Grannies Tooth Pillows
Get them while they're hot!! Grannie's Tooth Pillows are now available in the etsy store. Easy to personalize, inexpensive enough for every kid in the house to have their own. Choose from blue, green or black eyes, add eyelashes, your child's name or your family name (perfect for the larger one) and you've got a fun keepsake pillow for tucking all your family's lost teeth to wait for the tooth fairy.
Grannies tooth pillows will make a great Birthday gift or tuck one into the Easter basket
BLOGGERS UNITE - WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY - CPSIA BLOG-IN
As parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.
Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.
The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too.
How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:
To the Parents of Young Students:
Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.
To the Avid Reader:
Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.
Article from the American Library Association http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322
To the Lover of All Things Handmade:
Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.
To the Environmentalist:
Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.
To the Second-Hand Shopper:
Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.
To the Entrepreneur:
Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.
To the Antique Toy Collector:
Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html
To the American Economy:
Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.
To the Worldwide Economy:
Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses.
If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html
And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html
Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.
Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.
The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too.
How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:
To the Parents of Young Students:
Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.
To the Avid Reader:
Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.
Article from the American Library Association http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322
To the Lover of All Things Handmade:
Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.
To the Environmentalist:
Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.
To the Second-Hand Shopper:
Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.
To the Entrepreneur:
Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.
To the Antique Toy Collector:
Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html
To the American Economy:
Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.
To the Worldwide Economy:
Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses.
If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html
And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html
Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.
Grannies Christmas Stocking
You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to hang these gems from your fireplace, or along your stairway or wherever it is that you hang your Christmas Stockings. Grannies Christmas Stockings are generously sized to hold lots of holiday goodies, and even make a wonderful gift themselves.
Crocheted American Girl Doll Clothes
Adding some items to the Etsy store today. Today I'm filling up the American Girl Doll Clothes section featuring Grannies crocheting.
Grannies crocheted doll clothes will make the perfect stocking stuffer for the little American Girl Doll fans on your shopping list.
Here is the listing page for this Three Piece Purple Hat/Scarf/Vest trio now available in the Etsy Store.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17540085
Grannies Gedunk Boxes
New today in the Etsy store.
Completely handmade, Grannies Gedunk Boxes will make the perfect gift this holiday season. You could even use them as a gift box for a special gift. Gedunk boxes measure 4 inches square and about 2 1/2 inches deep.
Set on your dresser and fill with your favorite treasures. So many uses for the bedroom or even the bathroom. Fill with jewelry or hair bows, q-tips or barrettes, little army men or marbles.
Whether for a boy or a girl, teen or tot, Grannie's got a fun print Gedunk Box for you. Get yours now before they're all gone.
Here's the first one in the store, a tye-died print with lime green accents. A Gedunk Box you won't want to miss.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16445362
Handmade Porch Doily .Throw Rug.
I can't believe it has taken me this long to get the porch doilies listed in the Etsy store. I think that these are one of Grannies gems. I'll be listing a few that she has completed and is ready to part with. I think we all got porch doilies for Christmas last year, my sister, me and my brother. I know I did anyway. Mine is white and black macramé cord in the scalloped flower pattern.
My porch doily is now on my front porch although it did stay in the house for several months into the year. When I finally did move it from the kitchen to the front porch, for months people were afraid to step on it.
I really like it though, it's one of my favorite things about my front porch. With the changing of the season it is time to pull it in and give it a run through the washing machine to brighten it up when I get outside to clean off the porch before I hang the halloween lights and other fall decorations.
That photo up there isn't the one that I have at my house, but it is the one I've got my eye on for right inside my front door. Looks good against my wood floors! But this porch doily could be yours. Check it out at My Grannies Attic.com, we've got it up for sale in the Etsy Store.
Baby Layette Gift Set - Receiving Blanket, Bibs, Burps
I just love these Baby Layette Sets that I just listed in the Etsy shop today. Grannie has put together the perfect baby shower gift for you.
This Lime Green set includes a receiving blanket, one of Grannies Signature blankets-Babies Favorite One Side Soft, One Side Cool Receiving Blanket, 2 matching shoulder burp cloths, 2 diaper burp cloths and 2 baby bibs.
The shoulder burp cloths are made from the same fabric as the receiving blanket, cool lime green on one side, soft and cuddly flannel on the other. These bibs are also made from the same fabric, making them reversible with an easy velcro closure in the back. If that's not enough we've got two cloth diapers adorned with a strip of cozy flannel down the middle. Toss them over your shoulder for spitters, tuck them under the chin during a feeding for droolers. Too Cute!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15139038
Drink n Wet 14 inch Cabbage Patch Doll. Adopt-A-Doll
This adorable, gently used, brown-eyed cutie comes to you ready for a new adventure. She's all ready in her bikini for a day at the beach or poolside at home. Her yellow, terrycloth bath towel measures 21" X 21" and is adorned with duck appliqués.
When every day adventures turn into bedtime rituals, this little girl comes complete with baby bottle, a bath time sponge, little rubber duckie and an extra outfit that includes a dress, bloomers, a diaper and booties.
After playtime and bath time, this one is ready to be tucked into her basket with her hand crocheted baby afghan. Her afghan is pale pink and yellow and measures 29" X 29".
Everything pictured is included. All accessories include:
Doll
Basket
Crocheted Blanket 29" X 29"
Bath Towel 21" X 21"
Bath Sponge
Rubber Duckie
Dress
Bloomers
Diaper
Booties
Bikini
Baby Bottle
Adoption Form
Adopt-A-Baby Doll Gift Set 12" Cabbage Patch Kid
This Adopt-A-Baby gift set is just waiting for the perfect new little mommy. A gently used 12"cabbage patch kid has been given a gentle scrub, a new wardrobe, her very own teddy bear and is now awaiting a new home.There is a little mommy out there somewhere just waiting to fill out the adoption certificate and dress this little doll in her very own pajamas and tuck her into her basket with her pillow and blanket for a night of girl talk and friendship.
Straight from the country, this doll comes to you with her straw hat, cowgirl outfit and teal and white cowgirl boots. Everything is included: 12" Cabbage Patch Doll w/blue eyes and no hair, Cowgirl Outfit (straw hat, shoes, socks, skirt, vest, shirt & panties), Diaper, Pajamas (nightgown, panties & booties) Teddy bear w/straw hat and collar, bathtub toy seal, Basket w/mattress pad, pillow & blanket and Adoption Certificate.
The doll has been rescued by Grannie. Her bedding and clothing are all handmade by Grannie. This gift set is one of a kind and will make some little girl very happy. Grannie has paid close attention to detail from the rosettes hand sewn onto the pillow and blanket to the cowboy conch's tied onto the basket with suede laces. You just have to scoop this set up for yourself.
She is currently listed in our Etsy Store
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=14448247
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