Happy Birthday!

My beautiful girl is turning two tomorrow! Where does the time go?

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

Want A Chance to Win $800 in Product?

If you have kids or know kids then this is cause worth supporting!

On Sunday, June 13, 2010, thousands of Canadians will walk at twelve walk sites across Canada for the 7th Annual Walmart Walk For Miracles™. It will be a fun, festive day of activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Bouncing Off The Walls is happy to support Team Angels Among Us who are walking for Jayce Knowler, a 2-year-old boy who suffers from severe allergies to so many things the list would leave your jaw on the floor! From now until June 12, 2010 we will be selling raffle tickets for $20. Each ticket will give you one chance to win the prize package worth $800! What's included in the package?

• 1 Toy Box
• Six 10" Letters
• 1 Wooden growth chart
• 1 Wastebasket
• 1 Tissue Box
• 1 Single Switch Plate

ALL hand painted in a design of your choice! To purchase your raffle ticket please click here.

To support the Knowler family or make a cash donation click here.

From the bottom of my heart I thank you for all your support!

May Madness Sale!

Over 70 shops from the Etsy Alberta Street Team are participating in a team May Madness sale from Saturday May 1 - Friday May 7, 2010. Below you'll find a list of shops by category!

Don't miss out on some amazing deals from some fantastic shops. It's a great time to pick up an item for a loved one, a friend or even yourself.

Accessories
www.aosta.etsy.com 30% off everything.
www.asecondtime.etsy.com 10% plus free worldwide shipping.
www.appleblossom21.etsy.com 25% off everything.
www.baloo.etsy.com Free shipping to US and Canada for all accessories.
www.belladolceboutique.etsy.com 20% off everything excluding shipping.
www.DollfaceDeVille.etsy.com 10% off everything excluding shipping.
www.FootprintDesigns.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.maceme.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.offthehooks.etsy.com 10% off- excludes custom orders, and gift certificates.
www.silversistersstudio.etsy.com 40% off all hair accessories. Free shipping on everything else.
www.thefrenchmouse.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Art
www.bellissimadesigns.etsy.com 15% off everything. Excludes shipping.
www.bluefuze.etsy.com 20% off everything (excluding shipping).
www.calzephyr.etsy.com Your choice of free magnet with order.
http://www.taibossigai.etsy.com/ 25% off all paintings in my shop.

Bags And Purses
www.impedimenta.etsy.com 15% off everything plus free shipping on jewelry.
www.MookieDesigns.etsy.com Buy any item, get a second at half off - no limits.
www.nanabrowns.etsy.com 15% off (custom orders excluded).

Bath & Body
www.carvelcountrysoaps.etsy.com 15% off storewide.
www.MisticalAcScents.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Candles
www.solascandles.etsy.com 20% off everything.

Children
www.Barefootclips.etsy.com Free shipping worldwide.
www.Barefoottams.etsy.com Free shipping worldwide.
www.FPWear.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.GollyGeeBaby.etsy.com Free shipping to Canada & USA.
www.GentleHug.etsy.com 10% of all ready to ship items.
www.kidsloveletters.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.littlejumpingbeans.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.Mamaswoodshop.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.my3littlemonkeys.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.myhappyhome.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.nanabrowns.etsy.com 15% off (custom orders excluded).
www.strandeddesigns.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.twostraycats.etsy.com 20% off (excluding custom orders, gift certificates and EFA creations).

Clothing
www.luckylucystyle.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Crochet
http://www.amandafenniak.etsy.com/ 10% off everything.
www.FPWear.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.happylittletreasures.etsy.com Free custom headband with purchase.
www.maybubbles26.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.offthehooks.etsy.com 10% off- excludes custom orders, gift certificates, items already on sale.

Glass
www.glasscircus.etsy.com 15% off everything – excluding shipping.

Holiday
www.snowmancollector.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Housewares
www.sybillinart.etsy.com 10% off everything + some items with free shipping.
www.GentleHug.etsy.com 10% of all ready to ship items.
www.juliechristie.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.my3littlemonkeys.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.myhappyhome.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.twostraycats.etsy.com 20% off (excludes custom orders, gift certificates, EFA creations)

Jewelry
www.AWillowsNest.etsy.com $20 gift certificate with purchase.
www.cindylouwho2.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.dearange.etsy.com 15% off all jewelry.
www.frogprincessdesigns.etsy.com 15% off everything before shipping.
www.GenuineArticle.etsy.com 25% off everything excluding shipping
www.HappyBead.etsy.com 20% off on select items.
www.impedimenta.etsy.com 15% off everything plus free shipping on jewelry.
www.jewelledtrellis.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.jewelrybyirene.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.juliechristie.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.kabukikreations.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.MookieDesigns.etsy.com Buy any item, get a second at half off - no limits.
www.prairiedustinc.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.sandijagt.etsy.com 20% off everything
www.sheids.etsy.com 10% off storewide before shipping.
www.sixbabygirls.etsy.com 20% off everything
www.splurge.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.SunsetBeads106.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.theblackstarboutique.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.themegshop.etsy.com 20% off everything.

Knitting
www.blockheaters.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.offthehooks.etsy.com 10% off- excludes custom orders and gift certificates.
www.knittymaxx.etsy.com 10% off.
www.maybubbles26.etsy.com 20% off everything.

Paper Goods
www.craftedbylindy.etsy.com 10% off everything excluding shipping.
www.craftrx.etsy.com Buy 4 cards get 1 free.
www.FPWear.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.hannahcherie.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.HornCatCreations.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.MoLStationery.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.mygrandpaspen.etsy.com 20% off item price.
www.sushipapercraft.etsy.com 15% off everything.

Pets
www.furrypawsboutique.etsy.com Buy two collars get one free.

Supplies
www.42things.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.baloo.etsy.com 30% off all fleeces and fiber.
www.claychicks.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.squirrelstock.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.tooaquarius.etsy.com Free shipping.

Vintage
http://www.bontonvintage.etsy.com/ 15% off everything.
http://www.mychildhooddolls.etsy.com%20sale/Sale section in shop.
www.tumbleweedcottage.etsy.com Sale section in shop.

Weddings
http://www.thefrenchmouse.etsy.com/ 10% off everything.

Design Your Own Toy Box Winners!

It was stiff competition as there were so many fabulous designs entered in the Design Your Own Toy Box Contest, but after three weeks of voting we have our winners! In first place, winning the grand prize of their very own design hand painted onto a toy box valued at $500, is Nicole with her entry titled "A Mother's Love." Congratulations Nicole!


The second place winner who will receive a $50.00 gift certificate for Bouncing Off The Walls is Chantelle with her design titled "The Next Italian Soccer Star." Congratulations, Chantelle!


There were so many great designs I know it was hard to pick a favorite! Thank you everyone who participated and everyone who voted. I will post pictures of the winning toy box when it is completed!

No MDF here!

Medium density fiberboard, or MDF, is a composite wood product similar to particle board. It's made out of wood waste fibers glued together with resin, heat, and pressure. MDF is appropriate for many applications, from cabinetry to molding, because it is smooth, uniform, and won't warp.

MDF has a nice, smooth finish. It cuts great and the paint goes on beautifully. It's cheaper to buy. So why wouldn't I use it over wood?

In all fibreboards such as MDF, formaldehyde resins are used to bond together the constituent parts. This is usually urea formaldehyde, but some fibreboard including exterior or marine quality board will use stronger glues such as phenol formaldehyde.

Even at a low levels, exposure to formaldehyde though inhalation can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and mucous membrane. Formaldehyde can also affect the skin, leading to dermatitis, and the respiratory system causing asthma and rhinitis. The International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, quoted evidence that even short term exposure to formaldehyde could cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat.

The IARC's findings also stated that wood dust is a carcinogen' (cancer causing) and that 'formaldehyde is probably carcinogenic to humans'. IARC was also concerned about the reproductive hazards of formaldehyde'.

Although the greatest risks are in the cutting and sanding of MDF, the formaldehyde is still known to seep out through it over time, even when it's painted.

Yep! I'll stick with wood, thanks! I think you will also appreciate knowing the products you buy from me are safe for you and your family!

New Hair Bow Holders

Our hair bow holders are becoming such a popular item I thought some new designs were in order. From funky flowers and lady bugs to the currently popular owl I guarantee you won't find others out there quite like these! They are drawn free hand then cut and painted by hand making them very unique!

Stay tuned for more designs to follow! Some are cut; they just aren't painted yet!

Two Stray Cats

Bouncing Off The Walls is pleased to announce that we will now be carrying gorgeous designer pillow covers and plush toys from Two Stray Cats out of Alberta, Canada!

Two Stray Cats is a shop owned and operated by Lily who before moving to Canada worked full-time as an Interior Designer in New Zealand specializing in soft furnishings and colour consultancy. With a love for textiles, colours, patterns as well as the way the fabric feels she brings a fun, whimsical touch to all her items!

We will be carrying a variety of pillow covers and plush toys made of the highest quality. I urge you to check back often as the designs will change!

If you are interested in having custom pillows or creations made in the fabrics and designs of your choice please just let us know ~ We would love to help to bring your vision to life.