Get Your Grateful Dead Threads! Summer tour is coming!

Good morning, friends!  I just wanted to highlight some of the newest offerings in the shop for Grateful Dead fans.  Most items in the shop are one-of-a-kind items, so scoop them up as soon as you see them.  I do have made-to-order items as well but even those quantities are limited. 

Let's take a look at some fresh merch!

Get Down Button Down, Up-cycled Grateful Dead Stealie Roses Shirt, Size 3T This rockin' shirt is unique, comfy, and green! Upcycled shirt was rescued and turned into something you can be grateful for. This is a one-of-a-kind!

Cotton, size 3T, short-sleeved, button down, blue shirt. All business in front and a party in the back! Black buttons. Pale blue embroidery stripes. Two front pockets that button.

Handmade applique stitched on back of shirt. Fabric has the infamous GD Stealie and lavender roses.  If you are a Dead fan or know someone who is, it is promised to be a hit. Stitched in blue thread.

 This piece if perfect for summer!  Check out the Get Down Grateful Dead Stealie Roses Tank, Size 4T.  Soft cotton, black, new shirt, size 4T tank. Great for any 'lil hippie boy or girl.  Handmade applique stitched on front of shirt made from a fabric with the infamous GD Stealie and lavender roses.  If you are a Dead fan or know someone who is, it is promised to be a hit.  Stitched in blue thread.

Want something to wear in cooler weather or on a summer night?  Great for layering.   Get Down Up-cycled Grateful Dead Stealie Roses Shirt, Size 4T  Soft cotton, size 4T long- sleeved, thermal henley, heather blue shirt. Great for boys or girls. Three creme color snaps in front. Creme top-stitching detail on shirt.  Handmade applique stitched on back of shirt. Fabric has infamous GD Stealie and lavender roses.  If you are a Dead fan or know someone who is, it is promised to be a hit. Stitched in blue thread.

 Now this set has become an instant hit!  I have 3 left in stock.  It is the perfect baby shower gift.  The item is called the Grateful Dead Dancing Bear, Burp Cloth Set of Three, made to order.

Now let me tell you all about why these are so special.  They are a set of three burp cloths bundled up and ready for gift giving! Tied with a sweet bow and perfect for baby showers or to add sunshine daydreams to any day!

These cloths have been rewashed and shrunk before sewing. Each cloth is about 12.5" x 17.5".

First I take 3 new, 100% cotton Gerber prefold cloths that have a 3-ply 100% polyester, super absorbent, pad down the middle, and give them a gentle wash in some Rockin' Green (Classic Rock, Unscented) detergent. (Any phosphate detergent will do, but I think this is the best brand (IMHO).....and only the best for my wares ;)

Then, they tumble around in the dryer so that when you wash and dry them, they don't shrink.

I take some (also per-washed) custom designed and printed, cotton fabric to make a chunky stripe down the middle. (Aaand the Dead fabric is custom designed using Eco-friendly printing technology that uses water-based inks! This process has minimal waste! Pretty rad, right?)

One cloth is done in dancing bear and lightning bolts, one is done in green and purple collared dancing bears, and one is done in orange, lavender, and white with a handmade dancing bear applique. Bear colors will vary from order to order.

The stitching on these guys are are in bright orange thread that is not only durable, but done in a beautiful design around the edging. Then I add a Jam'n Jellybeans label to one of them and viola.......the most jammin' burp cloths are born!

I am sure any Dead fan would agree. These are prefect for a baby shower gift or a gift to give just because you know an awesome baby! Be the envy of the babies at the festivals this summer and order yours today!

 And lasty but certainly not least we have the Phunky Fare Thee Well GD50, Phish, Grateful Dead Peasant Dress, size 3-6 months, ready to ship OR Made to order in 6-12 Mo, 12-18 mo.  

Fare Thee Well, with your little love dressed to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead!

Size 3-6 months is ready to ship and other sizes will be made-to-order.

This is a limited edition dress and so so very special! This special Dancing Bear fabric has been retired and is very rare! Phish and Grateful Dead lovin' folks can appreciate this high quality garment, made with loads of love.

The front bodice of the dress is made from a custom designed and printed, cotton fabric, to look like Jon Fishman's Henrietta Dress! Aaand the Donut fabric is custom designed using Eco-friendly printing technology that uses water-based inks! This process has minimal waste! Pretty rad, right? I added a chunky strip of a gorgeous floral print in hues of purples and magenta and then dead center is a strip of another custom-printed cotton fabric featuring the dancing bears! (in a very rare print that is now retired!!!)

Short sleeves are made up of that same floral.

The back of the bodice is the donut fabric with the floral chunky stripe down the back but instead of the stripe of dancing bears, the back has just one happy little dancing bear.

Stitched in purple thread. Proudly labeled with a Jam'n Jellybeans clothing tag.

If you are on your way to Chicago this summer, or will be couch touring these shows with your little one at home, this dress is a must have! Also perfect for a first birthday, festival-wear, or for everyday Phish, and Dead lovin' grooviness.

 Thanks for visiting!  Come by again soon. 

Jam on,
Mama Nic
Designer to Phans / Shop owner

Sacred Word of the Year Challenge!

Good vibes and good morning to you all.

I have a small challenge for you that will surely improve your day,  and your year.  I have set some time this early morn for devotion to my amazing workbook of mine.  (You can have one of your own!  Just click here.  And NO it is not too late in the year to start!  Ya gotta start somewhere babe and today is as good a day as any.)

I worked on my "Word for the year" and I challenge you all to do the same.  Go ahead.  It will be fun!

The workbook says " If you could pick a theme as a power word, or affirmation of what you'd like to experience & focus on for your year, what would it be?"

My sacred word for 2015 is...

I can see exactly where I want to end up.  Some days the path on how to get there isn't exactly clear.  So, what do you do?  EXPLORE!  Explore around.  Check out new paths.  New options.  New ways of doing things, making things, thinking, moving.  Find new spaces and places in your mind and in the outside world until you find that beautiful place that you are looking to be!

Not all those who wander are lost Print-Leslie Sabella

Don't be afraid to try something new.  If that isn't working for you you can change direction again....and again.....and even again.  There are no set rules for you to live by, my friend.  It's ok to explore.

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known Print -Ana Victoria

I give myself permission, in fact I summons myself to to just that......EXPLORE.  This is the year to do it.  It feels right within my bones.  I am SOoooo excited about this.  I know exploration leads to adventure and being the gypsy heart that I am, I just love a good ole adventure!

So, what will it be for you?  What power word speaks to you?  Don't worry if it doesn't come to you right away.  Mine didn't.  It eventually bubbled up to the surface and popped right out!  It will happen for you too, just give yourself patience.

Desert Cactus Print-Leslie Sabella

So don't forget to look in places you hadn't thought of looking.  Do things you hadn't thought you could do.  Look around at this big beautiful world and do what calls to you.  Your heart will get home.  Promise.

Oh and on account that Valentine's Day is tomorrow and I LOVE you all so much, I have created a coupon code for Etsy.  Use code "loveuback" and get FREE SHIPPING on every order until midnight 2/14/15 EST.

I hope you day is filled with lots of sacred moments and I do hope you take my challenge of finding your own sacred word of the year!

Jam on,
Mama Nic

Monster Playground Pants are in!

Hi,  Friends!  I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to our new supplier of super comfy and cute pants for babies and toddlers............Monster Playground.

The pants are perfect for so many reasons.  They have elastic waistbands to keep babies comfy.

They also come in an array of fabric colors and weights for different seasons.

(.....Or,  like this summer in Berkshire County with it's drastic change in temperature from one day to the next!) 

They run from a size 6 months to a 2T.  Prices range from $8-$10, so they are very affordable. 

I am thrilled that to have Angela Burro join forces with Jam 'N Jellybeans and offer her creations to you all.

Angela is a talented artist who also has her own Etsy shop, called Monster Playground.

Take a look at some of her art!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Jam on!

Love, Peace, and Sandy Feet,
Mama Nic