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<![CDATA[Aimee Gray Illustration - Blog]]>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:59:59 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[DIY Pallet Mud Kitchen (5 Easy Steps)]]>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:48:15 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/diy-pallet-mud-kitchen-5-easy-steps

If you’re looking for a simple outdoor project that keeps little ones happily busy, a DIY mud kitchen is such a lovely idea. We put this together last year as a birthday gift for our daughter. It was surprisingly easy and has been very well used! Made from unused pallets, it’s budget-friendly, sustainable, and perfect for messy, imaginative summer play. It also doubles as a brilliant setup for an outdoor kids birthday, giving children a fun, hands-on activity to enjoy together in the garden. We’ve had lots of people asking about how we did this - unfortunately we never documented the process in photos as we weren’t intending to share, but we’ve written it below which hopefully will give people a better idea of the steps we used.

1. Break Down & Prep Pallets

Take apart 2–3 pallets and sand all pieces well, focussing on corners (important for little hands). Keep one larger, heavier, sections intact for the base if possible. We also used a large partially intact piece for the back.

2. Build the Base/Sides

Divide the sturdiest pallet into two equal sections. One will be the base whilst the other should be split again to form the sides. Stack and screw these sections together then attach the other pallet to the back. Measure a gap underneath for storage (pots, trays, muddy treasures), and make sure your countertop will be a suitable height for your toddler.

3. Add the Worktop

Lay two long pieces of wood from one wall to the other. This will support for your worktop. Then, use flat pallet boards to create a smooth top on top. Cut a hole and drop in a metal bowl for the sink (measure carefully first - any bowl will do but preferably it will be one with a ‘lip’ so it fits nicely in place.)

4. Create the Backboard and Shelves

Add a simple shelf or two and hooks for utensils (wooden spoons, ladles, etc.). We used an extra broken piece of wood (sanded and painted black) for the sign. Then we added a cupboard for ascetics but this isn’t necessary for the integrity of the structure.

5. Paint & Finish (the fun bit)

Paint in your little one’s favourite color! Seal with outdoor wood varnish.
Add extras like:

old pans
jars
utensils
a little sign (so cute for a kids birthday setup or personalised birthday gift).

Once it’s set up, you’ll be surprised how much use it gets—mud pies, potion making, water play, and more. Whether you’re creating a quiet garden corner or planning something special from your list of kids birthday ideas, a mud kitchen is one of those simple builds that brings endless summer play joy.

]]><![CDATA[8 "Rawr-some" Ideas for the Ultimate Modern Dinosaur Birthday Party]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:54:02 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/8-rawr-some-ideas-for-the-ultimate-modern-dinosaur-birthday-party

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Planning a prehistoric bash doesn't have to mean neon plastic everywhere. If you’re looking for a modern dinosaur birthday theme that is as stylish as it is fun, you’re in the right place. From minimalist skeletal designs to earthy "jungle" decor, here are 8 ideas to help your little paleontologist celebrate in style.

1. Set the Scene with Organic Decor

Skip the basic streamers. Use a mix of matte white, sage green, and gold balloons paired with oversized monstera leaves. This creates an instant "Jurassic jungle" vibe that looks high-end and photogenic. For a more conscious celebration, look for 100% natural rubber latex balloons, which are biodegradable. Shops like GlitteratiPartyShop on Etsy are fantastic for this—they offer high-quality, eco-friendly kits.

2. The "Rawr-some" Invitation

Your dino party invitation is the first glimpse guests get of the theme. This deep teal card featuring a white T-Rex skeleton and "Rawr-some" typography strikes the perfect balance between "cool kid" and "modern design." Available as a digital download to send online, or as a print on high quality cardstock here.

3. The "Frozen Fossil" Speed Challenge

Freeze plastic dinosaurs in large blocks of ice (you can use old ice cream tubs). Give the kids "paleontologist tools"—like spray bottles of warm salt water, small metal spoons, and safety goggles—and have a race to see who can "excavate" their dino the fastest. Older children especially will love the tactical, messy challenge of the melting process.

4. Coordinated Party Signage

Keep branding consistent. Use a "Favors" sign that matches your invites to guide guests to their goody bags. This poster can be brought as a print or a digital download (which you can this print yourself!). Perfect if you’re in a pinch for time.

5. The "Grand Entrance" Welcome Poster

Make the birthday boy feel like a VIP with a personalized welcome poster. A large framed sign at the entrance—featuring his name and the skeletal T-Rex—sets a professional tone for the entire event. This editable poster is also available as a digital download.

6. The Custom Birthday Tee

Every birthday boy needs a guest of honor "uniform." A grey heather personalized dinosaur t-shirt with his name and a matching skeleton graphic is perfect for the party and makes for a great keepsake he can wear all year long.

7. The "Rawr-some" Thank You Note

End the celebration on a high note. Sending a dinosaur thank-you card that mirrors the invitation's aesthetic is a classy way to thank friends for their "roaring" generosity and create a lasting memory.

8. Prehistoric "Fossil" Treats

Fuel your herbivores with themed snacks. Chocolate chip cookies make perfect "fossil" treats when served alongside a large toy T-Rex. Adding dinosaur toys to your table is an easy, budget-friendly way to keep the theme going through dessert.

A dinosaur-themed birthday is a classic for a reason, but shifting to this modern, skeletal aesthetic makes the day feel truly unique. By carrying the "Rawr-some" T-Rex design from the personalized invitations through to the custom birthday shirt and party signage, you create a cohesive look that looks incredible in photos and feels special for your explorer. If you’re ready to start planning, you can find the matching invite, posters, and shirts used in these ideas over in the shop. Happy planning, and may your party be absolutely prehistoric!

Explore The Full Dinosaur Collection Here

]]><![CDATA[10 Adorable 2nd Birthday Party Themes for Girls (Cute & Unique Ideas!)]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:46:07 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/10-adorable-2nd-birthday-party-themes-for-girls-cute-unique-ideas

I’ve recently been planning my own daughter’s 2nd birthday, I wasn’t able to quite find the “perfect” invitation - so I started designing my own. One theme turned into two… then five… then ten! I wanted something cute, modern and a little different from the big box store options. If one of these themes feels just right for your little girl, you can click through to see the full matching invitation and party collection — all customizable and designed with real toddler parties in mind.

1. Two Much Fun (Rainbow Theme)

A bright and playful rainbow theme with bold lettering and modern vibes. Perfect for a colorful summer 2nd birthday party.

Rainbow balloon arch
Sprinkle-covered cake
Colorful party hats

2. Two Silly Goose

Whimsical, sweet and slightly cheeky. A modern twist on a farm-style party. I used “one silly goose” for my daughters first party theme and had so much fun with it!!

Pink gingham tablecloths
Goose cupcakes
“Silly games” corner

3. Oink Baa Moo Farm Party

A cute farm-themed 2nd birthday with a soft, watercolor illustration.

Barnyard animal cake
Hay bale photo area
Mini tractor toys

4. Sweet Yellow Duck - Splish Splash Party

A soft and cheerful duck theme that works beautifully for spring or summer birthdays with water play.

Duck pond sensory bin
Yellow balloons
Lemonade station

5. Two Cool

Modern and minimalist with retro sunglasses and playful typography, and SO many fun colors. This is the invite I’m planning to use for my little one! She adores the water so we’re going to lean into the splash with rainbow vibe.

Pastel backdrop with a large rainbow
Ice cream bar (homemade if preferred!)
Paddling pools and water play setups

6. Two Wild (wildflower)

Soft florals and garden party vibes for a sweet outdoor celebration. Very elegant!

Flower crown station
Pastel balloons
Cupcake decorating

7. Two Groovy

Retro 70s-inspired theme with daisies and happy faces. Lovely girly color scheme.

Disco ball décor
Tie-dye craft
Flower cupcakes

8. Two the Sea (Mermaid Theme)

A sweet and whimsical mermaid-inspired “Two the Sea” theme with soft ocean colors, seashell details and magical under-the-sea vibes. Perfect for a summer 2nd birthday party or a beachy celebration.

Pastel mermaid tail cake
Seashell cupcake toppers and snacks
Bubble machine for underwater magic

9. Magical Butterfly Turns Two

Soft, girly and dreamy — a butterfly-themed 2nd birthday with delicate wings, florals and pastel colors. Perfect for a spring or garden party celebration.

Butterfly cupcake toppers
Flower garlands
DIY wings for little guests

10. Our Little Wildflower Is Turning Two

A sweet pink and daisy-filled “Our Little Wildflower Is Turning Two” theme with soft florals and girly pastel tones. This customizable invitation is perfect for a spring or summer 2nd birthday celebration.

Daisy cupcake toppers
Flower crown craft station
Pink and white balloon garland

When planning your two year old’s birthday party, I think the trick is to keep it simple. Choose a theme your child recognises (ideally loves!), plan the party around nap time, and focus on playful activities rather than a packed schedule. Two-year-olds love sensory play, music and space to explore.

Ready to start planning? Click on the photo of your favorite theme above to find the full invitation suite and matching party pieces. I hope one of these designs helps you create the sweetest second birthday celebration for your little girl.

]]><![CDATA[Why Choose Personalised Gifts?]]>Sun, 15 May 2022 18:32:49 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/why-choose-personalised-gifts

Blue blanket with emergency transport pattern, and space for personalisation with child's name and initial/monogram

Fleece blanket featuring child's name and initial

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Most of the products we design are customisable, and buyers can add a name and/or additional information such as a monogram to the item before purchase. We do this by utilising 'print on demand.' The ability for companies to 'print on demand' has been around for decades. This process allows companies to print products individually, meaning that each will be altered to suit individual user's printing needs.

WE LOVE THIS, for three primary reasons:

- Personalised gifts prevent unnecessary product production, therefore creating less waste
Rather than printing thousands of products, many of which would be going to waste, each item is made as required.

- Personalised gifts show thought and care
Finding a kind and well thought through gift should not be a frustrating and tedious task. Customising a thoughtful item is a simple way of showing the recipient you care.

- Personalised gifts make wonderful keepsakes
The huge majority of gifts for baby showers and kids in 'Simple Kids,' can be customised with at least the child's name. Customised gifts like this are precious and timeless.

Very simply, print on demand products make fantastic gifts, because personalised products make fantastic gifts. They express love and care to the recipient; make wonderful keepsakes, and demote mass production. Any questions about print on demand or our products please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Blue cushion for baby boy nursery, with colourful dinosaur and space to add birth stats

Baby Nursery Cushion - customised with birth stats for keepsake

Baby blanket with boho rainbows (great for milestone photos)

Boho Rainbow Milestone Baby Blanket - customised with name for photo prop

]]><![CDATA[Reflections of 2021: A Year of Transitions and Growth]]>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:01:28 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/reflections-of-2021-a-year-of-transitions-and-growth

This time last year we were living a very calm and simple life in a beautiful and peaceful Myanmar - 2021 has brought an immeasurable amount of changes.

In February the Burmese government were taken down by corrupt military officials in a coup d'etat. A plan to hurriedly resettle in the UK was quickly put together, and after a torturous couple of months we finally flew home in April. After staying in Wales for a few months with family, teaching at our schools in Myanmar remotely, we were finally able to move to a home in Northamptonshire, England where we now live and teach.

Throughout the year, I continued illustrating and creating products on Zazzle. Our little store has thrived through all these challenging transitions, and I have loved watching each milestone. Better still, I have been so encouraged and overjoyed to read through reviews sent in by customers. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Simply_Kids or Little Jungle Prints this year, your encouragement has been massively appreciated!

In 2022, we hope for more stability and more rest. We hope to make more memories with family and friends, and enjoy each day, whatever it brings. To all you wonderful people out there - we wish entirely the same for you. May your New Year be filled with happiness and a sense of purpose and place. If you ever need an ear to listen, please know I'm here.

Happy New Year all!!

]]><![CDATA[6 Cute Customisable Gender Neutral Gifts for Kids]]>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:41:44 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/6-cute-customisable-gender-neutral-gifts-for-kidsHeads up, affiliate links have been used!
Here are some gift ideas for kids who don't like the ultra pink or blue! All of these designs include the addition of your child's name.

Floral Bee and Woodland Flowers Kids Nursery Fleece Blanket

If you're looking for a cute and whimsical gift - this lovely blanket is the perfect place to stop.

This floral botanical kids fleece blanket design features gorgeous bees and woodland flowers and can be personalized with your child's name. The perfect nature-themed addition for your toddler's room or gender-neutral baby nursery.

Cute and Modern Springer Spaniel Dog Kids Throw Pillow

This cute and modern kids throw pillow features an adorable springer spaniel dog cartoon with hills, a beach and a blue sky in the background, and can be personalized with your child's name.

The perfect puppy-themed addition to your kids room or baby nursery, or gift for spaniel lovers!

Kids Cute Safari Animals Giraffe Zebra and Name Tote Bag

This cute and adorable jungle themed kids tote bag features a giraffe and zebra, and can be personalized with your child's name in lovely typography.

The perfect safari animal themed gift for your child or toddler, great for toting around small toys.

Cute Whimsical Rainbow Llama Kids Passport Holder

This cute and whimsical kids passport cover features an adorable hand drawn rainbow llama, with a cactus, rainbows and plants. This lovely design also features a place for you to add your child's name, and the background color can be customised.

The perfect pink alpaca themed design for any kid's first trip!

Cute Blue Space Alien Cartoon Kids Watch

This cute and modern kids watch features a blue space alien cartoon and can be personalized with your boys name. With clear, easily readable numbers, this 'first' watch is great for kids or toddlers just starting out on learning the time. A lovely practical keepsake gift.

The perfect space galaxy-themed design for your little one!

Cute 'This Book Belongs' Sloth Name Kids Bookplate

These gorgeous kids bookplate 'this book belongs' stickers features a beautiful, hand drawn sleeping sloth doodle with flowers and leaves. This lovely design also features a place for you to add your child's name. The perfect jungle themed, wildlife design for your little one's school supplies!

That's all for this list! Please take a look at my Simply_Kids store if you want to view a wider range of products. Happy shopping!

]]><![CDATA[10 Cute Customisable Christmas Stockings for Boys]]>Sat, 24 Oct 2020 06:23:22 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/10-cute-customisable-christmas-stockings-for-boysHeads up, affiliate links have been used!
Last week we shared some of our favourite girls Christmas stockings, and today we will be sharing our favourite stockings for boys!

1. Rustic Farm Tractor and Animals
Boys Cute Tractor and Farm Animals Blue Kids Christmas Stocking

This cute and rustic kids Christmas stocking features farm animal cartoons, with a red tractor, cows, pigs, sheep, chickens and flowers, and can be personalized with your boys name. The perfect fun agriculture themed Christmas gift for your baby, toddler or child this holiday season!

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

2. Fun Dinosaur Pattern and Monogram
Boys Cute and Fun Blue Dinosaur Pattern Kids Christmas Stocking

This cute and fun kids monogrammed holiday Christmas stocking features a dinosaur cartoon pattern, with a t-rex, stegosaurus, rainbows and jurassic jungle plants, and can be personalized with your boys name and monogram. The perfect dinosaur themed Christmas keepsake.

3. Elegant Grey Fox
Boys Neutral Woodland Forest Fox and Name Kids Christmas Stocking

This trendy kids Christmas stocking features an adorable, hand drawn woodland forest fox. This lovely neutral design also features a place for you to add your boy or girls' name. The perfect animal themed stocking for your child or baby this Christmas time.

4. Cute Space Aliens
Boys Cute Blue Space Alien Rocket Cartoon Kids Small Christmas Stocking

This cute and modern boys Christmas stocking features a space alien monster cartoon, with a rocket ship, aliens, stars, planets and moon, and can be personalized with your kids name. The perfect cool and unique space themed stocking for your baby, toddler or child.

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

5. Classical Blue Transport Pattern Monogram
Cute Boys Transport Tractor Digger Pattern Kids Small Christmas Stocking

This cute and classical blue monogrammed kids Christmas stocking design features a blue cartoon transport pattern, with cars, pickup trucks, trains, airplanes, diggers, tractors and helicopters. There is also space for you to add your boys name and monogram in a beautiful font.

6. Woodland Fox
Baby Boys Cute Woodland Forest Fox Kids Small Christmas Stocking

This cute and modern baby boys Christmas stocking features a watercolor forest fox, and can be personalized with your kids name. The perfect gender neutral woodland themed gift for your baby, toddler or child this holiday season!

7. Red Farm Tractor
Boys Cute Blue Fun Farm Tractor Cartoon and Name Small Christmas Stocking

This cute kids Christmas stocking design features a hand drawn red farm tractor cartoon on blue, and can be personalized with your boys name. Perfect for any farm lover this Christmas! Check out our store for other fun kids holiday stocking designs.

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

8. T-Rex Dinosaur
Cute Baby Boy T-Rex Dinosaur and Name Small Christmas Stocking

This cute kids Christmas stocking design is a part of a collection featuring cute dinosaurs for baby boy's apparel and accessories. The design features a hand drawn doodle cartoon t-rex dinosaur and can be personalized with your baby or child's name.

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

9. Quirky Christmas Llama
Kids Cute Christmas Festive Llama and Name Small Christmas Stocking

This cute festive Christmas stocking design features a quirky Christmas llama wearing a holiday sweater and Christmas hat, as well as a snowflake pattern and space for you to add your child or baby's name. The perfect gift for any llama lovers this holiday season!

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

10. Farm Pattern
Boys Cute Blue Farm Animal Pattern Kids Small Christmas Stocking

This cute and modern monogrammed kids Christmas stocking features a farm animal cartoon pattern, with a tractor, cows, pigs, sheep, chickens and flowers, and can be personalized with your boys name and monogram. The perfect agriculture themed gift for your baby, toddler or child this holiday season!

These are our top picks - but we have plenty more designs in our shop which you can check out at the link below! Premium stockings (not featured) are also available, as well as a better array of gender neutral options. Happy holidays everyone!

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]]><![CDATA[Top 10 Customizable Kids Christmas Stockings For Girls in 2020]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:19:15 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/top-10-customizable-kids-christmas-stockings-for-girls-in-2020Heads up, affiliate links have been used!
Christmas is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to start shopping for personalized Christmas gifts and decorations. These customized girls Christmas stockings make a wonderful gift for little ones excited for the holiday season, or new parents needing a special gift for the new addition to their family! Check out our top ten picks below.

1. Natural Floral Reindeer
Kids Cute Customizable Gray Reindeer with Flower Wreath Christmas Stocking

This adorable kids or baby's stocking design features a cute reindeer with a watercolor Christmas flower wreath with poinsettias, pinecones and mistletoe, and space for you to add a name in cute typography. The perfect neutral floral design for any reindeer lover, child or adult, this holiday season!

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

2. Elegant Snowman
Girls Sweet Pink Customizable Christmas Snowman Christmas Stocking

This quirky and sweet design features a unique watercolor-style snowman wearing a Christmassy garland, as well as space for you to personalize the item using your girl's name. The perfect keepsake for you little one's first Christmas, or for a snowman-loving kid.

This design is already proving to be a favourite this year!

3. Modern Botanical
Girls Elegant and Modern Watercolor Flowers Christmas Stocking

This fun and modern floral kids Christmas stocking design features cute and colorful watercolor flowers, pastel pink polka dots, and has space for you to add a name in a hand-written font.

The perfect botanical gift for your baby's first Christmas or child this holiday season!

4. Sleepy Sloth
Kids Sleeping Sloth Pink Christmas Stocking

This gorgeous and girly kids' Christmas stocking features a beautiful, hand drawn sleeping sloth doodle with flowers and leaves. This lovely design also features a place for you to add your girl's name. The perfect jungle themed, wildlife design for your child or baby this Christmas season!

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

5. Rainbow Unicorn
Cute and Girly Rainbow Unicorn and Name Kids Christmas Stocking

This trendy kids Christmas stocking features an adorable watercolor rainbow unicorn cartoon. This magical design also features a place for you to add a name. The perfect fairytale themed whimsical stocking for your child!

6. Pink Floral Reindeer
Girls Cute Pink Floral Reindeer & Name Kids Christmas Stocking

This cute and fun kids holiday Christmas stocking features an adorable woodland reindeer with a flower wreath on a pink background, and can be personalized with a name. The perfect girly floral deer Christmas keepsake for your baby, toddler or child this holiday season!

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

7. Magical Purple Unicorn
Girls Cute Purple Unicorn Rainbow Kids Christmas Stocking

This cute and modern kids purple Christmas stocking features a unicorn princess, planet, stars, a crown, a rainbow and heart, and can be personalized with a name. The perfect fun and magical gift for any unicorn lover this Christmas.

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

8. Christmas Wreath
Girls Cute Flower Wreath Kids Christmas Stocking

This adorable kids Christmas stocking design features a unique watercolor-style Christmas flower wreath, with a polka dot background and space for you to personalize the item using your girl's name. The perfect Christmas gift for a flower-loving kid!

9. Pink Tabby Cat
Cute Girly Pink Gray Tabby Cat Cartoon Kids Christmas Stocking

This cute modern kids or pets Christmas stocking features a gray stripy tabby cat, and can be personalized with your girls (or cats!) name. The perfect cat themed stocking for your baby, child, or fur baby this holiday season!

Get a free coloring page to match this stocking here!

10. Floral Panda
Girls Whimsical Floral Watercolor Panda Christmas Stocking

This gorgeous and girly baby's Christmas stocking features a beautiful, hand painted panda bear holding a bunch of flowers. This floral watercolor design also features a place for you to add your girl's name. Perfect for your child or baby this Christmas season!

]]><![CDATA[10 Personalized Newborn Baby Boy Gift Ideas For New Parents]]>Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:16:30 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/10-personalized-newborn-baby-boy-gift-ideas-for-new-parentsHeads up, affiliate links have been used!
Here are some of my favourite personalized baby boy designs! As all of these items are fully customizable, they make the perfect gift for new parents who have already announced the name and birth details of their new little wonder.

Here we go!

1. For Farm Loving Families

Cute Farm Animal Tractor Milestone Baby Blanket
First up is this lovely milestone blanket. This cute design features farm animal cartoons, with a tractor, cows, pigs, sheep, chickens and flowers, and can be personalized. The blanket features a monthly growth tracker, the perfect prop for milestone photos during any baby's first year! The perfect agriculture themed gift for new farm loving parents.

2. For Readers

Boys Cute Blue Safari Elephant Kids Bookplate Stickers
Our next suggestion is bookplate stickers. The first books that children receive are incredibly precious. These stickers are a great way of making sure that these books don't get lost!

This whimsical bookplate sticker design features a blue elephant cartoon, and has place for you to add a child's name in lovely typography.

3. For Those Who Hate Cleaning

Personalized Baby Boys Colorful Space Rocket Ship Baby Bib
One thing is for sure, babies are MESSY!

This gorgeous baby bib features a beautiful and colorful hand drawn rocket ship in outer space. The design also features a place for you to add a name. Perfect for keeping little space lovers clean!

4. For Travelers

Boys Cute Blue Airplane Baby Bodysuit
Baby clothes are much cuter when they're customized!

This cute personalized baby bodysuit design features a hand-drawn doodle airplane with a background of blue sky and clouds, and can be personalized with a baby boy's name. Perfect for a little one who will be travelling a lot!

5. For Dinosaur Enthusiasts

Boys Cute Stegosaurus Dinosaur Personalized Pacifier
New parents can never have enough pacifiers! These tiny but lifesaving objects are easy to lose. Having a customized design can help make this pacifier outlive the rest.

This cute and modern baby's pacifier design features an adorable green jungle stegosaurus dinosaur, and has space for you to add a baby boys name in a hand-written font. The perfect unique gift for new parents.

6. For Commemorating All Those Crazy Birth Spurts

Boys Cute Car Truck Tractor Transport Growth Chart
This cute baby blue transport themed personalized growth poster features a train, tractor, car, airplane, digger and helicopter and has a place for you to add a name! This chart starts at 21 inches and goes up to 5'2 inches, and is the perfect way to note a child's growth spurts.

The perfect addition to a baby nursery or kids room!

7. For All Those Special Birth Date Memories

Baby Boys Cute Space Alien Birth Stats Name Throw Pillow
This cute and modern baby birth stats throw pillow features an alien space pattern cartoon, with rocket ships, aliens, suns, moons and stars, and can be personalized with a baby boy's full name, date of birth, place of birth, birth weight and birth height. The perfect whimsical baby boy birth announcement keepsake gift for new parents. This pillow would look wonderful in a space themed baby nursery!

8. For Parents Who Appreciate Elegance and Simplicity

Baby Boys Cute Blue Elephant Nursery Round Clock
This cute and modern kids clock features a blue elephant, and can be personalized with a name. The perfect safari themed addition to a kids room or neutral baby boys nursery. Great for elephant lovers.

9. For Those Dark Scary Nights

Cute Personalized Baby Boy Dinosaur Nursery Night Light
Getting through long dark nights while stumbling around the nursery is something that every new parent has to go through! This little night light can help brighten up those long evenings of night time feeding, and serves as a cute piece of decor too. This particular night light design features a doodle triceratops dinosaur. A very thoughtful gift!

10. For A Dinosaur Themed Nursery

Four Large Dinosaur Educational Nursery Printables
Lastly, these beautiful, dinosaur-themed, educational printable posters are perfect for a baby boy's nursery, child's bedroom, or playroom.
The listing includes:

Dinosaur-themed Alphabet Printable
Dinosaur-themed Numeracy (1-20) Printable

Dinosaur-themed Shapes Printable
Dinosaur-themed Colors Printable

Available for instant download!

For further ideas and designs, please visit our store, Simply Baby. If you’re looking for ideas for baby girls instead, click here!

Thanks all! Let me know in the comments if any of these ideas worked out for you. Happy Shopping!

]]><![CDATA[7 Back to School Essentials for Elementary Kids in 2020]]>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:25:54 GMThttps://www.aimeegrayillustration.com/blog/7-back-to-school-essentials-for-elementary-kids-in-2020This year parents are having to make the very difficult decision of whether or not to send their children to school. There are pros and cons to both choices, and everyone’s situation is different. As a teacher, my hope is that the children who end up back in class are prepared for a school that looks just a little different. Here are some ideas of things that could make the transition to school just a little bit easier.

We’ve highlighted several personalized items here. The reason that we think that personalization is particularly important this year is that sharing books, pencils, masks can sadly be one of the fastest ways to spread germs. Even before the pandemic one of my greatest teacher horrors was watching a pencil that is still wet from being chewed up be shared between students.. it will now be even more important that this doesn’t happen!

So here we go!

1. Personalized Bookplate stickers

Girls Floral Bookplate Stickers
Bookplate stickers can help to prevent unnecessary sharing of school books (or can just be a cute addition to your child’s library!)

This particular bookplate sticker design features cute watercolor flowers, and has space for you to write your girls name in an elegant font. Find numerous other bookplate designs in our store!

2. Personalized Notebooks

Boys Cute Space Alien Notebook
Make sure your child isn’t accidentally picking up other children's notebooks by getting them one of their own that they love.

This cute school notebook design features a space alien cartoon, with a rocket ship, aliens, stars and moon, and can be personalized with your boys name. The perfect space themed gift!

3. Kids Clothing Labels

Kids Cute Rainbow Llama Clothing Labels
Clothing labels are a great way of keeping your child from losing those things you spent ages buying for them! These labels are waterproof and laundry safe.

This particular label design features a hand drawn rainbow llama cartoon doodle. This whimsical item also features a place for you to add your girl's first and last name.

4. Personalized Pencils

Boys Personalized Dinosaur Pattern Pencil
Now, everyone’s chewed up pencils can stay separate!

This cute kids pencil design features a blue dinosaur cartoon pattern, with a t-rex, stegosaurus, rainbows and jurassic jungle plants, can be customized with your boys name. The perfect dino jungle themed addition to your boys school supplies.

5. Lunch Box

Girls Cute Pink Sloth School Lunch Box
If your child is apprehensive about the start of school, a cute lunch box might be just what they need to make them feel a little better!

This pink girly kids lunch box features a beautiful, hand drawn sleeping sloth doodle with flowers and leaves. This lovely design also features a place for you to add your girl's name, and your own message.

6. Customized Kids Watch

Boys Cute Farm Tractor Watch
Another great back-to-school ‘gift’ idea, this watch is perfect for little ones who are just starting to learn the time.

This cute design features hand-drawn red tractor cartoon on blue, with clear numbers, and can be personalized with your boy's name. Perfect for a farm and tractor loving kids first watch!

7. Cute Kids Masks

Kids Gender Neutral Rainbow Narwhal Mask
Sadly this year at the top of the list comes a mask. A great way to make sure your child wears their mask is to chose designs they love. Masks can be a pain to wear, and making it fun for children is vital to ensure they don’t just ditch their covering as soon as you or their teachers aren't looking!

This cool blue kids face mask features a cute rainbow narwhal pattern, with jellyfish, seaweed, starfish and shells. A cute, cheerful and colorful design!

I hope that these ideas have been useful to you! If you can’t see a design you like, click through to our store where you will find countless others. Stay safe everyone!

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​1. Break Down & Prep Pallets

​2. Build the Base/Sides

​3. Add the Worktop

4. Create the Backboard and Shelves

​​5. Paint & Finish (the fun bit)

​1. Set the Scene with Organic Decor

​2. The "Rawr-some" Invitation

​3. The "Frozen Fossil" Speed Challenge

​4. Coordinated Party Signage

​5. The "Grand Entrance" Welcome Poster

​6. The Custom Birthday Tee

​7. The "Rawr-some" Thank You Note

​8. Prehistoric "Fossil" Treats

​1. Two Much Fun (Rainbow Theme)

​2. Two Silly Goose

​3. Oink Baa Moo Farm Party

​4. Sweet Yellow Duck - Splish Splash Party

​5. Two Cool

​6. Two Wild (wildflower)

​7. Two Groovy

​8. Two the Sea (Mermaid Theme)