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Get ready for summer…

Posted in news and updates on May 27th, 2010 by Cathy — 1 Comment

with our latest handmade creations!

Your little one will be stylin’ and having fun this summer with our newest handmade items! From the cutest baby espadrilles you will ever find to cushy cubes that will entertain baby for hours, we’ve created unique, handmade gifts that you can share with the little ones in your life for just about any occasion. Shop now!

embe summer 2010

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Tags: embe, embeshop, gifts, handmade, news, summer
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Summer sneak peek!

Posted in news and updates on May 13th, 2010 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

We’ve been hard at work writing patterns, making prototypes and trying to get our kids to sit still for photos.

Here’s what we have in store for embe this summer:

embe cushy cubes embe flip flops embe apron
embe espadrilles embe visor hat embe summer preview

Visit us on Facebook – http://facebook.com/embeshop – to view even more photos.

Tags: embe, sneak peak, summer
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Etsy Favorites Wednesday: Sweet tooth

Posted in etsy favorites on March 31st, 2010 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

I’ve got a weakness for sweets and these look just delicious! Wish I had the time and talent to make these yummies.

(links to shops are below the photo)

embe's sweet tooth favorites

First row: Black forest cupcake, Mocha cake with espresso, Chocolate covered strawberry cake balls

Second row: Country sunflowers, Mint chocolate cookies, Robust decorated sugar cookies

Tags: desert, embe, embe shop, embeshop, etsy, etsy favorites, sweets
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Send as gift option now available!

Posted in news and updates on March 29th, 2010 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

Our items make the perfect gift for babies and we want to make it even easier for you to give that special gift. How so? We’ve just added the “send as gift” option to our store!

If you choose to send as a gift, we will send the item directly to the recipient with a handmade card with a message from you enclosed. Your gift will be wrapped in tissue paper, tied with a ribbon and mailed in a bubble mailer. No pricing information will be disclosed. We will send you two photos – one of the finished item itself and one after it has been wrapped.

embe send as gift

The small tag on the ribbon reads:
“A gift for your little one from [your name].”

The card is neatly tucked inside the ribbon and includes your personalized message. Card size will vary by the length of your message.

**Ribbon, tissue paper and card colors will vary.

Tags: creative, embe, embeshop, gift, gifts
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Spring is here – & so are embe’s spring items!

Posted in news and updates on March 5th, 2010 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

Mary and I are very excited to announce the arrival of our embe spring creations! We spent the past several months coming up with ideas and enjoyed bringing them to fruition.

Each item has a story behind it – whether inspired by one of my son’s favorite stuffed animals or by Cathy’s little obsession with robots, we’ve created unique, handmade gifts that you can share with the little ones in your life! Check out our newest additions at embeshop.com!

embe spring 2010 preview

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30% off party!

Posted in news and updates on February 1st, 2010 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

embe is six months old and we’re having a party!

To celebrate this special milestone, we invite you to a 30% off party on select embe items! Quantities are limited, so visit our online store for:

  • Kimono sweaters
  • Tree growth chart
  • Mini snowmen
  • Neck warmers
  • Baby booties
  • Tree pillow covers
  • Flower pillow covers

Make a child feel extra special with something sweet and handmade from the heart. Items are ready to be shipped so order your handmade gift today! Hurry – sale ends Sunday, February 14th!


Quantities are limited and fulfilled on a first come, first served basis.
Personalization fee not included in the pricing. Sale ends 2/14/10.

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2010 calendar download!

Posted in free downloads on January 1st, 2010 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

Wishing all our readers a wonderful 2010! Keep track of the days with our free calendar download.

This small (about post-it sized) calendar is great for your desk or to hang on your fridge. After cutting out the months use rubber cement glue to bind the tops together to create a tear-off calendar. Punch a hole at the top to hang.

Download our free 2010 calendar!

2010 calendar preview

Tags: calendar, creations, creative, embe, free download
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A brief look back and glimpse into 2010!

Posted in creative inspiration on December 25th, 2009 by Mary — Be the first to comment!

Whew! I can’t believe 2009 is about to come to a close. 2009 was filled with a lot of happy occasions along with some challenging times–I don’t know too many people who weren’t affected by the down economy. I myself fell “victim” to company layoffs. Without faith and the support of family and friends, I don’t know how I could have coped with all the stress. But I do believe that things happen for a reason, and it opened my eyes to opportunities that I might not given much thought to before.

embe logoThey say necessity is the mother of invention, and I would have to agree with that sentiment. I remember vividly one day back in May 2009 when Cathy and I took the kids on one of their first official playdates, and the idea to start a business together came about. In one way, it would help occupy our time as we were both out of work. It could even potentially bring in some income for us while we searched for that elusive job. But the best thing of all was that it allowed us to put our passion for creativity to work. And I’m not just talking about making cute, knitted and sewn baby items, but also the whole entrepreneurial aspect as well – Web site building, promotions, sales, marketing, and more! And so embe was born on July 15, 2009!

These past five months since the launch of our online shop has been very fulfilling. We learned a lot, met some great folks, and developed some partnerships along the way. We continually seek new ideas and are in constant amazement by the community of handmade crafters!

embe's inspiration!Looking ahead to 2010, we will continue to create, inspire and share our stories as we reach new milestones of motherhood. We look forward to introducing our “Spring” catalog in the coming months and welcome your ideas for what you would like to see. Stay tuned for sneak peeks and additional details…

We wish each and everyone a prosperous 2010 filled with love, joy and creative inspiration!

-Mary & Cathy

mary@embeshop.com, cathy@embeshop.com

Tags: 2010, embe, spring catalog
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Leave Santa a note!

Posted in free downloads on December 21st, 2009 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

When I was young, my sister and I would leave out cookies and milk for Santa. We would also write him a little thank you note or some years leave a “Don’t eat these Dad, they’re for Santa!” sign. Making these reminded me of those younger years and of the older ones where we would remind each other to eat the cookies before our younger brother woke up!

Download embes Santa note template.

embes Santa note template

Tags: craft, crafting, creative, decorations, embe, holiday template
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embe “hearts” Romens @ THE FiNd

Posted in news and updates on December 12th, 2009 by Cathy — Be the first to comment!

Romens @ THE FiNd specializes in furniture, lighting, accessories, art and interior design. The store also has a boutique of gifts where you can now find embe’s baby booties, sk8er booties and earflap hats!

THE FiNd is located in Eden Prairie near the corner of Eden Prairie road and HWY 5.

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