Monday, March 28, 2011

Plum Crazy For Cloth Review and Giveaway

**NOW CLOSED**

A few months ago, I began researching and looking into a fun airplane shirt and diaper for P-man to wear for photos and to his birthday party. I remembered a good friend of mine mentioned she was starting to sew diapers for her WAHM (Work At Home Mom) business. I decided to seek her out to see if she could do something fun and custom for P-man's special day.

Kate, over at Plum Crazy For Cloth custom designed a raglan airplane shirt and a one size minky pocket diaper with zorb insert using the Landing Zone Airplanes & Rockets pattern. The shirt was extremely soft and loved that it matched the diaper.
ABOUT THE DIAPER: This Plum Crazy For Cloth diaper is a one-size minky pocket diaper with a zorb insert. Some of you maybe scratching your head and wondering what is a zorb insert?
DiaperMaker Zorb™ is a specialty textile designed to reduce cost and improve performance of reusable cloth diapers and
accessory products. ZORB absorbs 10x it's weight in less than half a second -- that's 20x faster than cotton, bamboo or hemp. Zorb has incredible holding power too, a single layer holds up to 3 times the moisture of the best absorbing knits so leaking and exterior wicking can be reduced or eliminated.
ZORB can be washed using home or industrial equipment and additives. It absorbency is not effected by hard water or with natural detergent deposits diaper-stripping to regain absorbency is virtually eliminated.
This diaper also has strong snaps on the waist and on the rise to give you that snug fit. It also has good elasticity along the sides of the diaper and along the back. The inner lining of the diaper is made from a minky fabric, which makes for a softer more comfortable fit for baby.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION: I love the pattern and fabric of the outer part of the diaper, it made it look very sleek. The inner lining minky fabric was incredibly soft. I did notice the fact the diaper seemed a little small for a one-size, which means P-man will probably outgrow this dipe before he reaches 30 lbs. However, it did fit pretty snug and had maximum coverage, which is great on a baby with a large bottom and chunky thighs.
Smallest Setting
Largest Setting
Zorb Insert

ABSORBENCY:The zorb insert makes this diaper extremely absorbent, which is perfect for those heavy wetters or for use during the overnight. I will add though, P-man has yet to go past 6 hours in this diaper, so right now I can't tell you if the absorbency would last up to 12 hours or not. I can tell you that there were no signs of leaks up to 6 hours.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: I love this diaper! It was great being able to choose the type of pattern, insert, and fabric. The fit, durability, and absorbency of this diaper stands up to a very active 1-year-old. The care instructions for this diaper are super easy, and it can be used in the dryer. In fact, the more often you wash and dry the more absorbent this diaper becomes. Again, the only negative thing I have to say is... I wish there was another set of snaps on the rise, because I'm not sure if this diaper will make last until 30 lbs.



As you can see, Kate doesn't only make diapers, but she can custom design shirts and other clothing wear. She also makes wool dryer balls, cloth wipes, aprons, wet bags, blankets, etc. Definitely stop by her Facebook fan page: Plum Crazy for Cloth or the hyenacart store website she uses to check out her latest projects: Peace, Love, and Cloth For All Congo.

***Kate has graciously offered to host a giveaway to go along with my review. She will giveaway either a dozen cloth wipes, 6 unpaper towels, a pair of dryer balls, a changing pad, or a diaper to one lucky winner.***

THE RULES: Leave one comment and email address for each entry (i.e. blogging about this giveaway you would leave 3 separate comments because this is worth 3 entries).

This Giveaway is only open to US residents. It will end on April 5 @ 11:59 EST. If I receive any entries past the above listed time, they will be removed, and not be counted. A winner will then be drawn via Random.org and will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner fails to do so within the 48 hour time frame, a new winner will be selected.

MANDATORY ENTRIES:

You must visit the Facebook fan page of Plum Crazy for Cloth and "like" the page, and thank Kate for this giveaway opportunity. (1 Entry)

"Like" 3 Men and a Lady on Facebook (1 Entry)

BONUS ENTRIES:

Follow 3 Men and a Lady publicly via Google Friend Connect (1 Entry)

Follow 3 Men and a Lady publicly via Network Blogs (1 Entry)

Subscribe to 3 Men and a Lady via email (1 Entry)

Head over to the website of Peace, Love, and Cloth For All Congo and tell me one product you like (1 Entry)

"Like" their Facebook page: Peace, Love, and Cloth for All Congo (1 Entry)

Blog about this giveaway and link back (3 Entries)

***This review comes directly from my own personal experiences. My opinion is that of my own, and was not at all influenced by Kate from Plum Crazy For Cloth's sponsorship for this giveaway. I was not paid or compensated in any form for this review, outside of Kate from Plum Crazy For Cloth agreeing to supply the giveaway winner with a prize. The shirt and diaper were purchased by me at a discounted tester price.***

81 comments:

  1. I've been a fan of Plum Crazy and Kate! This is a great review on her products! :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Fan of 3 men and a lady on facebook.

    Shanna Proctor

    winterpoet13@gmail.com (forgot it in the first post oops)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Following via google friend connect!

    Shanna P.

    winterpoet13@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Following via Networked Blogs :)

    Shanna P.

    winterpoet13@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. there are way too many products on Peace Love and Cloth that I adore. I love Kate's changing pads, Chained Links flower necklace and star earrings and Daisies unpaper towels! So many good items to choose from! lol

    Shanna P.

    winterpoet13@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. am a fan of PLC on facebook!

    Shanna P
    winterpoet13@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  7. Have been Kate's fan too!
    Nikki
    nikki@nikkislittlehouse.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Like 3 men and a lady as well :)
    Nikki
    nikki@nikkislittlehouse.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. subscribed!
    Nikki
    Nikki@nikkislittlehouse.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. blogged about it!

    shanna p.

    winterpoet13@gmail.com

    http://shanna7313.blogspot.com/2011/03/plum-crazy-for-cloth-review-and.html

    ReplyDelete
  11. entry two for blogging about it

    shanna p.
    winterpoet13@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. I can't wait to get a pair of Kate's dryer balls from the Peace, Love & Cloth congo!!
    Nikki
    nikki@nikkislittlehouse.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. entry 3 for blogging about it

    shanna p.
    winterpoet13@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. I "like" the PLC facebook page <3
    Nikki
    Nikki@nikkislittlehouse.com

    ReplyDelete
  15. Liked your blog and Plum crazy on FB - so fun for giveaways! Also checked out PLC - beautiful stuff! I'm partial to the Boyish Whales on Orange cloth diaper. :-)

    Already follow you on google and subcribe to the blog. :-)

    Amy :-)
    amykbennett@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. i was already a fan of Plum Crazy on Fb :) I thanked her

    ReplyDelete
  17. already a fan of PLC Congo

    I super love Chained Links Jewelry and Lil Sister's Bowtique bows and all the vendors have awesome stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  18. I subscribed via email :)

    von383@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. following your blog via networked blogs :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Liked Plum Crazy for Cloth on FB.
    sexysusy811@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. Liked 3 Men and a Lady on FB.
    sexysusy811@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. I follow 3ML publicly on Google Friend Connect.
    sexysusy811@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. I follow 3ML publibly on Network Blogs.
    sexysusy811@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. I subscribed to 3ML via email.
    sexysusy811@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. I liked Peace, Love and Cloth for all Congo on FB.
    sexysusy811@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. I like plum crazy for cloth on FB
    evans dot lacie at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  27. I like 3 men and a lady on FB
    evans dot lacie at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  28. I liked Plum Crazy For Cloth on FB & commented on her page.

    ReplyDelete
  29. I "liked" Plum Crazy for Cloth on FB and posted on her wall.

    ReplyDelete
  30. I looove the Girly Whales Pocket Diaper: http://hyenacart.com/PeaceLoveCloth/st/4355/13331/Girly-Whales-Pocket-Diaper

    ReplyDelete
  31. I "liked" Peace, Love and Cloth for All Congo on FB

    ReplyDelete
  32. I liked Peace, Love, and Cloth For All on FB

    ReplyDelete
  33. I blogged about this giveaway!

    http://mylovesmylife.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/giveaway-alert-cloth-diaper/

    1

    allyssa.mylovesmylife@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. I blogged about this giveaway!

    http://mylovesmylife.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/giveaway-alert-cloth-diaper/

    2

    allyssa.mylovesmylife@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  35. I blogged about this giveaway!

    http://mylovesmylife.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/giveaway-alert-cloth-diaper/

    3

    allyssa.mylovesmylife@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  36. I'm a fan of my Plum Crazy and left a comment on her FB page.

    lindsaycleary@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  37. I'm a fan of your blog on FB.

    lindsaycleary@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  38. I follow your blog with Google Connect.

    lindsaycleary@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  39. I follow your blog via Networked Blogs.

    lindsaycleary@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. I subscribe via email.

    lindsaycleary@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  41. I like the Purple and Pink Butterfly Pocket Diaper.

    lindsaycleary@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  42. I like Peace, Love, and Cloth for All Congo on FB.

    lindsaycleary@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  43. Following via google friend connect

    Nychole_ball@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  44. Liked Plump crazy for Cloth on FB

    Nychole_ball@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  45. Liked 3 men and a Lady on FB

    Nychole_ball@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  46. I love the veggie tales pocket diaper

    Nychole_ball@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  47. I liked her on Facebook and told her Thanks!

    carriethegood at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  48. I liked you on Facebook! Carrie M

    carriethegood at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  49. I follow you on GFC

    carriethegood at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  50. I subscribed via email!

    carriethegood at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  51. I went to Peace, Love, and Cloth For All Congo and I liked the amber teething necklace there.

    carriethegood at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  52. Like Peace, Love, and Cloth on FB!

    ReplyDelete
  53. LOVE Peace, Love, and Cloth Very Hungry Caterpillar dipaer

    ReplyDelete
  54. blogged about it!!!

    http://ib-livinginaworldofblue.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  55. blogged about it!!

    http://ib-livinginaworldofblue.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  56. blogged about it!!

    http://ib-livinginaworldofblue.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  57. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete
  58. Love the diapers and dryer balls! (Zorb ROCKS.) I'm biased towards anything Kate does, since I used to babysit her back in the day. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  59. I love the Lil Sisters bows on PLC for all!

    ReplyDelete
  60. I "liked" Peace, Love, and Cloth for All Congo

    ReplyDelete
  61. "I "liked" 3 men and a lady

    ReplyDelete
  62. I "liked" Plum Crazy For Cloth

    ReplyDelete
  63. I like the sugar scrubs on PLC

    ReplyDelete