Chalkydoodles Blog

Pull up a chair, because ALL Chalkydoodles Oilcloth-Upholstered Children’s Folding Table and Chair Sets are ON SALE now!

Our 5-piece sets, originally $145 are now just $100!

Our 3-piece sets, originally $95 are now just $70! Now that’s a deal!

And, as always, you can choose your oilcloth fabric and create your own design! You can choose as many patterns as you’d like – we love to Mix & Match! View all of our Chalkydoodles Oilcloth Fabrics here http://www.flickr.com/photos/chalkydoodles/sets/72157605796220844/

The Chalkydoodles line of children’s folding table and chair sets are custom-upholstered by hand in darling oilcloth fabrics. These fancy sets include one (1) primary red, pastel pink or bright pink metal folding children’s table upholstered with oilcloth fabric of your choice and up to four (4) matching metal children’s chairs upholstered with any combination of our oilcloth fabrics. Table sets are also available with either 2 or 4 chairs, depending upon availability and color selections.

Hurry to our Etsy shop and grab these quick. Sale ends JANUARY 31st!

From the Etsy Blog, The Storque: The Chalkydoodles Oilcloth Splat is among items highlighted by Etsy sellers in the Shop Makeover series.

You can cast your vote for your favorite top-selling item, including our custom splat mat.

Choose your oilcloth fabrics and trim to create a mat all your own! Use it for art projects, under messy tables or even as a fun, waterproof rug.

Read more about it in The Storque:

“In an effort to better understand which of their items are workin’ it, sellers shared links to their top selling items of 2008 in the comments of this post. Now we want YOU to pick your favorites from this pool. The hottest items will be featured in the Gift Guides and here on the Etsy blog!

VOTE HERE (Voting is now closed).

Nothin’ like a lil informal/virtual focus group for your products. Sellers should check out the Shop Makeover Series and get involved. May your shops bloom and grow!

Good luck to everyone!”

Thanks for featuring Chalkydoodles, Etsy. We can feel the love!

Chalkydoodles was featured in the January 2009 issue of the BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS special publication STORAGE: Stay Organized All Year!

Our erasable chalkcloth labels with jute trim and gingham ribbon helped organize a Messy Mud Room, marking a spot for seasonal gear stored away neatly in crisp, canvas bins with coordinating lids by Target. Chalkydoodles offers its line of custom oilcloth and chalkcloth Mini Chalkboard Labels in its Etsy.com shop as part of the Chalkydoodles Oilcloth Home Decor line. Chalkydoodles also makes custom oilcloth tablecloths, placemats, splat mats and much more for your home!

Interested in the CPSIA issue and it potential effects on handmade children’s products and small business?

Read the article posted on CNN Money today:

http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/14/smallbusiness/toy_law_threatens_small_companies.smb/?postversion=2009011509

Also, the issue was the cover story today in the Santa Maria Sun:

http://www.santamariasun.com/cover/1357/all-worry-and-no-play/

I’ll be continuing to post news articles and other information as it becomes available.

Thank you for your support!

~Lyn