I have started swimming lessons with the girls and while it’s great to see them gaining confidence and knowledge in the water, it’s a bit stressful trying to get everyone there, everyone to behave and listen and then everyone out of the pool and home without any meltdowns (2 lessons so far and this has yet to run smoothly).

Adorable Wet Bag from monkeyfootdesigns

All the other mom’s would be jealous if my kids had these Brobee inspired towel with stripes from rachelsandbox

LOVE this pin from Gnipmac. If only I wasn’t in the shallow end with Capri – I would be a much happier momma in a bathing suit…

This Teeny Weeny Bikini Top and Lil' Swim Snapper from turtlesoupkids would be perfect for Capri. I hate those swim diapers but she’s still not quite potty trained enough to leave them off in public.

This Pool Pal from remnantsandsuch looks like a great solution to uncomfortable beach chairs…

Would love to hear if you have any trips or tricks that make a trip to the pool with a 2 & 3 year old run smoothly!

For other 'swimming' inspired items from etsy check out my Treasury East: Swimming Lessons

I am going to try to keep this an updated list of places I have been featured or interviewed. It’s a good opportunity for you to see what other’s think of me…hopefully it’s all good things!

77Square (Madison, WI) Newspaper

Poynette Press - No Quit for these Quilters

Poyentte Press - Businesses turn to the Internet

Big Sister Designs - Tempting Tuesday: Oh Baby!

Bright, Bold and Beautiful

Buried in Betsy’s Closet - Geometric

Buried in Betsy's Closet - Bold Colors

Cafe Handmade – a mommapreneur interview

Cuteable

Dye Candy

Etsy Item of the Day

Etsy - Etsy Loves Moms: A Daughter-Mother Reunion

Etsy Treasury Hunter - Black, Black Planet

Fat Quarterly - Vibrant Violets

Fave Crafts Blog

Found-Handmade

Generation Q

Goldtone Designs

Handmade Top 10 - Quilts

Handmade Highway – KimsCraftyApple

Handmade Highway - theApple

HandmadeNews.org – interview

Indie Fixx - Unique Handmade Gifts for Kids

Indie Fixx - Handmade Holiday Gift Guides: stocking stuffers, kids + jewelry lover

Indie Fixx - Green Home Goods from the Indie Green Fixx Gallerie

Irving Place

Keeping Up with Stella - are we there yet?

Live Your Style

Oh Hello Friend

Ornamentia

Pampering Beki - 'cutest baby quilt i've seen'

Park City Girl Quilt Festival

Poynette Press - No Quit in these Quilters

Quiltsy Team Blog

RikRak Studio

Rosework Treasury

So Much Yarn So Little Time

Sweet Peas Blossoms

Tales of a Retro Modern Housewife

The Beading Times - Featured in 'Design Tip'

The Redhead’s Homestead

Venezie Bags

What Shoes I Wear – Interview

Yes, please.

Here is some feedback that I've recieved from my customers.

"Hi Kim--My husband and I were at the WIST trunk show last night and bought a few items from you for Christmas. Just wanted to say thanks for the great jewelry at fabulous prices. All of your things were absolutely awesome--it was so hard to pick what we wanted to get!Anyway--just a quick hi and thanks. Both Andrew & I were completely charmed by you & your jewelry last night. We'll be back for more in the New Year, no doubt about it! :)
Happy holidays--Erin."

"Wow that was fast! I received my wristlet today and it is soooooo cute! And well made too...thanks!" -ArtsyTwinCat

(Diane's Quilts)
About the Tree Silhoutte at Sunrise Wallhanging: "Half way out of the package my husband was commenting on the gorgeous colors in this quilt. And the tree is very spooky - perfect for Halloween. Thank you!"

and for the Evergreen Beauty Wall Hanging:
"The Sunrise Quilt was my husband's favorite of the two I purchased but I LOVE the Evergreen Beauty. Please thank Diane for both quilts and let her know they have a good home. Her work and color selections are appreciated." -Mooselodge

About a hand-dyed onesie: "Thanks so much, it is even lovelier than the picture shows! I am very impressed, amazing! :-)" -pawintheair

About Blue Magic Earrings: "Prettier than the photo! Super quick delivery! Thanks so much!" -ForQuiltsSake

About Rain Storm Hand Dyed Hoodie: "Great seller, easy to talk to, willing to answer questions. Thanks!" - MadamAtom

About Confetti Craziness Hand Dyed Fabric: "Great colours, can't wait to get sewing." - marj285 (from the United Kingdom!)

About a Candy Drop Ring: "I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my RING!! Very FUNKY & UNIQUE. Thank you so much!! " -writepaw

About the Goldstone Orbs Bracelet from theApple: "Beautiful bracelet and very comfortable to wear. Thank You!" -briscosgal

About HoopsandLoops -Hint of Teal Earrings: "Love them! Quick shipping...a pleasure to work with." -soccerchi92682

About River Rock Earrings: "Wear them almost every day, love them, excellent quality!!A+++seller" - pypersmeme

About Flower Garden Candy Drop Ring: "TheApple was very helpful through the whole process and I am in love with my new ring! Thankyou :)" - lalolii

About a Candy Drop Ring (custom): "Wonderful etsy artist! Goes the extra mile and then some. Thank you so much! A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++" - samsaroni

About the Tie Dyed Bucket Hat - child M/L: "Adorable and just right for spring! My daughter (age 4) LOVES the colors. Thanks so much!" - TwoBlueMice

About a Custom Order Hand-Dyeing: "Darling onesies dyed beautifully!" AND "Great hats, and beautifully dyed, thank so much!" - amycr

About Budweiser Earrings: "these are so fun. my daughter loves them especially... " mom, your earrings look just like dad's cans!" - JenSport

About Budweiser Earrings: "One of the coolest peices I've ever owned- thank you! And I LOVED your packaging and story! Rock on!" -kmutschig

About Watermelon Madness Tie-Dyed Onesie: "Awesome! My girls could not wait for him to sport his tie dye onesie!" -bellasymphony

About Snails and Butterflies Hand-Dyed Onesie: "Love it!! Thank you!!" -tktracy

About Grow Vertical-ACEO "Great ACEO!! Fast shipping! Good communication!! Thank you!!!" - nikid

About Sweet Cupcake Apron - Dark Purple: "So cute. Thanks!" - momerath

About Bird on a Wire Earrings "Love the earrings. Thanks" - fabulousfunkychicken

About Teal Rain Earrings "Cute and well made" - Esria

About Refreshing Floral Earrings and Black Bird Earrings "They are awesome! Beautifully packaged and look fantastic! Thank you very much." - allypops

About It's Berries - Earrings "Quick shipping, excellent communication. Went out of their way to send as a present. Thanks!!" -yyendyss

About Sewing Machine Charm Earrings "They are great! Thanks so much!" - DianesCorner

About It's Berries - Earrings "Gorgeous earrings. They are beautiful" - bb1228

About Budweiser Earrings "very unique and well-received by my Budweiser-afficionado friend" - Ridge Rascals

About Teal Rain Earrings - "Beautiful earrings! great seller" - madebylaurenb

About Shocking Green Marquise Candy Drop Earrings "love these earrings, would definitely shop again, thank you!" - madebylaurenb

Vintage Typewriter Alphabet Rings "this was my first etsy purchase and I hope they all go this great! excellent communication, the cutest packaging ever and an adorable item to boot. thanks!" -saradi09

the Apple Charm Earrings "Lovely apple earrings; prompt mailing. Thank you." - Mary848

About Watermelon Madness Tie-Dyed Onesie "Awesome! My girls could not wait for him to sport his tie dye onesie!" -bellaymphony

about Striped Flower Garden Wristlet "another beautiful item from a talented artist" - karolsvintageart

about Blossom Beautiful ACEO-OOAK "cute...thanks!" - adora

Pink and Purple Hand-Dyed Bubble Romper 18 mo "love love love this!! I will def be back for more clothes for my cutie...thanks!!!" -adora

Reflecting Waters Wall Hanging "I love everything about this...awesome :)" -adora

Sparkling Tulips in Bloom - Zippered Pouch "I think the pouch is really pretty. Love the fabric. Useful for work. thank you." -jnttsmn

Daisy Fields Pillowcase "Beautiful and unique pillow case. I am enjoying it." - jnttsmn

Deep Autumn Beauty Quilted Table Runner "I'm very happy with this runner. It's beautiful. Thank you!" -illini9701

Montana Star Quilt "This quilt is absolutely breathtaking. The quality is impeccable. The level of detail is just unbelievable. It is a piece of art draped across my bed and I will treasure it forever. I highly recommend Kim's Crafty Apple to anyone! You will not be disappointed!" -mslwcla