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GIveaway #7: Sweet Monkey Tots

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKK!! This is me squealing :) One of my new favorite shops is Sweet Monkey Tots and I am SO SO SO excited she decided to join in on this baby shower giveaway week with us!

A little while back I was on the hunt for a super cool travel wipes case to match my awesome Stellar Cheri diaper bag. I wasn't having any luck finding anything that matched, or even came close to coordinating... right up until I came across Sweet Monkey Tots... and its pretty easy to say I fell in love. She was so sweet and quick to respond... offered to use any custom fabric out there (like the one that MATCHED my diaper bag... ) and we designed it exactly how I wanted it to be. Down to the font on the monogramming... and the trim.

In the end I was so beyond thrilled with the final result. When it came time to put her nursery together, we designed another custom wipes case, but this time the nursery tub style to match her room. We picked a super cute Pink, Black & white damask print that I actually have mixed into her bedding... and the fun little pompom trim you see above. It turned out adorable and I couldn't possibly be happier with the quality & customer service that Stephanie provides. Also, the packing is over the top professional. But you will just have to order and see for yourself :) She has some ready to ship items for the wipes cases... but LOADS of custom listings and options... so I know she will help you find exactly what you need :) If you aren't in the market for a wipes case, you should still check out her shop. She has some great gift options like hooded towels, pacifier clips, burp rags, and the cutest bibs ever!

All of her adorable monogramming makes me want my own machine! Ahhh, I can dream :) "Sweet Monkey Tots is your one stop shop for handmade essentials for special tots! I strive to make my items boutique chic with a touch of monkey sweetness! Come on in and browse for a while. I am sure you will find something for the special tot in your life!"

Now that you see my obvious love for Sweet Monkey Tots... I suppose I should show you the SUPER CUTE case she made for Ashley's nursery :) Its an awesome fabric from the Joel Dewberry collection. In black, granite, and yellows.  Using a pewter colored GIMP (trim). It turned out beautiful.
And lucky you... one winner will receive the custom wipes case of their choice. Valued at $25.95...

How to win:
(EACH ENTRY MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEPARATE COMMENT BELOW TO BE COUNTED ACCURATELY)
#1: Heart Sweet Monkey Tots on Etsy.
#2: Heart your favorite pair of item(s) in the Sweet Monkey Tots Etsy shop, then come back and comment below, telling us what you love!
#3: Fan the Sweet Monkey Tots facebook page.
#4: Fan the RockerByeBaby facebook page.
#5: Heart RockerByeBaby on Etsy.
#6: Follow the RockerByeBaby blog. (in the upper right hand side.)
#7: Blog about this baby shower giveaway! Linking back to our blog... when you are done come here and comment below with the link to where we can see the post!

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Giveaway #6: StellarCheri

There isn't very much to say about StellarCheri that I haven't already said. Its no secret that I love and adore her stuff. I stand behind her quality 100%... so much so, that you will find the RockerByeBaby name on our special line of diaper bags with her. I have so many of her products, myself. Snack Bags, a couple clutches, a diaper bag, dresses... and more I'm sure.


   If you havn't had the pleasure of checking out StellarCheri, you must. I promise, everything you find will be of amazing construction, and super super cute. :) One of her new goodies on my wish list is this adorable wallet. Simple, functional, and would look so so cute with my diaper bag!! I love the patchwork detail and the big chunky button. Another one of our favorite items are her snack bags. They are not only cute, but functional too for SO MANY THINGS! The obvious use is for snacks... they are water resistant so you can pretty much put anything in there without having to worry too much about leaks. But another great use is as a small wet bag for potty training accidents when you are out and about... its the perfect size to just toss soiled undies in there after an accident. Though, I would recommend alternating between snack and soiled undies, lol maybe you should just buy two of them ;) While you are searching around her shop, you will also find the cutest dresses, hair bows, laptop sleeves and more... and among those other items are her brand spankin' new diaper clutches! Scratch that... you won't see those because the two she listed yesterday are already sold! "The StellarCheri diaper clutch is the perfect size for a a few diapers and a travel pack of wipes. Its great for quick trips with your little one, and especially awesome for your toddlers who really don't need all the necessities that a baby needs. :)




It measures 9.5"x6" when folded and closed. It has two elastic pockets on the inside, closes with an elastic band and also has a wristlet strap for carrying. All diaper clutches are made with cotton fabrics and a layer of interfacing to give it a bit of sturdiness." StellarCheri made a special one just for Ashley... And guess what... you will get to be among the first to try it out! One lucky winner will receive this super cute argyle diaper clutch, just like Ashley's. They are so great, and you can be sure there will be one coming to the RockerByeBaby household!  Also, what do you guys think about adding these to our line? Maybe a special combo of diaper bag and diaper clutch for a deal? Hmmmmm *wheels turning*

How to win:
(EACH ENTRY MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEPARATE COMMENT BELOW TO BE COUNTED ACCURATELY)
#1: Heart StellarCheri on Etsy.
#2: Heart your favorite pair of item(s) in the StellarCheri Etsy shop, then come back and comment below, telling us what you love!
#3: Fan the StellarCheri facebook page.
#4: Follow StellarCheri on Twitter and tweet this message: "Giveaway @RockerByeBaby for a @stellarCheri diaper clutch! Enter to win! http://punkrockerbyebaby.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-6-stellarcheri.html"
#5: Fan the RockerByeBaby facebook page.
#6: Heart RockerByeBaby on Etsy.
#7: Follow the RockerByeBaby blog. (in the upper right hand side.)
#8: Blog about this baby shower giveaway! Linking back to our blog... when you are done come here and comment below with the link to where we can see the post!

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Giveaway #4: CuddleStar

Now a days it seems like anyone can be a good photographer with an iPhone and Instagram, but Ashley - the mama who this shower is for and the A in AE Photography is the real deal. In fact... she and her husband were the photographers at our wedding. Talent, talent, talent.
She also does a lot of the photography for our shop... like our Camera t-shirt, modeled by her son Finn!
So, when I was "window shopping" on Etsy... and came across a super cute camera Onesie by Cuddle Star, I just KNEW Ashley would love it. Cuddle Star has some of the cutest onesies I have ever seen. Truly. If you are in to any sort of western style, this shop is for you. From Deputy Dude to Pearl Snap Vests onesies for the Cowboys (and girls)... to the Shadiator or the tie and suspenders for the "scenester" babies... This mama has got you covered. Everything you see in her shop is amazingly well made, down to every last detail. Even the little story in her "announcements" makes me love this shop even more... "Once upon a time there was a little girl named Adrian who lived it Texas. She loved to draw and paint. She wore tiaras, jewelry, slips on the outside of her clothes, and cowboy boots. She dreamed of growing up and moving to a coast thousands of miles away, marrying el Principe Rafael Medina, and having a daughter named Tigerlilly Goldfeather.

While some of those dreams came true, others faded and new dreams came to be.

Now Adrian resides in Austin TX, married a different kind of prince and has her el Princepe Rafael Medina in the form of a son. Thorough all life’s adventures and changes, Adrian never let go of her love for quirky fashion. Cuddlestar came to be with the birth of her son."

Its so true. Just because we have kids doesn't mean we have to give up that unique sense of style. I can promise you that in the 5 years of my oldest son's life, he has never wore an outfit with teddy bears or rubber duckies... and the only choo choo train shirt he has is an awesome one with the smoke stack letting out puffs of skull and crossbones shaped steam. And like Adrian, if I couldn't find it in a store, I made it myself... (and also like Adrian, that inspired my store)  Im so happy to find yet another amazing Etsy shop like Cuddlestar that has awesome style and high quality... and you should too! Why? Because if you're lucky, you could be the winner of a super duper cute piece from her shop! They were so sweet to be sending Ashley this insanely adorable camera onesie for her little man. And lucky her because this is one of the last ones in this style!
The winner of this giveaway will get to choose their prize between a tie vest in brown or turquoise, or a tie suspenders in black or brown, or a deputy dude... size 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m or 12-18m.

How to Win:
(EACH ENTRY MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEPARATE COMMENT BELOW TO BE COUNTED ACCURATELY)
#1: Heart Cuddlestar on Etsy.
#2: Heart your favorite item in the Cuddlestar shop, and come back here and tell us what design you would choose if you won!
#3: Fan Cuddlestar on Facebook!
#4: Fan the RockerByeBaby facebook page.
#5: Heart RockerByeBaby on Etsy.
#6: Follow the RockerByeBaby blog. (in the upper right hand sidebar.)
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Giveaway #3: KateMaeDesigns

I am a huge fan the paper mobiles I have seen around lately... They come in all different shapes and textures, a rainbow of colors, and all different lengths. So when I came across Kate Mae Designs, I knew it was a shop we just had to get in on Ashley's baby shower.
Kate Mae Designs is a shop specializing in paper crafts... specifically, cards and mobiles. Finding a quality shop like Kate Mae Designs is really awesome for a shop like mine. Since we specialize in custom bedding and nursery decor, its often hard to find things like mobiles and other certain accessories that we just havn't taken on yet. Kate Mae offers custom paper mobiles that could be made to match any decor... in all different paper shapes to go with any theme or style. Like Butterflies... for the perfect girl's room.Sparkling Black, White & Lime rectangles... For a sleek but dramatic accent. Or Smokey Gray & Yellow Circles... the perfect fit in Ashley's nursery...Its true! Kate Mae Designs has given Ashely this modern baby mobile. Colors fading from Slate Gray to white... with a pop of yellow. It will be the perfect fit into Ashley's nursery for her little man. They are adorable over a crib or changing table for baby to look at, or just as a great accent to a bare corner of a room. I will definitley be headed to Kate Mae to have one made for Rozzlyn's room. Pink, Lime, Black, White, Zebra, Damask, Dots, Stripes..... yeah. All of that. The crazier the better for us :) But of course, they're aren't just for baby rooms. They are great in any room to bring a little color out, and add a little visual interest.

The winner of this giveaway gets their choice of any of the in stock mobiles in the Kate Mae Designs shop. So check back with her often as she is always adding new ones!

How to Win:
(EACH ENTRY MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEPARATE COMMENT BELOW TO BE COUNTED ACCURATELY)
#1: Heart Kate Mae Designs on Etsy.
#2: Heart your favorite item in the Kate Mae Designs Etsy shop, and come back here and tell us what you would choose if you won!
#3: Fan the RockerByeBaby facebook page.
#4: Heart RockerByeBaby on Etsy.
#5: Follow the RockerByeBaby blog. (in the upper right hand sidebar.)
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Baby Shower Giveaway #1: Me and Reekie

Every time I do one of these showers, or host a big giveaway - there are always a few people I secretly hope will join in on our fun. For starters (and perfect for the #1 giveaway)... is Me & Reekie. We are a huge supporter of her in the Zrust household. Maria, the talent behind Me & Reekie is amazing. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with... so giving, so passionate about what she does, and most of all she is beyond awesome at her craft.




Me & Reekie is a shop full of adorableness... When you first find your way over to her store, you will see cute skull & crossbone onesies and tank tops for the kiddos... knitted slippers for mom... newborn hats... but my favorite, FAVORITE items in her shop are her Boot-ys... They come in all different colors... fabrics from canvas to chenille... hand sewn prints like lady bug dots to skull appliques. In our house, I believe we have 4 different pairs of the skull ones. A gray pair... a black and white pair... and 2 sizes of the black and pink ones. You could say I highly recommend them ;) One the newest changes I have seen in her shop is that she now offers three different boot heights. A "summer slip on" style, a 
mid-rise, a tall knee high boot. And of course, all are equally adorable. My favorite thing about these boot-ys is that of all the shoes I have for my kids, as babies, these are a great fit and they actually stay on their feet! It seems like even the size 1 crib shoes for baby Rozzlyn get kicked off in a matter of minutes. Not only are they super cute... but they're functional AND cozy. "Booties have grey cotton denim on the outside, fuzzy fleece on the inside, next to the babies skin. Elastic in the back, around the ankle and a snap closure. Bottom is made of ultrasuede. All seams are enclosed in grey bias tape to ensure the utmost comfort of your babies tootsies!" I highly recommend that pick up a pair... or 3... and maybe a pair for yourself too ;) Now enough rambling... on to the fun stuff!! Maria has so sweetly given Ashley these adorable gray Boot-ys... perfect for her little man arriving soon.
And of course, since this is a giveaway, one lucky winner will get a pair too! The winner of this giveaway gets their choice of boot-ys... in any size ranging from newborn - 3 years... so good luck! Anyone would be lucky to receive these cute, snuggly shoes.

How to win:
(EACH ENTRY MUST BE IN ITS OWN SEPARATE COMMENT BELOW TO BE COUNTED ACCURATELY)
#1: Heart MEandREEKIE on Etsy.
#2: Heart your favorite pair of booties in the MeandREEKIE shop, then come back and comment below, telling us which one you would choose if you win.
#3: Fan the RockerByeBaby facebook page.
#4: Heart RockerByeBaby on Etsy.
#5: Follow the RockerByeBaby blog. (in the upper right hand side.)
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