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Friday, September 11, 2009

Little Ladybugz Review & Giveaway!

Little Ladybugz is an amazing shop on Etsy where you'll find handmade toys, ethnic dolls and other items devoted to supporting the adoptive parent and child on and beyond "Gotcha-day"--The day that you finally get to meet/take home your new child!  Sherry is the owner/creator and also a stay-at-home mom to 7, yes that's 7 children! She adopted her daughter, Carrie almost 3 years ago.  Sherry is hoping to adopt again so that Carrie won't be the only family member who is adopted and racially different. See the photo below, taken in China, of Sherry with her daughter - what a cutie pie! :)


Sherry would like to offer my readers 10% off discount through September 21st!  Check out her favorite shop items: The Cloth Ball and Block Set with drawstring bag and the Ethnic Multicultural Cloth Knot Doll.  So adorable and made with love!
When did you start making toys?
I started making toys when my oldest daughter, now 16, was born. I really learned how to sew by experimenting on her!  My mom taught me the basics in high school, but I learned how to do it on my own once I had a baby.
What inspired Little Ladybugz?
A few years ago, I was trying to raise money for orphans in China. Unfortunately, it didn't do very well. Now, I'm trying to earn money to help make that second adoption more possible. Etsy has been a good forum for me because customers are already there. The trick is making things that other people like and would purchase. I am so excited and flattered every time somebody buys something of mine! I've really only been selling on etsy for 2 months, and it has gone better than I dared to imagine.


Sherry sent Emma a cloth block and ball to play with in the Oh Cherry Fabric.  Her particular set was made with Minkee for an alternate (and so soft!) texture.  You can see an example, here.  They have a jingle bell inside which makes for a soft gentle sound.  She even has her own little taggies on the ball with the Little Ladybugz logo - so professional.  These make a wonderful gift, perfect for baby showers, too!

GIVEAWAY: Win a $10.00 certificate to Little Ladybugz!

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  • Heart Little LadyBugz on Etsy and leave your Etsy username in comment below
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The winner will be chosen using Random.org on Sunday, September 20th.  G O O D   L U C K !

Note: If anyone is having problems posting comments, just email me using the submit your product for review link on the top right-hand side of this blog and I'll count your entries.

21 comments:

  1. The sock monkey bag and I would put a sock monkey in it LOL
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30557748

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  2. Nice interview!
    Saw you on #FF on twitter and I had to check out your blog! It's adorable! I love meeting new mommy bloggers. ;)

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  3. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27866070 ginger blossom

    follow blog

    aunteegem@yaoo.com

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  4. I absouly love this bag
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30557748

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  5. Hearted on Etsy ( Username Fergiefru )

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  6. Your Button is on my blog :):)
    www.fergiefrubaby.blogspot.com

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  7. posting for fergie fru - her blog post entry!

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  8. I love the small Turtle bag. My son loves to carry his cars around with him and right now he has a bright pink fuzzy bag with flowers on it. He has three older sisters!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27870582

    Michelle
    apcwadegirl@yahoo.com

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  9. I follow
    My fave is Ethnic Multicultural Cloth Knot Doll for Babies and Toddlers

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  10. I like the Cloth Block with Red Sock Monkey fabric and Jingle Bell,so sweet
    matternu@aol.com

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  11. Heart Little LadyBugz on Etsy
    Peggy1116
    matternu@aol.com

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  12. tweet
    http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/4005733425
    matternu@aol.com

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  13. a fan of The Penny-Pinching Mama on Facebook
    Peggy Gorman
    matternu@aol.com

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  14. I like the cute large Gotcha bag with car fabric =)
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29181962
    tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  15. My favorite is the Gotcha bag with the planets and robots. trixpixel[at]gmail.com

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29209769

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  16. Such a sweet shop. The Large Gotcha Day Bag in Rocket Fabric for Adoption Day or Gift Giving http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29209403is so cute. I think the whole concept is just wonderful.

    heidig@gmail.com
    I follow this blog.

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  17. Thanks!!!
    I like http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29181962

    Enter our giveaway on proverbs1v32.blogspot.com

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  18. I follow! My favorite is the Aqua Sock Monkey Fabric, my daughter is a monkey fanatic and would love it!

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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  19. I Heart Little LadyBugz on Etsy (as believeandcreate).

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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  20. I follow on twitter and tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/4128859264

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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