droolicious : custom

One-of-A Kind Handcrafted Silhouettes

SunnyChanel — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:30:00 GMT

We at Babble have a thing for silhouettes with all their simplicity, their style, and their charm. And when the silhouette is of your own kid, well then this old school art form rises to a masterpiece like status. Cortney Spillane, of Tangents & Curiosities, carefully handcrafts one-of-a-kind silhouettes of precious little profiles. Each piece is meticulously created from a reclaimed frame, carefully selected background paper and, of course, your offspring’s mug.

Full disclosure: my daughter goes to preschool with the artist’s son. One of the highlights of our recent school auction was the weathered antique doors set up to display silhouettes of each and every child in the school. Every one of them unique, gorgeous, and very very sweet.

But you don’t have to go to our school to get your own. You can place a custom order to have one created from a photograph of your child’s profile. Each one, framed, goes for $35. You can order or contact Cortney here.

Custom Birth Date Print

AmandaHill — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:00:00 GMT

This custom birth date print would make the perfect addition to any nursery. You can place the date as well as name, birth weight, length, etc. It's printed on high quality photo stock paper, and you can pick the color scheme.

Click on over to KHamm75's Almost Sunday Etsy Shop.

Custom-Painted Peg Dolls: The New Family Portrait?

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Etsy shop Naked Peggies offers custom-painted wooden peg dolls in just about any style you can imagine (including unpainted for you crafties out there), but especially cool are the UnNaked Peggie families, which can be hand-painted to represent you and your brood.

Send in pics of the family (pets included if you have 'em), and Naked Peggies will send back a set of peg dolls to match -- check out this one, where the details extend all the way down to the Paul Frank tee on the little guy and the three-day stubble on Dad.

Sure, they can get a little pricey -- this particular set ran its family $55 -- but most of us probably won't use these as playthings. As a clever alternative to the typical family portrait, though, they look great.

Prices vary -- check out Naked Peggies' Etsy shop for details. [Bambino Goodies]

Big Deal: 44% Off Hand Picked Pumpkin in Honor of Our 44th President

elizabeth leach — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT

It's official. We have a new president! To celebrate, Hand Picked Pumpkin is offering it's adorable, custom clothes for 44% off in honor of our 44th President for today only. Get the discount code after the jump...

At Hand Picked Pumpkin you chose from a large variety of modern fabrics to customize onesies, tees, pants, etc. to create unique one-of-a-kind outfits. Design them on line. It's easy and fun!

Use discount code: Barack at Hand Picked Pumpkin.

Read my last review of Hand Picked Pumpkin here.

That’s Mine! Personalize it With This Custom Stamp

SunnyChanel — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:30:00 GMT

My daughter just figured out the whole borrowing and lending thing. Whenever someone comes over she thrusts something in her pal’s hands. Thing is that most of the goodies that leave our house don’t come back. One of usual suspects that goes M.I.A are her favorite books. With this custom stamp you can put “From the Library Of “ line and hopefully your kids belongings will find their way back to their book shelf. That or a LoJack system. But I think this would be cheaper. Get yours here for $25.

Custom Silhouette Pillow

AmandaHill — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

These custom silhouette pillows would be such a great way to capture a child. The would even be a great item to have around through the years. When choosing your silhouette, you can pick the colors and the background. The pillow is an 18" by 18" square. Also, the outside is washable and comes off in case you need to clean it. Additionally, you can personalize your pillow with a name or initials. It's totally up to you. This pillow could be an awesome item to have in your home. You can order yours from Craftsbury Kids.

AirborneMini Tuning: The Ultimate In Pimp-My-Bugaboo Stroller Style

Chris Ford — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Is your Bugaboo stroller just too average? Or did you buy it before you realized there were much newer and more expensive strollers out there? Or, maybe you (gasp!) received it as a gift? Well, if you are the victim of such first-world problems, then AirborneMini from Iacono Design has your solution. They make insanely cool aftermarket parts for Bugaboo strollers all machined out of aluminum - not the least of which are those sweet rims in the picture.

The idea is, much like a person might modify a motorcycle or car, you buy and install accessories or add-ons for your Bugaboo to make it cooler. AirborneMini Tuning currently has, in addition to the rims, five parts to choose from - a Billet Cup Holder, a Drop Axel, Custom Brackets, Wheel Bullets and a Billet Coaster Board. According to the web site you can purchase the parts individually or in packages. Unfortunately there is no price information, but there is a contact form to fill out if you're so inclined.

A drop axel kit with machined aluminum rims? I have to say that would look seriously badass.

Check it out at AirborneMini.com

Note: For those of you who were wondering (I was when I first checked it out), a "billet" is what you call the piece of metal before you "machine" it out into a useable working part. Usually it's used when referring to motorcycle parts, but hey, why not strollers?

Etsy Alert! Stylish and Monogrammed Crib Shoes

SunnyChanel — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:42:00 GMT

I love it when shopping for a present can be easy. This one is a perfect go-to gift and ideal for a baby shower or as a 1st birthday present. These soft-sole baby crib shoes are super stylish and are customizable with your babies initials (or maybe just a big R for right and L for left!). These shoes are handmade of a 100% ultrasuede and have a rubber-coated polyester material that has a grip to it for those beginning standers and walkers.

The shoes go for $24.50 and are made by Baby Bug Shoe Designs As well as picking your own embroidered letters, you can also opt for your own color combo. The size range goes to newborn to 24 months. You can order your own here.

The Plushform - The DIY Customizable Designer Plush

SunnyChanel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:42:00 GMT

Get those markers ready. The Plushform has arrived! Released last week, this brand spanking new DIY customizable designer plush is a perfect canvas for you or your kid’s creativity. Paint it, spray it, sew on it, take it out for coffee, the options are limitless. To launch the product the creators of the Plushform had a big show in Chicago featuring customized magic from artists near and far, so for some inspiration check out the gallery here. Inspried yet? You can get you’re here ($20 a pop)

Top 5 Cutest Handmade Summer Dresses - Birdies Included!

SunnyChanel — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:22:00 GMT

You know what’s a big time suckage, like a Dyson vacuum on crack or a Project Runway marathon? Etsy. I’ll pop on there looking for something like a charming one of a kind shower gift (example: the Diaper Sushi) and I end up on there for hours at a time just browsing thru all the tasteful, tacky and trendy pieces made by the masses. This morning, with the our California heat wave, the upcoming summer weather and the neighborhood sparrows chirping away, I got obsessed with handmade girls summer dresses with birdie motifs. Yeah, I get a bit obsesses. Below are my top five picks! Chirp Chirp! Shop Shop!

1. (above) Wee Frock - Quirky Birds by McYarnpants
6 to 12 months - $40

2. Rasberry Byrdie Reversible Pinafore and Bloomers by Bydieclothing
Size 1T to 3T - $39

3. Modern Twitter Girls Reversible Pinafore by Lassiegirl
Size 3 months to 4T

4. The Red Bird Smock Dress - from Pinkdixie
For 2 to 3 years old. $25

5. Navy/Pink Floral Annie Reversible Dress by villahunter
9 months - $30

Look Ma, I Can Count!

SunnyChanel — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:22:00 GMT

The ongoing recitation of the A,B,Cs and 1,2,3s are a daily occurrence in the homes of baby everywhere. Any way that those growing brains are exposed to digits and letters can only help them become more and more comfortable. This practice will usher them on the road to being counting and spelling machines. A perfect dress for your numeric learning little one is the Numbers and Bird Reversible Dress Jumper…oh yeah, did you catch that “reversible” part? So if you feel like you’re being a tad too pushy on the whole “you must be a child genius” thing, you can take it down a notch with the other side that features peaceful and serene birds. Custom order from mountainavenbaby on Etsy for $38.00

Gettin' Goosie With It: Custom Flash Cards

Mir — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:01:00 GMT

There's nothing quite so great as a visually interesting set of flash cards; kids love 'em because they're fun, parents love 'em because they're educational. And now you can custom-design your own! Head on over to Goosie Cards to be guided through the process of designating both text and pictures (your own, or from their gallery) to make a personalized set of oversized cards for baby. Sets start at $28 (for 10 cards).

Think of what a cool gift it would be to make your set of pictures at a baby shower (maybe a set of emotions card, with guests modeling happy, sad, surprised, etc.) and later present the parents with the cards!

Pimp Your Carrier

Meredith Broussard — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:01:00 GMT

In case the Baby Bjorn isn't quite your bag, there is a small but growing movement toward making babywearing a bit more stylish. Slings are available in a range of fashionable patterns, and now there is a new custom option for moms who want a high-tech baby carrier with a bit of panache. Pimp My Carrier is run by a Pittsburgh mom; for a nominal fee, she'll pimp out your baby carrier with a dye job, a hoodie, or custom pockets. Choose wee birdie decorations like these, have her pick out a fabric, or send in your own fabric; the choices are endless. See the website for prices.

Hand Made: Custom Waldorf Inspired Dollhouse

chrisjordan — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:30:00 GMT

Beautiful hand made wooden dollhouse, with softened edges and an organic flow. This is a custom made item. Order before 12/15 to have it in time for Christmas.

Pine walls have been hand rubbed with non-toxic orange oil and beeswax.

Available at Pixie's Playhouse for $120

Hero Builders Makes Your Child an Action Figure

Mir — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:02:00 GMT

This is one of those "if you have money to burn" kinds of things: Hero Builders takes two pictures of your child and produces an action figure in her likeness. Pretty cool, right? Of course, the $395 price tag made me swallow my tongue, but take heart -- after you make the first one, copies are just $29.95 each. (Okay, okay... I understand, that's too rich for your blood. It's alright. They also make custom Pez dispensers for $299.99. Nothing says "swanky birthday party" like a favor where you can pop back the birthday kid's head for a piece of candy, right?)

Hand Made: Bringing New Meaning to a Board Book

chrisjordan — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:01:00 GMT

The artist describes the book as "no paint, no glues, no ink.... only fresh-smelling poplar and unbleached cotton." First Words Wooden Baby Book has illustrations burned into the pages. The book is bound with unbleached cotton muslin and cotton string.

Email the artist your baby's name, birthdate, and 8 favorite words and the book will be engraved with the baby's name and illustrated with words.

A fabulous present for the toddler set. (More photos after the jump)

First Words Wooden Baby Book is available for $35 at Winged Egg

Hand Made: Red Toile Dress

chrisjordan — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:03:00 GMT

Beautiful dress that has the all important twirl factor.

Made of 100% cotton toile decorator fabric (red) and is fully lined with 100% cotton sateen (cream). The sateen sash is removable for ease of washing (yes, in the machine) and ironing (my personal nemesis)

The dress pictured is a size 2T, but it can be made for you in sizes ranging from 6mos to girls size 8.

Available at the etsy shop Bellasophia for $88. A matching headband and purse are available to purchase separately for $14.

Hand Made: Custom Drawings of Your Child

chrisjordan — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:31:00 GMT

Send the portrait lady a photo of your child, or children, and she will render a beautiful custom drawing. Want to have the entire family in the drawing, but have no good photos of everyone all together? Not to worry, she can work from separate photos.

All drawings carefully rendered on 15x20" illustration board ready to be matted and framed. Single $95, two in a portrait $150, each additional subject $75.

This would be a fabulous heirloom present for the Grandparents.

Your Child's Art on a Pillowcase

chrisjordan — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:31:00 GMT

This pillowcase available from Vivre brings saving your child's artwork to heights heretofore unknown.

Send your child's drawing to the Monogrammed Linen Shop where they will turn it into a pillow worthy of being called art. An exact copy of your child's drawing will be embroidered onto a fine Egyptian pillowcase measuring 16"x 16"

It will take 4-6 weeks to arrive, all the more time for you to pay off the $795 price tag.

Pajama Quilts Preserve Baby's Clothes (and Memories)

Mir — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:04:00 GMT

Remember how sad you were when Baby finally outgrew that favorite onesie or creeper and you had to pack it up? And remember how you couldn't quite bear to give those favorites away, even though it really makes no sense to keep them anymore?

Pajamas Quilts to the rescue! Pricing starts at $150, so it's not cheap; but you end up with a gorgeous, heirloom-quality quilt that preserves your favorite memories of what Baby wore when he was still, you know, an actual baby.

Designer-Inspired Fabrics for Designer Babies

Mir — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:01:00 GMT

If you're a designer diva, you may recognize the fabric shown here. Why, it's a "designer inspired" Coach Scribbles pacifier clip ($15) from Adry's Baby Creations, of course, so that baby can coordinate with your purse. Check out the entire array of baby accessories you can have made with various designer (inspired!) fabrics, and you could have a diaper bag full of the (inspired!) designer of your choice in no time.

Of course, I'm thinking that if having your baby matching your Coach bag is important to you, you probably won't mind shelling out the bucks for the real thing. But what do I know.