Who Wants a Diaper Bag?
The contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone for your interest, and congratulations to the winners!
I used to sew baby carriers and diaper bags. I gave it up when I was expecting Jacob, primarily because of time constraints. And while all of my baby carriers have found good homes, I do have several brand spanking new diaper bags. More than I need, or could really use.
I’ve been staring at these bags for a long time. I couldn’t decide what to do with them. I’m trying to perform a post Christmas de-clutter, but I don’t want to just chuck perfectly good bags. Then it occurred to me – I have approximately 3 blog readers, and 3 diaper bags. Do I smell a match made in heaven? I’ll do a giveaway!
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These are messenger-style bags with velcro closures and lots of pockets. They measure 16″ x 11″ x 4 1/2″, and are machine washable. Each one also comes with a 15″ x 18″ change pad.
If you would like me to send you a diaper bag, leave a comment or email me at amber [at] strocel [dot] com (with the subject header “Diaper Bag Giveaway”) before January 31, 2009. I will pick someone at random. The winner gets first choice of the three bags pictured, and I will give away all 3 provided that I have enough entrants. If you live very far away, I may ask you to chip in for postage, but I am willing to send the bags anywhere.
And remember, there’s nothing that says these bags must be used for diapers. They’re roomy and pretty and can fit all kinds of things. So, you know, even if you’re not at that stage in life don’t leave me hanging. Please enter. I would hate to throw a contest and have no one come. 
I love your stuff! I really wish I’d bought a carrier from you way back when I had Victoria…of course, since you gave me one it all works out 
Sign me up! (In fact, my friend saw the purple dolly diaper bag you gave me for Victoria and she thought it was an awesome purse!)
I have a friend here who is expecting her 2nd babies…yep, she has a 16 month old and just heard 2 heartbeats at her ultrasound..yikes….she will definatley been needing some new pretty things for when the bundles arrive, so count me in…although, I am happy to be out of the diaper bag phase, and now am into carrying extra clothes and panties just in case of emergancy phase!
The bags are lovely!!! Wow, I can’t believe you made them. I’m lucky if I can sew back on a button that popped out without making a complete mess of it and needing a few band-aids.
But seeing as I have too much stuff in my life, and not enough space to put it all, I just can’t take another bag, even if it is really awesome looking.
Thanks for the give-away. I hope they go to good use.
The bags are lovely! and such a crafty momma yourself! My friend is about to have her 3rd baby and one of these would be perfect for her as she is having to buy lots of new things again as her first two have worn everything out!
And if you do decide to go back to making them at some point I would love to tell all the mammas I teach…..all 60 of them! x
Amber they are gorgeous…I certainly don’t need a baby bag but would be a perfect teacher bag too…sign me up and I would pay shipping if you draw my name.
They are beautiful. Much better than the one I’m using for my 1 month old right now. It doesn’t even close so sometimes as I’m carrying the baby seat around, trying to balance everything, I hear a couple of thuds on the floor.
I already know that sound, it’s the sound of stuff falling on the floor. Buy another one, you say? Well, let’s hope I can have a friendly person (hint…nudge) give one of their’s away.
you deff have more than 3 readers!!!!! lol
Seeing as I LOVE LOVE LOVE my carrier pattern- (oooh and i see you have a matching bag!!!)and I am currently using nothing but my cloth grocery bags!!! LOL i will add in my name (i soo wish i bought a dollie one whenyou were making those – as someone who does NOT sew at all i need to rely on the talents of others)
=)
Victoria
wow – these are beautiful diaper bags! sad when you have to put projects on hold – i hope you find the time in the near future to start doing this again – you obviously have a talent for it!
sarah
amber, these bags are gorgeous! i love the brown one. perhaps you’ll pick it up again, one day. i’d be so thrilled to ‘win’ one – thanks for the generosity! and it’s fun following you on twitter too. tressa
Hi! I just found your blog and I love it! I would love to be entered in your giveaway. You are so talented. Have a wonderful sunday! Kim
Lovely work. I’d love to be considered for such a generous giveaway
Tammi
So beautiful! My friend & I were just sitting here talking about diaper bags .. being pregnant does that to ya!
I’d loved to be entered – they’re soo cute & trendy!
Love the bags — my babies are a little old but my knitting sure could use a new bag!
Gorgeous! I wish I had the patience for that. Sign me up, please!
I would love one, they are beautiful. Enter me please.
Found you pretty randomly…but thats the internet. Great bags…you sure you don’t have time to keep making them. I went without one the first time, just couldn’t bring myself to buy a generic TRU one, but one of yours might be nice second time around!
Hi Amber, Thanks for visiting my site so much, I would love to be entered to win a diaper bag, I was going to attempt one myself when I was pregnant, but never did, Poppy’s is starting to fall apart! I am enjoying reading your blog too!
I love those bags, we opted for a Columbia diaper bag however i find its small n uncomfy. Great for daddy tho. I would love to be entered for one of these! Plz n thnx ♥
OMG! I LOVE the pink one! But, sadly, no baby to diaper….
Hi Amber…I would love one of your bags for a friend of mine who is expecting her first. She knows it’s going to be a little girl so the pink would be fabulous! You are very talented, I wish I had one of these when Katie was little but hopefully I won’t be needing a diaper bag for her much longer! Sign me up for the give away Thank you!
Hi Amber, you sew beautifully! I would love to win an Amber original. My diaper bag is looking a little worn. By the way, your kids are adorable. I have a little boy, Colby who is one. It is really amazing to be able to reconnect with friends from childhood. I still remember playing at your house in Old Clayburn wow! Take care, Laura
I hope I’m not too late, its the 31st today.
I love all three, my favorite is the brown one though, the fabric is lovely. I’m desperate for a bag too, I’ve been carrying all my baby gear in my old gym bag. This would be so much more functional and pretty.
Thanks so much
Tara
I love such stuff and I have many similar to those which I can see in the post. Perhaps I should say that I had them because my son is now 5 years old but I still keep them.
LOL, I have a sneaking suspicion you have more than 3 readers.