Handmade Feature: Original art for you and your little ones

Today's {Handmade} feature comes from the amazing talent of Nicola, artist & owner of nJoy Art. Her work includes original canvas paintings in a style that is contemporary, whimsical and bright - making them the perfect addition to your baby's nursery, kids bedrooms/playrooms or your own personal space.  I absolutely {LOVE} these colorful "You are my Sunshine" works of art that would certainly brighten your little one's special area...and their day!

Nicola has many beautiful original pieces available in her shop {nJoy Art} and truly enjoys painting custom orders as well - welcoming your ideas and inspirations to create a one of a kind piece that you will cherish forever. If you are looking for a personalized print, these are also available and feature an 8 x 10" print of her original illustration with your child's name added, a great gift idea!

Although we've only showcased a few of Nicola's works of art, we invite you to visit her etsy shop nJoy Art to view her entire collection or to place a custom order. You can also follow via Facebook and Twitter.

Handmade Feature: Nursery Art for Kids

Today's Handmade Feature comes to us from Pickled Pumpkins, an Etsy shop specializing in Nursery Art for Kids. Shop owner Katie Carlsruh loves to create things that are cute and give the feelings of warmth and happiness. While she enjoys doing a variety of crafts, painting tends to be her favorite as you can see by many of her amazing art work pieces collaged here. {Aren't they SO adorable?}

Pickled Pumpkins has a variety of products available including Original Paintings, Cards & Stationery, as well as Prints and Print Sets. The prints are reproduced from Katie's original acrylic on canvas paintings and are printed on premium matte paper using high quality inks that are beautifully rich and fade resistant. Another GREAT feature is that each of the prints are available on an 8 x 10 stretched canvas if that's something you are interested in.

We invite you to stop by Katie's shop to view all of her Nursery Art for Kids - they make great gifts for any little one's special space. If you "like" their Facebook page, you can receive a Promo Code for 10% off your purchase!

Fingerprint guestbooks from guest Tree

Today we have a fun and unique guest book idea to share with you from our friends at Guest Tree, who offer an innovative way for your guests to "leaf" their fingerprint and signature allowing you to display and cherish it forever. Unlike a "traditional" guest book that will most likely get filed away once it's read through, fingerprint guestbooks are works of art that can be framed and displayed as an everlasting keepsake of your special event. Here are just a few of my favorites from their collection - we've included blank and finished samples so you can get a better idea of how they work.

Guest Tree offers many different styles and size prints {accomodating up to 300 guests} to suit any event and their original artwork is hand drawn. There are several different color and font options available so that you can customize your order to fit your specific needs. Also available on their website is a large assortment of archival quality ink pads, and archival quality pens to help make your tree "bloom". 

We invite you to stop by their website to see their entire collection of fingerprint guest books - PERFECT for your next event! You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway: Typography Birth Print from Polkaprints

Congrats to Jessica for being selected as the winner of the Polkaprints GIVEAWAY! Be sure to stop by each Wednesday as we launch a new contest right here on our blog!

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It's time to announce this week's new giveaway courtesy of Polkaprints, makers of fun printable announcements, invites, and graphic goodies.  We are delighted to offer you this Typography Birth Print -an adorable piece of customized nursery art {$18 value}. Printed on 8x10 heavy weight, acid free paper, this print makes a perfect keepsake for any new bundle of joy! All Polkaprints designs and prints are 100% customizable with your choice of color and text.

       **Please note, this giveaway is for (1) - 8x10 print only, frame and mat not included**

To enter the contest please visit Polkaprints and come back here to post a comment with your favorite product from their website. The contest runs thru Tuesday April 3rd, with a winner being selected on Wednesday April 4th. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}.  

For Additional Entries Into The Giveaway:

"like" Polkaprints on Facebook and then come back and leave me a new comment that you now like Polkaprints on Facebook

follow BestBabySites on Twitter and then come back and leave me a comment that you're now following @BestBabySites on Twitter

"like" Best Baby Sites on Facebook and then come back and leave me a new comment that you now like Best Baby Sites on Facebook

Tweet the following: "I just entered to win a customized Typography Birth Print from Polkaprints on @BestBabySites - Enter here: http://ow.ly/9V2LJ" and then come back to leave me a new comment with a link to your tweet and your twitter id.

You must be 18 years or older to enter and reside in the United States to be eligible
(shipping is provided to US only if applicable).

Inspiration for your Baby's Nursery or Playroom

The mission of Avalisa is to "help others experience life more fully through color and design". They have an amazing collection of Wall Art, Wool Rugs and Fine Art Prints that would be perfect for your little one's nursery, toddler room or play area. Their rugs are made from hand-tufted New Zealand wool and are designed to not only be stylish, but also very durable. What's great about the wall art from Avalisa is that it is completely interchangable allowing you to mix and match from different collections, or completely coordinate your little one's space using art from just one particular collection. Here are just a few of my favorite designs from their website...

Having trouble deciding which designs would best fit your space? Avalisa offers {FREE} design services to help you acheive the look you desire including custom color options. How great is that!