What to do on a rainy day!

Well the weather has certainly taken a turn for the worse. Luckily the heavy downpoor arrived after I did the school run this morning.

Its days like this where I like to get lots of crochet done. I curl up on the sofa with a blanket, the TV remote and my wool and get stuck in. I never feel like doing much else on days like this.

On the other hand there is so much other stuff that needs to be done- especially on a Monday. There's the clearing up after the weekend carnage to be done. Monday is also my study day and starting today I also have an extra child to look after in the afternoons for 2 days a week. A nice extra bit of spending money which will be nice and some company for my youngest daughter while her big sister is at school.

What do you like to be doing on cold and wet days? How long will you put off the jobs that have to be done to do the things you want to do.

I hope you are all keeping warm wherever you are.

Bunnies everywhere!

I have just listed yet another bunny on Little Kiwis Nest today. They have been multiplying quite rapidly in the last couple of weeks. They are my favourite thing to make, it is a very simple pattern and so versatile it is easy to make every one different. Each bunny gets his/her own name once they are completed. Sometimes a name comes quite quickly to me and other times I have to wait a while for some inspiration. Imagine having to choose a name for your baby every week.

Did you know I can custom make bunnies?

Any colour you like- single colour, mixture of colours, scarf or ribbon, blue or brown eyes.

You name it I can probably do it for you- all you need to do is drop me an email at beth@crochetbybeth.co.nz. I also do FREE SHIPPING within New Zealand.

I had a custom order go it's new home this week. She is very happy in her new home with her new best friend.

Baby Vintage in Plimmerton also stocks some bunnies- they sold one last week which is heading for a new home in the US! If you are local pop in and see some of the bunny family in person!

Some of newest members to the bunny family!


MINTY LOLA BRYN SOOKIE JAFFA

Completing the look!

Well finally today my Vista Print order arrived. I now have some lovely business cards and labels to complete the look of my business. It's just those extra little things that make everything come together.

At the same time I also ordered myself a t-shirt with my logo plastered on the front- not sure when I will come to wear it but you never know when it may be useful. I also ordered a large tote bag- again with my logo on it which I can use for my WIP. Need to get my brand out there however I can.

I ordered myself some organza bags for putting my crochet toys in. They just don't look so great when you try to wrap them in tissue paper like I do with the clothes so I decided these would be a good idea. Now they have also arrived and I have put the bunnies/teddies/rattles in them they look super cute and make them even more special- like getting a present in the post when you open it.

This week I have also completed a couple of custom orders- a hat and scarf set for a friend and also a cardigan which is now on it's way to the UK. Hopefully there will be two very happy little people out there. I am also building up my bunny collection so that Baby Vintage can take some to the Parent and Child show in Wellington next month. I'm sure they will be plenty of people there happy to re-home a bunny!

Meet the Maker on Little Kiwis Nest

Morning All.

As you may know I have an online store with Little Kiwi's Nest. At the moment they are carrying out 'Meet the Maker' interviews with all the store owners so you can learn a little more about them.

First up was Miss Jade and today it is me!

Pop on over to the Little Kiwi's Nest blog to find out more about me and to get the code for a huge 20% off all Crochet by Beth products until Sunday!

See you again soon.
Beth x

Time to yourself.

Hi All.

Well the kids have been back at school and kindy for over a week now and I am so glad to have some time to myself again. As much as I love spedning time with the girls and not having the mad rush to get out of the door in the mornings I do like peace and quiet which is definitely a rarity with my eldest daughter.

I have managed to get some things together to help setting up my business- I have business cards and labels on order and have some new organza bags for my crocheted toys- they look so much better than trying to wrap them in tissue paper. I have also been busy creating hats for the ladies to sell at Baby Vintage in Plimmerton. They will be at the Parent and Child show in Wellington this June and they want to take some bunnies so I best get busy making some for them. I also get to work at the shop while they are down there for the day telling everyone how great their store is. They will be taking some great products to sell and I hear they have a fab giveaway on the day too.

The colder weather is on it's way now so I am hoping my clothing will start heading out the door along with the toys. You can find them at Baby Vintage or online at my Little Kiwis Nest store. You will also find other wonderful handmade goodies there too.

Well i'm off now to finish a limbless bunny.

Bye for now.
Beth x

Keeping Busy

Well we are over halfway through the school holidays and the weather has been great to us. I have managed to keep the girls happy and entertained as well as getting done the things I wanted to get done.

I recently enrolled on an accounting course with the intention of embarking on a Business degree later this year. I have managed to get through half the course and have now completed my first assessment ahead of schedule. It is now sat here ready to pop into the post box so fingers crossed I get good marks. I can chill out for a couple of weeks now before I start the second half of the course.

I have also been busy making more goodies for my Little Kiwi's Nest store. I am in love with the new teddy bear and will be making another two in a baby pink and a cream. He was very time consuming but sooooo worth the effort. He is so soft and cuddly and utterly adorable.

I'm thinking I might set to work on some cardigans/hoodies for the impending winter and am eyeing up some Merino blend yarn in my stash for the first one.

Today I have been working on designs for business cards and address labels and any other goodies I can find to plaster my logo onto and can't wait to get all my things together and start building on my branding.

Well I best get on- got dinner to start thinking about and an evening of TV lined up- a double episode of Private Practice so I will set myself up with some yarn and my hook later and settle in for the evening.

Bye for now, Beth x

Online Store

Well what a gorgeous day it is here in Wellington. Hope the sun is shining wherever you are.

This past weekend was quite a busy one for me with kids at birthday parties and local school galas to attend and also preparing my new online store ready to go live.

I spent quite a few hours preparing listings and sorting out photos of my products to add to the store. I managed to get through quite a few items and i'm hoping I have listed a good selection of what I have available. Being online will keep me busy now as I try to keep my store well stocked with a good variety of items.

Every item is unique with no two ever being the same. They will be as individual and unique as your little ones.

I am very exciting to be joining such a great team of people offering such wonderful products. Take a look at the Little Kiwis Nest website here.

You can follow most of the team on Facebook too.