"Summer Solstice" Weekly Treasury Challenge 20: SquishyBee

Congratulations to Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy on her win of the Summer Solstice  treasury challenge!  Cortney's treasury, "Perfect Picnic" received the most views of any of our treasury submissions on Etsy.







Thank you, EtsyKids Treasury Team, for the beautiful, freaky, and fun treasuries curated for both Summer Solstice and Carnival Celebration!  EKTT, be sure to maintain your treasuries since these are themes that Etsy Admin will be focusing on for Etsy's home page throughout June.  For all of you EKTT fans, please click HERE to see the rest of our challenge treasuries curated for your shopping and viewing pleasure.  

Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy specializes in "handmade cuteness for momma and me."  From makeup bags to whimsical appliqued onesies, SquishyBee will spread smiles to the whole family!  One of my personal favorites by Cortney is the set of 3 plush Russian Nesting Dolls (pictured below); click on the picture to get more information about these adorable dolls.

Babushka Matryoshka Set of 3 Russian Nesting Dolls by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT Curators, our next Weekly Treasury Challenge theme chosen by SquishyBee on Etsy will be posted Monday, June 6.  Congratulations again, Cortney, on your Weekly Treasury Challenge win!  

"Etsy's Euro Week" Treasury Challenge Winner: SquishyBee

Congratulations to Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy on her win of the Euro Week treasury challenge!  Cortney's treasury, "A Paris Wedding" received the most views of any of our treasury submissions on Etsy!





Thank you, EtsyKids Treasury Team, for the beautiful treasuries curated for both Etsy's Euro Week and Spring Holidays!  EKTT, be sure to maintain your Spring Holiday treasuries (fill in the blank spots and replace sold items) since these are themes that Etsy Admin will be focusing on for Etsy's home page throughout April.  For all of you EKTT fans, please click HERE to see the rest of our Euro Week and Spring Holiday treasuries curated for your shopping and viewing pleasure.  


Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy has mom, baby, and kids covered in her boutique offerings which range from baby blankets, bibs, appliqued children's clothing and plush stuffed buddies to makeup bags, hair accessories and brooches.  If you have a great sense of humor you're going to love the bearded bodysuits by SquishyBee!  Click on the picture below to get more information on Cortney's bearded bodysuits, and be sure to look through her shop for colored bodysuits with beards.

Bearded Man Bodysuit by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT Curators, our next Weekly Treasury Challenge theme chosen by SquishyBee on Etsy will be posted here tomorrow.  Congratulations again, Cortney, on your Weekly Treasury Challenge win!

"Down on the Farm" Treasury Challenge Winner: SquishyBee

Congratulations to Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy on her win of the Down on the Farm treasury challenge!  Cortney's treasury, "Farmhouse Beauty" received the most clicks of any of our treasury submissions on Etsy!  

I really enjoyed the rustic, homey treasuries curated matching this challenge theme.  Thank you, EKTT curators, for all of your creative interpretations of this theme--you kept me smiling and laughing!  Don't forget to keep your treasuries up-to-date as these themes will be timely through February and into March.  For all of you EKTT fans, please click HERE to see the rest of our Whoopie Pie and Farm treasuries curated for your shopping and viewing pleasure. 


Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy has something for everyone!  My daughter has always been a collector of stuffed buddies, and I know she'd just love one of Cortney's sweet teddy bears.  Click on the picture below to see more pictures and purchase a lovey for yourself or someone you love!

Cocoa by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT Curators, be back tomorrow as we announce our next Weekly Treasury Challenge theme chosen by SquishyBee on Etsy.  The options will double your curating pleasure!  Congratulations again, Cortney, on your Weekly Treasury Challenge win! 

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Have you seen the EtsyKids Photo Makeover Series written especially for busy people like YOU by our very own Stephanie of Two Little Bluebirds?  She's thoughtfully bringing you information to improve your Etsy shop in quick, easy to implement installments.  Please check out her post, "Choosing Backgrounds" and enter some of your own before and after makeovers to win great prizes!

"It's a Mystery to Me" Treasury Challenge Winner: SquishyBee

Congratulations to Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy on her win of the It's a Mystery to Me treasury challenge!  Cortney's treasury, "Beyond the walls of the secret garden" received the most comments of any of our treasury submissions on Etsy!  SquishyBee is also our February EKTT Featured Member! 



We had such secretive and intriguing treasuries matching this fun theme chosen by Heather of greensies on Etsy.  Thank you, EKTT curators, for rising to the challenge of a more "adult-centric" theme--we have more chances of making the front page of Etsy with diverse (adult inclusive) treasuries!  Don't forget to keep your treasuries up-to-date as this theme will be timely through February.  For all of you EKTT fans, please click HERE to see the rest of our Mystery treasuries curated for your shopping and viewing pleasure.  

Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy has mom, baby, and kids covered in her boutique offerings which range from baby blankets, bibs, appliqued children's clothing and plush stuffed buddies to makeup bags, hair accessories and brooches.  If the thought of your baby in fuzzy farm critters brings a smile to the corners of your mouth (and why wouldn't it?)--click on the picture below to get more information on Cortney's hand dyed bodysuits for your little lamb.

Hand Dyed Plum Furry Sheep Bodysuit by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT Curators, be back later today as we announce our next Weekly Treasury Challenge theme chosen by SquishyBee on Etsy.  The options will double your curating pleasure!  Congratulations again, Cortney, on your Weekly Treasury Challenge win! 

Monday, February 21st, brings the first challenge and the next installment in the EtsyKids Photo Makeover Series written especially for busy people like YOU by our very own Stephanie of Two Little Bluebirds.  She's thoughtfully bringing you information to improve your Etsy shop in baby-sized bites to ensure that everyone will be able to make meaningful improvements to their product photos in very little time.  Stay tuned for the fun prizes for challenge winners!

SquishyBee on Etsy: February's Featured EKTT Member

Click HERE to see Scottish Terrier Flannel Blanket by SquishyBee on Etsy 

Congratulations Cortney, SquishyBee on Etsy, the winner of our January Monthly Treasury Challenge!  Cortney's treasury, "Those were the days" won the most votes for the treasury best representing our challenge theme, Reflections on Childhood Memories.  (Thanks for the awesome theme go to our January Featured EKTT Member, Heather of greensies on Etsy.) Cortney of SquishyBee's prize includes shop features by each February EKTT curator!  


Cortney of SquishyBee on Etsy has mom, baby, and kids covered in her boutique offerings which range from baby blankets, bibs, appliqued children's clothing and plush stuffed buddies to makeup bags, hair accessories and brooches.  Cortney is a mother of four--no wonder diversity is her forte!  EKTT was granted a glimpse into the mind of the woman behind the gorgeous SquishyBee Etsy shop in the following interview.

SquishyBee on Etsy - Cow Bodysuit and Burp Cloth Gift Set

EKTT: What is your favorite part of the creative process? Least favorite?

SquishyBee:  My favorite part is when I have an idea, seeing it come to fruition and it looks better than expected! I especially like when I have a custom order and have to come up with something totally new. My least favorite would be monotony...I get bored doing the same things over and over so I try to keep it fresh and come up with different things for my shop.

Cappuccino the Fleece Teddy Bear by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT:  What was the journey that brought you to opening SquishyBee on Etsy?

SquishyBee:  I graduated from PA college of Art and Design and didn't really have much space to do painting and drawing so I got a little more crafty. Then one of my friends asked if I have ever heard of Etsy...how I hadnt, I have no clue, but I had NEVER heard of it so I checked it out and opened my shop SquishyBee (my daughters nickname)! I LOVE ETSY!!

SquishyBee on Etsy - Damask and Polka Dot Quilted Reversible Bib

EKTT:  What is your best advice for seller's of children's items on Etsy?

SquishyBee:  Keep it fresh and trendy! Keep up with styles and even colors that are on the hot list and always be creating new things for your shop. You want your customers to come back but if you have nothing new to offer they might go elsewhere.  Be open to custom orders to maximize your sales potential.   ;)

Red Felt Flower and Tulle Girl's Headband by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT:  Any current favorite curating suggestions to offer EKTT members?

SquishyBee:  Stick with the same color scheme throughout the treasury so it is visually appealing and make sure the photos look as fantastic as possible.

Sugar n' Spice Pleated Clutch by SquishyBee on Etsy

EKTT:  Please share one really weird compulsion, habit, or fixation of yours--we know you've got one!

SquishyBee:  This is hard! Okay, so I ALWAYS wear socks (except when I go outside in the summer when I wear flip flops). I hate the feeling of air on my feet so they need to stay covered night and day! I also don't care to be breathed or slobbered on (babies are okay). Hmmm.....looking at this maybe I shouldnt be living with other humans-LOL

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Thank you so much, Cortney, for sharing part of your wonderful story with us.  Maybe we'll hear you invented something to vacuum pack your feet in to keep them away from air and slobber?  When you become famous for this invention we'll all be able to say, "I knew her way back when..."

Stalk Cortney of SquishyBee in these fine places (but don't breathe on her for heaven's sake!):

Etsy Shop:  SquishyBee

Facebook:  SquishyBee