Saturday, February 7, 2009


I've been so excited to share this with you!!!!
Let me introduce Kristiana of krispy banana kids! (www.krispybanana.etsy.com)


If you have a little one, are expecting or know someone who is, you MUST take a look at this shop!

From bibs to blankets and everything in between, you will find it in her wonderful shop!


I asked Kristiana a few questions to help us get to know her better:




Tell us a little about yourself and your family~


I met my husband my first day at Baylor and we have been best friends ever since. We'll celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary in July. We have one son, Jack-3, and one daughter, Elizabeth-9 months. We live in Waco and love it here.




What are you favorite fabrics or colors to use in your designs?


Do you have a fav. fabric line or designer?




I have such a weakness for fabrics. I keep telling myself I need to use what I have on hand (since I have so much!) but just can't stop buying new fun prints. My favorites are Amy Butler, Denyse Schmidt, Alexander Henry, and Michael Miller, just to name a few.




What made you decide to start selling on Etsy?




I started my business 3 years ago when my son was born and I quit teaching. Friends have pressured me to do Etsy since I launched my website http://www.krispybananakids.com/, and after having babies and being a little too busy, I finally had a little extra time after Christmas to set up shop--and it's been so fun! I love that I can list things I have on hand and have just made-it's so much more current than my website. And I love the friendly and helpful Etsy community!




Any goals for your business or where you would like to see things go business-wise? Or is your shop simply a fun hobby?




It started as fun, and my friends made it into a business by buying from me, and now that I've been out of the full time workforce for 3 years and had 2 children, we actually need the money, so as much as I love it and would like for it to just be a hobby, we actually need the money!




What item in your shop do you have the most fun making?




The fun appliqued bibs! I feel I can get the most creative with those.




Kristiana's shop makes me want to have another baby! Well, maybe just have a friend who is having another baby so I can SHOP!


AND....


She has graciously agreed to give one of her lovely bibs away to one of you!!!!!!


Wouldn't you love to win this gorgeous bib featuring Joel Dewberry fabric!

Visit Krispybananakids

Then come back here and comment about your favorite item in the shop. In your comment, be sure and post a way that I can contact you (email address, etsy shop, etc)!!!!

A winner will be drawn on Wednesday, Feb 11.

Good luck!

And thank so much, Krisitana!

16 comments:

  1. ooooh! nice giveaway! i like the green and blue polka dotted changing pad with diaper pocket.

    i love changing pads. i'm not sure why.

    thanks for a great giveaway.

    wendiwinn on etsy.

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  2. So many lovely sweet baby goodies! My favorite is the Blue Sock Monkey set http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19190940
    because who cant love a sock monkey?
    I love the gorgeous chenille.
    heidig@gmail.com

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  3. I love the Julia Floral Bib, too! Great giveaway and adorable shop! Thanks!
    -10oneworld on Etsy

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  4. Everything in her shop is so cute! :)
    My favourite is the yellow birdie set.

    I'll post a link to the giveaway on my blog too!
    http://www.noticle.com

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  5. Love love love the julia floral applique bib as well as the aviary bib! Sooo sweet! I sew too but I always love getting other handmade items for my baby, Ella! Handmade is always best!! Thanks for the giveaway! Check mine out too at my blog!

    luvmybabyblue@yahoo.com

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  6. I love the Brown & Avocado Damask bib!!

    springshoot5@aol.com

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  7. Everything is so darling! I really like the Winter Toile blanket! :D

    gjw823@aol.com

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  8. I LOVE the Pink, Green, and Brown Geometric Blanket!! It is so cute and colorful! :D

    contact me at:
    celeste@mail4me.com

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  9. very nice creations I love the Green Sock Monkey Burp Bib and Onesie Set
    con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. I think the Lottie Jane burp set is adorable, but what isn't in this shop? So sweet this shop is!

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  11. The brown and avocado damask bib is my favorite!

    ~Erin
    erinbowe.etsy.com

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  12. I love her valentine's bib!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19875170

    I am expecting a little girl in June so would love to win the cute birdie bib!

    www.myfunnybunnyhandmade.blogspot.com

    www.myfunnybunny.etsy.com

    FREE AVATAR & BANNER ON THIS MONTH'S GIVE AWAY!

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  13. I like the Valentine's longsleeve onesie.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. This is submitted by the blog author for: angiee66 (was unable to post to blog)

    Hi, I love the Winter Toile Baby Blanket! The color is so nice and it looks so soft! Thanks for the giveaway! Nice unique Shop!
    baileybobby6@hotmail.com

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  15. I like the Pink, Green, and Brown Geometric Blanket! Contact me on my blog :)

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