Rockin Mama Baby Gear

WOW it's been awhile!

2011-09-26T12:31:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers!!! It's been a LONG LONG time since I've updated. SO SO much has happened in the past months! WHEW, where do I even begin?

Rockin Mama Baby Gear has taken some major steps this year! I am now an official Limited Liability Corporation with my resale license for the State of Nevada.

I now have my stuff in the Rockin Bettie Store in the Meadows Mall SO if you are ever in the Las Vegas Area you MUST MUST stop by and check out all her Pin-Up style couture, along with my baby gear. It's downstairs by Macy's (this was HUGE for me! SO excited!)

I am squeezing some events into my busy busy schedule. I will be at the Las Vegas First Friday event October 7th (hoping to add more in the future). It's downtown in the arts district. Tons of artists and crafters will be there selling their wonderful items. It's a MUST see!

The Arts Marketplace in Tucson will SOON be carrying some Rockin Mama Baby Gear. My goal is to have my stuff there by the end of next month/beginning of November. I have to SEW SEW SEW to get an inventory ready for them.

I have joined another Etsy team "Team EtsyBABY" WOO HOO! Etsy teams are GREAT! Love the Etsy community! I am still a member of the Handmade in Vegas" Etsy Team, and loving every minute of it.

I attended my VERY first Fabric Convention just this weekend, and was able to establish some accounts with the major Fabric designers to buy my fabrics wholesale. This is HUGE for me as I have been buying retail just in small quantities and being able to buy entire bolts of fabric wholesale means my list of items I can now create is ENDLESS! This is great news for my customers :-)

Well that is all for now, I'm just sewing away!! LOL

ON A PERSONAL NOTE: Family Photos by Jenifer LaRocca with Digs Studio

2010-12-07T21:18:00.000-08:00

These photos were taken by an amazing photographer (and friend of mine) Jenifer LaRocca. Jenifer suggested Nelson Nevada for our family photo shoot knowing right off the bat we would make some ROCKIN photos out there. I have to say as a mother of three I DREAD taking family photos! My three monsters always wanna do their own thing and when your flustered and in a cramped studio it is NOT fun. Jen made our photo taking experience fun. Our kids had a blast exploring Nelson giving my hubby and I an opportunity to have our own session. We've been married for almost 13 years and I only have a few pics of just me & him, and now I couldn't ask for better pics. We even got a couple of us KISSING! I don't have ANY like that (my son says EWW haha)

Click the title above to link to the Digs Studio website and/or find them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/digsstudio

Ana ♥'s Rockin Mama.. great holiday gifts!

2010-11-18T10:40:00.000-08:00

Customer Appreciation Photos! LOVE these! AWESOME!!!

This loyal customer of mine says her baby will ONLY wear her Rockin Mama booties, she will NOT wear any other shoes :-)

Just had to share this Photo! Isn't she absolutely adorable?

New Projects & Ideas

2010-10-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!!

SO as a crafter of fabric I naturally have a addiction to buying more & more fabric LOL because money is so tight right now (as everyone knows. whew it's REALLY tough right now for everyone) I am trying to keep from buying anymore fabric. My scraps box was overflowing and taking over the top of my sewing cabinet so I put my creative mind to work & started some projects using ONLY what I have on hand. I started a quilt, a small one. It's going to be the size of a large throw blanket. I'm really excited to get it finished but I can't decide if I'm going to list it for sale or keep it for myself hahaha!

I also came up with the idea of making some Christmas ornaments. It's kind of a family tradition to give a Christmas ornament as a gift. They are inexpensive & that way you always have something new for your tree next year. The ornament is pretty large at 8 inches in length!!!! but I LOVE the way all the black & white fabrics go together in sort of a Old School Americana style. I'm wondering if I should list the ornaments in a set of 3, or just make them for family & friends as gifts, or BOTH ... hmmmmm

August Special: Save 15% When you purchase ENTIRE matching sets

2010-08-17T11:59:00.000-07:00

Purchase ANY matching set from my shop & get 15% of your item total refunded back to you!!!

For Example when you purchase ALL Tattoo itesm (Burp Cloths, Bib, Booties & Pacifier Clip) you'll get a refund of $5.44!!!!!

Handmade in Vegas Team West Side Meet up

2010-06-02T22:07:00.000-07:00

It was great to meet everyone who attended the west side meetup for the Handmade in Vegas Etsy Team tonight. Here are a few items that I like from each of your shops :-)

Check out all her items at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/imnotspoileddesigns

Check out all her items at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MiaBeeDesign

Check out all her items at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/heatherp22

Check out all her items at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AAngels

Check out all her items at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LauriesGift

These are only a few. I will post more as I find you on the blog. Great meet-up everyone & I look forward to the next meeting :-)

ATTENTION LAS VEGAS LOCALS: New Farmer's Market

2010-05-31T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hey all Vegas Locals!!!

Come by the new Fresh52 Farmer's Market on Sunday June 6th from 8:30 am to 1 pm and check out the awesome selection of fresh fruits and veggies and also local artisans & crafters... LIKE ME!!! I will be selling my Rockin Mama Baby Gear this Sunday!! I'm so excited :-) This is my first event!

Come by & check out the awesome goods & buy local!

This shop is a proud member of the Handmade in Vegas. Shop Sin City's handmade goods at www.HandmadeInVegas.com

SALE SALE SALE

2010-04-10T09:01:00.000-07:00

ALL BABY BLANKETS ARE ON SALE!!!

Get your favorite one while the sale lasts.

I HAVE TEN DIFFERENT DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM :-)

Click the title above to link to my Baby Blanket Section & check them out

New Items!!!

2010-04-01T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hey Hey fellow followers! It's been crazy busy here at Rockin Mama Baby Gear but I have still managed to sneak some time in to create some awesome new items for you :-)

Here are a few I have just added. Keep checking back for 2 more new bags, a new shopping cart cover, blankets and burp cloths. Also remember I do lots of custom orders so if you want something unique to your style contact me! I would love to work with you to create exactly what you want :-)

Just click the title above to link directly to my website...

Featured Etsy Seller: twopiggiesandapony

2010-03-02T14:45:00.000-08:00

First off I LOVE the shop name, it's just too cute!!
What a adorable shop!!! and check out these amazing bows!!

Click the title above to link directly to her shop :-)

FEATURED ETSY SELLER: A Memory For You

2010-01-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

This adorable Etsy shop makes your memories last a lifetime with these hanging picture keepers! They are made with hard cardboard in between the hand crafted scrapbooking.

Just attach your pictures to the open places and hang on any wall with a nail or push pin.

These are all OOAK (one of a kind) so it is rare there will be two of the same.

I have seen these in person & I have to say they are of great quality!! Check her shop out & tell your friends if you like what you see :-)

JUST CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE TO LINK TO HER SHOP!

FEATURED ETSY SELLER: AngryBaby

2010-01-04T20:19:00.000-08:00

I was browsing over my shop tonight and was looking at my shop hearts (It's my favorite way to discover other Etsy sellers)and I noticed "AngryBaby" hearted my shop.

First of all LOVE the name! LOL Second what great talent!! Check out these adorable items!! My daughter wants the flower scarf shown below (I hearted it for later)

You definitely have to check this site out. Right now she is offering FREE SHIPPING! Just click on the title above and it will link you to this awesome Etsy Seller.

2010!!!

2010-01-02T07:48:00.000-08:00

Well I just wanted to drop a line & say Hey... Wow! It's been a couple months since I have blogged. The holidays just flew by! I still can't believe 2009 is over & we are starting a New Year. When I was little I thought I would have a flying car by now hahaha!

2010 is a bright new year and I have high hopes for everyone this year. I think 2009 was a rough year for everyone... so goodbye 2009 & HELLO 2010!

Best Wishes for everyone in the new year & I hope you are all blessed with love & success :-)

NEW ITEMS!!! Pacifier Clips

2009-11-15T13:03:00.001-08:00

Rock out with these Rockin pacifier clips!

All my pacifier clips have 1 inch high quality standard clips (also called a mitten or suspender clip)and a pearl snap.

These clips are between 10-11 inches long from the tip of the clip to the fold of fabric while snapped & 12-13 inches long unsnapped.

Cold weather is coming... Time to keep baby warm & cozy

2009-11-05T06:56:00.000-08:00

Winter is coming! Brrrrr.... Time to wrap baby in a Rockin Mama Baby Blankie! Here are my three favorites from my shop.

Click on the title above to link to the Blanket section of my shop :-)

Halloween 2009

2009-11-01T09:02:00.000-08:00

I LOVE Halloween! My kids did an awesome job on their pumpkins this year! Braydon (7 yrs old) carved his "Jack the Pumpkin King" pumpkin all on his own & it turned out awesome! Austin designed his own pattern! Great creativity!

All their costumes were handmade. This was a ton of fun! Jaila was Minnie Mouse. I sewed her dress & we bought her ears from Disneyland. Braydon was a skeleton I made his by buying a pair of black sweats & painting the bones on with white fabric paint. Austin was a dead skater so we took an old Skate Tee and painted blood on it.

Our neighborhood is awesome! There are kids everywhere and most of the neighbors really get into the spirit of Halloween by turning the entry ways of their houses into Haunted Houses... the kids had a blast!

All Boys Fishing Trip 2009

2009-10-20T20:04:00.000-07:00

Boys will be Boys! Here's my three on an ALL BOYS fishing trip in Northern California. It was an experience of a lifetime I know my hubby and boys will always remember. Glad you guys had so much fun... I missed you!

I just bought this & I can't wait to get it!

2009-10-12T10:20:00.000-07:00

My birthday is on the Day of the Dead (November 2nd) and while browsing Etsy, which I always do because I'm addicted LOL! I found this awesome necklace by ILLUSTRATED INK as soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!

Check out her Etsy BIO:

I love creating one-of-a-kind pieces that convey the beauty of traditional tattoo design and dark folk art. My pieces are influenced by a mix of old school tattoos, vintage pinups, "Dia de los Muertos", burlesque dancers, and Catholic imagery. I put a lot of love and effort into each of my original works.

I just had to show off my new purchase & give an awesome artist a little exposure :-)

CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE TO LINK TO HER SHOP

NEW Love Tattoo Booties

2009-10-12T09:37:00.000-07:00

Got Ink?

The Traditional tattoo designs on these booties have a vintage style. The background of the fabric is cream and the designs include a heart with Love and a rose with Hope in the banner. The lining of the booties is a deep red.

These have elastic on the back for easy on & off & are lined on the bottom for added warmth & comfort.

SIZE 0-6 Months

FREE SHIPPING on this Rockin Zebra Purse

2009-10-09T10:31:00.000-07:00

CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE TO LINK DIRECTLY TO THE ITEM IN MY ETSY SHOP!!

Are you a party animal? Love animal prints? You have to have this "Rockin" bag!

I lined the bag with hot pink fabric for an absolute contrast & the black velvet bottom is top stitched with hot pink thread for an extra POP!

This bag is perfect for everyday use or for a night out with the girls!!!

Dimensions:

Handle: 9 in ratan handle
Bag: 13in by 15in with a 1 inch wide bottom

Halloween is coming!!!

2009-10-07T08:31:00.000-07:00

Halloween is coming!!! I love Halloween it's my favorite holiday :-)

Here at Rockin Mama Baby Gear I have an adorable bunch of Halloween & skully booties that are perfect for Baby's 1st Halloween!

Get your booties today so baby can trick-or-treat in "Rockin" style!

Available in:
0-6 month size (4.5 inches long & 2.5 inches wide in the toe area)
6-12 month size (5 inches long heel to toe & 3 inches wide in the toe area)

Convo me if you don't see your size listed.

Select Booties are now avavilable in 6-12 month siize!

2009-10-06T19:56:00.000-07:00

Woo Hoo! So I figured out how to make my booties in a 6-12 month size :-) I am working on making as many pairs as possible for those of you with pre-walkers. I add suede cloth on the bottom for added durability and to help keep those tiny toddlers from slipping on hard surfaces. Click on my Etsy shop pics above to check them out.

Rockin Mama Baby Gear Giveaway has a Winner!!!

2009-10-01T14:17:00.000-07:00

And the winner is....

Kendra Wright

Here's what she said:

It is me who won and I am so excited!! I would love to have the
cherry blossom baby booties!

Congrats Kendra! I will make your booties & ship them to you as soon as possible :-)

Thanks again to A Sweet Sale Blog for hosting the giveaway

Celeste

A sweet Sale is hosting a giveaway for me!!!

2009-09-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

Click the title above to link to her blog!

There are EIGHT ways to enter so you can win a fabulous pair of booties! Come back and leave a comment with each entry. Winner will be randomly chosen on October 1st. Name of winner will be posted on October 1st so be sure to check back to see if you are the winner. If prize is not claimed in 24 hours, another winner will be chosen. Good Luck!

1: Enter name (ex. Jane Smith)

2: Visit Rockin Mamas Etsy Shop and tell us what product you like. (ex. Jane Smith, Regal Skulls nursing cover)

3: Become a Follower of A Sweet Sale. ( Jane Smith, I'm a follower of A Sweet Sale)

4: Become a Follower of Rockin Mama Baby Gear. (Jane Smith, I'm a follower of RMBG)

5. Become a Fan of A Sweet Sale on Facebook. ( Jane Smith, I'm a fan on FB)

6 Become a Fan of Rockin Mama Baby Gear on Facebook. (Jane Smith, Fan of RM on FB)

7: Follow Rockin Mama on Twitter. (Jane Smith, Twitter)

8: Blog about this giveaway with a link to A Sweet Sale and leave a message saying you did!

Handmade Costumes Rock!!!

2009-09-27T18:10:00.000-07:00

This is Braydon's Halloween Costume. He wanted to be a skeleton this year (obviously) SO.... I bought a black pair of sweats that cost me $7.50 and a bottle of white fabric paint for $4.00 so I spent a total of $11.50! Yes I have invested several hours into painting the bones, but it's fun & I know he will love it! A skeleton costume at the store made of thin CHEAP polyester fabric is $30.00!! With this costume because they are made from quality sweats he can wear it over & over as Pj's or to hang out around the campfire in at the dunes!!!

Who needs video games when you have a box?

2009-09-23T23:39:00.001-07:00

So these are my wonderful, silly & imaginative boys AJ (short for Austin James) & Braydon.

I giggle just thinking about the crazy stuff they do LOL. So... my mom bought new chairs for the backyard. Before I continue I have to add that it has sort of become a tradition for my kids to make some sort of vehicle out of the box every time my mom gets something new. Also, my boys LOVE LOVE LOVE Army video games. I have to fight sometimes to get them away from those games & outside for some exercise!

So...... the box became a tank, and a large mailing tube for a poster became the barrel of their cannon. They spent hours in the box! They screamed from inside "the enemy approaches FIRE THE CANNON!"

LOL... which makes me think... I WANT A BOX TO PLAY IN TOO! haha

Custom Sew in Tags by Jennifers Jewels on Etsy

2009-09-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

I got my very own custom tags for my baby gear! Woo Hoo! I love them! I made two new blankies tonight & sewed on my new tags! You can tell just by touching them they are a good quality, and you just sew them on! Easy as pie. She also has iron on available & tons of designs to choose from.

Click on the post title above to link to her Etsy shop :-)

"Rockin" Love Tattoo Baby - Matching Set

2009-09-21T07:36:00.000-07:00

So I've been focusing more on making whole matching sets available for purchase. I have to say this on is my favorite :-) The Traditional tattoo designs on this fabric has an old school style. The background of the fabric is cream and the designs include a heart with Love in the banner, butterflies, sparrows, a rose with Hope in the banner etc...

This set includes:
Diaper Bag $40
Blankie $25
Hooter Hider (Breastfeeding Cover) $22
Burp Cloths $10

If you are interested in purchasing the whole set convo me on Etsy I would love to work out a great deal for you!

This bag needed a live Model... LOL

2009-09-16T12:49:00.000-07:00

Ok so every once and awhile I like to go through my items in my shop & make sure their pictures are doing them justice. Well this one definitely needed a live model. My basic white background picture was not showing the true size of this bag so I decided to model it myself (I HATE doing this haha) With the help of my loving hubby (Thanks Babe!) this bag has a great picture so you all can see it's TRUE size :-)

Thanks for looking!

Custom Bag for Roxanne

2009-09-13T06:18:00.001-07:00

This Custom Bag is for my sister's friend Roxanne. I love this fabric! I have a Nursing Cover & burp Cloth Set in my shop made out of this fabric.

Thanks Roxanne!

Custom Orders

2009-09-10T21:41:00.001-07:00

So here is one of two custom bags my friend Debbie has asked me to create. We had fun browsing through fabrics online and going to the fabric store to get the rest of the fabric for her lining etc... Great Bag, I'm sure her niece Lacie will love it!

I'm working on the second bag & will post pics as soon as it's done.

You don't have to have a baby to order one of my bags :-)

Here's feedback from a recent sale of one of my bags:

9/10/09 I love this! I actually got it for myself it holds my netbook perfectly and the wide straps make the heavy netbook not so hard to carry in the purse. Large pockets for all my pens, notepads, wallet, sunglasses, phone and keys. PERFECT! no one would ever guess it was a diaper bag. :) Thanks for a superior handmade product!

Thanks for looking, night all!

Simply Modern Damask Bag

2009-09-09T20:20:00.001-07:00

This Bag is GINORMOUS!!! It's HUGE haha!

So I have gotten a lot of requests for a larger bag, well here it is...

well... actually it will be listed in the morning (9/10).

I figured in honor of my 1 year Etsyversary I would try a new pattern for a diaper bag. So, I bought the Amy Butler Birdie Sling Pattern. This bag is my 1st creation.

I love the Damask fabric, and its becoming more and more popular so I decided to take a crack at it :-) I paired it with stripes for a good bold POP! The two together are Classic & Gothic at the same time, and honestly it kinda reminds me of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" movie (one of my faves!)

And again this bag is very large. Just to give you an idea of how large it is: It takes roughly 5 yards of fabric, interfacing & fusible fleece to make it. And for my 1st time making it about 7 hours! whew!!! The pattern is easy to follow I'm just very thorough & tend to read a direction over & over to make sure I got it right. There is nothing I hate more than ripping seams & starting over haha!

I changed one of the pockets that come with the pattern by making it larger and adding elastic along the top (like in all my other bags) with 4 separations which are great for Baby Bottles, Glasses case, water bottles or anything else you want to organize into your bag.

Anyways before I bore you with all my sewing talk (which puts my hubby to sleep haha) check it out on my site I will list it first thing in the morning :-)

Quiet Sunday Morning

2009-09-06T08:19:00.001-07:00

My daughter Jaila & my youngest son Braydon usually fight like cats & dogs. Jaila is the youngest and the only girl so she is automatically a pest to her brothers.

Sometimes I swear they hate each other until....

... You find them in moments like this!

LOL! Just had to share a little tid bit about my kids

Day of the Dead Calaveras Purse

2009-09-05T07:25:00.000-07:00

So I decided to try a new pattern just for fun. I have to tell you this pattern was NO FUN! I mean WOW! The way they designed this pattern was ridiculous! I am a perfectionist, especially when it comes to something I am planning on selling on my site. They designed this pattern so on the bottom inside the bag all the raw edges are showing. That is a big pet peeve of mine. I don't want to see the ugly raw sewn edges every time I open my purse!

Anyways so I modified the pattern as I was sewing it so that all the raw edges are on the inside. I estimated this bag would take me about an hour. It Took me 3 hours! Ugh! haha but in the end it turned out very cute. I made this one for me so I can appreciate it even though it was a pain in the butt! hahaha!

O don't worry... If you want one I have another one listed on my site just for you :-)

New Stuff that I made

2009-08-31T21:56:00.000-07:00

Whew! I've been busy haha... Keep your eyes peeled for new stuff everyday.

My goal is to list a new items everyday

A Special Thanks to alexclark on Etsy

2009-08-27T09:17:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to send a special thanks to Alex from www.alexclark.etsy.com for featuring my Zebra bag on her blog: http://notastupid.com/blog/

Alex makes beautiful jewelry & pillows

CLICK ON THE TITLE ABOVE & CHECK OUT HER SHOP!

Thanks again Alex!

Handmade Pencil Pouch

2009-08-26T20:46:00.001-07:00

So my son needed a pencil pouch for his school binder. Can you believe all Wal-Mart & Target had was dinky plastic ones! So I remembered I had some awesome scraps of fabric from pillows I made and I just happened to have a spare zipper. I didn't have any metal grommets so I just did simple button holes on top of a french seam so it would go in his binder. It turned out to be perfect! It's bigger than we could have bought & it will last a lot longer than those dinky plastic ones! He loves it! He said all the kids in his class will want one too!

Personal Oasis Giveaway

2009-08-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

Ok so I'm in the mood to enter giveaways haha! This one is pretty awesome! You win a $15.00 gift certificate to Personal Oasis on Etsy!

Click on the title above to link to things mommies love blog for your chance to win

www.personaloasis.etsy.com

My Favorite is the Simply Red Necklace. It's simple & elegant!

Hope I win, Wish Me Luck!

Wix & Whacks Giveaway

2009-08-26T09:23:00.000-07:00

So I entered a giveaway this morning & I am hoping to win the $7.00 Gift Certificate so I can win this!!!

PINK SUGAR type Whipped Body Cream LOADED with the FINEST Skin Care Ingredients SHEA BUTTER

from Wix & Whacks on Etsy

www.wixandwhacks.etsy.com

Click on the title above to link to things mommies love blog for your chance to win

Wish Me Luck!!!

Cherry Baby Sling

2009-08-23T20:54:00.000-07:00

What an awesome invention! The pouch sling has got to be the easiest baby carrier to use!
It holds newborn to toddlers up to 35 pounds!
It evenly distributes baby's weight so it's easier on Mom's back.
You can nurse privately & in comfort since baby's weight is supported.
You can throw it in the washing machine.
It's small enough to fold up & fit into a diaper bag.
There are no clips or straps to hassle with & can be worn in 5 different positions.
It lets baby snuggle close while letting mom have full use of her hands
... and the list could go on & on!

Check this awesome sling out on my website & I have other Cherry Fabric Baby Items to match!

Contact me if you want a pouch sling in a different fabric & I would be happy to help you design your own!

Color of the Week by Creative with Clay

2009-08-17T11:22:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone! Check out this blog (just click on my post title)!

My Dragon Booties were featured for her color of the week!

I am so honored!

Thanks Charan!!!

Giveaway is today! Check it out!!

2009-08-17T08:20:00.000-07:00

I am a featured site on this blog & she is hosting a giveaway!

To enter: visit Rockin Mama Baby Gear then comment on this blog http://thingsmommyslove.blogspot.com/ and tell her what your favorite item is!

For extra entries:

Follow her blog http://thingsmommyslove.blogspot.com/

Twitter about this giveaway (leave link to status page in comment)

Blog About this giveaway (leave link to status page in comment

Purchase something from Rockin Mama Baby Gear(5 extra entries)

Grab her button

Please remember to leave an email address so she can contact you if you win. Leave a comment for each separate entry. This contest ends August 25, 2009 at Midnight. A winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be contacted via email. This giveaway is open to US residents.

Baby Bootie Giveaway with Things Mommies Love

2009-08-16T09:16:00.000-07:00

Attention all you Rockin Mama's out there! Things mommys love blog is hosting a giveaway! The prize is any pair of booties you choose from my shop!! ANY PAIR YOU WANT! Yes, YOU GET TO CHOOSE! YAY! haha

so check out this blog & post your comments for a chance to win!! The giveaway starts August 17th so Mark Your Calendar!!

http://thingsmommyslove.blogspot.com/

GOOD LUCK!

Custom Order Tattoo Dress in 3T

2009-08-12T21:46:00.000-07:00

Isn't little Brooklynn adorable in her Tattoo Dress!!! :-)

I LOVE Custom orders contact me via email rockinmamabg@yahoo.com or via Etsy Convo http//:rockinmamabg.etsy.com with your ideas :-)

"Baddanna" Skull Booties

2009-08-05T06:39:00.000-07:00

These are so fun to make! and SOOO CUTE! I can't stop staring at them after they are made haha! I've been making these in black & decided to go wild & get the red too!

Tattoo Bag

2009-08-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

Whew! Just finished! I have been sewing like crazy Trying to get ready for an upcoming event to promote my shop. I'm so excited it's my 1st event :-)

IF YOU ARE A ROCKIN MAMA WITH INK YOU HAVE GOT TO HAVE THIS BAG!!!

This Alexander Henry Tattoo fabric has a beige back ground with traditional tattoo style skulls, mermaids, nautical stars, snakes, dice, etc...The inner lining is a "atom" red polka dot fabric.

This diaper bag has three large elastic pockets for all baby's necessities and a deep 8in wide zipper pocket for mom's stuff. The bottom of the bag and one side of the handles are dark denim fabric for added durability.

The bag closes with a magnetic clasp on the top for easy one handed release. One handed release is especially nice when have forgotten to open your diaper bag before you started undressing and changing baby and your trying to keep baby from rolling. I know this from experience! haha

Diaper Bag Measurements:
H: 12in L: 16in W: 7in

The strap is 13in from the top of the bag to the curve of the handle.

NEW NEW NEW!!!

2009-07-31T14:59:00.000-07:00

Check out my new creations!! This Cherry Fabric is really retro & I love the beige Tattoo fabric. It has more of a vintage look :-) The Cherry hooter hider is big enough for plenty of privacy for nursing moms!

If you love the cherries as much as I do here is a list of the items I made with that fabric:

Baby Booties $8
Burp Cloths $10
Hooter Hider $22

coming soon!!! Cherry Diaper Bag $40

Want the whole package for $68.00? That's a savings of $12.00! Convo me on Etsy if you are interested.

ON SALE!!!!

2009-07-29T09:06:00.000-07:00

These item are ON SALE in my shop. Click on any of my Etsy icons above to access my shop.

Are you a party animal? You have to have this "too wild to be tamed bag"! I lined the bag with hot pink fabric for an absolute contrast & the black bottom is top stitched with hot pink thread for an extra POP! The bottom of the bag is a soft velvety suede like fabric in black. This bag is perfect for everyday use or for a night out with the girls!!!

Dimensions:
Handle: 9 in ratan handle (large enough to put over your shoulder)
Bag: 13in by 15in with a 1 inch wide bottom

The sling is made with black fabric deep red cherries. The lining is a deep scarlet red for contrast. Slings can be used from newborn through toddler years with your toddler on your hip and the sling supporting their weight under there bottom as shown. Baby slings are very easy on the back, neck and shoulders because of the way baby's weight is carried and supported by the sling. Slings are also great for nursing!

Calaveras Bag

2009-07-24T23:17:00.000-07:00

I just got this fabric i n the mail today & I could not wait to start sewing!! So, I immediately got to work and ta-da! OMG is this bag not totally awesome or what!? I love the glitter on each sugar skull and the colors are awesome.

I lined the bag with a fabric color called "Orchid" It's very unique... kind of a pinkish purplish color. I have to admit it was hard to find thread & a zipper to match! The closest I could find for the zipper was a rosey pink. It still looks awesome!!!!!

Shark Reef Aquarium with the kids

2009-07-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

We took the kids to the Shark Reef for a Family day today. We went mainly for Braydon's birthday, but also as an excuse to do something cool as a family. The kids had a blast. They especially loved to be able to touch the stingrays. Braydon has always had a LOVE for animals & when we went camping last week he found a caterpillar (named Bugar haha) & played with it all week while we were there. So when he touched the stingray he says "It's soft like a caterpillar" haha kids are so fun :-)

Great Thanks!!

2009-07-22T23:09:00.000-07:00

I would like to express my appreciation to another awesome Etsy seller that was nice enough to feature me on her blog without even asking :-) You have got to love the Etsy Community. Everyone is sooo nice & we all support each other. It's great you couldn't ask for better thing.

So Thank You!! Here are a couple of my favorites from her shop. I especially love the Lotus Flower candle holder. Check out her shop:

http://stephanieburciaga.etsy.com

2009-07-22T15:57:00.001-07:00

Pieces of Me Pendants

2009-07-22T15:38:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome handmade pendant!! This is just one of my faves from her store, but she has hundreds to choose from!!

Another awesome Etsy seller!!! :-)

http://www.piecesofmependants.etsy.com

New Baby Booties

2009-07-22T00:12:00.001-07:00

HOT OFF THE SEWING MACHINE!!!

So I was going through my small pieces of fabric & decided it was time to create some new booties. So here they are!! I have to say my favorites are the Cherry Blossum ones. I bought that fabric & made a baby sling for my sister-in-law out of it & I had a little left over so I made some booties. Aren't they adorable? I think I might even have enough to make a diaper bag so keep your eyes open for that.

The Regal Skull booties came out pretty good also. That fabric is so detailed some of the smaller skulls go unnoticed so I carefully cut out these pieces to give those little skulls a chance to stand out haha.

2009-07-19T19:50:00.000-07:00

boy! did we get dirty!!! When it doesn't rain up there the dust is everywhere!! The Cinders is a large area covered in volcanic gravel. We ride through ancient craters caused by the dormant volcanoes!! It's so awesome :-)

Cinders OHV Riding Trip July 2009

2009-07-19T19:44:00.001-07:00

What an awesome vacation!!! There is nothing better than getting your riding fix during the summer at the Cinders OHV Rec Area! It's too hot to ride the dunes in the summer so this place is a great alternative. This is our second trip so far & I'm sure we will return many times :-)

We met my mom & friends there & camped & rode our quads for 5 days!! My kids had a blast!!

Rockin Hooter Hider & Burp Cloths

2009-07-12T22:44:00.000-07:00

Ok so I've said before how I LOVE Alexander Henry...I really LOVE his designs.

This fabric is called Regal Skulls. I decided to make a nursing cover and matching burp cloths (man I wish I was making this stuff when my kids were babies haha my youngest is 5) This was surpisingly easy to make & fun. I love to sew. It's very relaxing for me.

I have to say they turned out sooo cute! These together would make an awesome shower gift. And the price is very practical. The two together is $32.00.

Skulls & Bows Bag

2009-07-08T15:51:00.000-07:00

As soon as I saw this fabric I knew it would make an awesome diaper bag!! So I ordered it. I could not wait to start sewing. So... I made this today :-)I love the bright green & blue colors & the little PUNK skull with the mohawk is my favorite!!

I'm glad I have some left over fabric to make other things I just can't decide if I should make a matching baby blanket or a nursing cover... hmmmmm

Any thoughts? Let me know what you think I should make....

Special Thanks

2009-07-08T10:45:00.000-07:00

So I just wanted to express a special thanks to kate8085 on Etsy for featuring my sparrow booties on her blog. Again I really appreciate it :-)

http://kate8085.blogspot.com/

Here's a link to her shop. Check out the awesome artwork!

www.kate8085.etsy.com

I was Tagged

2009-07-07T12:14:00.000-07:00

Ok so I was tagged & I'm new to this blog thing so I had no clue what that meant haha!
So here goes the 10 things about me

1. I am 28 years old and a mother of three who married her high school sweetheart.

2. I started sewing at the age of 6 on my Aunt's "My 1st Singer" sewing machine. Sewing is my hobby. I make all my items in my free time.

3. I love Punk Rock & Alternative music

4. I love to be different and I hate stereotypes. Don't judge a book by it's cover.

5. I love tattoos (my left arm is almost covered)

6. I firmly believe that life is what you make it. It's 10% of what happens & 90% of how you react to it.

7. I love to ride my quad at the dunes with my family.

8. I was born in Bountiful Utah and moved to Vegas when I was 11, and have lived here ever since.

9. I am a bookkeeper & own my own business doing books for a few attorneys here in Las Vegas.

10. I...ummmm man this is hard haha... I think that friends and family are the greatest treasures anyone can have.

Whew... I didn't realize how hard it is to write about yourself

ok so now I am going to tag these people:

http://dkjewels.blogspot.com/
http://gothcupcake.blogspot.com/
http://holisticallyheather.blogspot.com/
http://whimisical.blogspot.com/
http://theramblingsofanobsessivecrafter.blogspot.com/
http://amylongberryphotography.blogspot.com/
http://ejewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/
http://bornforcreation-lissa.blogspot.com/
http://jessicadawnwarren.blogspot.com/
http://jangiesetsyshop.blogspot.com/

"Love Tattoo" Diaper Bag/ Large Purse/ Tote

2009-07-06T22:35:00.000-07:00

I've had this fabric for awhile just sitting in my closet begging to become something haha! I finally got the urge, and some time, to just sit & sew (These bags take about 2.5 hours to make...whew!)

Anyways, I love this Tattoo Fabric. It's slightly different from the very popular Alexander Henry Tattoo Fabric. If you're anything like me you like to have something awesome that not everyone on your block has. I love to be different & this bag is just that.

It was fun to make & I just keep looking at it :-)

Little Miss Sunshine Booties

2009-07-04T09:26:00.000-07:00

This fabric is soo cute but I only had a little piece so I made these booties mostly out of black fabric, but the yellow is such a contrast that it stands out really well. I added little bows to the toes of these booties because I was experimenting with ribbon & I really like how they turned out.

I had just enough of this fabric to make a little dress too so keep your eyes open for thet I will be posting it soon :-)

2009-07-02T09:19:00.000-07:00

So there is this cute little Etsy shop called Lollipops and Polka Dots (love the name!!)

My favorite item is a little Polka Dot Picture Frame that saya "Cutie" :-)

Check her out!!

www.kutieklips.etsy.com

Dragon Baby Dress & Booties

2009-07-01T22:47:00.000-07:00

I have to say Alexander Henry is my FAVE fabric designer!!! I love this fabric so much my mom & I made my king size comforter out of it & 2 other Alexander Henry designs.

Anyways I made these last night & honestly I LOVE the booties. The dragon face just looks awesome on the front of the booties, but I'm not so sure about the dress. I think I should have done the top in black to better contrast with the dragon fabric.

It might like it better after I get pictures of it on my niece. She makes everything look cuter! haha

Traditional Tatto Style Baby Dress & Booties

2009-07-01T00:59:00.000-07:00

So I just finished these about an hour ago. I love this fabric!!! My husband & I have a lot of tattoos and our favorite style is the traditional tattoo art. This fabric is exactly that.

I really like how this dress turned out. I tried something new with it that I have never done before which was adding the ribbon and bow around the waistline & I am really happy with how it looks :-)

Check these cute items out in my shop!!!

Baby Dresses & Booties

2009-06-28T20:09:00.001-07:00

So I've had this fabric laying around for quite some time & all of it consists of pieces too small to make anything useful. But this weekend I got a creative spark & had the advantage because these fabrics are non directional. So I had a pattern for straight A-Line dresses but it was too big for the peices of fabrics I had. So I changed the pattern myself & pieced it together to make a cute waistline with a slight gather which created a babydoll style. I even had enough to make matching booties.

My adorable niece Audrina is very photogenic (because she's gorgeous!!) & I knew they would look awesome on her (as everything does haha) so she was my little super model today & she just soaked up all the attention.

Check these out on my website by clicking on the Etsy window on the left :-)

Keep checking back as I have more fabric & will be making more designs!!!!

Jaila donates her hair to Locks of Love

2009-02-01T14:38:00.000-08:00

My daughter, Jaila, has been asking me for months to cut her hair like mine. I have waited because I was not sure if she really wanted to. Her hair was very long. So she came to me again this morning and asked me. I asked her if she was sure and she said yes. I asked her if she would like to give her hair to little girls who lost their hair from being very sick. She was a little confused at first so I logged onto Locks of Love and showed her the pictures of all the beautiful little girls who lost their hair. She became very excited. So we washed it and dried it and braided it so it was ready to ship as soon as it was cut.

Just after her pony tail was cut she cried and said she changed her mind. I cried too. I reminded her how happy the little girl who gets her hair will be. She nodded and said ok and asked me if her hair will grow back. I told her of course it will.

Now she loves her hair, NO MORE TANGLES!!!!

http://locksoflove.org

Custom Baby Sling

2009-01-31T21:18:00.001-08:00

Check out the custom baby sling I made for my sister! Now my favorite niece Audrina can "hang out" (literally haha) with mom as much as she wants, and mom can be hands free to get her stuff done around the house.

2008 Top Items poll on Etsy

2009-01-20T14:37:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! My Tattoo diaper bag is on the 2008 Top items poll for Etsy. VOTE FOR MY ITEM!!!!!! copy and paste link into your browser below to vote!!!

http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?room_id=27

Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

2009-01-14T20:40:00.000-08:00

Me & my hubby! Yay isnt he cute hehe

Our best friends! Debbie & Bennie

There goes the kids! Up another mountain giving their moms a heart attack haha

Me & my best friend Debbie!

Hiking at the Valley of Fire 2009

2009-01-14T20:29:00.000-08:00

We had a blast! It was an awesome day with friends and family. The weather was perfect! We left early in the morning after having our best friends join us. Bennie & Debbie and their kids. We hiked and the kids climbed every rock they saw! haha. We kept our eyes open for all the indian petroglyphs. After a long day of hiking we drove into Overton and had a late lunch at my Grandma's ice cream store and deli! The food was awesome as usual!

2009-01-02T09:29:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year - My resolution

2009-01-01T08:43:00.001-08:00

Ok so my resolution this year (and it sounds really lame) is to walk my dog at least 3 times a week. He is getting so fat, and so am I haha. The last time I tried to walk him he did ok on the way out but once we started heading home he kept trying to lay down and I practically had to drag him home haha! He's so lazy he just lies around the house all day like a big fat lump. So thats my resolution.

2008-12-31T16:28:00.000-08:00

Las Vegas has a snowday! We got 7 inches of snow. Thats the most in almost 30 years. It was awesome!!

My niece - Audrina Anne

2008-12-31T09:39:00.000-08:00

Hi all!

2008-12-31T09:28:00.000-08:00

Wow! I havent been on here in awhile! haha My sister had her baby! I have a brand new niece. She is the cutest baby girl ever. She was born on December 13th and she weighed 5lbs 7oz. My sister and her are doing great!

We have some new items in our shop! Our Zebra diaper bag which I personally am very excited about, and some new booties. The leopard ones are my favorite. They are sooo soft and warm.

www.RockerByeBaby.etsy.com is hosting a giveaway of a couple of our onesies. I am very honored that she asked me. Her shop is doing very well & I'm excited for her.

New Onesie Designs!

2008-11-22T08:04:00.000-08:00

Hey,

Check out our new onesie designs!! My personal fave is the atv/quad "This is how I roll". That is definately how our family rolls! We crave the sand and dunes as shown in the picture of my hubby on his DS650 at Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Utah!

All our onesies with original designs are only $7.50!
And we can put any of our designs you see on our onesies on toddler/youth size tees for only $11.50!!

Just click the contact us button on our etsy site and send us your ideas and sizes needed and we can create a custom and personalized look!!

Thanks for looking!!

Sincerely,

Celeste & Tasha
www.RockinMamaBG.etsy.com

WELCOME TO ROCKIN MAMA BABY GEAR

2008-11-10T18:53:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Hope you like our Rockin baby items!!

Check out our site by clicking below & tell your friends if you liked what you saw.

Diaper bags, Slings and Mei Tai Carriers are handmade by me and my sister. We only use quality 100% prewashed cotton fabrics. We make them with much love and care. I am a mother of three and my sister is a mom to be so we know whats important in the style and use of all baby gear.

All of our image transfers are on 100% cotton Gerber baby onesies. All of our images can be place on any baby/toddler/youth sized light colored cotton shirt.