Sea Turtles Standard Nursery Set - Item Description

The inquiries about my Baby Sea Turtles Nursery Set has been overwhelming lately. I had no idea when I first designed this cute little baby sea turtle that it would be so popular. I guess it's something about sea turtles that people around the world just love and then to incorporate it in a nursery set in a modern design is just stunning. The nursery set, although modern and simple, is not simple to produce. I think potential customers get a little sticker shock when I send them pricing on the Standard Set (crib quilt, bumper guard, and crib skirt). Just remember, this is a handmade set (by me) and is an original design that is not mass produced. Production time is also very lengthy with many shapes and pieces to sew. Many times customers give their own input and modify the design by changing color and design layout.

Standard Baby Sea Turtles Nursery Set
Included: Crib Quilt, Bumper Guard, Crib Skirt Bumper guard materials: 100% cotton, heavy loft batting, satin Crib skirt materials: 100% cotton, satin

Separates
Crib Quilt - 4 large satin sea turtles with 3 varying color circles and cotton backing, 45 x 60 inches. Made of 100% cotton, medium loft batting, and satin (sea turtles).





Crib Skirt - For standard crib, 3 sides appliqued with 1 turtle and 2 circles on each panel. Made of 100% cotton and satin (sea turtles).





Bumper Guard - For standard crib and comes with 6 pieces that you tie on - each piece has 1 turtle and 2 circles. Made of 100% cotton and satin (sea turtles).



Add-on Options

Blanket/throw - 3 large sea turtles with 5 circles cotton front and green flannel back

Changing pad cover -
2 sea turtles appliqued on blue, green, chocolate brown, white color cover

Pillow - Square (18 x 18) with 1 large turtle

Panda to Pandemonium

When I was expecting my first baby I knew instantly that I wanted Panda Bears to be his nursery room theme. I started searching almost the instant I found out it was a boy although I figured I would have probably done the Panda Bear theme if the baby was girl too. In any case, I searched and searched but to my dismay I couldn't find any kind of Panda nursery bedding, decor or baby accessories anywhere. We are talking only 4 years ago too! I was very discouraged. So, I decided to design my own room and make and collect Panda decor on my own whether it was from a baby store or not. In fact, I didn't buy anything from a baby store regarding Panda decor. I made a few of the bedding pieces and the wall art I found on Ebay as prints and I had framed myself. The mobile I found on another website. It was fun gathering everything although a bit exhausting trying to get a room together from scratch.

Now, 4 years later it's a pandemonium of Panda Bear accessories and decor for baby rooms. I think the love of Panda Bears has caught on finally. Of course, I feel like one of the original Panda Bear lovers. I've loved them since I was 7 years old when I first saw them in person at the Ueno Zoo in Japan. My Mom bought me a life-like plush Panda Bear and I had that toy for years until the bear finally fell a part in my teen years. Perhaps its been the birth of Taishan at the National Zoo in DC that has brought more awareness. All in all, it's awesome that more people are discovering these wonderful creatures to be one of the world's most precious animals!

My Panda Bear design is the 2nd animal that I designed when I first started my business. It's popularity has been phenomenal and I have been honored to have donated some of my items to charity for silent auctions.

Boy, Girl, Unknown? I Design a Wide Range of Baby Shower Invitations

When I was pregnant with both my son's I knew from the beginning of both pregnancies that I wanted to know if they were going to be a boy or girl. From the moment I found out I started planning the nurseries, buying clothes and thinking of names. BUT, there are those that don't want to know. Let's just face it, some people like the element of surprise. I can totally respect that and whatever works for you that should be the way it should be. Therefore, I like to design and offer a wide range of baby shower invitations for those that know and for those that don't know. My standard designs are simple and the color schemes vary from blues, pinks, greens, purple, yellow or whatever color scheme YOU want. Yes, I can modify any of my standard designs to fit YOUR color scheme.

All of my card design listings are for a digital file which you will receive from me to take and have printed at any photo finisher such as Costco.com, Snapfish.com, or Walmart. However, if you want me to print for that can certainly be done and I can quote pricing. Anything is possible!

Visit Hapa Girl Designs to view more of my designs!

My First Custom Order

I am nearing completion for my very first custom order through my Hapa Girl Designs business on Etsy. Lori Porten, owner of Love Hazel a modern custom children's clothing designer, asked me to design "the works" for her. I created a custom graphics package for her that would help her get started selling on Etsy. This package included a logo design, business card, Etsy store banner, avatar, postcard, label, etc. Lori has been wonderful to work with and I feel this is a start of a long lasting business relationship.





I am finding that graphic design is truly my niche. I have dabbled in all different kinds of medium throughout the years, but this is where I truly feel comfortable. It's almost therapeutic for me especially now that I am my own boss. There's something to be said for "loving what you do".

Please visit www.hapagirldesigns.etsy.com for information about my Graphics Packages and Graphic Design Services. You don't have to be an Etsy seller for me to work with you. I have worked with many different companies (small and large) throughout my 12 year graphic design career.

Baby Panda Bear with Mother Shower Invitation

Here is my newest creation! I just love panda bears. I fell in love with them the first time I saw them in a zoo in Japan when I was 7 years old. Since then I have always been drawn to them. I even made my first son's baby nursery with a panda bear theme. So, I decided to design this abstract Panda mother caressing her cub. I designed the image originally as an applique for my baby accessory business. I have made a few blankets with this design. So, it is easy to make a baby shower invitation with my original design.

The bamboo accents this card to bring their environment to life. I hope one day I can see Pandas in person again!

Cards for many occasions

What have I been doing lately? Designing cards for all occasions. It's been really fun getting back to something I really enjoy doing. I have already had quite a big success with my Baby Sea Turtles baby shower invitations and birth announcements so I decided to take it a step further and apply my other animal designs to cards. I also have quite a bit of experience designing cards when I worked in corporate America. My last company utilized my talents quite a bit having me design all sorts of invites for their events. But, I am not just doing baby shower invites and birth announcements. I am tapping into wedding, birthday, business cards and stationery. It will take some time to build up inventory (or should I say digital inventory). I offer my cards digitally for anyone to take to any photo finisher or printer of their choice. But, customers can also choose printing their cards through me. All in all, it has been fun and exciting starting something new and I am feeling very hopeful that this will be a fun little side business.




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My New Etsy Shop - Hapa Girl Designs

I have been getting so many custom requests and orders for my birth announcements and baby shower invitations that I have decided to open a new store on Etsy which I offer my current designs and new ones! I will also be expanding my cards line with wedding invitations, save the date, wedding shower, holiday and much more! Stay tuned for a new blog too!






Visit my new store HapaGirl Designs at www.hapagirldesigns.etsy.com.