Chalkydoodles Blog » Party & Holidays http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog Living the best, erasing the rest. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:31:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Gettin’ Chalky: with Amy Atlas & The Knot http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/07/gettin-chalky-with-amy-atlas-the-knot/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/07/gettin-chalky-with-amy-atlas-the-knot/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:51:29 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=1035 Check out this Chalky find on the Amy Atlas Events blog.

 

Amy got chalky in her behind-the-scenes look at a recent photo shoot for The Knot magazine for a piece scheduled to be published next year. 

For those of you unfamiliar with Amy’s work, she is Manhattan’s premier dessert table creator and event planner for all things savvy and sweet! 

Stay tuned for more great stuff - I know we are!

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Dressed up with a waterproof application of your favorite designer fabrics – they are just what you need for your next BBQ, Birthday Party or Baby Shower! 

  

 

Jumbo Wash Tub 

Available in a variety of sizes, use them for every day storage indoors or out.  Great for plants, drinks, toys, books, baby gear (or babies!) and more.  

 

Large Round Tub 

Add your custom personalization or erasable Chalky Spot™ chalkboard decal to label your stuff and make it your very own. 

  

 Medium Oval Personalized Tubs

 Want to match your decor?  Design your bucket or tub using your OWN fabric to match your nursery, bedroom or outdoor wedding or party theme.

   

Oblong Planter Tub

Planning for an event?  Order ahead!  All buckets and tubs are handmade per order and ship 3-4 weeks from your order date.

   

Assorted Galvanized Buckets

Whether for your next party or just in a spare room, organizing and storage is much more fun with our unique collection of  Buckets & Tubs.

Photos with children courtesy of Pascale Wowak Photoblog

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/07/new-buckets-tubs/feed/ 0 Birthday Bow http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/05/birthday-bow/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/05/birthday-bow/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 04:38:28 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=932 I just had to share this one with my Chalkydoodles fans.   Here’s a pic of the Hello Kitty cupcake cake at my daughter’s 5th birthday party.  We made Kitty’s bow out of pink gingham oilcloth – now that’s my kind of bow!

Happy Birthday to my sweet little gal!

P.S.  Wanna find out about her CUTE Hello Kitty shirt?  It was a gift from my crafty friend at Modern Frills.  Check it out here.

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/05/birthday-bow/feed/ 0 Chalkydoodles Birthday Hat is in Etsy Finds! http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/04/chalkydoodles-birthday-hat-is-in-etsy-finds/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/04/chalkydoodles-birthday-hat-is-in-etsy-finds/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:03:47 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=863 Check out Chalkydoodles in Etsy Findstoday!  Etsy, the online handmade marketplace, featured our new Chalky Spot™ Chalkboard Birthday Hat,  made with designer laminated cotton and a fun “Chalky Spot” for you to write your little one’s age. 

Write on the Chalky Spot™ with regular chalk then erase away!

 

Try one of our NEW non-toxic and kid-friendly Chalk Pens to make your chalky message last even longer. Won’t rub off ’till you wipe it with a damp cloth!  Now you are ready to Get Chalky!

The Chalkydoodles Chalkboard Birthday Hat is part of the Chalkydoodles Poly’s™ – our new line of products made with polyurethane-laminated cotton. Our Poly’s™ are kid-friendly and made with materials that meet the CPSIA standards.

We’ve revamped our children’s line with our Poly’s™ selection of fabrics and have added some new favorites to our Chalky Spot™ line, including a sassy new selection of Chalky Spot™ Aprons, Lunch Totes, Reversible Chalkboard Placemats, and Splat Mats – all made with materials that meet the CPSIA standards for children’s products.

Our Poly’s™ are good for our kids and good for our planet. No washing required. Our Poly’s™ wipe clean with a damp cloth and are made to last.

Kid-friendly and approved by mom. This is not your grandmother’s oilcloth!

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/04/chalkydoodles-birthday-hat-is-in-etsy-finds/feed/ 0 Custom Oilcloth Tablecloths – Order NOW for Easter! http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/02/custom-oilcloth-tablecloths-order-now-for-easter/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/02/custom-oilcloth-tablecloths-order-now-for-easter/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:43:54 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/?p=810 Been thinking about an oilcloth tablecloth to protect your family table? 

Order NOW for delivery in time for Easter!

 

The last date we will be accepting CUSTOM tablecloth orders for Easter delivery is Monday, March 1st.    STANDARD oilcloth tablecloths may be ordered through March 13 for Easter delivery.

Not sure if you need a CUSTOM tablecloth or standard sizing?  Measure your table first.  If your table is wider than 32″ or longer than 62″, you’ll need to place a custom order. 

Just CLICK HERE to get started on ordering your custom-sized oilcloth tablecloth.  We’ll help you choose your oilcloth patterns &  trims and calculate the perfect size for your table.

]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2010/02/custom-oilcloth-tablecloths-order-now-for-easter/feed/ 0 Oilcloth and Chalk Cloth Christmas Stockings – Celebrate the Season with Chalk! http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/12/oilcloth-and-chalk-cloth-christmas-stockings-celebrate-the-season-with-chalk/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/12/oilcloth-and-chalk-cloth-christmas-stockings-celebrate-the-season-with-chalk/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:04:00 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/12/oilcloth-and-chalk-cloth-christmas-stockings-celebrate-the-season-with-chalk/ Introducing our new Oilcloth and Chalk Cloth Christmas Stockings! Celebrate the Season with Chalk!

These fun and functional stockings are made with wipeable, wonderful oilcloth and erasable Chalk Cloth fabric. Write your name or message with chalk or our erasable Chalk Marker, then change it when you’re ready. Write something new each year! Easy to clean and fun to use, these stockings are made to last!

I’m collaborating with fellow Etsian Diane Sudhoff of South House Boutique to co-design and co-produce a small batch of these great stockings, so get’ em while they last!

Diane recently began offering a wonderful line of fabric and chalkboard stockings on Etsy (which are selling like hotcakes!) and graciously agreed to work with me to design an oilcloth chalkboard stocking to complement both of our product lines. Diane is an absolute joy to work with – a mother-figure and mentor in one! I am so excited about this new partnership, and can’t wait to see what we come up with next!

Check out Diane’s other creative designs in the South House Boutique on Etsy at http://www.southhouseboutique.etsy.com/ and read more about her impressive design career, including more than 20 years of experience designing and producing products for clients such as Horchow, Sugar Hill and Victorian Papers in her Etsy profile here.

All Oilcloth and Chalk Cloth stockings will ship the week of December 7th with Priority Mail 2-3 day delivery for arrival in plenty of time before Saint Nick!

Happy Holidays, from Chalkydoodles!
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Removeable vinyl decals are a great way to add instant color and cheer! And, when the holidays are over, they can easily be removed (and don’t have to be packed up in the attic!).

Vinyl decals are also the perfect way to add instant personality to your home. Check out the Monograms/Wall Words section in the Elephannie shop for custom-designed, personalized wall decals made just for you! Just choose your favorite color and apply – it’s that easy!


Chalkydoodles is so lucky to be collaborating with Elephannie on Etsy.com. Coren is the creative and dedicated owner of Elephannie, vinyl decal goddess and full-time mom to boot! A fellow Texan (we live just a few miles apart!)

Coren and I have discovered that we share the same passion for unique, practical designs, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit – both of which are definitely required to run a successful small business!

We’ve worked together to come up with many of the new Chalkydoodles designs, like our Personalized Oilcloth Lunch Bags, Monogrammed Oilcloth Pillow, Personalized Pet Mats and Kid’s Personalized Oilcloth Placemat.


All of these great designs by Elephannie for Chalkydoodles are available in our new Personalized Gifts section in the Chalkydoodles shop. Coren is always up for a new project and has been such a joy to work with these past few months. Thank you, Coren!

So, go ahead and check out Elephannie’s shop. You are sure to find some great holiday decorations – and great gifts for everyone on your list!

The Holidays are here at Chalkydoodles!

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You could win one of our Halloween Treat Bags just by visiting The Fancy Fritter and leaving a comment. How easy is that? Hurry giveaway ends Sunday, October 18 at midnight!
Trick or Treat in style with the Chalkydoodles Oilcloth & Chalkcloth Treat Bag made with our cute orange and black gingham oilcloth fabrics.

We LOVE these bags because they are durable, reusable, wipeable, “writeable” and just so darn much FUN! Write your little witch or ghost’s name on the bag, hand them a flashlight, and they are ready to go!

Double the use by using the bag for a lunch tote during the fall season or as a fall-themed toddler tote or preschool diaper bag, to boot!

Our Halloween Treat Bags are part of our GREAT BIG FALL SALE, going on NOW! Don’t miss spookily-good savings up to 30% off on your favorite oilcloth goodies.
]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/10/treat-bag-giveaway-today-with-the-fancy-fritter/feed/ 1 Celebrate ANYTHING! with Chalkydoodles on the “And Twins Make 5″ Blog http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/02/celebrate-anything-with-chalkydoodles-on-the-and-twins-make-5-blog/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/02/celebrate-anything-with-chalkydoodles-on-the-and-twins-make-5-blog/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:03:00 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/02/celebrate-anything-with-chalkydoodles-on-the-and-twins-make-5-blog/ CHALKYPALOOZA for TEENS WEEK by Chalkydoodles
wraps up with a review of the Chalkydoodles Etsy shop on the “And Twins Make 5” blog!

Read about what this mom of twins (plus one more!) thinks about the new Chalkypalooza Chalkboard Banner. It’s perfect for all of her upcoming birthday celebrations – and yours, too!

Thanks, “And Twins Make 5″ for the great review of the Chalkydoodles shop on your blog!
]]> http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/02/celebrate-anything-with-chalkydoodles-on-the-and-twins-make-5-blog/feed/ 0 How Sweet It Is! http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/02/how-sweet-it-is/ http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/02/how-sweet-it-is/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:30:00 +0000 Lyn Pollard http://www.chalkydoodles.com/blog/2009/02/how-sweet-it-is/ Celebrate your teen’s Sweet 16, or another sweet occasion, with our Chalkydoodles Chalkboard Banner. It’s part of our new Chalkypalooza for TEENS collection!

String it up for your next party, or hang it up in your teen’s room. It’s easy to personalize with their name or cool phrase, and the message and can be changed again and again!

Or, take apart your banner and hang the Chalk Blocks any way you want to!

And, check out our Oilcloth floor mats, Chalkboard Mats, Chalkboard Wall Hangers, Mini Chalkboard Labels and a bunch of other cool stuff – the perfect way to jazz up your teen’s room or study space.

Chalypalooza for TEENS – Chalkydoodles gets hip with new oilcloth & chalkcloth goods for a whole new generation. Now that’s totally fly.

Visit our Etsy shop at http://www.chalkydoodles.etsy.com/
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