The Robot Couple...

New in the shop today!!! Charlie and Sadie the robots...

 ... and the most snuggly mermaid & chenille baby blanket:

Today I've also been busy with the "other stuff" in our shop: titles, descriptions, shipping, tags, etc. Etsy is constantly improving the listing process and search engine, which means I am constantly having to edit my listings. While this is work for all of us on Etsy, it's worth it!!! By the Holidays it should be so much easier to find what you're really looking for! Yay!

I'm also brightening up our photos so you can get a better look at what we're creating. I discovered that the white-ish quilt I used as a backdrop when we first opened shop had a slight blue hue to it and was causing my photos to look too cool. Then I switched to another white-ish quilt which had dark blue threads through it. I never thought they'd show up since my 50mm lens usually blurs everything (other than the focal point) nicely. BUT! The threads cast shadows in the photos, making the background look too dark. Soooo... I've recently found an OK solution for the time being. Two white foam boards. Ta-da. Smooth white milky backgrounds. :) I know this kind of info is interesting to other sellers on Etsy, so I plan to post something showing how I photographically capture my items.

Well, it's date night for the hubby and me tonight! Totally last minute but definitely MUCH needed. I'm thinking sushi and a movie! :)

Later!
-Brook

Houston, We Have A... On Etsy's Front Page!

Great news!!! We were featured on the front page of Etsy for the second time in Aubepine's amazing treasury: "Houston, We Have A..."

Check it out:


Thanks so much Aubepine!
Check out her shop here: Aubepine on Etsy

Dude, totally... On the Front Page!

Hooray! We've hit the Etsy Front Page for the first time in Amplitude Modulation's treasury, "Dude, totally..."

Check it out:



Thanks so much Amplitude Modulation!
Check out her shop here: Amplitude Modulation on Etsy

Work In Progress!

Working out the details on our new batch of robots. Moving things around and trying out different ribbons, dials, arms & legs, etc. This is the fun part for me (Brook) and the not fun part for mom (Joan). Notice we have a one-eyed robot in the works. Also notice our 3 new robots in the shop (Jasper, Mack, and Amelia) during the figuring-things out phase. They look a little different now! :)

Just thought you might like an "insider" look at our creative process. :)

Woah-Bots

LOL. I am soooo funny. Woah-bots. lololol.

*ahem*

Anyways, I am having a GREAT time uploading all of the new photos of our robots today. Three (3!) new robots have been listed in the shop since yesterday. We are so excited about them. They are soft and huggable, bright and fun! They're my favorite items in the shop.

Here are the new robots at Snookums & Me:

Amelia the Robot

Mack the Robot

Jasper the Robot

Also, don't forget about our other two robots in the shop... still available for purchase:

Webster the Robot

Gibson the Robot

Alrighty, better get back to work! Enjoy your Sunday... watching football, sewing, camping, whatever you love to do... hope you're doing it!!! 

-Brook

It's August! We're Baaaaack!

We're sewing sewing sewing! We didn't get much done while we were away... vacation was WAY too relaxing. ;) Today was all about robots. We cut out 7 new ones in our old favorite minky colors (red, yellow, green, purple) and new colors (blue, aqua) that Brook bought in LA. Tomorrow Brook is working on new rag quilts and lovey blankets and Joan is sewing up some pretty plushie mermaids... and in the following days... well, just wait and see.

Our store will reopen tomorrow. Yippie!!! It was nice to have a little break, but we are definitely ready to get busy again. Our creativity is bursting! Every time we talk about Snookums & Me we come up with a new idea for something to make. We are having fun with our new creations and look forward to filling the shop with them as the days pass. Hopefully we can sew as fast as Santa's Elves so our shop will be filled in time for Holiday shopping. LOL. :)

Oh hey, if you're curious, just a little FYI: the way Etsy works (especially for newer shops like ours), we will never put a whole bunch of new things in the shop on the same day. We find that spreading out our new items over time to generates more views and attention for our items. :)

A special gift: Jackson's Robot

This special green, orange, and blue plush robot was made as a one of a kind 2nd birthday gift for a little friend of my daughter's. Snookums & Me's plush robot toys make GREAT birthday gifts for boys (or girls). It's fun to make a themed gift... so, I included a DVD of the Backyardigans Robot Repairman with Jackson's custom robot. They can watch it together! ;)

White ric-rac trim over the grosgrain ribbon mouth makes a robot-y smile. :)

The body is stuffed just enough to keep shape while still being very snuggly to hold. I love his green checkered legs! That fabric is one of my favorites.

And here's a new special addition to our robots... the option to personalize your custom robot with an initial. Now, there will be no doubt he is a special robot for a special boy. :)

Hopefully this green guy will get lots of attention and love from his new owner! Every robot (especially the soft ones) deserves a hug.


Want to give a robot gift???
Here are more robot-themed things you could group together as a birthday gift for someone special:

1- PRIMPIN POTTY TRAINING PANTS...ROBOT by BabyBeesBoutique, $7
2- BABY BOLTS ROBOT RETRO Toddler Blue Tee size 12 to 18 Months by Crowsmack, $14
3- Emerson / red plush robot toy by snookumsandme (that's US!), $35
4- Cosmic Alpha One - Outer Space Alphabet - 11x14 Archival Giclee Print by InkTreePress, $25
5- Vinyl Robot Wall Decal Small by holly, $3

Happy Things!

Ooooh! How I love adding new things to the store. :) Today I added these yummies:

This is Gibson. I'll admit he's my favorite out of our current batch of robot toys.

The little guys will love this monkey blankie. Soft & adorable!

A handmade card... this one is all dressed up for the party in a plaid flower & colorful numbers!

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, we're heading out to drive north for a visit with Grandma & Grandpa 'Gee. First we'll stop at the outlet mall, of course! It's on the way there. ;) Love that. The kids need clothes in the next sizes up, and Aaron has decided that he wants to dress like Dexter. Ben is SO excited to see his paternal grandparents... they recently moved away and he is still used to seeing them weekly like we used to. And I'm excited to just get away from the usual routine for a few days. It's nice to have time to relax with family and not have to worry about this or that. :)

So, the scoop I've gotten from other Etsy sellers is that February is slow. I'm alright with that! I'm learning the ropes, trying to find our niche, and keeping busy making new things for the shop... oh yeah, and being an at-home mom to my two crazy kiddos.

Thanks for reading today! Hope your Friday & weekend will be blissful.
-Brook

Our Robots...

Robby the original robot toy

It all started with my son's 3rd birthday. Mom made him a priceless gift: a stuffed robot toy. Ben was SO into them (still is) and funny enough, robot toys are not the easiest to find. Right from the moment the robot was unwrapped he was adored by my son! It was the most adorable, loveable, quirky robot I'd ever seen... we affectionately named him Robby. Ben insisted on bringing him with us everywhere we went and slept with him, too. He was a hit at our house.

I was so inspired by that robot and many of my friends were asking where I got it. Mom and I sat down and refined his pattern to improve his design. We were having so much fun that we designed a few friends for him while we were at it!

Meet our new friends:

Webster

Spencer

Emerson

Davis

Gibson

Dulcy

These plush robot toys are so well crafted (mom is a perfectionist) and unique. Their colors are happy and fun. And their faces will certainly make you smile! They are made of soft minky and cotton fabrics. The eyes & dials/hearts are hand-cut felt and the mouths & antennae are ribbon... everything is double stitched with the utmost care. They are very durable bots! And very CUTE!!!

Some friends you might like to meet...

Here is a sneak preview of just one of the wonderful things we've got in store for you. These are the characters we've been sewing up for your delight (and the delight of your little ones). Our plush robots are soft & loveable. Each one has a unique name with personality to match! They are the perfect size for hugging!





Soon you will be able to take one of these snuggle-bots home. After some hold-ups, we are finally ready to open shop. :) We are soooo excited for you to see our labors of love. Our Etsy shop will open on Monday, February 22nd. Hopefully you will see something you like.

Keep checking in on our blog! In the coming weeks we will be having more sneak previews and giveaways to celebrate the shop opening. Be a friend! Leave a comment and let us know what you think. We're also new in town.... please help us out by spreading the word. :) You can become a follower of the Snookums & Me blog or by linking to us with our fan banner on your blog... "followers" and "fans" will have even more chances to win! More details to come soon!