Encanta

WOW!!!! My friend S, who has just opened a fantastic new store (Finely Woven), sent me this fabric - and guess what it was in a past life?

You wont guess....

A completely rocking skirt!! Now S is quite slim - so slim that I was lucky to be able to match the prints the way I did - there was very little fabric!!!

It is a Wing Restyle - with a petite waist. Leo Red was the wrap of choice, and it matches beautifully. Look at Encantas Wings!!

Encanta rocking out with his hood out ;)

Encanta with his hood tucked all neatly away - the print lines up.. *phew*

And the name?? Encanta - my favourite album of all time is Isla de Encanta. It makes me feel red energy, creative, fire - wild. Somehow this feeling is evoked when I look at this carrier - and well, S just happens to be one of my fave gals so it is fitting that her carrier is named after my favourite album. Whether she likes the Pixies or not :P

things are a-changin'

Hiya!

Just a quick update on ... me :P.

I have been very sick for a long time and am feeling now better than I ever have (YAY!). In the process of healing I have had to make some very big decisions for myself personally, and for my business, Beetlebums. Time will reveal all but just for now I can share that I have sought the help of an awesome woman to manage all correspondence (first stage) and in the coming weeks (when we sync our computers, whatever that is) she will be taking over. This means a few things - there will be no Beetlebums business done through FaceBook. I know I am guilty of using it to transact too but it really messes me around and I need things to be N-E-A-T right now :). So, unfortunately I have tightened my privacy settings again and cant answer anything Beetlebums related on FB via PM. Of course still use the page and chat - I will continue posting there too, but I want to get back to using FB for what it is good for - marketing and socialising, NOT conducting my business.

My new team members name is Beetlejuice and she rocks!! She jokes and says 'don't say my name three times' :P. She is a valued member of my team (that was once just me!), so please respect her and treat her as you would me. The best place to contact us is via the 'contact' tab on my website as my Yahoo email is being shut down, and any correspondence through that mailbox will cease soon.

There will have to be an end to 'favours' via email. I know I know I am guilty of this too but I have to be STRONG!! The time has come!!

The mailing list is broken, we will start a new one in the new year.

I will keep you all posted on the changes of course, and in the next month they will be happening.

YAY! Onward and upward!!!

Those Crazy, Crazy Fish

Just a quick blogpost tonight - it is raging and storming outside, and I love moody weather!

This Restyle is made with Pazzi Pesci, a wrap made by Didymos. It features Wing Straps and tuckable hood. I just love how it shimmers - it's really gorgeous!

I tried to pack as many of those crazy fish onto the headrest as I could :)

The fish are swimming waaaaay down south tomorrow, to their new family. I hope they are loved!!

Situ

The Lotus - there are many meanings. One is to be still and seated.

Situ is going to a wonderful family - she is a Beetlebum Wrap Restyle with Wing Straps and tuckable hood. The appliqué was hand drawn and applied with hand driven stitching meandering across the headrest.

The wrap that I restyled is a Girasol Northern Lights. Its so gorgeous, the colours are so deep and rich.

I really hope Situ is loved in her new family - I loved making her for them!!!

Penelope

WHY??

Why Penelope??

Well, there was a bit of banter on one of the groups I frequent not so long ago about sashimi-ing fish. Didymos fish that is... And I was like 'I am the sashimi queen baby!!'... Then talk went onto BBQ chicken.. I know I know, Pfau isnt a chicken but some affectionately call them chooks... and well, Henny Penny is a chook too. So here is Penelope - all BBQ'd up for R :P.

I hope she LOVES her!!!!

Dream Weaver

There is this amazing gal - she is working so hard, has a dream and passion and drive. I love this in a woman - it is not only inspirational but completely humbling to be given access to witness her journey.

My wonderful friend Kathy, has donated an Earthy Rainbow - and I the rest of the materials and my time. We want to help our friend reach the stars. The title of this post is telling - those of you who know her will understand.

So, the carrier is customisable and will feature Earthy Rainbow and Bamboo Denim. I just dont know if there is a dreamier combination. Period.

I really hope we can get her loom for her, please help us make her dreams come true!

Oraya

Oraya is on her way to WA - she was a marathon effort, but finished just in time to make the courier! I am so excited - she is going on holiday overseas this week, hence me racing to get her finished!

She is a Wrap Restyle, using Neobulle Julie and Echino as the feature print. She has Wing straps and a buckle waist. I really, like really really like her <3. I hope her new family loves her too!