New Custom Ordering Procedures

Over the last two years, bugaroo has grown and blossomed into a full fledged business and my full time job.  New orders come in each day and I work to maintain the turnaround time promised while simultaneously creating ready to ship inventory.  In addition, when custom requests come in, I do everything within my power to fit that order into my production schedule to meet the needs of each customer.

Because of the awesome momentum growing with my business each day it is becoming more difficult for me to grow my inventory while meeting deadlines and milestones from custom requests.  Because of this, I have decided to implement some new custom ordering procedures going forward.  I love being able to make gifts that are unique and one-of-a-kind, so that won't stop.  This is just my way of making sure that I am able to keep up with the momentum that's growing each day.  A "method to the madness" so to speak.

The following custom ordering procedures will become effective Friday May 17, 2013.

• All "made to order" listings (both on Etsy and by clicking the Shop tab above) will be deactivated on Friday, May 17th.  
• New ready to ship listings will be posted.  
• New 'custom request' listings will be added with small price increases to cover a new convenience charge on each listing.  
• Turnaround times on all custom requests will be no less than two weeks from date of payment received.  
• Rush orders needing less than a 2 week turnaround will be considered for an additional rush fee, but not guaranteed.

Additional procedures regarding custom orders:

• The $10 custom stencil fee will remain in effect on painted/screen printed orders.  Because each stencil is hand cut and can only be used once, this charge will be assessed for each item requested.  
• A $5.00 custom request charge will be added in $50 increments for sewn products.
  (Example: $5 for $50, $10 for $100 and so on.)
• Custom fabric requests will only be considered on orders of $25 or more.  

Let's face it, my wheels are constantly turning and I have a ton of ideas that I want to bring to life.  It is my goal that implementing these new procedures will allow me to create these new designs, release new products and produce ready to ship inventory with increased productivity while maintaining quality customer service.

I strive to produce only quality crafted and unique handmade products for each of you.  I appreciate your continued support and understanding.  It is because of you that my business is growing by leaps and bounds.  My cup, and my sewing table, runneth over.

19 days and counting...

In 19 short days, we'll know if I've been accepted as a vendor in the 2013 Unique LA Summer Show in Santa Monica, CA.  I couldn't help but drool a little when I was looking at the pics from last weekend's Spring Show.  What an beautiful and incredibly talented roster of handmade artisans!  I am so excited at the idea of being included with them in the Summer show!  Click the photo below to be taken directly to the Unique LA Spring Show Slideshow.

the application is in!

IT'S DONE!  I DID IT!  

My application is in my check is in the mail.

now we wait.......

they'll send an email on june 3rd with their decision. 

until then....i ask for happy thoughts, prayers and hugs.

(donations also graciously welcomed)

Ringer Tees Back in Stock for a Limited Time!!

I was able to order more ringer tees but only a few per size and color.  Click the image below to place an order before they're sold out!

I love my "Job"

There are many reasons why I love my job.  Mostly because it doesn't feel like a job.  It's more that I get paid to be creative and crafty.

But I also get to meet and network with awesome moms, dads, sisters, cousins, etc. just like you!  I am able to provide my customers with unique and original creative products to give the little ones that they love.  And that makes me SOOOOOO happy.

I love creating my designs, posting them online and hearing your feedback.  I even love custom orders where people request something even more unique like the Harry Potter and Mustache sets I recently made.

But every once in a while I get a request that literally bring me to tears fill me with gratitude.  This week, I got one of those requests.

My cousin and his wife asked me to be a part of a very special project.  They needed a onesie made on the fly for their son and they came to me to make it.

Words cannot express how honored I was to be asked to be a part of such a huge and amazing moment in their lives.

So, without further ado, Malakai Turner Simpson would like you to see his one-of-a-kind bugaroo original custom made onesie!

That's right!  Malakai is going to be a big brother!  I can't wait to meet my new little cousin in December!!

Custom Order Spotlight - Harry Potter Theme

When customers come to me with a specific request, I listen to every detail.  In the case of the Harry Potter request, I was given pretty much full creative control to make something unique and memorable for a gender neutral baby shower gift.  

This gift set was ordered from my one of my besties - her brother and his wife are expecting their first child!  They are big Harry Potter buffs and she wanted to use that to make their first baby shower even more special.  It was an honor to be a part of it.

Here is what I came up with! 

   

The finished gift set! 

A Hedwig inspired applique owl and matching terry burp cloth.

The Hogwarts crest appliquéd bib & matching terry burp cloth. 

Harry's glasses & lightning bolt scar appliquéd bib & matching terry burp cloth.

A quilted blanket in Gryffindor stripes with coordinating cream minky.

A rollup changing mat backed in soft and absorbent terry cloth.

And of course, a 'Not a Horcrux' onesie!

If you're interested in purchasing your own set of any of the pieces featured in this spotlight, contact me HERE.  

Order Spotlight - Mustache Bib & Burp Cloth Sets

Recently, I was asked to make a custom baby shower gift for a friend of the family.  The nursery and baby shower were themed with mustaches and chevrons - obviously they had me at hello.

Here are just a few pics of the fruits of my labor.  Click the photos to enlarge.  Interested in a similar order?  It's easy!  Just email me here!