Wrapstar Babycarriers

Wrapstar is expanding!

2011-10-31T12:04:00.002-05:00

Our family that is! We are in the final stretch of pregnancy with our third child! We are so excited that soon we will be meeting our son.

Due to this pregnancy, my husband changing jobs, and my oldest daughter's new school, I have been SO busy. Meaning....I haven't been getting a lot of sewing done.

I am finishing up an order of wrap conversion for the WONDERFUL online store, Zerbert's. I am also finishing up a few Mei Tais made with wrap panels for the WONDERFUL online store BeBe Wearing Mama's. I will notify everyone once those orders go out. They will make a wonderful Christmas gift to all my fans that have been patiently waiting for a Wrapstar to call their very own.

After this order, I will be going on maternity leave. I will keep updating the Facebook fan page, as well as answering emails. In what capacity I will come back after the New Year is still uncertain. I will need to look more into the ASTM standards and decide if I will be able to keep legally making carriers at the level I am doing. I hope that I will be able to keep making carriers......but I cannot make any promises. I will let you all know what I decide as soon as I know.

I hope this holiday season brings you all joy and lots of memorable babywearing moments!

NEW WRAPSTAR INVENTORY!

2011-03-08T11:01:00.002-06:00

Wrapstar will be posting some Wrap Conversion Invetory on THURSDAY 3/10/11!!!!!!

The time will be a suprise. When the items are put up on the website, I will annouce it live on my Facebook Page. So if you are not a Wrapstar Facebook Fan, friend me today, so you can stay up to date about these fabulous conversions!

There will be 4, hopefully 5, conversions for sale.

The wraps featured will include:

Didymos Marigold
Hopp Timbuktu
Girasol Exclusive: XELA'S RAINBOW!!!
Girasol Exclusive: WILD ORCHID!!!!
Girasol Exclusive: INRA'S RAINBOW!!!!!!!!!!! (just released!!!!!!!!!!)

Wrapstar's Facebook Page

Wrapstar Store

Custom List OPEN for carriers AND LEGACY WRAP QUILTS!

2011-02-08T16:46:00.002-06:00

To enter the drawing for a Custom Slot for a carrier:

email the following info to: wrapstarcustoms@hotmail.com

NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
CARRIER YOU ARE WANTING TO GET (pod, MT, WC)
Put "CARRIER" as the email title

To enter for a Legacy Wrap Quilt custom slot:

email the following info to: wrapstarcutoms@hotmail.com

NAME
EMAIL ADDRESS
Put "QUILT" as the email title

I will take submissions from NOW until 9pm (CST) Sun 2/13/11.

Changes and new info

2011-02-03T11:30:00.003-06:00

Luckily there has been a stay of enforcement for lead testing, so that is good.

I will hope to be going for the next year making babycarriers until other regulations become mandatory. I am working on new labels as well.

I am going to try to move into only doing wrap conversions, so if you are wanting a Mei Tai with canvas straps, start buying up what comes up in the next few months, b/c that will be the last of it.

I will be doing smaller waitlists as well. In preparation for Wrapstar to be closing its doors to US customers, I have taken on an extra job. That means, I wont have as much time to sew. SO, my new waitlist will be done in groups of 3. I will take three spots at a time. I hate that my current waitlist has taken SO long to finish because of a lot of unexpected personal conflicts (moving, holidays and a TON of snow days!).

With only taking 3 at a time, the hope is that those clients will not have to wait as long for their carriers.

I will also be doing waitlist JUST for legacy wrap quilts. So keep your eyes open for those. I will be taking those in groups of 3 as well.

To my loyal customers outside of the US, a lot of these new regulations will not affect you. And I hope to be making carriers for my foreign supporters for many years to come.

Introducing: WRAPSTAR LEGACY WRAP QUILTS!

2011-01-13T16:58:00.003-06:00

Are you done babywearing, but can't bring yourself to sell your favorite wraps? Have a lot of wonderful memories of wearing your baby in a certain wrap?

Have it turned into a quilt! You will be able to keep your favorite wrap, guilt free, and have a beautiful keepsake to last a lifetime!

Use your WS custom slot for a quilt, instead of a carrier if you choose! Prices vary depending on size and design. Contact me for a quote!

Thank you all..

2011-01-13T16:55:00.002-06:00

We moved. It was horrible. I never want to move again. I will die in this house, then they can seal it up like my tomb. I never want to move again.

We love our new house, and we are getting settled in. But my time getting sewing done took a nose dive. I was so busy with packing, then moving, then unpacking.....I feel like I am finally getting back into the swing of things.

I know how frustrating this must have been for those of you on my custom list, having to wait longer. I am so apologetic about that, and appreciate your understanding.

I am finally rocking and rolling again, so I should be finishing up the custom list within in the next 2-3 wks.

Thank you again, to all my wonderful fans............

Notice about washing instructions

2010-12-02T15:12:00.000-06:00

In the 2 years I've been making Wrapstar Baby Carriers, I have never had an issue with materials or workmanship. Recently, there have been 2 carriers that have had internal canvas shrink in the washing cycle. Both were from the same order of canvas. Because of this, I am cautioning owners to spotclean their Wrapstar instead of washing in a washing machine.

This is a cosmetic issue only, and does not affect thesafety of the carrier. In an effort to always improve quality, this situation is being looked into. So until further notice, the recommended cleaning method will be to spot clean as needed.

Holy Appliqué, BATMAN!!!!

2010-11-19T20:48:00.004-06:00

Ok, this carrier deserves a post all of its own. After about 80 emails, this carrier took on a life of it's own. We went back and forth on want materials to use, the appliqué, how to lay it out...ect. All of our hard work PAID OFF. This is the most amazing carrier. Everything was drawn free hand, and it took me forever to get it how I liked it. I love how it has two "scenes", and the simplicity of the Osneburg we used for the panel is just the perfect backdrop to this creation.

I hope you all enjoy looking at it as I did creating it!

ANNOUNCING PAXBABY WRAPSTAR EXCLUSIVE!

2010-11-17T12:25:00.003-06:00

I am happy to announce another exclusive by Wrapstar Babycarriers! I have joined forces with Jillian at Paxbaby to come up with these beautiful Mei Tais! You WON'T be disappointed!

There are two options, the Yumi Mei Tai featuring pumpkin straps, and the Soul Mei Tai featuring avocado straps.

There are a lot of options for these carriers, so you can get just what you want! This is a pre-order, and there IS a limit, so place your order now! The turnaround time will be 4-6wks to complete the orders.

STORE STOCKING!!!!

2010-11-03T08:25:00.002-05:00

The "OCTOBER" store stocking will be held on Sat. Nov 6th at 1pm CST.

Please visit our store at: www.wrapstarbabycarriers.com to purchase when the time comes!

I have heard you, my lovely followers, and I will try to have more wrap conversions available to purchase!

some pics of things I have been working on!

2010-11-03T08:20:00.002-05:00

OCTOBER STORE STOCKING PUSHED BACK!

2010-10-26T12:07:00.002-05:00

Due to Halloween Parties, trick-or-treating, and ect, I am going to push back the store stocking. So it will NOT be on Sat Oct 30th.

I will do it later in the week (first week of Nov). Anyone have suggestions or preferences as to the day/time? If so, let me know!!!!

so expanding is going well...

2010-10-05T17:24:00.002-05:00

I am slowly getting my new help trained and getting them supplies. My hope is to move away from once a month, mad-rush, store stockings....and just always have a good flow of inventory into the store.

When I add inventory to the store, I will post it on my Facebook page HERE so check there for the most current information.

We experienced some bugs with the new website. And one of the BIGGEST problems was overselling of carriers. By moving away from the mad-rush of a store stocking, we hope to help minimize that problem. Also by having inventory in the store all the time, it will help newer customers that have been having a hard time figuring out how to properly stalk and get a carrier.

I am also hoping to start having more Wrap conversions available at the store.

Spread the word of babywearing, and let me know your thoughts on this new layout for my store!

Thanks!

here are a few carriers that have shipped out recently!

2010-10-05T17:22:00.001-05:00

Mr. Robot...

2010-09-24T08:09:00.002-05:00

This lovely is heading home!!

Made from a Didy Jim, featuring a hoodie hood. Sorry my pictures were not the best. It was a rainy day here, so was having trouble getting the lighting right!

I havent posted in a while....

2010-09-21T08:04:00.002-05:00

Sorry about that everyone!

I am finishing up my last custom from the old list and working on the begining of the new custom list.

I really enjoyed everyone's customs! I love how different and unique all the appliques are. It is a lot of fun doing them.

I have been training some sewing help, so that has been great! They will be in charge of keeping my store stocked, so I can give my full attention to the custom waitlist.

Also, if you havent checked it out....my new Website is fully up and running!
Wrapstar Babycarriers

I want to give a thank you to my friend Jen, that wrote the funny poem on the home page. And a thank you to all the mama's that submitted pictures for the photo contest! I am hoping to be able to add more pictures soon, since there are more beautiful photos that I want to use!

I am thinking about adding a "Testimonials" page to the website...so if there is something you want to say about Wrapstar, and want everyone to know it......email it to me! I will put it up on the website!

I am also going to work on more wearing videos. I have the Pod and Wrap conversion ones up...so i will be working on the Mei Tai instructions here soon. But it takes a while to have everything right...showered, looking decent, happy baby, Mei Tai handy, ect.... :)

Ok, I am going to finish my hot tea, then cut up some more wraps!

These are amazing!

2010-09-10T07:39:00.000-05:00

Looking for something to do with your leftover wrap? Check THESE out!!!!

LAST DAY TO ENTER!

2010-09-06T11:31:00.002-05:00

For the raffle for the Custom Waitlist!!

I will be drawing random names tomorrow morning, and will be sending out emails to the winners!

Good luck to all that entered!!!

Update about Store Stocking

2010-08-27T17:35:00.001-05:00

UPDATE!

My Store stocking WILL BE ON ETSY!!

My new website is not quiet ready, at least not for all you stalkers out there! hahhah! You ladies would probably crash my site! So instead of major headaches, I am going to give it one more month to get the kinks of my website worked out.

so look for new carriers, Aug 30th, 3pm CST at my Etsy store!

store link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/greytmommy

Wrapstar Custom Wait List

2010-08-27T17:23:00.002-05:00

Ok, you ladies have been patiently waiting......

The Wrapstar Custom Waitlist will be open August 31st!

We will do this wait-list "raffle style"!

I will be accepting submissions starting August 31, and will continue to accept submissions for ONE WEEK ONLY!

To have a vaild submission, please send an email to:

wrapstarcustoms@hotmail.com

and the title of the email must contain your NAME

body of the email must contain: Name, date and email address

I will randomly draw the names at the end of the week, and will email the winners the following day.

Good Luck!

Erin

STORE STOCKING! AUGUST 2010

2010-08-25T11:30:00.000-05:00

Hi ladies! almost time to stock the store!

A lot has been going on here at Wrapstar................

WE ARE EXPANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You wont be able to tell this stocking, but Sept Stocking will be HUGE!!!!!!!!!

All of you ladies that have been ISO for a Wrapstar will be thrilled! I now have more help with sewing, and planning to increase my inventory a signifiant amount as well as offering up WS at some of your favorite venues!

I am working on my website. It is still up in the air if this months stocking will be on Etsy or on my new website. So please stay tuned for the details.

The new website is: www.wrapstarbabycarriers.com

and the Etsy link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/greytmommy

Either way, the store stocking will be Monday, August 30 at 3pm CST.

and MORE pictures!

2010-08-23T16:04:00.003-05:00

some pictures....

2010-08-21T16:37:00.002-05:00

Funky Owls...yes they will get some pupils, I promise!

Cherry Blossoms, done all in silk!

WRAPSTAR CUSTOMER PHOTO CONTEST: TAKE 2!!

2010-08-14T17:31:00.002-05:00

I picked 2 winners from the last round, but I need a few more pictures ladies!!!

My new website will hopefully be LIVE in the next week or two....so beautiful pictures, make for a beautiful website!!

SO...this is what I need! I need you ladies to get dolled up, go somewhere beautiful and have fun taking pictures!

the winners will recieve a W

ee Wrapstar!!! (and faster than the winners from round one, since my 6yo will be going back to school this week! hahaha!)

please send submissions to: wrapstarbabycarriers@gmail.com

I am including the winners from the last contest so you ladies can get an idea of what I am looking for.

And thank you for all the participation from last time!

Wearing Instructions!

2010-08-07T14:39:00.003-05:00

I have been working on some videos on how to wear your Wrapstar.

here is the link to my YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/greytmommy

I have finished videos for Wrap Conversions and for Pods, and I will be working on videos for Mei Tai's in the near future!

I hope you enjoy them, and Happy Babywearing!

some new appliques!

2010-08-07T09:40:00.002-05:00

carriers heading home!

2010-08-07T09:30:00.002-05:00

This was a big order! A conversion with a Didymos Deep Sea Fische, a conversion with a Girasol Night Rainbow 2 (with applique) and 2 Wee Wrapstars from the wrap scraps.

Enjoy the pictures!

STORE STOCKING!

2010-07-28T08:40:00.001-05:00

FRIDAY, JULY 30TH 9PM CST!!

Here is the link to the Etsy store:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/greytmommy

more appliques!

2010-07-22T17:58:00.003-05:00

some appliques...

2010-07-07T20:52:00.002-05:00

2010-07-07T16:36:00.002-05:00

quick update:

Gira #27 should be done and in the mail by Friday at the latest.

Lana Tattoo, Earthy Rainbow, BBSlen Pineapple have appliques/hoods done, and will be put together soon.

almost done w/ appliques on C&C Raspberry

Will update w/ pictures later tonight

STORE STOCKING!

2010-06-27T12:54:00.001-05:00

The next store stocking will be on:

June 30th, WEDNESDAY at 9pm CST.

sneak peaks coming soon!

custom list update:

2010-06-16T11:45:00.002-05:00

here is the updated list:

1. Caroline--Gira ER

2. Ashleigh--C&C w/ silk

3. Lauren--Gira #27

4. Melissa--BBSlen Passionfruit

5. Liz--Lana Tattoo

6. Tracy

7. Megan--Snow Rainbow

The call for fabric for my first 2 on the wait list will be this weekend.

quick update:

2010-06-13T11:13:00.002-05:00

Choco Zara--applique done, being sew together, will be shipped soon

Indio Lemon--hood done, being sew together, will be shipped soon

Gira #27 and Gira Earthy Rainbow--to be cut and appliques done soon, estimated for end of week??

ok, that is what I have off the top of my head really quick this Sunday morning. Will do a more in depth update later today or tomorrow.

applique approval

2010-06-11T08:08:00.003-05:00

this is a picture of an applique for a Zara Choco conversion...

Essay Contest VOTING!!!!!!

2010-06-01T10:32:00.004-05:00

Vote for your favorite essay to win a custom Wrapstar Baby Carrier on our Facebook Fan page!!

Wrapstar FB Page

Entry #1:

His Life in Short Story and Haiku

Cries and weeping tears

On my breast he lays his head

Heart beat and dry eyes

My son was failure to thrive at his 2 week appointment. He cried day and night and it wasn’t until then that we found out he was crying from hunger. We found out that he needed tongue surgery, but it was until he was one month old before he could really nurse and feel full. He cried a lot and I cried to. The I discovered babywearing and I wrapped him against my chest. He cried as I wrapped him for the first time but then he stopped. I couldn’t believe my eyes. His head lay against my heart and he was content. For the first time since his birth, so was I.

Sweet scent of baby

Wisping hair tickles my chin

Arms out but held close

I especially loved front carries. I would place the lower mei tai straps under my breast so his head would sit where I could kiss his forehead. I would breathe him in and all my senses were stimulated. As he looked left and right, his hair would cross my chin and tickle me, but I loved every minute. I was finally free to clean my messy home, but I never lost a moment of snuggling.

Santa toss giggles

Wiggle wiggle shake shake up

Small hands full of curls

When I began practicing back carries, my son was so distressed. He would cry and straighten his legs. He was always unhappy until he was secure and even then I would have to bounce him to sleep. I worried that I would never get it right. Then, one day I was at my support groups with some wraps and mei tais, displaying my new babywearing skills. I placed my son on the wrap and got him ready for the santa toss. I threw him over my shoulder and he giggled. I wiggled to get him in placed and shook to scoot him up high. I wrapped him and he laughed the entire time. Then he grabbed my curly hair and I didn’t even care because he was happy and so was I.

Wrapped in tapered love

Carried high he sees the world

So secure he sleeps

I have come to see my carriers as extensions of our bond, our love for each other. I wrap my son with love and always hold him close. He is almost 4 months old and is beginning to really see the world. He turns his head out and I can tell he is taking in everything around us. The tall trees, the smell of spring, and colors blooming around us. And when he has had enough, he no longer cries. Instead, he brings his head back in to me, making sure he is secure, making sure he is safe. And shortly thereafter, he is sleeping soundly. The kind of sleep where his eyes flutter and I know he is dreaming about all of the beautiful things he has seen that day. Now he is happy and so am I.

Entry #2:

How We Came to Babywear...

It was a smoldering August morning when he arrived into this world screaming in protest to everything around him. I was in the delivery room and I am his mother, but I am not the woman who gave birth to him. You see, two months earlier another son was born of my womb without a breath to breathe or a beat to his heart. He was the third baby I had said goodbye to in the previous 3 years. The heartache was extreme, and at that point I decided my family building would have to be built further through the gift of adoption. It was very surprising when we were approached shortly after our loss about adopting a baby to be born very soon. That is where our babywearing story starts, and has created a legacy to be carried on through generations.

Our son’s birthmom was going through a very rough spot in her life. She was homeless with two small girls already, and this pregnancy was unexpected and very unwanted. Her goal was to just forget she was pregnant. Since it helped to use artificial means to help herself forget, she used these substances liberally. Things she used to numb her sensations were high amounts of xanax, vicodin, marijuana, alcohol, and nicotine (to name a few). I had no idea of her self-medication, so I had no idea that those screams at birth would continue into shakes and withdraws along with hours of screaming until he passed out. When he was just a few days old a friend gave use a ring sling to use. It seemed to work miracles, as he was the most calm and content when in the sling.

Over the next year he grew out of the withdrawals and into more serious complications from his in-utero exposure. He had a very weak immune system and was constantly ill. Putting him down was near impossible. He was too big for his sling (well, I thought so anyhow…I never knew you could use them on the hip) so I began to seek out new options and discovered “TheBabyWearer.com”. Through that I learned to use wraps and began my love affair with Mei Tai carriers. He is better now and to this day he still spends some time being “worn” on my back, even though he is almost five years old.

We are now getting ready for another adoption of a baby with special needs and are excited about adding to our family and also to our carrier stash. He will certainly need a lot of carry time, as he will have partial or full paralysis from the waist down.

My older children love to carry, as well as my husband and now our extended family. Even my sister in law (who’s children are teenagers) is teaching her young friends about the wide variety of baby carriers and options for wearing your baby. So, through the birth of our one very special baby, a long line of baby wearers has been created.

Entry #3:

Acronym era

We all live in an era that uses acronyms all the time. Some of the most common that we will come across would be acronyms like LOL, FYI, ASAP to name a few, I know that a lot of us are even saying it in daily conversations to communicate with each other.

When I first started venturing into babywearing world with my baby girl, I was so shocked to be thrown with overwhelming amounts of acronyms out there in the forums and even at babywearing meet ups.

So it got me thinking, what if WRAPSTAR is an acronym, and each letter represents the amazing benefits of babywearing!

W.R.A.P.S.T.A.R.

W- Wailing stops as soon as the baby is worn closely to the caregiver.

R- Rest and relaxation is evident for both baby and the caregiver when baby is snuggled up.

A-Attachment; the best way to encourage attachment with your baby!

P-Play is absolutely fun when baby is worn.

S-Stylish; babywearing products are so fashionable and definitely a trend-setter everywhere.

T- Thrive; babies grow so much better when snuggled up with their caregivers

A-Attitude Shaping; we know that babies learn by watching our behavior.

R- Relationship; babywearing is the best way to bond and build a long lasting relationship!

Entry #4:

Once upon a time, in the land of Ishihara,

Lived a lady, a baby, and their pet Capybara.

The lady was sweet, but overly stressed.

The baby was cranky and quick to protest.

The rodent was large and covered with fur,

And when it would bark it would cause quite the stir!

On the day of our story, it was so very warm,

A humid kind of heat which hints at a storm,

The family, all three, jumped into their pool,

And splashed in the sun in their attempt to keep cool.

The Capybara was the first to turn red.

At the sight of his skin, they all quickly fled

From the pool and the eye of the hot summer sun

Before all of them ended up well done!

The suddenness of their hasty departure

Caused the young baby to lose her composure.

The squeals from poor Capy mixed with shrieks from the child

To create a cacophony anything but mild!

Lucky for Mom, she was a clever young lass,

She'd studied chemistry and was head of her class.

Away to her lab, to whip up a balm

For the cute Capy's sunburn; and to make baby calm,

She stopped by her closet and pulled off the floor

The item that never failed to make baby snore:

Her beautiful Wrapstar, a Storch wrap conversion,

It was just what she'd need for her labtime excursion.

She wrapped her miffed baby high up on her back,

Let the sleepy dust work, then began to attack

The challenge of making the sunburn dissolve.

A challenge that didn't take her long to resolve.

Just a little aloe vera mixed with chemicals X, Y, and N,

Created the perfect antidote for dear Capy's skin.

While the baby was happily sleeping in fluff,

The lady was able to slather the stuff.

The Capy was happy, the baby content,

After working so hard, the lady was spent.

None of these outcomes could have been attained

Without the fine Wrapstar and the lady's big brain!

Entry #5

(sung to the tone of "I Like Big Butts")

I Like Fluffy Wraps (and I Can Not Lie)

I like fluffy wraps and I can not lie

You other babywearers can't deny

That when a girl walks in with a wrap around her waist

And a new squishy baby face to face

You get stoked, wanna pull out your stash

'Cause you notice that wrap was stuffed

Deep in the wrap she's wearing

I'm hooked and I can't stop staring

Oh baby, I wanna wrap just like you

And take your picture

My bw'ing friends tried to warn me

But that stash you got makes me so horny

Ooh, wrap-a-holics

You say you wanna wrap and frolic?

Well, show me, teach me

'Cause this aint no average Snuggli

I've seen them up on the swap

To hell with shoes, its wraps I wanna shop!

They're long and cuddly

When Daddies wear 'em they look so studly!

I'm tired of magazines

Sayin' Snugglis and Bjorns are the thing

Take the average BW'ing Mama and ask her that

She gotta wrap a baby on her back

So, ladies! (Yeah!) Ladies! (Yeah!)

Has your stash got what's hot? (Hell yeah!)

Tell 'em to wrap it! (Wrap it!) Wrap it! (Wrap it!)

Wrap that squishy babe!

Baby got wrap!

May store stocking canceled!

2010-05-27T15:18:00.003-05:00

Sorry to disappoint everyone! I am still working furiously on custom orders and have not had time to work on stuff for a store stocking.

I apologize for any dashed hopes and dreams while we work through these growing pains.

But on a brighter note: be prepared to see some Wrapstars available with some of our favorite baby carrier vendors soon!!!

Custom slots will begin like normal starting the first week of May.

Discussions are starting as to if we should keep doing the custom slots as we are, or if we should do a wait list. I will let you all know if we decide to change our mind on how to do things.

Last week for the Essay Contest!

2010-05-26T08:48:00.000-05:00

This is the LAST WEEK for entries for the contest! For this final week, I will choose the TOP FIVE ENTRIES and they will be posted on Wrapstar's Facebook Fanpage and there will be VOTING to pick the favorite!!!

The entries will be posted on FRIDAY of this week, and voting will be open for 24hrs!

Become a FB fan, and vote for your favorite!

Good luck to everyone!

some new fluffies heading home!

2010-05-25T19:12:00.003-05:00

WEEK 3 WINNERS!

2010-05-21T20:52:00.002-05:00

Essay Contest Winner: Liz!!

This week winner goes to Liz and her adorable picture/poem her 5 year old son wrote about babywearing! Congrats Liz!

The picture reads:

I (heart) my mom.

I (heart) her wrap.

We went to a Redhawks game.

This weeks Random Drawing Winner is: Tracy!!

Congrats to both Liz and Tracy!!!

WRAPSTAR CUSTOMER PHOTO CONTEST!!!!!

2010-05-18T10:46:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! Wrapstar is needing photos of you beautiful ladies, your beautiful babes and your much loved Wrapstars!!!

With this contest, I am looking for beautiful pictures to show off the carriers to use on my website, as well as for vendors to use. Winners will have to give me rights to the photos for my buisness use.

The winners will get a FREE WEE WRAPSTAR!!!!!!! Either a mini Mei Tai, or a Mini Ringsling!

Please submit entries to: wrapstarbabycarriers@gmail.com

Thank you!!!!

Essay contest and raffles winners for Week 1 and Week 2!

2010-05-15T18:41:00.002-05:00

Ok, sorry I didn't post this last week for the week one winners, but I was out of town and forgot when I got home.

So the random drawing winner for week one was: Carolina!!! Congrats mama!

The essay contest winner from week one: Lauren

Ode to the Wrapstar

Oh Sweet Wrapstar how I dream about you

You come in so many different colors, so many options to choose

Shall I convert my favorite wrap, Gira #27

Add an elephant applique, the result would be heaven

A sleep hood for my baby, maybe a padded waist

So wonderful in my dreams, could never leave me with distaste

I'd spend my days with baby, wearing our conversion all around

We'd skip about so happy, our feet barely making a sound

Or do I create a mei tai, with the prettiest fabric I can find

maybe even a reversible, with the two prettiest combined

And if it's rather chilly, the minkee lining will suffice

I would laugh in the face of snow, wind, rain and ice

And how could I forget, the most interesting it's true

A wrap to pod conversion, that's most definitely something I could do

So many different ways to satisfy my carrying needs

then I see pictures of completed wraps and from reality I recede

I think about it all day long, my very own Wrapstar

And pray the day one comes to me, won't be very far

So I stalk poor Erin, on her Etsy, Blog, and Wrapstar group page

And sit and wait for a custom slot, feeling like a tiger in a cage!

Suddenly it's in my cart, I must check out as fast as I can

But oh you stinkin Etsy, making me choose my address AGAIN

No longer is it sitting there, waiting just for me

Tears well up in my eyes, I ask the keyboard "how can it be?"

So close so close, yet so far away

Please hurry up Thursday, I need you to be today

Tonight I will be dreaming of my very own fluffy mail

A Wrapstar Wrap Conversion, a babywearer's Holy Grail.

And here are the results from week 2:

Random Drawing winner Week 2: Melissa! Congrats!

Essay Contest Winner Week 2: Ashleigh!

So I've stalked all the custom slots and never was my finger fast enough to click and get it into my cart, and then pay for it before it became "sold out". So here I am attempting my best at writing (which I will let you know, my english teacher in college said I was absolutely horrible at, but I figure as a medical student, I can get by with mediocre writing as long as I can add and subtract correctly!).

Babywearing. Leyna is my first, and my pride and joy. She has turned into my life. And honestly, I don't see too big of a change in myself and in general. I attribute this in part to Babywearing.

I'm not "tied at home" like other people seem to believe your kids will do to you. I go out, I'm sure to have a wrap in the car, or even the Ergo. I'm able to get out, do my shopping in comfort and ease instead of worrying if my baby is going to slip out of the "seat" on the shopping buggy, or that my car seat (because I refused to clip it where the "seat" is) is going to take up all the room my groceries would need. Besides, Leyna loves to be on her mommy's back, and I can generally keep her "safer" up there from countless hands of strangers that seem to offer up their fingers as chew toys.

Even in restaurants my wraps find their uses as a back cushion in those disgusting wooden high chairs that are a one size fit all. My little girl is quite petite, and with a wrap folded behind her, she fits just fine and is able to join in our meals with us, instead of just sitting in her "bucket" at some odd corner of the table out of the way. She is a part of the family.

Wraps also find their way into my life as uses for baby blankets, spread out on the ground for nap times when we were at a crawfish festival visiting family. My husband spread it out on the ground, laid his sleeping daughter on it, and covered her back with a blanket. You can ask my husband and he will tell you than even when he is trying to rock Lena to sleep and give me a slight break, he has gotten into the habit of picking up a wrap and laying it across his lap and over and arm for Lena to snuggle into as she falls asleep.

Wraps have saved my life. Now I just need a wrap conversion to hide in my stash and hopefully have the husband love as much as I know I will.

customs list:

2010-05-14T15:56:00.001-05:00

Here is what is in process:

Heather--Fire & Ice WC (almost done)

Amanda--Pacifica WC (almost done)

Carole--Pieced Reversible Mei Tai (almost done)

Anissa--Cavaliers/Juicy Jungle MT (fabric cut)

Erin--Flowers/pears MT (fabric cut)

Sarah--Onbu (fabric cut)

Wraps recently rec'd for customs:

Elizabeth--Stendhal received

Alisa--Choco Zara received...CUSTOM FORM NEEDED

Jodi--Lemon Indio received

Lauren--Gira #27 received

Carolina--Gira Earthy Rainbow received...CUSTOM FORM NEEDED

updated customs list

2010-04-27T15:10:00.002-05:00

Stephine (Coleciman et Cie)--cut, appliqué done, putting together

Carrie (Bebina)--cut, appliqué done, putting together
Heather (Fire and Ice)--cut, appliqué, putting together

Jennifer (Mei Tai, Purple Geo)--cut out, putting together

Carole (patchwork MT)--fabric received, strips cut, not yet patched together

Anissa (Mei Tai, Caviliers)--Fabric received

Amanda (Pacifica WC)--Wrap received
Erin (MT)--fabric received

Sarah (Onbu)--fabric not yet received

ESSAY CONTEST/DRAWING FOR CUSTOMS FOR MAY!!!!

2010-04-16T11:11:00.001-05:00

Tired of Stalking Etsy for a Wrapstar Custom Slot?? I dont blame you!!!! I am tired of having to remember to post them!

So for May (my birthmonth, and to celebrate my turning 30!) We will do things a little different!

For the Entire Month of May:

No more stalking for a custom slot! You will be able to get a custom slot one of two ways.

1. by submitting a creative entry. This can be short story, essay, poem, drawing, ect. it must be 500 words or less. it can be fiction, truth, ect. It does not have to be done by you...so if you have a creative friend or family member that wants to do ti for you, feel free, but you MUST disclose that it was not done by you and have thier permission to use it. One winner will be selected each week and the story/poem/drawing will be posted on my blog. The choices do NOT start over each week. if you submit the first week of the month, you can still be chosen the last week of the month. You may also submit more than one entry. The entry MUST be about Babywearing. It can be funny, crazy, loving, sad...whatever you want! Have fun and be creative. Grammar and spelling will not be used against you, but it couldnt hurt.

please email entries to: wrapstarbabycarriers@gmail.com

in the title of the email, title it "Essay Contest" and include your FIRST name. Before the "essay" part of the email, please put your name (first and last), TBW/BBC user name and your email address to contact you at.

2. the second slot of the week will be a random drawing. this will REFRESH EACH WEEK. and you are not allowed to submit your name more than once. And if you win, you cannot submit your name again.

please email entries to: wrapstarbabycarriers@gmail.com

in the title of the email list it: "RANDOM DRAWING" and your name. in the body of the email include your name (first and last), TBW/BBC user name, and your email address.

******DISCLAIMER!!******
This is contest is for getting a custom slot, NOT for a free carrier!!! A deposit of $50 will be required at time of selection, and normal fees will apply

No more custom slots for the month of April

2010-04-16T11:09:00.001-05:00

I am so sorry everyone. Due to the illness that has been flying though my house, I have gotten SO behind. I must get my backlog caught up. It is not fair to anyone for people to be waiting weeks and weeks for their custom.

So I instead of letting my backlog get longer, I am going to get caught up and work on the store stocking for the 30th.

I am planning a fun way to score custom slots for the month of May in honor of my birthday.

thank you so much for your understanding.

Been Very Sick

2010-04-15T06:51:00.003-05:00

Wanted to let you all know that I have had a rough case of the flu. I am doing a little better now, just feel like I was run over by a truck.

So those of you that are up soon on my custom list, I apologize for the delay. Hopefully it wont take me long to get caught back up.

shipped out!

2010-04-12T09:23:00.003-05:00

Turkish Delight and Asian MT are headed home!

some in process pictures

2010-04-08T21:28:00.002-05:00

Since I am a little behind because of the holidays and the sickness that followed, I thought I would post a picture of some of the appliques I have been working on. Enjoy!

Baby is finally feeling better.

2010-04-07T10:44:00.001-05:00

so after days of the kiddo being sick (and the holiday weekend), I am getting back into the swing of things.

I am currently working on:

Eva conversion
Turkish Delight conversion
and Asian Mei Tai

Sick Baby Equals No Sewing

2010-04-06T08:16:00.001-05:00

Not one thing got done yesterday. My baby was sick. Not horribly sick, but the kind of sick where she was achy and lethargic, and would SCREAM unless she was laying right on top of me. Needless to say, we spent the day just sitting and watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4 on DVD.

She is doing much better today, so I hope to get some work done!

COLORED CANVAS IS IN!

2010-04-02T08:20:00.002-05:00

Wrapstar Babycarriers will now be offering colored straps!

Current colors in stock are: pink, green, blue and orange.

More colors to come!

updated custom list

2010-03-23T09:02:00.004-05:00

Forest Berriers--shipping today
Kellye (Jungle WC)--est finish date of 3/27/10
Jennifer (Mei Tai)---est finsh date of 3/30/10
Tabitha (BBslen WC)---est finish date of 4/3/10
Cory (Fire & Ice WC)--est finish date of 4/6/10
Carrie (Bebina WC)--wrap not yet recived.

STORE STOCKING!

2010-03-19T15:45:00.001-05:00

The next store stocking will be on:

Tuseday, March 30th at 8pm CST

New Babywearing Group!

2010-03-17T09:30:00.003-05:00

I am starting a babywearing group in St. Louis.

come and join! There will be meetings where you can learn how to use your carrier, and try out other carriers!

St. Louis Babywearing

FORGOT TO POST THE CUSTOM!

2010-03-16T17:49:00.001-05:00

I am so sorry everyone! I was exhusted today. I ran out to pick up my new eyeglasses, and I totally forgot!

So since I am such an idiot, I will be posting TWO slots tomorrow! (along w/ the already scheduled slot on Thursday).

So, tomorrow, St. Patrick's Day at 10am CST there will be TWO custom slots avalible!

Sorry again everyone!

Go Team!!!!!

2010-03-12T17:56:00.003-06:00

A few carriers on there way home!

updated customs list:

2010-03-10T15:32:00.001-06:00

Cowboys Mei Tai (est finish date of: 3/12/10)
Elipsen Wrap Conversion (est finish date of: 3/14/10)
Zoology/ Feeling Groovy Reversible Mei Tai (est finish date of: 3/16/10)
Butterflies Reversible Mei Tai (est finish date of: 3/18/10)
Forest Berries Mei Tai (est finish date of: 3/20/10)

CUSTOM SLOTS!

2010-03-09T10:14:00.003-06:00

ok, I will be posting 2 custom slots a week. The day/time will NOT change.

The day/time will be:

Tuesdays at 1pm CST
Thursdays at 9pm CST

If there are any changes to this schedule I will let you know. These custom slots will be for EITHER a Mei Tai OR wrap conversion. It will be for whatever you want.

I will ask though, please have your wrap ready and your fabric choices picked out before purchase. Having a delay in materials makes it very difficult for me to get orders out in a timely manner, and I get back logged.

I am also on schedule for another store stocking at the end of the month.

Please note new Applique pricing

2010-03-08T08:07:00.002-06:00

Hello all! I wanted to give you guys an update that I have to increase the prices on my appliques. I am getting more and more requests for intricate and difficult appliques. I do not mind doing them, but I need to price accordingly. I am going to base my prices on hours of work. I don't think a lot of people realize the time those appliques take. For example, the much loved "Tree of Life" applique takes me 8 hours to do. I hope everyone understands why I have to do it. Let me know if you have a budget you need to meet, and I can help get you the correct applique to hit your budget!

Thanks again so much everyone!

PRODUCTION IS BACK UP!

2010-03-03T19:14:00.003-06:00

ok, my sewing machine is back and working great! I shipped out 2 wrap conversions yesterday. I have 2 more almost done. I am currently working on Gotham and Inka conversions.

Here is the order list of what I have left of the customs list:

Inka Wrap Conversion

Gotham Wrap Conversion

Adia Elipsen Wrap Conversion

Cowboys Jersey Mei Tai

Zoology Reverisble Mei Tai

Custom Fabric Mei Tai

Here are the pics of the conversions that shipped out yesterday:

slowed down production

2010-02-24T12:52:00.001-06:00

Hey everyone....

if you are waiting on a custom order from me, I wanted to let you know that my production will be down a little. I had to take my sewing machine in to be serviced. It wasnt working correctly. I have a back up machine, but it doesnt have all the fancy features. Therefore it takes me a little longer to get things done.

Thanks for being so understanding!

THANK YOU!

2010-02-24T12:51:00.002-06:00

to everyone that made my Store Stocking on Monday a complete success!!!!!!!!!!

Everything SOLD OUT within 3 minutes!!!!!! Holy Cow! I was so shocked and suprised.....and honored.

Thank you again everyone!

WRAPSTAR STORE STOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-02-15T21:07:00.002-06:00

store link:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/greytmommy

The store stocking will be on:

Monday, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:00 am (CST).

GOOD LUCK!

Sad News...

2010-02-05T16:40:00.003-06:00

My production has been slowed this week. We just had to put our beloved dog, Daphni, down today.

She was much loved, and this came as a shock and a suprise.

Daphni, you are much loved, and will be missed.....

more creations!

2010-01-23T22:54:00.004-06:00

carriers that I got done this week!

2010-01-17T19:33:00.003-06:00

Here is a peek at the carriers that I finished as my first week as a Work At Home Mom (WAHM):

Sunny is going home!

2010-01-12T17:12:00.003-06:00

This beautiful Hopp Santiago Wrap Conversion is off to it's new home! I hope He gets a lot of love!

Offially a WAMH!

2010-01-11T09:15:00.002-06:00

I am now offically a Work-At-Home-Mom! So to celebrate, I am going to try and double production all month. I will be posting cutsom slots on my Etsy store at various times throughout the next week. These slots will be specific for Mei Tais or Wrap Conversions. Keep your eye on the store to get your cutsom slot!

Thank you all again for your support and helping make this possible!\

Happy Stalking!

One Week Left....

2010-01-03T10:09:00.002-06:00

I cant believe this is my last week at my job. Then I get to stay home and sew...I am so excited!
I have gotten some work done this weekend. I have cut up 3 wraps this weekend....a Hopp Tim, Hopp Santiago and an ER. I am going to work on sewing the 2 Hopps today. I have 8 more wraps sitting on my floor waiting to be cut. I also have some really great ideas for making purses out of the scraps of wrap.

I am nervous, excited and scared all at the same time.

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-26T17:03:00.002-06:00

I am trying to work on sewing in between all the holiday craziness. Unfortunately for us, sickness landed in out household as well as Ol' Saint Nick. We have now all recovered, but I have not got much sewing done.

Now that I am on the mend, I will be working on 2 wrap conversions from custom orders (Hopp Tim, and Hopp Santiago).

Only about 2 more weeks until I am home sewing full time. I am very excited about this! Thank you all again for your wonderful support!

Sneak Peek at some MT's in the work for the store!

2009-12-12T21:03:00.003-06:00

Here are some of the beauties that will be in the store soon!

I have an Etsy store!

2009-12-10T13:54:00.000-06:00

Moving on up! I now have an Etsy store! Not much on there yet, but there will be soon! I will post Mei Tais, Wee Wrapstars, purses, cutsom slots as well as other goodies!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/greytmommy

Thank you everyone for your wonderful support!

Wee Wrapstar!

2009-12-09T10:55:00.002-06:00

Wrapstar Babycarriers is now offering:

WEE WRAPSTARS!

Get a Mei Tai or Ringsling for you child so they can babywear just like mommy and daddy! The price on these are $25 or 2 for $40.

Tim, come home!

2009-12-09T10:43:00.003-06:00

Hopp Timbuktu wrap conversion is on its way home!

With this Mei Tai, this completes this set of custom orders. I will be taking more custom orders in the very near future, but for now I will be working on some Mei Tais for inventory in preperation for doing this full time and the opening of the store.

Thank you all for your support in this buisness endevor!

Blue Hawaii

2009-12-01T11:37:00.001-06:00

Here is the Wrap conversion being sent off to it's new home today! This is a wrap conversion made from a Neobulle Wrap, colorway Lin. The applique is of Hibiscus flowers.

Pieced MT on it's way home!

2009-11-18T14:38:00.003-06:00

This Beauty is on it's way to it home! Yah! Happy Turkey Day!

update on status

2009-11-14T20:48:00.001-06:00

I am just about finished with the Pieced MT, and about ready to cut up Neobulle wrap. I am sorry I am behind, work has been a killer. I worked late every night this past week and last week. But after this coming week, my schedule is MUCH easier, so I will have a lot of sewing time.

So thank you again for your patience everyone.

CGW Pod for SALE! $150

2009-11-11T10:43:00.002-06:00

http://community.babycenter.com/post/a18248525/new_wrapstar_pod_150

For those of you that have been dying for a Wrapstar, this is your chance!!! This is a brand new, never used Pod.
This lovely Pod is made from a Didymos Colorgrown Waves wrap, with brown canvas straps, and a beautful cherry blossom appliqued on it.
This is a straight strapped Podeagi that is 180in long (total) and 5 in wide. It is lightly padded across the top of the blanket.
The blanket is long, about 36in I believe. I can get exact blanket measurements to interested buyers.
$150 for the Pod, this includes shipping to the US (add $5 for Canada). I also recommend the additional $1.50 for insurance.
This carrier comes from a dog and cat friendly house. I recommend washing on gentle and hanging to dry to help keep the applique looking nice.

recent shippment

2009-11-04T10:06:00.005-06:00

Here are 2 Mei Tais that just went out to there new homes:

This is a Naturology MT lined w/ baby blue minkee, and a bird applique on the strap.

This is a reversible Mei Tai done w/ Echino Scooters fabric on one side and the Naturology on the other. The applique is a bird riding a scooter.

yah!

2009-11-04T09:55:00.003-06:00

I now have tags! I feel like everything is finally coming together! Thank you to everyone with all your support and kind words in helping me move forward with this.

another lovely customer photo

2009-11-04T09:52:00.002-06:00

This lovely mamma, baby and Mei Tai is from our lovely neighbor to the north!

I think the colors on this Ikea Pumpkin Cranes MT looks lovely on her!

some customer photos

2009-10-27T09:36:00.011-05:00

I am some wonderful and lovely customer photos I would love to share:

First is the Pretty in Pink Miami Hopp conversion

Next is the Moon and Stars Montreal Hopp conversion:

This is the Neverending Story Steve Hopp conversion:

Earthy Rainbow Pod conversion:

Some Mei Tai's:

shipping out

2009-10-27T09:35:00.000-05:00

Shauna's long awaited Cougars MT is finally on it's way home!

updated list

2009-10-22T13:50:00.002-05:00

Shauna--long awaited fabric is IN from being backordered! will have it shipped no later than Sat.

Ida--Scooters fabric recieved, cutting fabric
Beth--fabric recieved, cutting fabric
Stacey--Eagles fabric not yet recieved
Ginger--wrap not yet recieved
Lesley--wrap not yet recieved

Pretty in Pink

2009-10-22T07:50:00.003-05:00

Here is a finished Miami Hopp Conversion with applique. I also made a carrying bag for the Wraptai.

The Neverending Story

2009-10-19T10:01:00.004-05:00

Here is the wrap conversion that was made from a Steve Hopp. The applique was inspired from the emblem off the front of the book The Neverending Story.

ok everyone!

2009-10-18T10:33:00.002-05:00

slots are filled, and everyone has made their order!
Jill--Maimi Hopp conversion, wrap has been recieved
Stacey--reversible Eagles/boho flowers
Ginger--Lin conversion
Lesley--Timbuktu conversion
Ida-- perched birds
Beth--pieced w/ Micheal Miller fabric

Ok....so i am starting w/ the Hopp since it is in. For everyone else, I have fabric on order. I ran out of canvas..so it will be here in a few days and I will be starting. I will do my best to keep everyone updated on this site as too where we are at.

Thanks again for all your support! Let me know if you have any questions!

CUSTOM SLOTS OPEN!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-12T11:10:00.003-05:00

The time has come my friends!
6 Custom Slots are NOW OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!

This includes Mei Tai's, Pods, wrap conversions.

The first 6 emails I get to wrapstarbabycarriers@gmail.com will get the slots.

good luck!

a carrier for myself...

2009-10-12T10:58:00.006-05:00

I made this Pod for myself. The blanket is from a Girasol Earthy Rainbow wrap. It is a straight strapped pod, w/ brown canvas straps and an appliqued lotus flower (made also from Earthy Rainbow). I am modeling it in a front carry, and my good friend is modeling it in a back carry.

2009-10-12T10:56:00.003-05:00

finished Mei Tai's that are heading to their new homes!

Jan Didy wrap conversion!

2009-10-02T14:28:00.002-05:00

This fluffy is off to it's new home in Canada!

list update!

2009-09-30T10:52:00.003-05:00

2 Mei Tais have been finished!

Here is the new order:

Marcy: wrap conversion, cut out and sewing. Plan on being done and shipped by Thurs/Friday
Ashley: starting this week
Jill: Starting this week
Shauna: Starting this weekend
Megan: fabric ordered

how this will work

2009-09-22T20:25:00.003-05:00

I am currently not taking any orders. I am going to finish the orders I currently have. When they are done, I am going to run orders this way:

I will post on here and on www.thebabywearer.com (in the Vendor/Hobbyist FSOT forum) when I will have custom slots open. I will either do a raffle or first come first serve (havent decided which). I will shoot for 6 slots per month.

Stay tuned for your chance at a custom slot!

Sewing list

2009-09-21T14:13:00.002-05:00

Here is my current list of carriers, in the sewing order, and it's status:

Megan (blue floral simple MT): shipping Tues 9/21/09
Christi (purple floral simple MT): cut out, est finish date: Friday 9/25/09
Tina (black embroidered simple MT): cut out, est finish date: next week
Marcy (Jan Didy conversion): est start time of next week
Ashley (peiced deluxe MT): est start time end of next week
Jill (orange Ikea simpe MT): est start time 2nd wk Oct
Alyssa (Steve Hopp conversion): whenever I have time! (LOL)
Shawna (Wash State simple MT): will be ordering fabric this week

current fabric selection

2009-09-21T12:20:00.000-05:00

Here is the link to my fabric selection. I try to keep this site updated as much as possible. If there isn't a fabric you like, let me know and we can find what you want for the perfect Mei Tai!

http://s900.photobucket.com/albums/ac203/wrapstarbabycarriers/current%20fabric%20choices/

under constuction!

2009-09-20T20:25:00.000-05:00

Wrapstar Babycarriers Blog is under construction!!!!