Thursday, June 3, 2010

What's Old Is New Again {GIVEAWAY}

Is there anything more comfortable than an old worn in t-shirt?  I have a few that I refused to toss until they had so many holes in them that they weren't good for anything other than dusting.  But now that my friend Melissa has started Nookie Scooter, my "vintage" Bon Jovi concert tee may have a chance at a second life - as a dress!  Take a peek at what she did with an old Tootsie Pop top.


Holy cuteness!  Nookie Scooter is full of adorable t-shirt creations and there are so many things to like about them.  First, they're all up-cycled and feature "found" tees and knits.  Second, each one is totally unique so you know you'll never see another child wearing the same one yours is.  And third, they're not just for girls!  This fun recycled tee is unisex.


And what little guy wouldn't leap a tall building in a single bound to sport one of these superhero hoodies?


But as a mom of two girls, I'll always be drawn to the darling dresses.  Love is totally appropriate for these two sparkle-y numbers.


And I can totally see one of my independent toddlers sporting this sassy one.


Melissa just started screen-printing her knits too.  This Western-inspired design would be perfect for a little cowgirl.  How fab would it be paired with a great pair of boots?


And every little princess loves a frog, especially one with rhinestones.


You can even get coordinating dresses for your little one's doll. 


Nookie Scooter has pre-made dresses, hoodies, shirts and more in the store and lots more tees to choose from.  If you see one you like, just convo Melissa and she'll transform it just for you.  The "All My Homies From the Street" shirt cracks me up.

 
If you've got a shirt of your own that holds a special place in your heart, Melissa can work with that too.  She took a fireman's tee and made it into this sweet dress for his daughter.


I may have to take a trip down to Chinatown to buy a few Italia shirts so my little princepessas can have two of these!


So what are you waiting for?  Go dig out your favorite old t-shirts and send 'em off to Nookie Scooter.  Your kid will be the coolest one on the playground rocking an up-cycled outfit made from your vintage Poison tee.  And I've got some rocking news for you! 


Melissa gas generously offered to give a $25 credit to one lucky AFOMFT reader!  You can use it toward anything currently in her store or put it toward a custom order using a shirt of your own or one from her stash.  To enter, visit Nookie Scooter and make the store a favorite.  Then post a comment here telling me you did along with what design in her shop you'll choose if you win OR what t-shirt of yours you'll send in to have transformed by Melissa (these are mandatory).  For additional entries:
  • Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
  • "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
  • "Like" Nookie Scooter on Facebook -- http://www.facebook.com/NookieScooter
  • Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked.  
  • Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  Enter to #win a $25 credit to make an upcycled outfit from your fave T for your little one @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
  • Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - Vote For Us @ topbabyblogs.com Top Baby Blogs.  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
  • Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
  • Blog about AFOMFT or this giveaway (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and post a link to the post.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends June 10th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on June 11th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: Nookie Scooter
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31 comments:

  1. I just added them as my favorite on Etsy and my favorite is the Sequined Love dress or I'd send in my daughters old Black Dog shirt to make it into summer dress. I was so sad when she out grew it.

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  2. Added them to my favorites.
    I absolutely love the Mr. Owl Upcycled Knit Dress!

    claudecampeau@videotron.ca

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  3. Follower via GFC.

    claudecampeau@videotron.ca

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  4. Tweet: http://twitter.com/claudecampeau/status/15386541311

    claudecampeau@videotron.ca

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  5. I added her as a favorite, and I have an old band tee that would be awesome as a dress for my daughter!
    soluckyducky at {gmail} dot {com}

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  6. FB fan sarah linette
    soluckyducky at {gmail} dot {com}

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  7. Nookie Scooter FB fan sarah linette
    soluckyducky at {gmail} dot {com}

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  8. I LIKED AFOMFT on FB

    mere@jklobo.com

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  9. I LIKE NS on FB!

    mere@jklobo.com

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  10. I am following you on Twitter - MereShopsAlot

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  11. I voted for the Top Baby Blog!

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  12. I added to my etsy favs! i have a BON JOVI shirt to send in!

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  13. I have your button
    www.haneytwins.blogspot.com

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  14. made them a fav on etsy! i think id send in one of my husbands old tie dyes from his grateful dead days and have a dress made for my little girl! sure would make him happy.

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  15. added to favorites,
    also like the Itty Bitty Black Dress

    mmayerfeld at gmail

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  16. I'm a Nookie Scooter Fan! I'd love to have one of my dads FAVORITE harley shirts recreated for my 18m old son! My dad had a few favorites... and this would be one rockin creation i'm sure! :)

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  17. Oh and I made her store a favorite of mine on etsy! :) yay! I'm always searchin hi and low for super cute boy stuff... !

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  18. and i follow AFOMFT on Facebook. :)

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  19. I added Nookie Scooter to my etsy favorites. I love the tootsie pop owl dress but it's too big for my daughter.

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  20. I have also been a follower of Nookie Scooter on Facebook for a while

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  21. I liked NS on FB

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  22. I liked AFOMFT on FB

    Poohkat139@aol.com

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  23. I love send a Kai-Lan t-shirt by Bella's favorite show.

    Poohkat139@aol.com

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  24. How did I almost miss this chance!!!!???? Love Nookie Scooter and Melissa rocks!!!!

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Thanks for the love!