Peace, Love & Breastfeeding!

 New in the shop is this adorable little gnome displaying the International Breastfeeding Symbol.

Cute for kids? Sure. But I think we all know this one is for the Mamas!

Kellie

~GIVEAWAY~

 I think it's about time for another giveaway don't you?? I've been experimenting here at The Indigo Forest and I'm really happy about the new things I've been creating lately. The Luna Sleep Balm included in the set is my newest creation. It's a lovely, delicately lavender scented balm perfect for children (recommended 6 months and older) and adults alike! I first heat infused healing calendula into olive oil and then blended in some beeswax, lavender essential oil and vitamin E creating an extra creamy balm that is easily absorbed into the skin. Great to use just out of the bath or shower right before bed. Now, like I said, this is something new I've been experimenting with and this is currently the only one I  have left (I hope to have more for the shop in the future). Also along in the set is one of my little gnomes! Crafted of wood and wool blend felt and then painted with AP certified non toxic pain and sealed with my homemade beeswax polish. Children love these little gnomes so much! I always enjoy my customers coming back and telling me how much their children enjoy playing with these little guys (or gals).

So, if you are interested in winning this set (and I hope you are!) Just head on over to my Facebook Page and click on the tab that says "Giveaway" in the upper right hand corner and enter that way using the Rafflecopter form  (After some problems with the comments section of my blog, I've decided to use Rafflecopter. This is my first time using this widget for a giveaway, so hang in there with me folks! So sorry for the switch up.)

Winners will be selected randomly and I will announce the winner of the giveaway next Monday, February 18th (My Birthday!!) 

Good luck to you all! 

Kellie

: : New : : Lovely Lavender Beeswax Polish

New! My Lovely Lavender Beeswax Polish is now available in the shop! 

And for Purists, Plain Jane Beeswax Polish is also now available. 

Back in the shop again!

Finally, after a good wait, I made up a new batch of beeswax polish! This first batch is my "Plain Jane" polish,  which is simply olive oil and pure beeswax - no scent - so it's perfect for all wood items. I also like to do scented polishes (which I will make soon!). Scented polishes are best used on wood items that will not be going into mouths, etc... (like spoons and teething toys). All of my polishes are hand mixed by me in small batches and is a dream to use! I use my polish all the time for wood items around the house and everyone else  that has used it seems to really like it as well! 

 I use to grate my own beeswax, but using the little beeswax pellets makes my life a whole easier!

 preparing to pour the magical mixture!

 Ahh...a fresh batch of polish.

 little jars of golden awesomeness! 

Setting up!

A little something for the Birthday Boy!

Anyone who knows my 3 year old knows that he is completely obsessed with The Aquabats! (any other fans out there??) So for his birthday, I attempted to make a wood peg version of the MC Bat Commander. I have to admit, I think it turned out pretty good. Usually I don't craft my peg people like this (all paint, no felt). The lines were all burned into the wood making it permanent and then it was painted with non-toxic water color paints and sealed with my homemade beeswax polish. 

*Pick Five*

*Here's what "Pick Five" is all about*
I thought I would start something fun on here. I got to thinking that I would really like to share with you all, all of the really lovely Etsy shops that I run across. I am always falling in love with shops on Etsy (I mean, how could you not with all of the lovely artisans out there?) and as artists, we need all of the support we can get! So I'm thinking that once a week (well, that is the goal at least), I will share with you the five Etsy shops that have caught my eye recently. Here are this weeks five picks!

* BoriDolls - Offers lovely needle felted creations! 

* Elizabeth Bonura - Offers beautiful custom family ornaments

* Little Woodlanders - Offers wonderful wood items!

* Desert Dyeworks - Offers beautifully dyed playsilks!

* Barefoot Apothecary - Offers herbal goodness of all kinds! 

If you have the chance, please check out all of these lovely shops!

~Kellie

*Pick Five*

*Here's what "Pick Five" is all about*
I thought I would start something fun on here. I got to thinking that I would really like to share with you all, all of the really lovely Etsy shops that I run across. I am always falling in love with shops on Etsy (I mean, how could you not with all of the lovely artisans out there?) and as artists, we need all of the support we can get! So I'm thinking that once a week (well, that is the goal at least), I will share with you the five Etsy shops that have caught my eye recently. Here are this weeks five picks!

* Western Art Glass - Offers awesome stained glass art! 

* PoppyandPurl - Offers adorable hand knit hats and other lovlies!

* Fawn Lily Botanica - Offers wonderful herbal items!

* Xairian Maille  - Offers unique chain linked jewelry!

* Elves & Fairies - Offers whimsical fantasy prints! 

If you have the chance, please check out all of these lovely shops!

~Kellie