YAY! Its GIVEAWAY time!

And the winnerrrrr isssss...... #45!!! Congratulations Kylie!!!

Hi folks!! I have this special sized Large OOAK Inside Out All in Two nappy to give away! It does require that the winner pays for shipping - but that is it.

As most would know, I do not sell seconds nappies, ever. While this is does not quite meet my exacting standards, it is still gorgeous and the flaw really is not noticeable nor will it effect the function of the nappy. When I was overlocking, I didnt quite line up the wings well enough - there is the tiniest ripple there. Whilst that might not seem like much, it isnt 100% perfect so here it is!

You have been directed here via Facebook, and all you have to do is comment below 'Yes' and I will random.org the winner tomorrow night, the 24th Jan, at 7pm. Please pop back either here or to my Facebook page to see if you have won! Only one entry per person. Just a quick note too - I moderate the comments, so need to approve them before they show on the blog, so dont worry if you arent seeing your comment straight away!

Now, while you are at it - I have been nominated on Babble for the Best Baby Carrier 2011! If you would like to vote for me, please do just head over there (click here) now and 'like' Beetlebums! I am honoured to say the least!

Good luck everyone, I cant wait to see who wins!

Gossamer Dreams - Eden!

If you live on Earth you would most likely know about the catastrophic floods we are currently experiencing in 2/3 of my glorious state, Queensland. For those who may not understand how big Queensland is, it has an area of 1,730,648 sq km. For those who dont do metric - 668,207 sq mi. It is a massive state and a lot of it is, or has been, under murky, muddy water.

I cant do much to help. All I can do is try to raise money, to help QLD Flood Relief. So all proceeds from my offerings tonight will be donated.

My first offering is a OOAK set, with a minky panelled FrillyBum Inside Out AI2 nappy, and matching appliqued Bonds brand organic tee.

And I got to collaborate with the always awesome Claire of Tigernaut Jeans!! We made a set from 'Scandinavian Trees'. Here is the minky panelled pocket nappy I made

Radar revisited

For my fantastic friend - Radar, with turquoise solarveil.

I have made this baby sized carrier on black bamboo denim, with applique and hand driven decorative stitches on the straps :). There is also the 'snuggle seat' - an elasticised portion of the body, which envelops the baby and assures a good fit, even on little little ones!

See the roll below the headrest? It is the sleephood, all rolled up!

I hope she loves her Radar :).

Woolly Nightpockets - revisited!

The Side Snapping Woolly Nightpocket has been in the works for some time...

There were some major hurdles to jump - stress points in snap zones, assuring that the Side Snap version can at least perform the same way as the front velcro closure...

I am thrilled to say that not only does it perform as well as the front closure WNPs but it outperforms it - the fit is exactly what the Beetlefolk are used to - trim, and reliable

Notice something a bit sweet about these??

YES! The love heart snap! I am using the heart snap to differentiate easily between the WNP and the up and coming, yet to be released, Woolly Day Pocket. There are of course many differences between the two, but on face value they look the same. That and I put sleep dust into those little love heart snaps, to help your babies sleep longer and more restfully ;).

Sweet sweet slumber to come for some little Beetlebabes soon

I come from a land Downunder! - Olivia!!

Those of you that participate in Australias babywearing forum, Baby Carriers Downunder, will remember the wrap we all designed not so long ago....

Esther from Keonislings kindly put her hand up to organise the mammoth task of having the Downunder wrap woven - it is made by Girasol, all the way from Poland! I bought two, thinking I would chop one up and convert it, and keep the other as a wrap. Well, my little Phoenix isnt into wrapping any more, sadly. Oh well....

Just encouraged me to make Olivia -

Hood up

and hood down...

I made this for Kieran, can you believe that in all the years Ive been making carriers - both as a business and as a DIYer, I have NEVER made him one? Sheesh, what a bad bad girl!

Now I have just got to catch him wearing our littlest creation, in my latest creation!!!

Little Birdy

Hey folks! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Its been a wild ride this year, to say the least!

I finished a special carrier for a special cause today. It was auctioned and all of the proceeds are going to a dear family in need. Thankyou everyone for donating too, it is the very least we could do. I just love our community, it has given me faith in our 'village' culture!

Without further ado, I introduce to you Little Birdy.

Here she is with her hood up. I love this print so much, and it co-ordinates perfectly with the Teal denim.

100% hand driven appliqué - satin stitched on and then I followed the satin stitch with a triple straight stitch to make it POP!

Annnnnnd,,,,,.... PRINTED STRAPS! This print is a home decorating weight, so perfect to use on the straps! I only used the print for the top of the strap, I love the support the denim gives and didn't want to lose any of that goodness.

It felt so good making her, I loved the whole process. I hope Little Birdy loves her new home, and I hope her new family love her!!

Finally, Kobis SV Carrier!

Miss Kobi's Solarveil panel Beetlebum Baby Carrier! I thought that this was the very last of the Trees, but alas, I think there may be enough for another carrier, I love it so much. It is so fun!

Her carrier is made on Bamboo Denim.

She is coming over this afternoon to pick it up, I hope she loves her!!!