Sunday, April 11, 2010

"Shape" Your Child: Evgie's Shop Review and Giveaway

I love toys that help teach my kids as they play.  I also like toys that leave room for imaginative playing, BUT mostly I like toys that are homemade.  With the big lead scare we had here awhile back I decided that I am gonna pay more attention to the toys my kids are playing with.  This is why I was so excited to find our next Etsy shop I am reviewing.  


I happened on to Evgie's Shop and fell in love instantly.  I love felt toys to begin with and these are simply adorable and very well made.  
So shall we get to know about Evgie's Shop





Who is the mastermind behind your products?  Who is the inspiration?
Both of us, Eugenia - creative process and Oleg - technical aspects,
husband and wife. Kids are the center of our attention and inspiration.

How long have you been selling your product?
Less than a year.

How has your product evolved from the fist time you made it?  Has it changed in design or anything?
Production has changed dramatically and evolved into practical process
but we are still on a learning curve and argue a lot how to sell,
produce and design our toys.


What do you love most about your product?
It is exciting for parents and kids, smart people like clever toys - we love it.

What makes your product stand out from the rest?  *brag about it, it is ok!
Our toys are visually irresistible, colors are crazy and they inspire
imagination. We have found the union between learning and decorative
objects: alphabet, clocks, keychain, sock puppets theater, logic games
and its unexpected representation: plush felt, hand embroidery and
personality portrayal.



So, how did I like them when they got here? 
Ohhh.... they were amazing!  I love the bright colors and the detail that they have stitched on to the felt with embroidery floss.  A lot of times you see these done with tiny little beads, but that is rather dangerous if the little ones get the beads pulled off. 

So this is of course a really good thing.  Besides I am envious... I can't do a French knot to save my life.  LOL!  


My kids had a blast playing with these when I opened them.  They lined them up and choose colors and then shapes.  Then they pretended they were cookies!  I love these! 


Look at the detail.  Isn't it amazing?  I think the colors and perfectly matched and so fun and bright.  They have so many other things for you to buy to.  They have the cutest clock and the whole alphabet.  They have veggies and a cute sock puppet with funky hair!  :) 
Too much to choose from!  


So you can run over and BUY anything you want at Evgie's Shop  
or you can try your hand at winning a set of the Learning Shapes and Colors.   








IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!   <------


  • I can't contact you unless you leave contact info.  So you either need to leave your mail address in each entry , or you have to have contact info on your profile!   If I can't contact you I will pick another winner! 
  • Also you must leave a comment for every entry separately.  ex. If you If you comment on my blog you need to leave 3 separate comments saying where you commented!  
  • for the tweeting entries leave your URL... don't know how to do that?  After you tweet click on your profile then under you tweet there is a time thingy saying how long ago you tweeted, click on it.  There is your tweet, copy the URL and come back here and leave it in your comment. 
  • I will check the winning entry!  If it isn't legit I will pick another winner!  
REQUIRED entry:  *really you HAVE to do this!  I check for this one.
visit Evgie's Shop on etsy and come back here and comment on which set you will pick if you win!  

K, now for the extra entries: if it says 3 entires you need to leave 3 comments!  

2 entries: heart Evgie's Shop on etsy

1 entry: visit Evgie's Shop's profile and come back and leave me one "FACT" found there.
1 entry: visit Evgie's Shop's policies and come back and leave me one "FACT" from there. 



2-entries: let's spread the word...grab the Cutie Club Kids & Critters button


Play to learn on etsy

1-entry: follow me on twitter @myniftynappy
2-entries: 1st Tweet about this giveaway... tweet this  

 
Shape UR child's life...WIN some LEARNING SHAPES & COLORS http://evgie.com in the #SPRINGFLINGEVENT by @myniftynappy http://bit.ly/evgieshop

 
1-entry: you can get 1 entry for 2 tweets a day-must be at least 4 hrs apart 
*leave tweet URL!
5-entries: blog about this giveaway and come back and leave a link
1-entries: grab my blog button
1-entry: grab my webpage button
10-entries: Make a purchase from Evgie's Shop!



Happy Diapering

53 comments:

Stuff Parents Need said...

I like the shapes and colors set best

Stuff Parents Need said...

I follow you on twitter tiffanyblogs

The Graves Family said...

I love the ABC plus set ( I think that is what is was called, I closed the window, but it was the one in a bag with the embroidery) SO CUTE and great way to teach! It was a hard thing to pick a favorite!

carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

FACT: they try to find a union between learning and decoration, and to stay far from the big toy industries!

carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

Policy fact: they "welcome" custom orders! Awesome!
carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

I follow you on twitter @keekerbug!

carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

grabbed your blog button (3graves.blogspot.com)

carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

grabbed your webpage button

http://3graves.blogspot.com/


carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

1st tweet:
http://twitter.com/keekerbug/status/12051738952

carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

tweeted #2

carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

spreading hte word! #1 grabbed their button: http://3graves.blogspot.com/

carolena.graves at gmail dot com

The Graves Family said...

spreading the word #2
carolena.graves at gmail dot com

Isha said...

I would pick the ABC 123 learning base set.

Isha
ishatan at gmail dot com

Isha said...

I heart Evgie's shop - comment 1

Isha
ishatan at gmail dot com

Isha said...

I heart Evgie's shop - comment 2

Isha
ishatan at gmail dot com

Isha said...

From Evgie's Shop profile, it seems that they love custom orders because it gives them truthful feedback and a personal connection with other parents.

Isha
ishatan at gmail dot com

Isha said...

From Evgie's Shop policies:

- all of our toys, games and gifts are made of felt, plastic parts(buttons, bears), embroidery floss that can be bought from open sources and shops, we do not accept responsibility for material quality itself

Isha
ishatan at gmail dot com

Isha said...

I follow myniftynappy on Twitter
( @mistress_ujima )

Isha
ishatan at gmail dot com

U+Me=Us said...

I love the ALPHABET SOUP - ABC Plus Set, very cute. Hope to win!

jillianortiz at rocketmail.com

saskia said...

veggie alphabet or four seasons felt

saskia said...

heart Evgie's Shop on etsy 1

saskia said...

heart Evgie's Shop on etsy 2

saskia said...

visit Evgie's Shop's profile and come back and leave me one "FACT" found there.


they try to make the learning process fun for everyone

saskia said...

shop policies, fact, I LOVE THIS ONE!

handmade technique assumes unique and time consuming process and any letter, alphabet set, clock, pads, outfits can slightly diverse from what you see on images, please do not expect us to follow with every amazing pattern we have already created (otherwise discussed), they are all beautiful at the end

saskia said...

follow me on twitter @myniftynappy

saskia said...

http://twitter.com/saskiabutterfly/status/12082429327 1

saskia said...

http://twitter.com/saskiabutterfly/status/12082429327 2

saskia said...

grab my blog button

saskia said...

grab my webpage button

Attila & Tamara said...

I like the Learning Shapes and Colors - Rainbow Shapes the best for my little guy right now, but later the
ALPHABET SOUP - ABC Plus Set would be great, too!

szogediek at yahoo dot com

Attila & Tamara said...

I hearted Evgie's Shop on etsy!

szogediek at yahoo dot com

#1

Attila & Tamara said...

I hearted Evgie's Shop on etsy!

szogediek at yahoo dot com

#2

Attila & Tamara said...

I follow you on Twitter

ID: @szogediek

szogediek at yahoo dot com

Attila & Tamara said...

I have your blog button:

http://www.szogediek.blogspot.com/

szogediek at yahoo dot com

Domestic Diva said...

So hard to choose! I love the veggie alphabet set, the four seasons set, and the learning shapes and colors set. So great!

Desi @ Wee Share said...

I love the alphabet soup set. What a neat idea!!

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

1- added seller to etsy faves- drgdlg

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

2- added seller to etsy faves- drgdlg

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

in their profile I learned they want to help kids and parents enjoy the learning process

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

In policies, i learned they recommend their toys for ages 3+

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

follow you on twitter- WeeShare

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

1- added the play to learn button http://weeshare.blogspot.com

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

2- added the play to learn button http://weeshare.blogspot.com

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

1- 1st tweet- http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/12432497168


Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

2- 1st tweet- http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/12432497168


Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Desi @ Wee Share said...

have your blog button http://weeshare.blogspot.com

Desiree
carolinagirlmommy@gmail.com

Heidi Maxwell said...

What a great shop! I would pick the Rainbow Shapes. My dolls would LOVE these toys!

Heidi Maxwell said...

I hearted their shop! @wyomingtiedye

Entry #1

Heidi Maxwell said...

I hearted their shop! @wyomingtiedye

Entry #2

Heidi Maxwell said...

Profile FACT: the concept of the toys is to help parents and kids to enjoy the learning process

Heidi Maxwell said...

policy fact: handmade technique assumes unique and time consuming process and any letter, alphabet set, clock, pads, outfits can slightly diverse from what you see on images

Heidi Maxwell said...

I follow you on Twitter @globalMTgirl

Heidi Maxwell said...

I tweeted:

http://twitter.com/globalMTgirl/status/13045071090