Feature Yourself Friday Link Party #33!

Welcome!!!

Hope you all had a great Valentine's Day!  Thanks so much for joining in and helping make this party fun...don't forget to spread the word!!  :D

Our most-viewed link last week was...

This listing for cute Non-Slip Headbands in Your Choice of Colors by My Lovebug Baby!  So fun!!!  What great colors to choose from!!

If you've been feature you can add our button (found on the sidebar!) to your blog or site!

Feature Yourself Friday is a place to highlight what YOU do!  You can link up a blog post, tutorial or an item from your shop!  We want to see what YOU'VE been doing!

Rules:
1. Please become a follower of our blog!
2. Make sure you visit a couple of the other links each week, and show them some love by favoriting an item or leaving a nice comment!

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE TEAM TO LINK UP!!!

(You can also add our button to your site or blog and help us spread the word! It's over on the sidebar!)

~ Sarah from Sarahndipities

Let's see what's new this week!!

Feature Yourself Friday Linky Party #4!

Everyone shared such fun items last week!!  Keep 'em comin'!!

Here are a few that stood out to me this week!

This darling little purse from KayaLuCreations

This yummy tutorial on making your own tortilla chips by HowSweeterItIs

This super fun little pretend play diaper bag and accessories from MyLovebugBaby

So fun everyone!!!

Now onto this week!!  Feature Yourself Friday will be a place for you to highlight something you've done!!  You can link to blog post or tutorial that you've done or a new item in your shop!  We want to see what YOU have been up to!!

The only rule for linking up is that you become a follower of our blog and check out a few of the other links shared!! YOU DON"T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM TO LINK UP!!!  (Please link up only TWO posts/items each week!)

Each week we'll pick two or three of the link that stand out to us and feature those here on our blog!  It's just a little way to help everyone see what YOU do!!

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Let's see whatcha got this week!!!

~ Sarah from Sarahndipities

Feature Shop: My Love Bug Baby

Good morning! We have some wonderful active members on our team. Today, I'd like to introduce you to Monika of My Love Bug Baby. She helps out with Facebook and the blog, and helps keep our team discussions active. Thanks for all you do, Monika! -Cori of Peace, Baby! Batiks

What is your name?
Monika

Where are you located?
Orange County, CA

Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up in a big family with five sisters; we are all very close. My husband is from Michigan; we met nine years ago. We have two children - daughter Ryan (3 1/2 years old) and son Parker (9 months old). My husband owns a flooring business and I stay home with the kids.

Sensory Blanket - Jungle Animal Print

What type of merchandise will shoppers find in your shop?
Useful items from moms, babies & kids made with colorful prints

How/why did you get started?
I have always loved crafting but have had more time to do it after becoming a SAHM when my son was born last year.

Flannel Baby Blanket - Lots of Hearts print

How long have you been sewing? When did you first learn?
I first learned to sew when I was about 10 years old. I stated by hand sewing clothing for my dolls from scrap fabric my mom gave me.

What is your favorite thing to make?
I'm working on pretend play items for baby dolls right now, I love making miniatures!

Pink & Green Layered Flower Clip or Pin

What inspires you to create?
My kids!

What is one thing you need to have with you while you craft?
Embroidery scissors to cut threads

How do you balance mothering and running a small business?
I only sew/create when the kids are asleep or with their dad. I try to keep the two separate so that I can give both total attention.

Diaper and Wipes Clutch with Pop-up Wipes Case

What is your favorite thing to browse Etsy for?
I love looking at soaps, but wish that I could smell them!

When you're not crafting, what are you doing?
Spending time with my family, hopefully outdoors. We all love to spend time outside. Or baking -- we love to eat too!

Bib & Burp Cloth Set - Dog and Dots print

Where can we find you?
Etsy shop: www.mylovebugbaby.etsy.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mylovebugbaby
Twitter: @MyLovebugBaby
Blog: www.mylovebugbaby.blogspot.com

What is your favorite shop (not yours) on Etsy currently?
ApplesNAmos, she has the cutest wooden toys!