Nakita Baby

The first ever family trivia adventure game is ready! It’s been in the works for several weeks now. The kids and I have had this on-going project for quite some time, but it is finally complete and ready for our first test run! Grandpa has the priviledge of coming over tomorrow to give it the unveiling with us! We are all so excited about this project and only look to grow and develop it further. It’s such a fantastic family fun kinda thing to do! It’s occupied MANY hours in our home! ; )

Updates to come soon!

Tis the season to start thinking about those holiday cards you send out in the mail! Each year people ponder what is the best way to wish their friends and family a ‘happy holiday’ season. It’s a tough choice, “do we just send a ready-made card?”, “do we hand-make something?”, “what about a family newsletter?”, and “is this a friend/family member that we should send a gift to?”

Nakita Baby has a wonderful solution to many of these questions. Holiday gift cards that send a holiday greeting AND act as a gift all-in-one! Handmade precious keepsakes of your little bundles of joy, wrapped up and sent to those you care about…. as an ornament!

Year after year I hear how excited people are to see what’s coming out this year! How they are thrilled to have ornaments on their tree that are personal, warm and touching! The anticipation to see how much the kids have changed from last year! This is a gift-card-ornament-greeting that will touch all of those who touch your lives.

All ornaments are hand crafted and painted details. They are extremely light-weight yet durable to be kept as precious keepsakes for your children when they are grown. All fit with in a standard size envelope therefore standard postage covers shipping.

Contact me: mommy@nakitababy.com
to discuss your holiday card order!

Your Gingerbread Bundle!
Cut from craft foam, hand-painted frosting, holding a sign that wishes your loved ones the very best holiday season! (Candy cane discontinued! They get crushed in the mail! ; )

Santa’s Little Helper!
All hand-cut from felt and hand-painted details, holding a little holiday greeting banner, all mounted on a sturdy poster board.

Snowland Play Buddies!
Hand-crafted of soft felt and mounted on poster board. Hand-painted and pipe cleaner details.

Peek-a-Boo! Pop-Up Presents!
This hand-crafted design actually opens as a pop up and closes back down. Quite the cute gift wrapped in shinny wrapping paper and ribbon!

Sweetest Angels!
A gown of soft white felt based on shiny silver board for wings. Hand-painted details in glittery paint on wings, hallos and cute little toes.

Origami 101!
This rather fun ornament was hand-folded origami! Child(ren)’s photos printed strategically so that when inflated they are the center of the ornament ball! Sent flat (as pictured first) with an funny instructional card reading “Origami 101″, with the list of instructions of how to inflate their ornament and enjoy!

** PLEASE NOTE **
These ornaments make wonderful/precious keepsakes for your children for years to come! If you would simply like an ornament made as a keepsake and *not* a larger order to mail out to friends and family, please contact me to discuss! Don’t forget, they could be a wonderful holiday gift for Grandma and Grandpa as well! Nakita Baby is all about cherished memories, please contact me with your needs!

Get those creative juices flowing! This growing endeavor needs a LOGO! I am in search of the person who can read through my site, email me with questions (if they have any about me) and design a logo that fits my personality, my style, and my growing adventure…. Nakita Baby!

Here’s the deal:
Email me: mommy@nakitababy.com with your (one per person/email/household) logo submission for my business. Yes, I would LOVE that “Nakita Baby” be incorporated in your design.

I will be tallying the submissions from now (start date Dec. 1, 2008) through the deadline (Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:59pm). I will take a week to figure out my winning logo designer, and another week to make and send you out your winning prize!

And WHAT is the winning prize you ask?!?!
A brand NEW handmade ring sling OR mei tai. Your choice of carrier AND your choice of colors!

AND… that’s not all! I will link your site, blog and/or business through a banner ad on my site indefinitely!

Get those juices flowing and I can’t wait to see the submissions!

NOTE… This contest is listed at:
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/

http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/, and

http://www.contestblogger.com/

I currently have three Mei Tai’s for sale now…. ready to go to a warm and loving family wanting to carry their babe close to their hearts!

The first two are brand new, made farely recently. Gorgeous West African batiks from The Gambia depicting a mother carrying child on her back. The first pictured below is of beautiful blues and greens and set on a black base with black straps. It is brand new, and the batik is original art work, so this is selling for $85. The second pictured is of amazing oranges and earth tones set on an off-white background, also selling for $85.

Both have extra wide straps for more comfort and durability. The shoulder straps have light padding in them as well. Please email me with questions or other details: mommy@nakitababy.com

This last available Mei Tai is one of my firsts. I love this vibarant reds, oranges and yellows set on a natural cotton. It’s a favorite, but I have so many carrying options, I am parting ways. Since it is (well) used (therefore needs a nice washing, on your penny), I will sell this one for just $30. It has lot’s of life left. No tears or anything…. just lot’s of love to pass your way. Feel free to email with questions.

If you are not local (Chicago area), or simply want to have it sent to you, I will mail for a flat rate of $5.00 each.
Thanks!!!
(and stay tuned for more!)

One of my most favorite gifts to mama’s and their babies are ring slings. Nakita Baby designs slings of very natural, neutral colors with vibrant and elegant batik pockets. The pockets not only add a beautiful and stunning splash of color, life and personality, but offer a versatile way to carry the basics (ie. cell phone, keys, wallet, an extra diaper!). There are three equal sized pockets across the front with a nice silky liner for added durability and just plain ‘ooh la la’!

On occasion an elegant black carrier will cross the line with it’s exciting batik to grab your eye in a heart beat!
Here a few recent slings purchased by clients.

So this is the biggest moment! The moment I’ve been waiting for…. maybe just the right ‘push’ needed to set things up and really get things rolling! Jarjusey Kunda is branching out!

I have for the last several years been making ring slings and mei tai’s for mama’s and baby’s. I can’t put into words what precious gift it is to give to a family who truly enjoys the warmth, attachment and every single second of ‘wearing your baby’. I have always made slings on a per-order request and thought for sure “one day” I would expand to making this a small family business for us. And now that time has seemed to be creeping up on us little by little!

Orders have started coming in more regularly. Return and repeat customers buying a precious sling for someone they know is pregnant, expecting their first babe! And just recently…. and ‘larger’ order from New Mexico! Yea!

What a pure joy! I love using my hands for all sorts of handicrafts, but this type of gift is too precious to give. I feel lucky to be a part of the newest movement in the States. At a time that families need this most of all. Wearing babies…. well, again, I just don’t know if I can put into words how vitally important it is not only for the babies, but the parents AND their relationship! I have been given a gift of being able to provide the biggest gift of all…. Unique and priceless all in one.

So, as Nakita Baby gets off the ground, orders can be placed just by calling (847.271.0965) or emailing me at: mommy@nakitababy.com. And keep coming back for updates on what’s-what around here! There will be new items added! Can’t wait to share them with you!