Things Change

As many of you already know, Bitty Block by Little Bugs Boutique has been handcrafted at this location for several years and sold nationwide.  Due to it's continued growth and success, we must focus our entire efforts on the daily operations of Little Bugs Boutique.

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Beetle Creek Kids will remain as an online boutique.  We will also be offering FREE, local delivery in the Kennett Square area.  Please bear with us as we continually add store product to the website.  Keep posted on the latest happenings here on our blog and on facebook.



The Little Bugs Boutique Studio will still be located here in Kennett Square and will continue to produce new and exciting products like Bitty Block, Bitty Caps, Trinkets and other handcrafted jewels.  Please visit us online at:
littlebugsboutique.com
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We sincerely appreciate your loyalty to our brand and feel truly blessed to be a part of such a supportive community.

Bitty Block and other Little Bugs Boutique products can now be found locally at:
The Mushroom Cap
114 W. State Street
610.444.8484

Winter Madness Sale

Hurry in for our

WINTER MADNESS SALE

Now through March 6th

Buy 2 similar items, get a 3rd of equal

or lesser value at 50% off.

in-store promotion only.

And, We're Back!

Renovations are complete and we will are opening tomorrow (1/26) at 10:00am.  Next time you are in for a visit, be sure to stop by Lauren's Corner.  She worked so very hard on it this weekend and it looks fabulous!  I just know all those little hip modernistas will love it!  In fact, the first 10 little diva's who stop in and mention that they are in to see "Lauren's Corner" will get a little surprise . . .

See you soon!

BCK gets even Sassier!

Beetle Creek Kids will be closed Friday, January 22nd through Sunday, January 24th for some interior renovations.  The Bitty Block studio is growing, and we have plans to make the retail shop even SASSIER!  We are hoping the renovations will only take the weekend, but we all know how these projects can sometimes go.  I promise we'll work as fast as we can so we can be back in business ASAP.  Hopefully, we won't need to break out the bulldozer!

Stay tuned for new studio and shop photos!

Celebrate the NEW YEAR with our Winter Sale!

Celebrate the turning of a NEW decade!

30% to 50% off Storewide

In store promotion only.  Excludes Bitty Block & Wooly Baby.

sale ends January 15th

Cutest Kid Contest Winner: December 2009

Meet Eleanor! She is the BCK Cutest Kid for December 2009. Congratulations!

This adorable 2 year old, who sometimes goes by "Ellie" LOVES climbing stairs, playing with tupperware, "jammin" on her guitar, "cooking", drawing, painting and general mischief.

Like most 2 year olds, she DOESN'T love being told no, waiting or jalapenos, but I know plenty of 40 year olds that don't like any of things those either.
Okay, this one throws me.  Ellie's Favorite Food? Avocado, hands down. She'll turn down an ice cream sundae for an avocado.

Favorite Color? She seems pretty fond of blue and green lately.

Favorite TV Show? Go, Diego, GO! Although her and mom watched Charlie Brown's Christmas 5 or 6 times the other day.

Favorite Book? Animal Encyclopedia, Be My Friend, Floppy Puppy and Science Outside all get equal love.

Favorite Animal? Again like most 2 year olds, Ellie likes all animals, but Pandas are getting quite a bit of attention at this moment.

As we all know, 2 year olds are like little sponges.  Eleanor is no exception.  She knows and counts to 20, can identify every letter of the alphabet and all the colors.  And, she draws pretty anatomically correct face!
As much as she likes to be pretty and girly, she equally likes to dig in mud and play with worms.  Yep, that sounds about right!

One of Ellie's more charming qualities lately is her social prowess!  She has been grabbing the paws of her pets or stuffed animals or the hands of any person nearby and saying, "Nice to meet you! My name's Eleanor".

She is a sweetie!
Click Here to learn how to enter next month's Cutest Kid Contest.
Click Here to see our past winners.

Retro Goodness: Oilcloth Purses

We love all things retro, especially oilcloth! We just recieved a large shipment of oilcloth purses and pouches . . . just in time for the holidays! 

SO CUTE!  These fantastic purses are just (as my daugthter would say) AWESOME!! Maybe you can pick one up for yourself too!

 

Handmade locally here in Pennslyvania using guinine oilcloth.  Oilcloth is waterproof, versatile and cleans up with nothing more than a sponge and warm water.

 

Okay, so what exactly IS oilcloth?

Originally oilcloth was a heavy cotton canvas soaked in oil or liquid paraffin to make it waterproof (literally "oiled cloth"). In the 19th century it was widely used for tents, rain gear and other water repellent applications. As you might guess, the original oil cloth was highly flammable, and more than a few tents caught fire, often setting nearby buildings, wagons and other structures to the ground.

With the invention of plastic in the 20th century, oil cloth went from being oil-soaked fabric to a soft plastic fused to a canvas backing. The use of plastic allowed manufacturers to print a wide variety of colors and patterns, transforming a once dull brown textile into a brightly colored, inexpensive "oilcloth." By mid-century it was extremely popular for use as easy care table coverings, cook wear and more.

Improvements in plastics manufacturing and printing technologies continued through the end of the century making today's oilcloth better than ever. Modern oilcloth is a now a heavyweight vinyl fused to a cotton-web backing which is not only flexible, colorful and waterproof, but also fire and stain resistant, and slower to fade after long term exposure to the sun.

I think oilcloth just Yummy!  Stay tuned for even more fabulous oilcloth items in the shop including aprons, bigs and splashmats.

Hot Item for Boys!

Spoiling the little princesses in your life if easy, but I often hear how hard it is to shop for boys.  It is SO true!  Even when I am looking for new products for the shop, it is near impossible to find a unique gift (that isn't plastic) that young boys will LOVE.  Let's face it, unless it's round or some other outside gear, rarely does a cool book or really different "trinket" garner a second look.  

Well, let me tell you, the Blocks for Boys collection by Bitty Block are drawing quite a bit of attention this holiday season.  Our display already has quite a few holes, but don't worry, we expect another shipment before Christmas.

These BLOCKS are the same quality and craftsmanship you except from the original Bitty Block collection, but they have been made without the crystal embellishment for a sleek, boyish look.  Pair a pendant with an inexpensive ball chain necklace and you've got a totally rad, unique gift for under $15 (yes, UNDER $15).  You knew they handcrafted on the back of reclaimed Scrabble Tiles, right?  Even cooler!!

Designs include, skateboarding, baseball, peace, lizards, rocket ships and more!

Black Friday Sale

Shop Early and SAVE!

8am to 10am . . . . 40% OFF the Entire Store*

10am to 12pm . . . 30% OFF the Entire Store*

12pm to 8pm. . . 25% OFF the Entire Store*

THEN

SAVE 25% OFF your entire purchase*

all Weekend Long!

* excludes Bitty Block & Wooly Baby

Friday Night Sale: Get Ready to Shop!

Just 5 weekends left for shopping until Christmas!

We want to help get your Holiday Shopping off on the right (not left) foot.  Soooooo, EVERY Friday night we will presenting a different SALE!  Stop in tonight between 5pm and 8pm and SAVE 25% on your ENTIRE purchase (sale & clearance items excluded). 

Stay tuned here and on our Facebook and Twitter pages for upcoming Friday Night Sales Events!

Elf on the Shelf . . . Selling Fast!

The Elf on the Shelf is moving quickly here at Beetle Creek Kids.  There must be a lot of new elves going to homes in the Kennett Square area.  I hope they will all be reporting good things back to Santa. 

This set includes an 8" vintage-style pixie elf, a keepsake storage box and a children's picture book with a rhyming story that tells how the elf helps Santa out by watching children's behavior by day and reporting it to Santa at night. The elf is designed to be placed throughout the house during the Christmas season, creating a hide-and-seek activity for the whole family.

This year's edition allows you the ability to register and name your elf online at the Hall of Registry.  Find out more about it at http://www.elfontheshelf.com/. 

We also have the Elf on the Shelf Activity Book this year, the companion book to the much beloved The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition™. Families, teachers and all who believe will enjoy celebrating the Christmas season with their favorite elf as they play with reusable, full-color stickers, enjoy The Elf on the Shelf games, construct crafts for fun and gifts, sing along with The Elf on the Shelf North Pole singers, and more.

Don't worry we still have plenty of elves back here at our shop and online, but you better get one soon.  There are just 39 days 'til Christmas!

Boys Night In: Stella & Dot Trunk Show

Cutest Kid Contest Winner: November 2009

Meet Luke (or sometimes know as "Lukie")! 

He is BCK's Cutest Kid for November 2009.

Luke is 7 years old and LOVES football and baseball.  But, he doesn't love Chocolate.  Isn't Mom lucky! 

His favorite food is perogies (one of my favorites too) and his favorite color is BLUE. 

Now here is something fun.  Luke's favorite TV show is Seinfeld (seriously), but Mom and Dad only let him watch certain episodes.  And as expected, ANY football game is a favorite of Luke's too.

His favorite books are Officer Buckle and Gloria books. 

Favorite animal is a dog.

Mom and Dad can remember many funny moments, but one that stands out happened on Luke's first birthday.  They put him in a "pamper scamper" crawling contest in Ocean City, NJ. He had just started walking the day before, and they figured he would have so much trouble walking on the sand, he would just crawl. Low and behold, he was with about 30 other crawlers and with all of his might, he walked every step of the way. He was so proud of himself! He "finished" first, but was disqualified because he didn't crawl. The moment was very telling of his personality!

Luke is the very, very proud big brother of two cute little sisters. He is a total sweetheart and always has a big (sometimes toothless!) grin on his face!

Click Here to learn how to enter next month's Cutest Kid Contest.

Click Here to see our past winners.

Nothing Tricky: FREE Goody Bags!

No Tricks, Just Treats!

Stop in for a FREE goody bag with purchase.

Now through Halloween (or whiles supplies last)!

Color Wednesday: Orange

Because Halloween is just around the corner . . .

this week's color is Orange.

Maybe next week's will be black!

Felt Tote Bags by Groovy Holidays

Happy Pumpkin Scrabble Pendants by Bitty Block

Japansese Pumpkin Eraser

(Peas &) Carrots Pacifier Clip by Bink Link

Orange Polka Dot Rubber Duck by Elegant Baby

Meet Bessie

Meet Bessie!

Bessie is Beetle Creek Kids newest friend.  She has taken up residence here at 117 W. State Street and we just love her.  Currently, she is decked out in a smock of clips from Giddy Giddy.  She was just giggling uncontrollably after we got her all dressed up.  Guess she's Giddy for Giddy Giddy too (see our previous posts)! 

Next time you are in, stop by and say Hi to Bessie.

Who knows what she'll be wearing next!

Fall Sale at Beetle Creek Kids

30% OFF

Halloween Items

40% OFF

Four Peas Backpacks

50% OFF

Charm It! Jewelry

50% OFF

Hannah Montana & High School Musical Jewelry

15% OFF

Hair Bows

Now through October 31st!

Color Wednesday: Apple Green

This is our first installment of Color Wednesday. Each week I will bring you some fantastic children's items, all in a specific color range. This week it's APPLE GREEN (my favorite color).  Please let me know what you think!

Sassy Scrabble Pendant & Ball Chain Necklace by Bitty Block

Polka Dot Duck & Washcloth Set by Elegant Baby

Chocolate (& Green) Baby Fashion Set by Elegant Baby

Microfiber Baby Blanket by Elegant Baby

Shop KENNETT For KIDS

Shop Local & Save!

Cutest Kid Winner: October 2009

Meet Caroline!  BCK's Cutest Kid for August 2009.

Age: 5

What does your child love?: anything involving princesses!

What doesn't your child love?: mushrooms!

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite color: Pink, of course!

Favorite book: All

Favorite TV show: Spongebob

Favorite animal: Giraffe

Click Here to learn how to enter next month's Cutest Kid Contest.