All about Shantung-Care & Use
Ever wonder what is the fabric of your special occasion dress? There is a great chance it might be Shantung. Most people probably have never heard of the fabric but it is used in many formal wear items due to its heavy weight and durable construction. The fabric is most often nubby in texture. It is sometimes mistaken for Dupioni but has a more matte finish, less nubby than Dupioni. Although the two are very similar, if you prefer a smoother fabric you should choose Shantung for your dresses versus Dupioni. There are many different commercially sold variations of this fabric and listed below are just a few. Follow our series on fabric types by reading Satin the Fabric of Royalty
Shantung Types:
Taffeta: This is a polyester material from which the natural gum is not removed after weaving. It has the crispness of a Taffeta that is no made from Shantung.
Nylon: Made with Nylon with a Nylon filament warp and a spun nylon yarn in the filling. This fabric has a peculiar type of stiffness.
Rayon: Made with a filament acetate yarn in the warp and spun rayon in the filling.
Changeable: The warp yarns are dyed one color, the filing yarns another. Sometimes the slub filing is dyed several colors. Creates a changeable color surfaces.
Figure Weaves: A design that may be woven fabric to produce a figure on a shantung background.
Shantung Uses
As mentioned before shantung be used in many formal pieces of attire such as Men’s suits and jackets, and any thing from Women’s formal Wedding Dresses to Girls Flower Girl Dresses. Another good use for Shantung is for draperies due to its visible sheen.
Properties and History
Shantung is named for the part of China from which it originates. Dupioni is named for the part of Italy that the fabric originated.. Both are traditionally made from silk, but cotton or any synthetic fibers such as polyester is now commonly used in production of the fabrics. We hope that you enjoyed this article about Shantung.
Treasure Box Kids is pleased to introduce our newest ladybug dress made ethically in the USA! Stop by Treasure Box Kids to view this special girls dress. To learn more about our new line of children’s clothing read our post Treasure Box Kids-New Line of Kid’s Clothing Made in the USA.
Blue Ladybug Dress-Made in the USA
Our Blue Gingham Ladybug Dress is made from Blue and White 100% cotton Gingham fabric. Our cotton is a high-grade cotton that will stand up against shrinkage and color fading when laundered. This girls dress is fully machine washable and should be dried in the machine drier on a low setting. The dress closes in the back with a zippered closure. 
This girls dress is available in girls sizes 2-6 and is perfect for school pictures or summer parties. The waistband is embroidered with adorable ladybugs and flowers and finishes in the back with a large white bow. We featured a cute red daisy trim on the hemline of this dress.
Blue Gingham Ladybug Dress
Treasure Box Kids new line of Children’s clothing is made of high-quality materials and workmanship. She will look adorable in this gingham ladybug dress. This ladybug dress will be a dress that you cherish as an heirloom piece for your collection.
Red and White Polka Dot Ladybug Dress
Our Ladybug Dress is made here in the USA by Treasure Box Kids. Treasure box Kids is proud to announce the first girls dress from our new collection. Our new collection from Treasure Box Kids is being made ethically right here in the USA! To learn more about our new line read our post Treasure Box Kids-New Line of Kid’s Clothing Made in the USA.
Red and White Ladybug Dress
Ladybug Dress-Made in the USA 
Our red and White Ladybug Dress is made from red and white 100% cotton fabric. Our cotton is a high grade cotton that will stand up against shrinkage and color fading when laundered. This girls dress is fully machine washable and should be dried in the drier on a low setting. The dress closes in the back with a zippered closure.
This dress is available in girls sizes 2-6 and is perfect for school pictures or summer parties. The waistband is embroidered with five adorable ladybugs and finishes in the back with a large white bow. So cute is the white daisy trim on the hemline of the dress.
See for yourself the high quality of this and all the Treasure Box Kids apparel in our new line. This adorable ladybug dress is sure to turn heads this summer and be an outfit to keep as an heirloom piece for your collection.
Stuck indoors, looking for kids activities, I’ve got some fun kids activities to keep the kids from bouncing off the walls. You may have exhausted your list of craft projects and already done our kids fun rainy day activities, yet the kids are still bored. Why not try an indoor scavenger hunt? Here are three fun indoor kids activities.
Kids Activities: Shape Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are fun kids activities and this is a great one for young children who are just learning about shapes. On a piece of paper, draw simple shapes such as a circle, triangle, or square. Have the kids search the house and find examples of these shapes in everyday items. Cabinet doors become squares and dinner plates become circles. For older kids, turn this scavenger hunt into a competition. See who can find the most circles, squares or triangles. Or make it even harder and have them look for octagons or diamonds. You can have an afternoon filled with fun indoor kids activities just by focusing on shapes.
Kids Activities: Indoor Treasure Hunt
Are you always searching for indoor kids activities for your pirate-loving children? A treasure hunt will take a little bit of work on your part, but your kids will have a lot of fun. Start by making a list of clues to lead them to hiding places. For example: “It’s hidden next to a dark, cool place where food awaits and water chills,” would lead your child to to the refrigerator where they’ll find another clue. This clue should lead them to another hiding spot in your house. After leading your kids through several clues, hide a small “treasure” at the end of the hunt such as a new box of crayons or a pack of stickers. The age of your kids will determine the difficulty of the clues as well as the number of clues you use.
Sensory Scavenger Hunt
Instead of specific items, have your kids search for attributes. For examples, ask your kids to find something soft, something shiny, something heavy or something fuzzy. This scavenger hunt should definitely get their creativity flowing. They may find a blanket that’s soft, a doorknob that’s shiny, or a bed that’s heavy. Have fun listing the attributes and your kids will have fun searching.
Do you have any suggestions for fun indoor kids activities to do when the weather is bad?
A winter birthday usually means an indoor party, but I have some great birthday party ideas for a lot of winter fun. With a winter birthday party theme, you can plan on both inside and outside fun. If there is snow on the ground, plan some time for the kids to go sledding or make snowmen. If there is no snow, you can always make some of your own with this Kids Activity: the Beauty of Snowflakes. You can also do a winter twist on some classic games. Play Pin the Nose on the Snowman or play a beanbag toss game using white beanbags to look like snowballs.
Winter Fun Birthday Party Decorations
This birthday party theme can use simple and inexpensive decorations. Pull out all your snowman decorations from your Christmas boxes. Use the snowmen to decorate the table or other areas and use cotton batting for snow. Using rope or twine, create a clothes line and hang up winter hats, gloves and mittens. Hang paper snowflakes from the ceiling. Use wintery colors like blue, white, and silver for your plates, napkins, and other paper goods. All will fit perfectly with this birthday party theme.
Winter Fun Birthday Party Refreshments
There are many fun birthday party ideas for the refreshments. When the kids come in from the cold, have a hot chocolate bar waiting for them. Serve mugs of hot chocolate with several options for toppings such as: mini marshmallows, whipped cream, cinnamon, sprinkles, and mini chocolate chips. Have peppermint sticks to use for stirring. Serve a cake decorated as a snowman. Make a round cake and frost with white icing. Use candy to make the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Send the kids home with favors that match the birthday party theme. Fill small bags with instant hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows. Create a snowman decorating kit using inexpensive items from a craft store or party store. A scarf, large black beads for the eyes, or even large plastic sunglasses would be fun additions.
There are many fun ideas for a Winter Fun birthday party theme. Use your child’s favorite winter activities for entertainment with their favorite cold weather foods for refreshments and you can’t go wrong!
Share your birthday party ideas for a Winter Fun Birthday Party.
