Cutting, Cutting, and More Cutting

Snow? Dandruff? Bamboo fuzz!

I think I still have fuzz up my nose! I spent 4 hours finishing up the cutting for our pad drive yesterday. Today is the last day of the official pad drive, where every 3 pads sold = 1 pad donated. My fantastic customers ordered enough for me to send 27 pads! I cut 34 to cover any orders I get today (plus some extras...I dare you all to make me have to cut more). I also had some donations for supplies to make additional pads to send and the total pads cut from that are 75. That makes a grand total of 109 pads! Thank goodness I have some sewing vollunteers. The plan is to work on them over the summer and send out about 20 at a time. A smaller package has an easier time traveling  overseas. I also want to throw out thank yous to our contributors, of time and money, We couldn't have hit our goal of sending 100 pads without you!

These are just the heavy absorbs of the 75, they make up about a third of the total pad stack.

Happy Allergies

Little Tissues in Bumblebee Buzz

Crazy thought, I know! Allergies have always left us misserable most of the summer. Between us we went through many , many boxes of tissues. By the end of the summer our poor noses were so sore and red. It is crazy to think that people ever switched to paper tissues in the first place. They are rough on your nose esspecially over long periods of time. Of course, our noses healed just in time for cold season, go figure!

One day, when we didn't feel like buying more tissues, we broke out the fabric scraps and the first little tissues were born. It is one of the best things we ever did for our family! Fabric tissues, and flannel in particular, are so soft and gentle on our noses. We never reach for a tissue and groan wondering if we wouldn't rather have our runny noses than blow them again anymore. Our days of sore and red noses are a thing of the past and we are loving it!

Our little tissues are made with 1 layer of flannel and are super soft for noses in need. Their small size is great for little ones and to pop in a pocket on the go. They are super easy to clean, just toss them in the laundry whenever you like. Plus when you run out, you don't have to go to the store, just wash and reuse!

Little tissues are about 9in X 7.5in and made with 1 layer of flannel. Fraying around the edges is natural and keeps the tissue from having a bulky edge that is hard on noses. All of our products are made in a nonsmoking home. Pattern placement may vary.
What our customers have to say:

"These are super cute and useful! Me and my son love using these!!"

"Very happy with my purchase! Arrived as described and can't wait to give my niece and nephew their new "nose towels!"

"These are so cute and soft. Plus super fast shipping, I love it. Thanks!"

You can find all our tissues at thecrazyelephantboutique.com!

Review and Giveaway

Here is your chance to see what our pads are all about from one of our fantastic customers! Plus we are giving away a starter set of peanut pads. So watch the video and comment (on the video, not on this blog) to get entered...

Restocking

Sewing, sewing, sewing!

It has been a lot of fun restocking. My sewing basket has been stuffed since we came back from vacation, and not from lack of sewing. Adam has been helping me cut and has taken over the job of photography and edits. This means I have more time to sew and build up stock. This month has been a little slow with the shop having been closed for several days for our vacation. It has been kind of nice though because the shop was nearly empty after the Spring Cleaning Sale. The first week was al about getting the new bamboo pads listed and now that most of them are up I am working on restocking the heavy pads, since they keep selling almost completely out. I am happy I was able to get in some tissues and nursing pads too. Tonight we will be at it together again sewing and photoing so there will be more new listings all week!

Bring in the New

Last week was the big break and we spent 2 days straight redoing our shop. Now that the shop has new photos and graphics it looks fantastic! Here is what our shop looked like before:

The photo backgrounds were different variations of white and gray and the photos were very random.

And look at it now!

All the product backgrounds are now a nice crisp white and each product section is very uniform, making it easy to find just what you are looking for.

Another new thing you will notice in the shop now is that the selection of items has been narrowed down to all the best sellers. We now only carry Pads, nursing pads, mazes, tissues, and bows. We will still happily take custom orders for the other items we have carried in the past, but by reducing the different types of items we carry it makes it easier for us to keep the most popular ones in stock.

Heavy Peanut Pads

Our Heavy Absorbency Pads are great for heavy flow days. They are a little thicker than the medium absorb pads but are still soft, fluffy, and ultra comfy. They breathe while still giving me the protection I need. No more moisture lock and irritation from plastic lined disposable pads. They are made with 2 layers of cotton flannel, a layer of super absorbent Zorb, and a layer of fleece on the bottom to help with grip. Stitching down the side of the pad keep your flow focused on the center of the pad and helps the pad to conform to your body's shape. The fleece keeps your pad from sliding around even with it's wingless design! Peanut Pads are environmentally friendly and come in super fun prints!

The edges are cut with a pinking shears and will fray. This leaves less bulk than sewing the edges under and makes them more comfortable as well as helping to conform to your body. All our products are made in a smoke free home. Our fabrics are pre-washed before sewing.

Here is what our customers have to say:

"I am very pleased with my peanut liners and pad. The bottom fabric really does keep it in place all day, the top fabric is absorbent and dry. Very thin for an everyday panty coverage. Plus the seller is really easy to get in touch with, I will return!"

"So happy with purchase!! Very fast shipping!! Product is top quality!!"

Peanut Pads come in 2 lengths:The Short pad is roughly 10 inches long, 3.5 inches across at the widest point and 2.75 inches across the narrowest point.
The Long Pad is roughly 12 inches long, 3.75 inches across at the widest point and 3 inches across the narrowest point.
In 1 spot absorbency testing the heavy absorb pads held a whopping 2 Tablespoons (or 1 oz, or 6t) of water.

You can find all our peanut pads at thecrazyelephantboutique.com!

Medium Peanut Pads

Our medium absorbency pads are great for normal flow days. They are soft and fluffy but not bulky. They breathe while still giving me the protection I need. No more moisture lock and irritation from plastic lined disposable pads. They are made with 2 layers of cotton flannel, a layer of super thin bamboo terry cloth, and a layer of fleece on the bottom to help with grip. Stitching down the side of the pad keep your flow focused on the center of the pad and helps the pad to conform to your body's shape. The fleece keeps your pad from sliding around even with it's wingless design! Peanut Pads are environmentally friendly and come in super fun prints!

The edges are cut with a pinking shears and will fray. This leaves less bulk than sewing the edges under and makes them more comfortable as well as helping to conform to your body. All our products are made in a smoke free home. Our fabrics are pre-washed before sewing.

Here is what our customers have to say:

"Outstanding! TY Michelle for your skilled sewing, innovative, comfortable product & super fast shipping! Finest cloth pads of the many I've tried."

"I am very pleased with my peanut liners and pad. The bottom fabric really does keep it in place all day, the top fabric is absorbent and dry. Very thin for an everyday panty coverage. Plus the seller is really easy to get in touch with, I will return!"

"Arrived before I expected them to, super quick post! Beautifully packed and very comfortable to wear A+++++ I love them!"

Peanut Pads come in 2 lengths:
The Short pad is roughly 10 inches long, 3.5 inches across at the widest point and 2.75 inches across the narrowest point.
The Long Pad is roughly 12 inches long, 3.75 inches across at the widest point and 3 inches across the narrowest point.
In 1 spot absorbency testing the medium absorb pads held 3 teaspoons (or 1 Tablespoon, or .5 oz) of water.

You can find all of our peanut pads at thecrazyelephantboutique.com!

Little Peanut Panty Liners

Every woman knows the “joy” of having a monthly visitor, be it monthly or not. While I can’t help you send her away I can help save your pocketbook while she visits. It is time to get our little peanut panty liners. They are perfect for light days or to just stay fresh every day. Unlike disposable pads, our pads breathe keeping you comfortable and happy. These liners are perfect for light flow days or just to stay fresh. They are made with 2 layers of cotton flannel and a layer of fleece on the bottom to help with grip. The fleece keeps your pad from sliding around even with it's wingless design! Peanut Panty Liners are environmentally friendly and come in super fun prints!

The edges are cut with a pinking shears and will fray. This leaves less bulk than sewing the edges under and makes them more comfortable as well as helping to conform to your body. All our products are made in a smoke free home. Our fabrics are pre-washed before sewing.
Here is what our customers have to say:
"I love these liners, they stay in place really well and are long enough to be really useful and comfy without being too big. Thanks again!"

"These are so cute! And they stay in place well in my underwear. These shipped quickly too. Thanks! :)"

"Love these; wish I had discovered them sooner!"
They run about 7.5 to 7.75 inches long, 3.25 to 3.5 at the widest point across and 2.75 at the narrowest point. In 1 spot absorbency testing they held 2 teaspoons of water.

You can find all of our peanut panty liners at thecrazyelephantboutique.com

Countdown and Update

Our break is almost here and we couldn't be more excited! You have just a little more than 24 hours to get your last minute orders in. The sale section will be gone at that point and our look and prices will be different when we come back.

I also want to thank everyone who has made purchases since we started our pad drive! We are currently up to 19 pads to be donated from your purchases and we have a ton of materials to make way more from donated funds as well. I am happy to see the drive going so successfully and I will let you know when we make our first shipment!

You can learn more about our pad drive here!

Graphic Set

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Last night I set to work on one of the bigger projects in our Crazy Elephant remodeling project, the graphic set! Adam came up with the concept and I realized it. I am really happy with the way it turned out too. I did a banner, which you may have already noticed, a mini banner (etsy's banner size is dreadfully small and hard to work with), the avatar, and business cards. To think, a year ago we were a children's boutique still trying to find our niche and now we are going strong as a pad shop, but we still have some goodies for the kids too. Here is a peek at the new graphics...

Etsy variation banner

Full banner

I ordered the business cards last night and they will come in about 2 weeks. If you want to see what they look like, you will just have to place an order when they come in. I can say that they will stand out, these will not be your same old business card!

Farmtastic Treasury

Check out all these great artisans here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzkxMjcwN3wyNzIwMzMxMzE5/a-day-on-the-farm

Product: Thong Liners

Some times a girl likes to go minimal! That doesn't mean she can't do it in style and comfort. Every woman has to manage her period and when it comes to minimal the Tear Drop Thong Liner is the way to go. This liner is perfectly shaped for maximum coverage in less than maximum panties. Unlike disposable pads, our pads breathe keeping you comfortable and happy. These liners are perfect for light flow days or just to stay fresh. They are made with 2 layers of cotton flannel and a layer of fleece on the bottom to help with grip. The fleece keeps your pad from sliding around even with it's wingless design! Tear drop thong liners are environmentally friendly and come in super fun prints!

The edges are cut with a pinking shears and will fray. This leaves less bulk than sewing the edges under and makes them more comfortable as well as helping to conform to your body. All our products are made in a smoke free home. Our fabrics are pre-washed before sewing.
Here is what our customers have to say:

"These are a really nice size and stay in place really well despite not having wings. Thank you!"

"I am very pleased with my liners and pad. The bottom fabric really does keep it in place all day, the top fabric is absorbent and dry. Very thin for an everyday panty coverage. Plus the seller is really easy to get in touch with, I will return!"
You can find all of our Tear Drop Thong Liners at thecrazyelephantboutique.com!