{Vendor Highlight} Monkey Shine Designs

Talk about precious! These little toppers make me want to have another baby, just so that I can dress it up (just kidding honey!!!). In all seriousness, these designs are custom. Krista, the mastermind behind Monkey Shine Designs creates the patterns and crochets them herself. How adorable are these going to be on your photography clients, or on your own littles? In her own words:

"Hello! I'm Krista Stevens of Monkey Shine Designs. I am so excited to be a part of this giveaway! In case you're wondering where the name Monkey Shine comes from, it was a nickname my mom called me as a child growing up. It was quite embarrassing as I remember! But after having my own kids, I've realized that the nicknames you give your children are given with much love {even if they are embarrassing for the kid!}.

I work full-time as a teacher, and am a mother to two of my own little monkeys, Katelyn 5, and Eric 2. Working and family keep me very busy, but I felt as though I didn't have a "thing-I-did." I decided {not too long ago} that I need a hobby. My grandma taught me how to crochet when I was very young, and my mom still crochets, so I decided to pick it up again. With the encouragement of friends and family {especially my crafty mom and supportive hubby} I decided to turn my hobby into a little side business. And that was how Monkey Shine Designs was born! Enjoy!"

Krista has generously offered the crochet patterns for the 3 fabulous hats above: the monkey, sock monkey and dinosaur! Too cute for words! Friends, if you're having a baby anytime soon, you know what you're getting from me...I love them!

Please visit the Monkey Shine Designs Facebook Fan Page and Monkey Shine Designs Etsy Page. I know you are going to love Krista's work as much as I do!