Thursday

Week of July 3rd - 9th


Due to the holiday weekend, this week's post will be short and sweet. Very sweet! As soon as I discovered The Polka Dot Tot Spot, I was smitten with Heather's whimsical designs. Hope you enjoy!

The Polka Dot Tot Spot was created by Heather, a stay-at-home mother of two, from Central Illinois. Discouraged by all the toy recalls after the birth of her daughter, she set out to make her own safe toys, creating a set of Jingle Balls and Cloth Blocks. They were such a hit with her little girl that she began making them for friends and eventually started selling them. The Polka Dot Tot Spot has provided a way for her to earn money working from home, while doing something that she loves. She jokes that it also helps her support her fabric addiction! Her favorite aspect of the job is hearing how much her young customers love playing with her handcrafted toys. In addition to her Jingle Balls and Cloth Blocks, be sure to check out her colorful banners and appliqued shirts.

Enter to win a Cloth Jingle Ball or a set of Cloth Play Blocks from The Polka Dot Tot Spot!
Just visit the Etsy store and comment to this post on your favorite merchandise! Winner to be selected by random drawing. Deadline to enter is noon, EST on Wednesday, 7.9.08. Contest open to US residents only.


My favorite things...

~ Cloth Play Blocks ~

~ Cloth Jingle Balls ~












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46 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the jingle balls! The fabric is adorable and I can just imagine that the little jingle it makes as it rolls is equally as sweet!

Tara @ Feels Like Home said...

The blocks are my favorite. I really love the blue/green/frog ones and the purple ones.

Unknown said...

I found the Polka Dot Spot before from your Mother's Day giveaways and after I found them I told everyone I knew! My sister and I proudly ordered our baby girls a ball and block set!

So my favorite item from Polka Dot Tot Spot would be of course the jingle balls/blocks but I also love the Birthday banner!

Quarantine Hobby said...

Oh, how sweet! I love this stuff! My favorite item is the cloth play blocks in airplane! So sweet!

Thanks :)

Jessica said...

Those are adorable. I twittered the give away. https://twitter.com/stevenbrycesmom

HIP_M0M said...

My favorite are the Groovy play blocks. As a mom with a 4-year old I can tell you that these will never get old. Building blocks are great, especially those that don't make noise when toppled over!

Sky said...

Ohhh, I love the birthday banner in pinks and greens. It's so pretty!

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Ane said...

I know my little one would love to play with a Large Cloth Play Ball - with the Froggy Fun fabric! What cute baby friendly products!

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Frugal New England Kitchen said...

What a delightful idea! I like the Cloth Play Blocks - Set of 3 - Spotty Dogs. I have a new grandson due in August, and these cuties would be perfect for him!

Anonymous said...

the jingle balls becuz i think it would be easier for my baby to grip :)

Mistress Meeyee said...

I love the jingle ball the best. I want to have some for my baby who will be born soon!

kamewh said...

I love the Large Cloth Play Ball- Chocolate Lollipop No4 and the Large Cloth Play Ball - Far Out Floral Thank you for the giveaway!

Tuesday Girl said...

I love the first birthday shirts! So cute.

Michele P. said...

I like the cloth play ball in groovy-they look so soft, and most importantly, so safe! Thank you for the giveaway!

Darla said...

I like the cloth play blocks.

I'll be doing a post about this this week.

Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

I like the chocolate lollipop red blocks! So cute and great for little hands!

Belinda said...

I love the set of 3 Cloth Play Blocks with airplanes on them:)
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Beth/Mom2TwoVikings said...

The groovy play block might keep a new Viking's attention for longer than anything we've currently got around here! LOL

Cheryl said...

I really like the cloth play blocks - the chocolate lollipop reds.

They're adorable!

Betty N said...

I love the Cloth Play Blocks..I think my favorite is the Spotty Dog fabric (but there are a lot of really cute ones!) I love soft play blocks.

Katie said...

SPECIAL First Birthday Shirt is so cute. Thanks katie_mmartin at yahoo dot com.

Abbreviated said...

The HB banners.

Anonymous said...

My favorite has to be the cloth ball with the Spotty Dogs.

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Katie said...

I think the fabric on the Chocolate Lollipop Flowers blocks is really cool.

destee said...

I really love the fabric choices in this collection. My favorite item is the Large cloth Play Ball In "Froggy Fun". This would be great for my 8 month old!

Karen Coutu said...

I think that the birthday shirts paired with the matching birthday banners would make a really unique idea for a first birthday celebration! Sadly, it's too late for my 3. Maybe she will expand her line to birthdays up to preschool-aged someday?

noreen said...

I adore the SPECIAL First Birthday Shirt- apx. 12 month size

Shelly said...

I love the blocks! Especially the brown and pink flower ones!

Anonymous said...

I like the birthday t-shirts! I blogged this.

Unknown said...

I really like the airplane cloth blocks set.

The Happy Birthday Banner is a great idea!

Anonymous said...

I love the Large Cloth Play Ball (Froggy Fun) it is adorable. She uses some amazing fabrics!

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Terri said...

I love the cloth blocks. The patterns are all so cute.

Melissa said...

I LOVE the cloth balls, and the t shirts are adorable, too!

Marla H. said...

I would love a set of the cloth blocks....in the Chocolate Lollipop! Too cute!!!
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Unknown said...

Forgot to post that the Groovy blocks were my fav but it was hard to pick. Pls. delete my last post - thank you!

Coupon Clippin Mommy said...

I like the first birthday shirt! everything is cute though.

Erin said...

My favorite piece is the Large Cloth Play Ball in "Beautiful"---so pretty! Thanks for the contest.

Tara said...

My favorites are the appliqued shirts. very cute!!

Kara said...

I love them all. The jingle balls and blocks are cute, but the appliqued onesies are adorable.Love the fabrics too.

simplycrazymama said...

I love the 1st birthday t-shirts and Happy Birthday banners! Adorable! I also like that you can match the blocks and balls with the shirts, etc. Very nice!

Amy said...

I love the jingle ball - I have a friend who is having her first baby soon and I am looking for unique and special gifts.

Dana Lynne said...

I LOVE the Chocolate Lollipop Assortment of the cloth play blocks!!!

Chrysanthemama said...

The jingle balls look GREAT! MY 7 month-old would love these. What a great idea. :) Thank you for hosting this giveaway!

Teresa690 said...

My favorite is the Froggy Fun large clothe play ball! So many cute things to choose from!

calgirl said...

Large Cloth Play Ball - Daisy is very colorful and fun.

Unknown said...

I love the large cloth play balls. My daughter would love those and I would feel better about her playing with it in the house!

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