Now that February is here, our thoughts go to our special someone and Valentine's Day.  What to get is always a big decision, and the longer you have been together, the harder it is to come up with an original idea.


While anything in my shop, www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com is appropriate, I have chosen a few special gift ideas for you to look at.

Whether you want pink owls or hot men, I have them, and everything in between.

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you.
Lauren

Today is the first of February, the month of  Valentines and winter vacations.  We can see spring right around the corner, so it is time to start thinking of getting our homes ready for spring.  A coat of paint or a new accessory can brighten up your any room.

I have added some table runners and a table topper to my shop, www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com  .  I also have some great new fabrics and am going to make some goodies from them that can help make your home look wonderful.

I always love your input, you give me the greatest tips.  If you are looking for something that I don't currently carry, please let me know.  I love to do custom orders and might very well add a new line to my shop.

Although it is still winter, spring is close by.  Enjoy this month.

Lauren

 Welcome to 2012, I wish everyone a year filled with  health, happiness and peace.


I have to apologize to everyone, I did it again.  I always intend to keep up my blog, and then life happens and I let it slip.  I will try harder this year, but I know better to make promises.

I have added a new line to my shop, www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com  .  I have added mug rugs to my coasters section of my shop.

In case you don't know, a mug rug is larger than a
coaster and smaller than a placemat.

They measure 8"x10", just the perfect size for a cup of coffee or a snack.  They have a layer of cotton quilt batting between 2 layers of cotton fabric.

They are great for your morning coffee,  a bowl of cereal, you little one's after school snack,  or can even be used as a mat for a centerpiece.

I will be adding more choices throughout the week.  I am currently  listing them as singles, matching pairs, co-ordinating pairs, and am thinking about sets of
four.


I have other new items in the works, especially for my other 2 shops, www.originalsbylaurentoo.etsy.com and www.laurenspdfpatterns.com  .

I will post here when I add items.

Thanks for listening and I will try to do better this year.  If I lapse, feel free to remind me.

                                                                                     Lauren

Originals by Lauren: Could Use Your Input

Now that the halloween rush is over in my second shop, www.originalsbylaurentoo.etsy.com  , I am planning to expand on my make believe clothing.  What would you like to see?  I am  leaning towards things like capes so that children don't outgrow them quickly.
 
I am also going to add children's aprons and chef hats.  Would you like to see them in sets or sold seperately.  I am hoping to get some aprons photographed within the next week or so.

Please give me your input, I would love some ideas.  Thanks, Lauren

Well, here I am.  I know I have been mia for a really long time.  I sell alot of sets of scrubs to children, especially around halloween.  I decided to make some capes so kids can play dress up, and maybe use them on halloween too.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/OriginalsbyLaurenToo?section_id=6732407  click here to view the whole line.  Here are some of my favorite pictures with my wonderful, adorable models.


I told you they are cute!  Right now I have little red riding hood, the big bad wolf/weirwolf, vampire/wizard, and 2 fairy princesses. They are one size and fit most children.  I use good quality materials and they are made to hold up.

Pick one up for your favorite child and let their imagination run wild!  I am always open to suggestions, if you can think of a style I should add.

thanks, Lauren

 I am please to tell you that I have added a fourth PDF Sewing Pattern to my shop, http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/ .  The newest pattern is for my curvy girl's apron.  It is designed for real women, sizes 12 and up.  The pattern is for the apron that sells in my shop, so you now have the option of purchasing the pattern and making your own. 

There are 2 sizes included, the first fits size 12-18 and the second fits size 20-24.  The pattern is $7.00 and will be emailed to you the day of purchase.

As with all of my patterns, I am always happy to answer any questions and to help with any problem you might have.

The other patterns in my shop are one for my vendor apron and one for 3 different zippered, lined bags.

In my second shop, http://www.originalsbylaurentoo.etsy.com/ , you can purchase my children's twirl skirt pattern.
I also have kits available for the skirts, they come with precut fabric and elastic.

I hope to add some new designs in early 2011.    Lauren

 I would love to see all of these go to people that would enjoy them, so I am drastically slashing the prices.  If you are interested in any of these, please contact me through my shop http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/  or leave me a message here.

Alot has happened since my last blog post. I thought I would share some of my new items with you from my shop http://www.originalsbylauren.etsy.com/ .

I have made several designs of holiday potholders, some in traditional Christmas colors, and some with pinups.

I added a few styles of oven mitts. Right now I have male and female pinups, but if they do well I will add some other fabrics to the mix. They come in sets of 2 for $25. They make great gifts.

My most popular new line is sandwich, snack and food storage bags. They are made out of top quality 100% cotton fabrics with a foodsafe ripstop nylon lining. Here is the best part, they have a zipper! No velcro . They are machine washable, and will last for many, many uses.

I have lots of choices of fabrics, some juvenile, some pretty, even some a little funky. I sell them individually and in sets. They come in snack size, sandwich size, and a larger size for things like wraps, or for food storage at home.

I am thinking of adding bread bags, I am still working on the size. If anyone has any preferences in size, please let me know. I am deciding between one for french bread, one for bread machine bread, or just a large size that would fit most shapes of loaves.

I promise I will try to update again more quickly than last time.

thanks for stopping by, Lauren

I am doing some redesigning of my children's clothing in http://www.originalsbylaurentoo.etsy.com/ and in order to make room, I am running a sale on the existing dresses and skirts.

I will refund 25% of your purchase price through paypal (excluding the shipping) or send you an invoice, whichever is more convenient for you.

I have the dresses in the style pictured selling for $32, and you will get and $8 refund, for a net cost of $24.

The skirts are listed at $30, you will get a refund of $ 7.50, for a net cost of $22.50.