It's Nappy Time

Usually these Nap Mat Covers are my BIG summer sellers, however, with today's economy more and more parents are having to go back to work, which means, more kids are being put into daycare.  With that in mind, I've got some new covers to show you. =0) 

Cost= $55

FREE embroidery comes with purchase.

 

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Nap Mat Covers are the easy and convenient way for little ones to take naps at school, grandmas house, or just at home.  

Handles easily allow nap mat to fold up just perfectly.  

Included is the nap mat cover with its attached pillow and the pillow insert.  Mat insert sold separately at Walmart and other store chains.  

Fits the Kindermat 1" and 2" meauring 19" x 45" (4 fold)

Bed Runner Set

I have found the solution to my bedroom decor needs!

I constantly find myself always wanting to redecorate my master bedroom, but who can afford to do that.  By the time you buy or custome order a queen or king size bedding set, you've dropped $200+.  Only to change your mind a few months later when the season changes. 

My old comforter set (of course I made it =0) was reversable to allow me to have two different, but related looks year round.  One side consisted of a beautiful green fabric while the other side was a coordinating ice blue fabric.  The skirt incorporated both the blue and green so every time I turn the quilt the fabric would always match the skirt.

The quilt would be turned to the green side every spring and summer because it brought the colors of the outdoors in, and then to the ice blue side during the fall and winter for the colder weather look.

Ingenious, I know!  LOL

With my line of work, I see a lot of new fabric lines and always wish I could use some of them as new decor in my house.

I came up with th idea when we stayed at a Holiday Inn Express while waiting on our new house.  They had a beautiful folded blanket on the bottom of the bed and just a simple bed spread in a solid color.  Great Idea!

I went online and couldn't find them anywhere.  I don't even know what to call them.

So, of course, my mind said, "Dana, why not make these with the new fabrics and be able to change your bedroom without having to spend an arm and a leg."

Then I saw the BEAUTIFUL orange floral fabric below and fell in love!

Simple called, Bed Runner Set, the set includes the reversible bed runner and 2 reversible euro shams.

See photos below to see the 4 different styles that you can create by using just one Bed Runner Set.

Comes in sizes King/Queen and Full/Twin

Pictured above in King/Queen

I have some GREAT ideas for kids rooms too so keep checking back!

Newest Modern Handmade Child Online Magazine out now

As a member of the wonderful group EtsyKids, I can only brag on how talented our members are.  With almost 1,200 members you can expect to get high quality, boutique, and one of a kind items for anything you are looking for, and even some your weren't looking for. 

Modern Handmade Child Online Magazine is dedicated to showcasing some of our talented team members and their talents.  Not only do you get to see what our members have been up too, but you will also learn great art projects you can do at home with your children as well as great healthy recipes to keep little tummies happy. 

Follow this link to browse our free magazine.  Yes, I did say free.  You don't here that much these days.
 Modern Handmade Child Online Magazine

You can also visit our blog at Modern Handmade Child Blog

The Opening Act

First off, I want to thank all my friends and wonderful customers who have persisted that I begin a blog online so they can further follow and track all the new and fresh ideas that I've created.  For even the ones that started off as customers I now gladly refer to as friends.   You are all amazing and I thank God each day that I've been blessed with so many good friends.

My name is Dana Zirkle.  For everyone who hasn't come to know me as of yet, I am a complex, mixed up array of characteristics.    I'm a southern girl born and bread, from North Carolina.  My friends can vouch for the southern accent. :0)  
Currently, we live in Northern Kentucky with my husbands work.  We tend to move around about every 2-3 years.  One of these days, however, we will end up settling down.  Together, my husband, Matthew, and I have 3 boys.  Jacob is 10, Daniel is 8, and Nathan is 7.  Our house is a very high testosterone house, yes!  Most of the time you will catch me at ballfields on any given evening or weekend cheering them on. 

A Little About Me.... 
Well, I'm a lot on the crazy side.  Being a designer, my mind is always racing with new ideas or what I can put together with fabrics.  It really never stops.  My friends can also vouch for that.  Many times I've been talking with a friend and my mind literally jumps to a new idea or design mid sentence.  (For those of you who have watched the movie "UP", it is my "Squirrel" moment).
I swear I'm ADD and CDO at the same time. (That's COD for most, but I have to have them in alphabetical order, hehehe)

My style in music is any where from contempory christian, pop, to country.  I laugh everytime I'm listening to my ipod and it jumps from a Nickelback song to a Third Day song.  Both are quite different from one another.   Music is my soul.  Since the boys are at school during the day and I have the house to myself, you will find me in my sewing studio, radio blasting, and maybe even catch me singing along.  I didn't say it I was a good singer, but none the less.   

I do enjoy to read, but only have time to do so when I'm sitting at one of the boys' practices, or laying around the pool.   I've actually started writing my own book just as a fun way to be creative.  No, you will probably never see it in the bookshelves, probably bc I'll never find the time to finish it or it'll be so boring no one will want to publish it.   Mainly, it is just another fun way to be creative in my own way.

My Design Aspect....
Is very fun, funky, whimsical, and sophisticated.  I mostly enjoy creating BOLD, bright, and funky items.  They are the best interpretation of my personality. 

But, I also like keeping it real with a sophisticated design element.  Whatever my customer is looking for, I like to make sure it is completed with a very custom, boutique look.  Something that you wouldn't find in just any store. 

I always love to see what a customer has envisioned for their piece.  I'm always there to help with any design suggestions along the way.  I can't really say which part is my favorite.  The being able to design a piece with someone is wonderful, bc I love working with someone to come up with that PERFECT design they were looking for.  But then I also enjoy sewing it all together, bc to me, sewing is my passion.  But, if I had to pick sides, then I would say that the final reveal is my favorite, bc having the customer see the final piece and see how happy they are almost makes me want to cry happy tears.  Making someone happy means the world to me. 

Well, that is me in a nut shell.  A little bit all over the place, but at the same time I will always be there for you.

If you have any questions always feel free to ask me anything. 
You can always reach me at danazirkle@msn.com.
Or check out my website at 
http://pishposhcreations.com/Store/Default.asp 
and my etsy site at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pishposhcreations?ref=si_shop