Friday, December 12, 2014

THE BOOKS ARE HERE!

Carried Away- A Collection of Wrapscapes and Nursery Rhymes is HERE! Orders can be placed online at: http://carriedawaybook.weebly.com/index.html

Be sure to visit and "like" my Facebook page for contests and giveaways as the launch continues:

Thank you to all who contributed to the IndieGoGo campaign. Your copies (and any other perks selected) are being mailed out tomorrow! 

An extra special thank you to my Carried Away Combo sponsors: Candace Branch, Brenda Cormack, Ciandra Kouklis, Joe and Sarah Chan, Julia Hall, Christina Hallmeyer, Melissa Robinson, Sabrina Nisan, Jana Gittings, Barbara Ball, Krystal Caloia, Wynter Weaver, and Samantha and Steven Mockford. This book wouldn't be here without you. 

Many thanks again, and a Merry Christmas to one and all!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

And hey, Santa wasn't going to eat all those cookies anyway, right? 😉

A very Merry Christmas to one and all!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Dreaming of a White Christmas, and Book Update

It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but I am feeling very ready for Christmas already! Last year, a back injury prevented me from attending both Thanksgiving and Christmas events, making the holidays a dreary time. This year, I am thankful for slow but steady healing and am ready to CELEBRATE with my sweet husband and our beautiful boy, who is dreaming of his own white Christmas.


BOOK UPDATE: Carried Away- A Collection of Wrapscapes and Nursery Rhymes is currently being printed! Woo hoo! Only a few short weeks until the copies arrive and will be ready to ship to you. I am in the process of setting up an order form on Weebly and will hopefully get it posted by next week. 

Happy babywearing!

Fall Creations

Shoo, Fly!
(Check out that gorgeous Tinge Garden Scarlet used to make the mushroom!)

Breakfast Club

When your babe's in a wrap, cuddled up for a nap, that's amore...

Feed the Birds

Car Wash- with VIDEO!

Happy fall, babywearers! I've been busy working on the book and realized I'd forgotten to post quite a few wrapscapes on the blog, so it will be updated shortly. I had a few members of the Facebook group Babywearing 102 ask me to post a video of the creation process. Here it is! 



Friday, October 3, 2014

Sneak Peek

Carried Away- A Collection of Wrapscapes and Nursery Rhymes is nearly ready to go to press! My editor is doing an excellent job of capturing my vision, and I wanted to share a sneak peek with you. Be sure to check in tomorrow, too, for a couple of new wrapscape adventures.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Ho-Yun Dreams of Sushi

California roll anyone? I had an immense craving for sushi a few nights ago but all of the local joints were closed. What's a mama to do? Dream of sushi, and create a new scene for the little guy while he happily sleeps.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Falling into Autumn

It's about that time of year again! My favorite season, filled with color and beauty.
Storchenwiege Leo Marine sky, Pavo Gotham Marble moon, Ellevill Zara Chocco tree, Girasol Amitola hill, Tekhni Ceres Absinthe grass, Natibaby Notes and Pavo Gotham Slate house, Natibaby Tulips and Kangaroos and Didymos Indio Sun pumpkins.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Riding the Rails

It's been a busy and chaotic end to the summer, so I felt like doing a more tranquil scene. What I wouldn't give to hop on a train and chug through some peaceful, snow capped mountains! Oh, and see the conductor's pocket watch? It's displaying the time he was born, just for fun.
Natubaby Delin Sky, Wrapsody Alyssa mountains, Pavo Gotham Marble snow, Tekhni Ceres Absinthe meadow, Natibaby Ducks river, Ellevill Zara Chocco track. Train cars and their cargo from left to right: Natibaby Shells and Oscha Roses Kona, Pavo Gotham Slate and Girasol Amitola, Natibaby Notes and Storchenwiege Leo Rose, Storchenwiege Leo Marine and Didymos Indio Sun, and Natibaby Kangaroos. Quiet Storytellers HW smoke stack and Girasol RR scrap at the front.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Rockin' Out and Diving for Treasure

Woo hoo! The IndieGoGo campaign ended with a bang...71% funded! Countless thanks to each of you who personally contributed or who shared the link with fellow babywearers. Your perks will be arriving once the books are completed, which should be around November. 

In the meantime, updates will be available here on the blog, with the most recent one being that my editor is currently working on page layouts for the wrapscapes. The initial sample proof looks fantastic!

Here are our mid-August adventures:

Rock'n'Roll 

Diving for Treasure

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

I mustache you a question...

Have you checked out the IndieGoGo campaign? Only 5 days left!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/carried-away-a-collection-of-nursery-rhymes-and-wrapscapes

Monday, July 28, 2014

Little Bug's Birthday


I can't believe this sweet little boy of mine is one year old already! What a blessing it has been to see him learn and grow these past twelve months. 

Even though he has been walking for several months and is incredibly active, he is becoming easier to pose for our wrap scenes, and loves when I count to three to take his photo. What fun!

Thanks to my amazing friends, family, and fellow babywearers whom I have never met, the IndieGoGo campaign has reached 50%! With less than two weeks left, I would love if you would consider contributing or sharing in order to help make the dream of Carried Away a reality: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/carried-away-a-collection-of-nursery-rhymes-and-wrapscapes

Many thanks!

The Bug Catcher

Birthday Boy!

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

IndieGoGo Update and Ducks Galore!

Thanks to my wonderful friends, family, and fellow babywearers, the IndieGoGo campaign is officially 37% funded! 

My manuscript was submitted to the publisher last night, and, following their review, the next step will be to sign the author's contract and send in the first 33% of the final publication cost. You have all made that very important step possible!

Now, isn't that just ducky? :)

Bubble Bath
Inda Jani Till Naranja, and Storchenwiege Leos Marine and Rose background. Ellevill Zara Fresh and Quiet Storytellers handwoven shower curtain, Pavo Gotham Marble bath tub, Natibaby Delin Sky bath water, and Girasol Amitola Azarfan bath mat.

Monday, June 23, 2014

June Creations


Out for a Stroll
Barbara's Weave and Wear sky, Inda Jani Tiil Naranja sun, houses from left to right are Natibaby Delin Sky, Natibaby Blue Ducks, Natibaby Shells, Quiet Storytellers handwoven, Ellevill Zara Chocco, Natibaby Bonsai, Storchenwiege Leo Rose, Girasol Amitola Azarfan, Girsol Puesta del Sol, Storchenwiege Leo Marine, Natibaby Kangaroos, Natibaby notes. Ellevill Zara Fresh grass, Girasol Graphite sidewalk, Pavo Gotham Slate road. Windows are various wrap scraps. 

Little Schattebout 
("Darling" in Dutch- my Beppe's nickname for me growing up)
Barbara's Weave and Wear sky, windmill made of Ellevill Zara Chocco, Girasol Graphite, and Natibaby Kangaroos, Ellevill Zara Fresh hill/grass, tulips are clockwise from top left- Natibaby Bonsai, Natibaby Shells, Girasol Puesta del Sol, Natibaby Delin Sky, Girasol Amitola Azarfan, and Storchenwiege Leo Rose. Pond is Storchenwiege Leo, and boat is Quiet Storytellers handwoven.

Give me the Scoop
Natibaby Kangaroos and Moby swirls, Storchenwiege Leo Marina and Warped and Wonderful Heartsong backdrop, Natibaby shells cone, and ice cream scoops from top to bottom are Girasol Amitola Azarfan, Natibaby Delin Sky, Storchenwiege Leo Rose, Inda Jani Tiil Naranja, Girasol Puesta del Sol, Natibaby Bonsai, Ellevill Zaras Fresh and Chocco.

Early Bird
Storchenwiege Leo Marine and Girasol Puesta del Sol sky, Inda Jani Tiil Naranja sun, Ellevill Zara Fresh grass, Ellevill Zara Chocco and Natibaby Kangaroos tree, Girasol Graphite and Natibaby Notes nest, Girasol Amitola Azarfan baby bird wings, and mama bird is made of Natibaby Shells, Bonsai, Delin Sky, and Pond with Storchenwiege Leo Rose in the tail feathers.

Friday, June 13, 2014

IndieGoGo is LIVE!


If you have ever mentioned interest in a compilation of all of my wrap scenes, please consider supporting the project. There are some great perks to be snagged, including a copy of the first run of this full color paperback book.

Thank you all for your kindness and encouragement as I continue to create small wonderlands for my baby boy.


Thursday, May 29, 2014

Tea for Two

Tea for Two

Storchenwiege Leo Rose wall, Storchenwiege Leo Marine floor, window made of Girasol Graphite, Zara Fresh, and Natibaby Delin Sky, Natibaby Bonsai curtain, table made of Warped and Wonderful Heartsong and Zara Chocco, Natibaby Shells and Kangaroos chairs, Girasol Amitola Azarfan and Puesta del Sol teacups, and Natibaby Notes teapot.

Lilypads and Ferris Wheels



Little Bug on the Lotus Pond
Girasol Puesta del Sol sunset, Inda Jani Tiil Naranja sun, Didymos Jan and Storchenwiege Leo Marine pond, Natibaby Ducks and Delin Sky ripples, Natibaby Shells and Bonsai lotuses, Ellevill Zara Fresh lilypad.


Ticket to Ride
Nati Delin sky, Ellevill Zara Fresh hill, Ellevill Zara Chocco dirt, Warped and Wonderful Heartsong and Natibaby Kangaroos ferris wheel base, ferris wheel clockwise from top: Girasol Amitola Azarfan, Natibaby Bonsai, Natibaby Ducks, Storchenwiege Leo Rose, Natibaby Shells, and Storchenwiege Leo Marine. Center of wheel is Natibaby Notes and Girasol Puesta del Sol.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Gallery

Gallery

All wrap art scenes are from December 2013 through early May 2014. Woven wraps are listed below in each description, but if you need help identifying one, please let me know!


Candyland
 Natibaby Delin Sky, Lenny Lamb Pistachio grass, Girasol Amitola Azarfan river, Girasol RR and Kechet scrap small candy canes, Mei Tai Baby panel and Girasol RR scrap small wrapped candies, Natibaby Notes licorice twist, Natibaby Shells and Kangaroos lollipops, Wrapsody Bali Breeze Orion wrapped candy, Moby and Storchenwiege Leo large candy cane.


Carried Away
Natibaby Delin Sky, Maya Wrap ring sling sun, Girasol Amitola Azarfan kite, Natibaby Notes and Moby boats (with Girasol RR scrap sail), Storchenwiege Leo Marine and Wrapsody Bali Breeze Orion ocean, Natibaby Shells and Natibaby Kangaroos beach.

Stargazer
Storchenwiege Leo Marine

 Fishing for Rainbow Trout
 Natibaby Delin sky, Natibaby Shells sun, Girasol Amitola Azarfan rainbow, Lenny Lamb Pistachio grass, Natibaby Ducks and Wrapsody Bali Breeze Orion pond, Girasol RR scrap rainbow trout, Natibaby Kangaroos and Storchenwiege Leo Marine boat.

Singing in the Rain
Lenny Lamb Pistachio grass, Wrapsody Bali Breeze Orion puddle, Girasol RR scrap umbrella.

Gung Hay Fat Choy
Natibaby Shells tree branch, Mei Tai Baby panel and Girasol RR and Kechet scrap lanterns, Storchenwiege Leo marine sky, Lenny Lamb Pistachio grass, Natibaby Delin Sky river. Dragon: Girasol Amitola Azarfan body, Natibaby Kangaroos and Wrapsody Bali Breeze Orion head, Mei Tai Baby panel and wrap scrap spikes.


Laundry Day
Natibaby Delin Sky, Natibaby Shells sun, Lenny Lamb Pistachio grass, Girasol Amitola Azarfan laundry basket, and Sling Ring basket handles. Hanging laundry from left to right: Oscha Shui Long Clover, Natibaby Notes, Girasol Northern Lights Connecta, Oscha JK Valentine. Laundry in basket: Natibaby Kangaroos, Moby, Wrapsody Bali Breeze Orion, Storchenwiege Leo Marine. Baby is holding Natibaby Ducks.

A Day at the Races
Natibaby Delin Sky, Moby and Didymos Indio Mocca tree, Natibaby Shells sun, Ellevill Zara Fresh grass, and Girasol Graphite road. Cars are clockwise from top: Storchenwiege Leo Marine, Girasol Amitola Azarfan, Natibaby Notes, Natibaby Ducks, Natibaby Kangaroos.

Gone Fishing (all Didymos)
Indio Mocca tree and Jan river, Jack wrap scrap fish, and Indio Porrhino and Ecru Pfau wrap scrap birds.

    

Gumballs
Warped and Wonderful Heartsong background, Girasol Northern Lights, Natibaby Notes and Natibaby Kangaroos gumball machine (with Oscha Nouveau Raven and Natibaby Fumus scraps). Gumballs are Natibaby Delin Sky, Natibaby Shells, Storchenwiege Leo Marine and Rose, Ellevill Zara Fresh, Girasol Amitola Azarfan, Girasol Graphite, Didymos Indio Mocca, Didymos Jan, Natibaby Ducks, and Girasol Amitola Purpura.

Noah's Ark
Natibaby Delin Sky, Girasol Amitola Azarfan rainbow, Natibaby Kangaroos, Natibaby Shells, and Didymos Indio Mocca ark, Storchenwiege Leo marine, Natibaby Ducks, and Didymos Jan ocean. Animals are Ellevill Zara Fresh rabbit, Storchenwiege Leo Rose pelican, Girasol Graphite cat, and Girasol Puesta Del Sol turkey. Baby's headdress is Girasol RR scrap.


 Hungry Little Caterpillar
Storchenwiege Leo Marine and Rose and Girasol Puesta del Sol sky, Didymos Indio Mocca and Natibaby Kangaroos tree branch, Ellevill Zara Fresh leaf, and caterpillar made of Natibaby Bonsai, Girasol Amitola, Natibaby Delin Sky, Natibaby Shells, and Warped and Wonderful Heartsong.









Sunday, May 4, 2014

The Wonderful World of Woven Wraps


I will never forget my entry into the wonderful world of woven wraps. As an artist, I was completely enamored with the many colors, patterns, and fabric blends available, and I quickly became an enthusiast. Before my son was even born, I had churned a Bjorn, Kelty, and Ergo and saved up my money for my very first woven wrap, Natibaby Kangaroos (which is never, ever leaving). 

My son entered the world on July 16, 2013, and, a few weeks later, I began wrapping him in what I liked to refer to as my "second womb". Soon I was itching for more wraps to cuddle him in. I joined the babywearing swap groups on Facebook and slowly built my collection by selling old things I didn't use anymore, marketing my artwork, and starting an Etsy shop where I sell wrap scrap goodies (links included below for anyone interested).

When my son was 3 months old I started to notice that my wrap collection was elemental. I saw earth, water, sky...and that's when my love of babywearing and my passion for art collided. I created my first wrap scene "stash shot" and now I am thoroughly hooked. Thanks for following along on my wrap art journey!