Starlit Nest Gifts & Props

Do you love UNIQUE props?
Do you love COLORFUL props?
Do you love WHIMSICAL props?
How about all of that and AFFORDABLE props too?

Than come take a peek at Starlit Nest Gifts & Props and enjoy the variety of FUN they have to offer!

Whether its banners for toddlers and babies…
or a sweet “saying” for your engagement & couple shots…
Starlit Nest Gifts & Props can give your session that EXTRA OOMPF and raise the bar on your clients shots!

(above image from: Jeannette Leigh Photography)

There really is no limit to the creativity you can create with these goodies…
any age,
any stage,
any style… it just WORKS!

(thanks to our talented friend and prop junkie, Keri Meyers, for the above image)

And they dont quit at banners… check out their other goodies too!

So what are you waiting for junkies?
Take advantage of this weekends HOLIDAY MADNESS, and grab some goodies over at Starlit Nest Gifts & Props…
how can you resist when a DISCOUNT IS IN ORDER!!!!!?????

DISCOUNT ALERT!
“PROPINSANITY10″ for 10% off until June 5
This discount is ONLY valid on their Etsy shop >>> Starlit on ETSY

WHO WANTS TO WIN?!
One lucky PI reader will win Starlit Nest Gifts & Props special and FOURTH OF JULY BANNER!
Festive in Red White & Blue, it’s a perfect addition for your summer props!

To enter, simply visit their site>>> Starlit Nest Gifts & Props
and then come back HERE and let us know which of their items is your FAVORITE and why.
EASY!!!

EXTRA ENTRIES…
Visit and LIKE their facebook page >>> Starlit on FB<
then come back HERE and leave a SECOND comment that you did so.

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If your a long time fan and prop junkie over here at PI, than you already know how much we L.O.V.E. Crickets Creations (aka Baby Birdz)!!!
Her props are not only beautifully made and spectacularly hand crafted with the most gorgeous quality materials… but they are UNIQUE! Which is how we fell in love with Crickets Creations (aka Baby Birdz) to begin with.

Now, she has come out with a brand new and splendid prop for us photographers… her Marshmallow PuffPelts!

>>>>Crickets Creations (aka Baby Birdz)<<<<

With the look of fluffy clouds or soft cotton, and a touch to match in softness… it’s a new prop that I make sure to keep in my stash.
NO matter the age of your sunny sweet little model, the PuffPelt is a great addition to any shoot… just see why yourself…

Two (2) Pictures below thanks to: Chelsea Clarkson of www.clickclickphotography.com

See why we love Crickets Creations (aka Baby Birdz)?!
Well.. we’ll give you just one more reason… her fringie blankets and custom puff blankets…

OH ME!!! OH MY!!!

DISCOUNT ALERT!!!

In celebration of this exciting new fluffy blanket prop line, enjoy FREE SHIPPING on any order of any size (yes, worldwide!).
Just enter promo code CricketsShipsFree at checkout THIS WEEK ONLY when you order at any of Crickets’ boutiques:

Crickets Creations Fashion Accessory and Prop Scarves
Baby Birdz Newborn, Infant and Maternity Props
Crickets Home Decor Family Throw Blankets and Accents

PLUS when you order more than one item, a 10% discount on the entire order will be promptly refunded – even if you choose an assortment of goodies from Crickets’ separate shops!

Celeste (Crickets) is a long time and favorite shop of mine… and it’s easy to see just why!
Crickets Creations: Fringie™ Photo Portrait Props & Fashion Scarves
Read about her new home accessory interior design blankets on her blog

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LaurieL Maternity & Newborn PROPS

LaurieL Maternity & Newborn PROPS is a heavenly prop shop for maternity and newborn photographers.
With props from slings and wraps, to even “how to” guides loaded with information and learning goodness!

LaurieL Maternity & Newborn PROPS takes into mind the mild and sensitive skin of newborns, so her props are soft and luxurious… not to mention perfectly sized for newborn babies!

The ONION SAC is my personal favorite.  Slip baby right into it, and give them a snug “home”, and you a FABULOUS PORTRAIT!

Who doesnt LOVE  a beautiful newborn sling? But do you struggle using one?
Well… struggle no more… the solution is here!

Try out her Patented Loop Top style baby sling, and LaurieL PROPS will more than impress you!  Her slings are sewn closed at the top, so that you can simply loop it over your bar or branch and feed it back through.

It gives you a secure and tight hold for baby, and peace of mind for you and mommy!

So if your on the hunt for some baby and belly goodies… come check out

>>>>>> LaurieL Maternity & Newborn PROPS <<<<<<

and like always… ENJOY!!!

WHO WANTS TO WIN?!
One lucky PI reader will win a SLING OF CHOICE!!!

To enter, simply visit their site >>> LaurieL Maternity & Newborn PROPS
and check out the amazing variety of products.. then come back HERE and leave a comment on which product caught your eye.

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Betty Pics

Looking for a fun, simple, inexpensive and EASY to use newborn prop?
Then come check out and take a gander around Betty Pics!

With a plethora of colors,
in a fabulous prop…
why not go shopping and pick up some Betty Pics baby wraps?!

And for only $8 a piece, your beautifully colored new wrap prop wont break your bank.

Made with easy to use cheesecloth, and custom died to reach these gorgeous array of colors… this is a prop you can use on ANY newborn shoot!

Whether they are sleepy dreams, or wiggly monkeys… these wraps are a simple addition to your session.  Giving baby a nice cozy swaddle…. and giving you a SPLENDID SHOT!

These wraps make a nice tight and comfy feeling for baby,
giving them that swaddle feeling that leaves them happy as, well… a baby!

If there is one prop that you need to add to your newborn stash… this just might be the perfect prop for you!

Come visit >>> Betty Pics <<<
and enjoy the views, snatch up some wraps, and revel in the prices!

WHO WANTS TO WIN?!
One lucky PI reader will win ANY (3) CHEESECLOTHS OF CHOICE!!!
To enter, simply visit their site >>> Betty Pics,
Then come back here and leave a comment on which 3 colors you’d LOVE to own!

Want an extra entry? Visit and LIKE their facebook page >>> CLICK HERE
then come back HERE and leave a second comment that you did so…

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When I stumbled upon Jack’sBeanstalk on etsy I was immediately drawn to the vibrant colors and the unique and beautiful alphabet balls and other little pieces of art that were classified as toys. I wish there would have been something like that for my kids when they were little!

The artist and creative mind behind Jack’sBeanstalk, Jennifer Dalton, thought she was going to be an art teacher. She earned degrees in both Studio Art and Education (making children’s books along the way), but when she couldn’t find a teaching job, she reluctantly became part of Corporate America. As a financial analyst in a Fortune 500 firm, she officially sold out. She is happy to report that after many years, she has since left Corporate America.  Lucky for us Jennifer followed her heart and started to create art again.

That led her to start Jack’sBeanstalk which creates eco-friendly, education-based toys for toddlers and preschoolers.
All of the products are made using a technique called needle felting.
Simply put, needle felting is the act of poking a needle into piles of wool to bind the fibers together. Using a single, barbed needle borrowed from commercial felting machines, wool fibers are tangled and compacted by repeatedly jabbing the needle into the fibers, forming three-dimensional felt sculptures bound only by one’s imagination. Items created by Jack’s Beanstalk make great gifts because they are beautiful, functional and eco-friendly.

You may even find some for the not-so-young “kids” in your life!

After browsing through the shop I came across the adorable felted gumball mobile and it got my mind turning.  How fun would that be as a backdrop.  I contacted Jenn and she was loved the idea and ran with it.  A few weeks later this amazing felted ball backdrop arrived at the studio.  It looked like the candy dots that we used to have as kids!! How fun!! I was so excited to try it out on some of my little clients.

The curtain will be offered as a custom item and you can contact Jenn through her etsy shop if you are interested in pricing or information on how to purchase.

To celebrate being a featured shop, Jack’sBeanstalk is offering a discount to all prop insanity readers…..15% off any purchase if you use the code PROPCODE15 at checkout. They are also giving away this adorable cupcake pincushion to one lucky prop insanity reader. What a great prop this would be for a first birthday or tea party shoot!!  Just go to the Jack’sBeanstalk shop on etsy and come back here and tell us your favorite item.  Earn extra entries by becoming a fan of Jack’sBeanstalk on Facebook or following them on twitter.

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