The Busy Bean » shop

Hit the Beach!

Colleen — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:30:04 +0000

Are you ready to hit the beach? Maybe the swimming pool? Make your trip easier with this beach bag.

Oh wait, that’s not all… it folds out into a full-sized towel!

Now your kids can carry their own stuff to the beach – or just down the street to the neighbor’s backyard pool.

Available now in my shop, or stay tuned for a tutorial tomorrow to make your own!

(Tutorial is posted here)

Camera Straps – Giveaway Day

Colleen — Mon, 17 May 2010 08:00:42 +0000

I tried my hand at making camera strap covers a few weeks ago. After all, who wants a plain old black strap with the manufacturer’s name in big bold letters? I love the way they turned out! they slide over your camera strap to not only make it look better, but cushion your neck as well. I’ll be listing these in my etsy shop. I’m also thinking of some business card holders to match…

To celebrate this new item, I’m joining in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

I will choose two winners to each receive a camera strap cover in their choice of fabric. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, and I will pick two random winners on Thursday, May 20th! If you win, you can choose any of the straps pictured above.

Edited: This giveaway is now closed. Click here for the winners.

Etsy Shop Listing

Colleen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:49:42 +0000

WooHoo!!! I just listed my first item for sale in my Etsy shop! It’s awesome to know that I can now sell to people I don’t know – since so far that’s all I’ve done. But that’s been keeping me pretty busy as it is.

I’m in the process of making some changes to the shop there, and this site. Pretty soon I’ll have not only a blog here, but a shop as well. So, in the meantime, if you’d like to make a purchase – head over to TheBusyBean.etsy.com. (And sure, if you go right now there may only be one item listed, but I’m working on it!)

If you’re a blog reader – enter “busyblog” in your notes to seller and you’ll get 15% off your order! Remember – you can request any of my styles in any of the fabrics listed on my page, so if you want one custom made, just let me know and I’ll create a custom listing for your bag.