Erika Snow Photography

I just received my holiday photos from Erika Snow Photography and, if I could, I would sit in front of my computer all day watching a slide show of them! They came out beautifully, but I wouldn't expect anything else from Erika. She, like me, is a perfectionist. And, Erika has the most amazing style in all things. Be it clothes, business cards, or photography, she's got a knack for making things super cute.

For example, when she handed me the disc of photos it was in a fun tin case wrapped with a cheerful yellow ribbon. I loved it! Here is an example of some of her packaging:

Along with cute packaging, Erika offers top of the line products- photo books, canvas wraps, photo prints, custom frames... it's all A.MAZ.ING!! You really should check it out on her website and in person :) When I was there for my boys' holiday session I was browsing through all of her fun samples and I couldn't get over how fabulous it was in person. I mean, I was impressed just seeing pictures of the samples on her website, but in person it's even more fantastic.

I hope you get a chance to work with Erika soon... I know you'll love her!

Happy Holidays!!

Holiday {Hours}

Just a heads up to all of my fabulous customers... Monkey C Baby's Etsy Shop will be "on vacation" during the week of 11/21-11/27 so that I can spend time with my family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday.

I am so thankful to all of you for being so supportive this year. I have truly enjoyed creating custom designs and expanding my knit and crochet items for baby.

If you are interested in any holiday designs be sure to place your order soon to get them for the holidays... the post office has already begun to get busy. Yikes!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Monkey C Baby's Holiday Hat with Bow

Oh My...

Has it really been this long since I've posted? It can't be. This is nuts!

Well, here is my excuse... it's been nuts! But, a good nuts. I've had such an amazing and positive response to my newest line of knit and crochet items that my little fingers have been too busy tied up in yarn and needles that there has been no time for typing.

I'm really loving the creative process of designing and writing my own patterns for each unique piece that I create for my Monkey C Baby Etsy shop. You should stop by and check out all the new goodies!

A month or two ago I had a client contact me about a custom order. She had seen something in my shop that she was interested in, but she wanted to tweak the design a bit to fit her style. I was totally on board! Then, just the other day I received the sweetest email from her. She sent me some pictures from her daughter's newborn photo session with her Monkey C Baby Hat and Diaper Cover. I was speechless- her beautiful little baby was so precious in her little Monkey C Baby attire! So, without further ado, here is a sneak peek at what I'll be adding to the shop within the next week...

Like a Library Book... Long Overdue

I know I promised this ages ago, but here is one of two of my newest headbands. This is Monkey C Baby's Floral Headband in brights. There will be a pastels version coming soon. Isn't she gorgeous? I can just see your little princess coming home from the hospital in her floral headband, or worn in her newborn photos, or even just a little sweetness atop her head on any other day.

Ms. Flora (the headband) can be made for bigger princesses too, just leave the age of the child in the "messages to seller" portion of your order when you purchase it and checkout on Etsy.

She is already in the Monkey C Baby Etsy Shop- so go check her out!

Professionals Do It Best!

I've been taking pictures of my Monkey C Baby creations since it's inception in 2008. I used my humble little point and shoot digital camera, and didn't even take it off 'auto' for the first year or so. Then I started to get braver and smarter and more creative- I began trying to set up my pictures without the 'auto' button on the camera and I learned about lighting and cropping and scenery. I also tried some editing here and there in Photoshop to help enrich some of the colors in my photos. It helped... a little. But, if I'm honest, I was still way off the mark, plus most of the time I didn't have a model. A model always helps.

Well, I've finally learned to do it the right way... find fabulous professional photographers! My super talented friends have come to the rescue.

Meet Erika here.

See her amazing work...

Now stop drooling at the handsome little boy and dreaming about giving his tummy raspberries. What do you think of the hat and diaper cover I created for him? What do you think of Erika's amazing photograph? Yup. We make an awesome team... although only Erika can take credit for that adorable baby :)

Meet Amanda Marie here.

See her amazing work...

I know. This picture makes me want to have ten more babies- and I just had one! What do you think of the precious little flower headband and diaper cover? It'll be in my Etsy shop soon. What do you think of Amanda's talented work? Yuppers. Another great team!

You can see more photos with more of my creations on Amanda Marie's Facebook page- here. It's totally worth checking out!

I am so thankful to these women for sharing their talents with me. They have seriously made me !!!!extatic!!!! and I can't wait to work with them again.... or do their laundry... or watch their kids... or scrub their floors. I owe them big time!

Drum roll please....

My two hands have been busy at work with knitting needles and crochet hooks. I have new items in my etsy shop and more on the way. I'm so excited to show you some of my new designs- they are in the hands of professional photographers and babies as we speak... well, as I type. hehe... So, I will leave it to them to share the real photographs, but for now, I'll leave you with one picture I took. This sweet hat and diaper cover duo have been very popular!

Newsboy Cap and Diaper Cover. Made with a wool blend yarn and buttons created from recycled materials.

Up next... the sweetest headband/necklace/bracelet you've ever seen... curious what I mean? I have to leave you hanging, but I'll try and post photos tomorrow or next week, whichever works out. xoxo.

And The Winner Is....

Jocee! She said... "Such a cute website! I have to say my favorite thing is the Americana Hat! I really love Erika's work, she has amazing talent!"


Congratulations Jocee! Be sure to email me at customerservice [at!] monkeycbaby [dot!] com and I will get started on the hat of your choice. 


A BIG thank you to everyone who entered the contest! I've loved following you to your blogs and learning more about you and your businesses. I hope to see you around Etsy and the blogging world!


Regards, 
Christine


P.S. If anyone wants more information about items in my Etsy shop, future giveaways, or custom orders, feel free to email me :)