CPSIA Delayed!

Yay!! They heard us!! The required testing has been delayed for a year!

CPSC Press Release

"The stay of enforcement provides some temporary, limited relief to the crafters, children’s garment manufacturers and toy makers who had been subject to the testing and certification required under the CPSIA. These businesses will not need to issue certificates based on testing of their products until additional decisions are issued by the Commission. However, all businesses, including, but not limited to, handmade toy and apparel makers, crafters and home-based small businesses, must still be sure that their products conform to all safety standards and similar requirements, including the lead and phthalates provisions of the CPSIA.

Handmade garment makers are cautioned to know whether the zippers, buttons and other fasteners they are using contain lead. Likewise, handmade toy manufacturers need to know whether their products, if using plastic or soft flexible vinyl, contain phthalates."

CPSIA Blog-in

Well, it's getting closer....February 10, 2009....National Bankruptcy Day. Truthfully, I don't know all the details and am not an expert on the subject, but I have close friends that do. So at least I am informed of what is required of me. Yes, this law will affect me, yes...ANYTHING made for children under 12 does need to be tested, and that includes items made from yarn. This law will affect mom-designers like me, libraries, schools, charities, resell shops and more! Basically it was just a poorly written law and needs to be amended. Here are some good links for you to check out to learn more:

Fashion Incubator
Rick Woldenberg
TheSmartMama
Mark Riffey
JUst Add Charm
ZRecommends
Organic Baby Farm
National Bankruptcy Day
Business Week

And here are some examples of what you can expect if it is not amended! (pssst...check out th $$$)
I spy travel toy
Appliqued Jumper
Child's Personalized Cross

So, I just wanted to help spread awareness. My good friend Trevor says it best:
Tales of a Kraftymomma

CPSIA Sale 1/19/2009

OK, so I've decided that once I put something on sale, it will remain at that price until sold!! Come on people! Snag these babies up! They will be ILLEGAL after the 10th!!!

Today I added my sample blanket that was used for the Pastel Pebbles Baby Blanket pattern! I love this shade of purple and the pink/purple ribbon woven through the border is TDF!! Don't you know anyone having a baby girl soon who would LOVE this as a gift??

Happy Monday!

Save Handmade

Sale Item 1/12009

Wow, I thought I had move inventory on hand than this, LOL!! Guess most of my stuff is in Texas at the Pink Zebra!!

OK, today's CPSIA Sale item is this amazing blanket and hat set!!! I totally LOVE it!! Watermelons just make my mouth water!! How about you?

Buy it here for $60!!! That is a 60% savings from the retail price!

SALE item 1/14/2009

Today's CPSIA Sale item is an adorable baby blanket!! This textured blanket is made in various pastel colors and trimmed in white. It is machine washable and dryable too! And now it can be yours for the low price of $35!!! That is a savings of 36%!!

You can purchase it HERE!

Also, my copies of Top-sy Turvy came in!! Want your very own autographed copy? Click here!

SALE Time!!

OK, with all the new CPSIA laws going into effect soon, I need to start getting rid of my inventory of baby and children's items that I have on hand. So every day (except maybe weekends) I will be picking an item and giving you all an AWESOME deal on it!! So if you like it, you better snag it quick! The offer will be good for that specific day only and you will still need to pay for shipping. (But remember, it's a flat $5 shipping for ANYTHING!)

So today, Tuesday, January 13th, you can get this sweet Rose Pink Brimmed Hat for 63% off!!

My Website Link

The price will be $11.25 plus $5 shipping! It will fit most little girls with a 19-21" head circumference!

Trevor on TV!!

Check out my sweet Trevor on TV! She was interviewed today by one of her local television stations about the new CPSIA laws and how it is going to affect her business. (She is closing it)

Click Here

It's story #5.

Booo Hooo!!

Well, it's official. My friend Trevor has decided to close the Pink Zebra Boutique in Katy, TX. I don't blame her...she has been through so much lately. You can read about it here.

I'm sad to see it go, she's worked so very hard to finally have it become successful. But with the new CPSIA laws and all the stress she has been under lately, it really makes sense. She needs this. I know I will definitely miss her cute little baby sets though!!

We are still not sure what we will be doing with the website yet....any suggestions?

RIP Pink Zebra Boutique!