Introducing..... Aava!

This is a very special full buckle baby carrier that I made as a semi-custom.  I used Natibaby Red/Grey Swallows.  I love how the wrap translates differently on both sides - the head rest is a really striking accent.

I hope her new family love her!!!

Happy 2013!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry blog, I have been bad.  I need to re-connect!  So, here we go!

2013 brings big changes for me, my family and Beetlebums.  This year I will be focusing on instock carriers - and sewing on particular days only.  As those in Facebook land know, I have Laura on board, who will continue to work on the admin front, leaving me plenty of time to do what I love most.  Creating individual, special baby carriers annnnnnnddddd....

NAPPIES!

Including WRAPPIES!

I had a bit of a break from making nappies.  There were personal reasons for this, the main one however being that I needed a change of pace.  So I focused on making baby carriers.  Anyway, now I am back in the seat and have minky and Procare flying around my sewing room like crazy!

You might also notice that I am gradually changing my logo.  What you see ^^ up there, is the new logo - designed for me by the awesome Suse from Finely Woven.  I just love it, don't you?!

Just a gentle reminder that I will not be making customs at all from this point on.  This doesn't mean that anything I make will be less special though!  Add to that the fact that there is no wait time, this is going to be a great year for you to get your hands on anything Beetlebums.

There is an AWESOME piece of goss that I am just busting at the bit to share - a new and wonderful opportunity for me and I am thrilled to be involved - keep an eye on the blog and on my Facebook page for updates!

There will be more Beetlebums/PAXbaby exclusive Girasol baby wraps - like Phoenix, which I designed in 2012.

how cute is Jillian!!?

Last of all, as Beetlebums morphs into whatever it will be, I am feeling a need to thank those who have constantly been by my side for the years I have been plugging away.  This includes friends, family and supporters!  

So in 2013 I will blog more.  MUCH more!  Hooray!

Happy New Year!

Evie

A big kid sized Beetlebum Wrap Restyle Full Buckle with ruched detail to the hood, and panels through the center panel.  Anthracite Houndstooth was used for this carrier, and I love how the dandelions really rock it!

Showing the Beetlebums fringey label, and more detail of the hood!  I love it!

A little bit of special

Today I am working on finishing the Anthracite Houndstooth semi-custom, there is about half an hour or so's worth of work left there.  Then I will start working on a very special auction carrier for a special family.  100% of the proceeds will go to the family to help them through the most difficult time in their lives.  Their precious little one grew wings and left our earth far too soon.

I will have pictures and details soon, and as this auction is not to profit me in any way I am opening it up internationally.

There may be more coming from me, and some friends who are collaborating to create a gorgeous package for the winner.

Please, dig deeply.  The carrier will be made with love an inspiration, as this subject is so close to my heart. 

I pray for the family and know that together, our community can bind together and support them the best we can.

Peace.

Time to get up to speed!

Babywearing 101

This coming Friday go to Kanga Collective is holding its first official information session on Babywearing.  I will be talking briefly about the safety/how to choose/basic Optimal Positioning when it comes to baby carrying.  This is the pilot plan that will eventually be run out throughout Australia!

I will then be available to assist individuals with their own questions or tweaks they might need, and advising on what carrier one might need in relation to their needs.

This is not to promote Beetlebums in any way - in fact, just to prove it, I will not even bring one with me.  This is part of the Kanga Collective 101 sessions!!  The carriers that will be there are provided by those who have kindly donated to the Kanga Collective Carrier Library, along with some examples of ideal baby carriers.  Kanga Collective Advocacy Bags will also make their debut, with the participants being given one to take home with them.

If you are in the area and would like to come along and learn all about the HOW and WHY when it comes to babywearing, then please come along to the Toowoomba Library, from 9.30am this Friday 11th May.

Remember - Babywearing Education bring Baby Wearing Elation!

Babywearing - Gets you Close

I know, I have been neglecting my blog!!!  I have been so busy sewing, with Kanga Collective and an assortment of other things.  I sense a mammoth picture spammy type post coming up!

See that image up there ^^?  That is what it is all about.  Want to learn more?  Got to Kanga Collective!

Ciao for now!