This is my place to chronicle the simple pleasures of my life.....I knit, crochet and sew etc. I'm a proud Mommy, a wife and above all a soul of living light. Join me on a journey to inspiration amongst craft or life.....

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

BUY Something- proceeds to a sick, special little girl

I have taken it upon myslef to try and raise as much money as I can for a great cause....A beautiful little girl who has a rare condition called Costello Syndrome’. I am going to donate all proceeds from the sales of my products to help the family attend a research symposium in San Francisco.
Please open your hearts and buy from my etsy store or website

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5958317

www.platinumpanties.net

You can read more about this cause here....
http://www.princessnicola.com/

New pads...naughty me and some business news

Hi everyone...17 followers of my blog I feel very honored :)
I have just added two more photos to my personal cloth pad stash post.....naughty me has bought a few more, oh and I also found some more that i bought a while ago in a box (we just moved house)....Shhh don't tell my husband but i have another 6 coming in the mail :D well its not my fault who could resist cute poodles on a pad ~ poodles i tell ya, they are just too cute~!

On to business news.................. My super sale went really well, I sold a total of gee how many....um about 30 pads which is great.
I was also asked during the sale if I accepted layby, now this is something I had never really considered, but then when I did start to think about it I realised you know this is what would benefit moms ( I mean seriously what mom is going to justify spending up big on herself when all we want to do is please our children and look after their needs first ) and so I am pleased to say 'Platinum panties' now has a layby service!
It is really easy to work with.....it starts with a 10% deposit and then just regular weekly payments *I am pretty flexible so I'm not too fussy with certain amounts every week, just what you can pay really* if you want layby all you have to do is tick the cheque/money order option during checkout to secure your order and state the word layby in the notes to seller and we'll set that up for you :)

New stocks will be being added soon to my store at the cloth pad shop....I've just been really busy and have not had as much time to sew as I would like :( I promise though I will re stock soon! My website has just been restocked so you just might find a new pad there!

X

Friday, May 22, 2009

SALE EXTENDED- Finishes 8pm Sunday

Due to popular demand Platinum Panties is extending our super sale....it will now finish at 8pm Sunday.
New stocks have been added so there is plenty to choose from :)
LAYBY is also available for those who would like to take advantage of the special but pay as you go.....10% deposit, just choose the cheque/money order option on checkout to secure your order and request layby in the buyers notes to seller and we'll set it up for you!
Read my post below for more details on this great sale...

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

wow I have just passed the 300 mark....

Wow I am just excited today....if you look to the left of my blog you will see the count of how many cloth menstrual pads I have sold.....drum roll please I have passed the 300 mark (309 to be exact). I am so thankful to all my customers and return customers because without you my pads wouldn't be out there....wow what can i say :)

Monday, May 18, 2009

Cloth pads for 1.00 AUD


Platinum Panties is making way for new stock so I'm holding an amazing special on my website....
Buy one pad at normal price and get another pad of your choice (equal or lesser value) for only $1.00.
Buy two pads at normal price and receive two pads for only $1.00 each and so on for however many you want to buy :)
International customers welcome
This is a limited offer and is only open from today 18th may until 8pm on the 21st of May
Those wanting to pay via direct deposit I will adjust your amount manually....those wanting to pay via paypal I can send you a revised invoice or refund your money after you have paid.
Come grab a bargain
Warmly
Kristie
www.platinumpanties.net

Saturday, May 16, 2009

PAD GIVEAWAY




Win this pad............
Made with a quilters cotton top, layer of flannel, a two layer bamboo fleece core, layer of flannel and a quilters cotton bottom.
Length approx 20cm
Wings snapped across approx 7.5cm

All you have to do is leave a comment under this post :) Giveaway will close on 1st June and winner randomly drawn....remember to leave an email so I can contact you if you win.

warmly
Kristie

My personal pad stash....

And as promised here are the pics of my personal pad stash.....as a pad maker and seller I have been asked quite a few times now what my personal stash looks like....what inspires me and what do i like in a pad....I have only photographed bought pads, i also have a whole heap of pads that i have designed and made myself...... after all I really know my own body, but i didn't put them on here as i feel there is already quite alot of my samples throughout the blog ;)
I buy pads from alot of different makers but I do have a few favorites that work for me and so I usually buy more when i see designs i like..............this is not my entire stash as i think some are in the wash and I have some others on the way in the post.

These two pictures are of my regular flow pads.....I find them great for normal to heavy flow days!




The next two pictures are that of my pantyliner collection....I find these pads to suit my light to normal flow days!





Tuesday, May 12, 2009

pad swaps/trades and my personal collection

as a cloth pad user myself i am always interested i trying new brands and types of pads so if you would like to do a swap, my pad for yours i am up for the trade.....i prefer pantyliners or light flow pads personally as these seem to get more use in my collection.......and on to my pad stash, have you ever wondered what other womens pad stashs look like, what prints they like, colors, themes......

my pad stash contains alot of different prints, i love flannel topped pads with cute animal designs, i just adore brightley colored pads and anything girly and feminine just sucks me right in......i know that i truly have more pads than i really need in one cycle but who can resist the lure of fabric and style. i have aio ones with a layer of pul for leak protection.....these i like to use on my heay flow days and for nights but i must say my favourite pads would have to be my fleece backed pads, i have never had a leak problem and find they are super soft and flexible to wear. my preference for pads is on the smaller side of the scale i find i dont really have a use for the bigger/longer pads.
pics coming soon of my stash
so that is a sneak peak ito my pad buying mind....leave a comment and let me know your preferences
warmly
kristie

Friday, May 8, 2009

Follow me :)

I have just added a follow me link to my blog page so now all you have to do to keep in touch is add your name to the list......Platinum Panties is also now on twitter, here you can find regular updates of our specials, sales as well as tidbits of information on cloth menstrual pads!
New stocks of cloth menstrual pads will be made up soon.....I've just moved house so all of my sewing materials are still sitting around in limbo probably feeling unloved ;)

Sunday, May 3, 2009

New store opening.........and a new look website :)

We have been very busy here at Platinum Panties.......firstly we have a new look website, we've tidied it up a little and have made it easier to see and look at - gone is the purple :( (i did love that purple) and in is white which makes for a crisper look and hopefully a bit easier on the eyes. I can say I am now very happy with the new store layout and I think the pads now take centre stage as they should.

Secondly we have a new store on etsy.com.......yippee we are thrilled to be expanding our advertising and audience. I have listed a few pads already so things are up and running and I just cant wait to take my first order.......I am also giving a free pad to the first person who orders from my etsy store so lets hope its you, lol.
Check it out at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5958317

I will be adding a whole bunch of new pads to the shop as soon as I can so keep an eye out!

Brightest blessings to all
X

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Pay it forward............


I was just reading a great blog and so I am paying it forward, go check it out sometime and here is one of the most tempting posts from the blog 'The nut house'........

"I will make a handmade gift for the first 3 people who comment on this post :) I have 365 days to do it in…What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise!The catch is that you must participate as well, you must have a blog and before you leave your comment here, write up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going.
So, who wants a pressie from me?"

Warmly
Kristie