em!

49 Becca { 01.24.08 at 12:21 am }

There’s a little baby boutique here in Austin that sells the softest baby blankets. That’s by go-to baby shower gift.

50 Thursday’s Treasures « A Bookworm’s Diary { 01.24.08 at 11:57 am }

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51 callmeabookworm { 01.24.08 at 12:09 pm }

Sooo cute! I had to post about it :)

52 Nancy { 01.24.08 at 12:16 pm }

My favorite gift to give new moms is rather unconventional (perhaps why I like giving it)… I order new address labels made up with all the family names, including the newest addition!

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