Agape Bebe

New Sunflower Hat!!

2011-06-17T10:51:00.001-07:00

I have recently designed a new sunflower hat that is perfect for newborn photography or just a fun gift for a sunflower loving mommy and her newborn baby girl. You can find this in my Etsy store:

Agape Bebe by Sherlyn Edwards

Free Shipping This Month!!

2011-06-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

In order to share appreciation to all of my friends and clients, I am offering free Domestic Shipping!! The coupon code is: ABD001

Thanks to everyone for making Agape Bebe by Sherlyn Edwards such a success!!

Wow!! Can't believe it's been so long!

2010-11-08T11:47:00.001-08:00

I can't believe how long it's been since I've actually posted something on this blog. My life has been crazy busy. In wanting to have models for my designs, I ended up morphing into an emerging professional photographer after taking 1st birthday shots of a friend's little girl. I've been spending so much time at photoshoots and editing photos that I barely have time to design and crochet anymore. Hopefully soon I will get some pictures up of my latest designs that I have been working on during my free time.

My Little Valentine - Pacifier Clip

2010-01-11T10:54:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day Items in My Etsy Shop

A Cat Hat by Agape Bebe

2009-12-07T11:56:00.000-08:00

Inspired by my beloved cat Sophia, I decided to make a gray cat hat for all the other cat lovers out there. This hat can be custom sized from infant all the way up to adult size!! I can do custom colors upon request as well.

Agape Bebe by Sherlyn Edwards

Tractor and Car Baby Bootie Pattern now available!!!

2009-09-25T16:04:00.000-07:00

By popular request from crocheters around the world, I am now offering my tractor and car baby bootie pattern in PDF format. I designed these in 2005 and have been making these booties for 4 years now.

This pattern will allow you to make my famous tractor and car baby booties in two different sizes 0-6 months and 6-9 months.

Get Your Copy of the Pattern In My Etsy Store

Got Camo????

2009-08-24T09:42:00.000-07:00

So I've made my tractor bootie design in red, pink, blue, green, lime-green, and orange. This month I had two interesting design challenges. One was to make the booties to match a beloved family tractor and the second one was to make a camoflauge tractor. I have to say it was so much fun doing them in a different color!! You can get these booties in my Etsy Store. If you do not see the size or color that you want, please contact me through Etsy or at agapebebe@hotmail.com.

Agape Bebe Etsy Store

DESIGNS FOR THE D.O.R.K.

2009-06-18T07:59:00.001-07:00

ATTENTION: DAUGHTERS OR THE RISEN KING!!
NEW DESIGNS FROM AGAPE BEBE

Are you a D.O.R.K. - Daughter of the Risen King? Then these designs are just for you!! I have just designed ten different D.O.R.K. or DORK designs and have added them to my t-shirt shop with more to come!! These designs are available on onesies, t-shirts, tote bags and so much more.
GET YOUR D.O.R.K. T-SHIRTS AND MORE HERE!!

Designs With Attitude!!

2009-05-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

MORE ATTITUDE FILLED DESIGNS HERE!

Personalized Rainbow Heart T-Shirts and More

2009-05-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

This design can be printed on t-shirts, hoodies, mugs and much more!! If you do not see the name or message you need, please e-mail me at agapebebe@hotmail.com for customized options.

SEE ALL CURRENT RAINBOW HEART DESIGNS HERE

Personalized Panda Design!!

2009-05-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is one of my many new personalized graphics. It can be customized with your child's name or family status! If you do not see the name or message you need, please e-mail me at agapebebe@hotmail.com for custom options.
SEE ALL THE OPTIONS HERE

Personalized Cupcakes!!!

2009-05-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

Whether you want your child's first name or family status, we have the design for you!! This cupcake design comes with several different messages, if you do not find the name or the message that you need, e-mail me at agapebebe@hotmail.com and I will make a personalized design just for you!
SEE ALL THE CUPCAKE DESIGN OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO YOU!!

1st Birthday Cupcake T-Shirt

2009-05-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

This t-shirt is personalized with your little one's first name and can be also changed for other birthdays such as 2nd, 3rd and even 16th birthday!! If you need larger sizes or do not see the name that you need, you can e-mail me at agapebebe@hotmail.com to place your personalized name and birthday request!!

Click on the image above to get the 1st birthday design, or CLICK HERE to go to my t-shirt shop's main page!

Agape Bebe Plays With Pop Art!!

2009-03-05T10:24:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was another photography graphics day for Agape Bebe!! I learned how to make a photograph into pop art and came up with this graphic. This graphic has two different looks and will be printed on various t-shirts, onesies, cards and more.

Visit My Store to See More!!

Smile!!!! I've created a new graphic!!

2009-02-24T10:45:00.000-08:00

In tribute to the most amazing chore chart program that I discovered, I created this fun graphic that would be perfect for any child or teacher!! This graphic can be purchased on t-shirts, onesies, mugs and so much more!!

See More Items & Details Here!

Found This Cool Site!!

2009-02-09T08:01:00.000-08:00

I found this site that has interviews with the actors and actresses from the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button!! I still continue to be fascninated with all the work and details that went into the production of this movie!!
SEE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON CAST INTERVIEWS!!

2009-02-04T16:29:00.000-08:00

I just added this item to my Etsy Store!! This listing is for custom sized and colored fingerless gloves and matching hat.
Visit My Etsy Store Today!!

Something for the Little Pirate In The Family!!

2009-01-26T11:14:00.000-08:00

This is one of my newest personalized designs. It is perfect for the little pirate in your family. It is personalized with your child's name and if you do not see the name in the store that you need e-mail me and I will get the name added to the store as soon as possible. You can get this design on onesies, totes and sweatshirts!!
CLICK HERE
to see all of my personalized designs and to get your Love Pirate design today!!

There is Hope for Children's Handmade Items!! They are Listening!!

2009-01-21T12:40:00.001-08:00

Please see this letter to the Honorable Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce from Joe Barton and George Radanovich, Members. There is still hope for the handmade industry.

CLICK HERE to see this letter!

Does this mean that it is over. Not even close. What it does mean is that all of us that have been on the fight for the handmade toy and children's clothing industry are making a difference by continuing to contact our representatives and the leaders of this legislation.

"Curieux" is finally available for purchase!!

2009-01-10T13:15:00.001-08:00

Introducting:

Curieux

VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY!!These are now available on my website!

Save Handmade and Custom Boutique!!

2009-01-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

The Movie Was Awesome!!!

2009-01-04T14:53:00.000-08:00

So my husband and I went to the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (like you didn't know which movie I was going to write about...haa haa!!) last night and it was so awesome seeing the blanket on the big screen!!! I had read the short story so kind of knew part of the story line. We sat with anticipation as the previews were shown and then when the movie started I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see the blanket. As soon as I saw it I had tears in my eyes, knowing that something that I had made was on this big huge screen. I looked and remembered every stitch and every yarn hank that we had to roll into balls for the blankets. My husband who has supported me through this entire thing was there holding my hand just as excited as I was!!! I still am so thankful to God for allowing me to participate in such a amazing experience!!

Custom Boutique Crochet Embellished Socks

2008-12-22T12:40:00.000-08:00

These socks are perfect for the girly girl in your family. I have tons of different styles and colors in my Etsy Store and on my Website! I have socks with fur edging as well!!
My Etsy Store
My Website

Working on a copy of the blanket!!!

2008-12-18T16:35:00.000-08:00

So I needed to have a picture taken for another newspaper of me crocheting. I had fun taking this picture in our indoor garden room in the house!! I also figured out how to use the self timer on my camera. You would not believe how many shots I took. Hopefully I will be able to offer these blankets as soon as January 1st!

Agape Bebe's Blanket in Benjamin Button Movie Trailer that Shows My Blanket!!!

2008-12-15T15:13:00.000-08:00

I found this Curious Case of Benjamin Button trailer that shows my blanket on the baby as Queenie is taking it into her room in the movie!! I can't wait to see this movie!!! The more trailers I see the more excited I get!!!

Agape Bebe featured in North Platte Telegraph

2008-12-13T13:12:00.000-08:00

Here is the North Platte telegraph article talking about the blanket and the other props I made for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I am having fun being interviewed about this whole experience. I still want to give God the credit for putting this entire thing into place!!

THE ORIGINAL STORY FROM NP TELEGRAPH IS NO LONGER ON AIR...BUT HERE IS THE TEXT OF THE ARTICLE! ;-)

A blanket for 'Button'
Sherlyn Edwards of North Platte crochets a blanket similar to the one she designed for the upcoming movie called "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Edwards, who creates custom crocheted clothing and accessories, was contacted by a Hollywood representative two years ago to make an Angora wool blanket for the movie.
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By JOHN LINDENBERGER
Published: Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:14 AM CST
The North Platte TelegraphFor years, Sherlyn Edwards of North Platte has been creating custom crocheted clothing and accessories that she sells all over the world through her Web-based business called "Agape Bebe."So when she received a request to create a Victorian-style blanket out of Agora wool, she didn't think much about it at the time. What she didn't realize is that the blanket would be used in a famous Hollywood movie."It was such a cool thing," Edwards said. "We give credit to God for it."She said the initial e-mail inquiry from Hope Parrish, a famous Hollywood property master, came through an old company Web site that she doesn't even promote anymore."Her finding me was a complete accident," Edwards said.
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She later talked to Parrish by phone. That's when Edwards learned that the blanket she was being asked to design would be used in the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett.The movie tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who ages backwards. Although the movie will not be in theatres until Dec. 25, trailers of the film show an infant wrapped in the wool blanket created by Edwards.Because the blanket is what is referred to as a hero prop, Edwards said she had to make six identical blankets in case one was damaged. The blanket is an ivory color in the movie. However, Edwards said she used a darker, oatmeal colored yarn so that filmmakers could get the color they wanted under the bright lights.Edwards said the first blanket she made was rejected because it looked more like a rug. Edwards admits she used a fairly tight stitch on her first attempt, but she eventually found a design they liked."They wanted kind of a Victorian-style blanket," she said.Edwards said she was first contacted by Parrish in August of 2006, and it took about a year for her to complete the order. She said she spent about a month on each blanket, working four to six hours a day.The yarn used to make the blankets was Angora wool imported from Peru, South America. Edwards said she received the wool in batts that had to be rolled into balls before she could start crocheting."It would take 10 hours just rolling this stuff into balls," Edwards said.After finishing the blankets, Edwards was asked to create some starter projects, or partially finished pieces that could be used by characters in the movie to look like they are crocheting.Edwards said she is really looking forward to seeing the movie. Unfortunately, she won't be listed in the ending credits of the film, but she is still excited about seeing her finished product on the big screen.Although it's been over a year since she finished her initial order, Edwards said she hasn't gotten any more calls from Hollywood. But when she does, she is ready to go."They were absolutely the most fabulous people to work with," Edwards said. "Most of my regular clients know that if I get a call from Hollywood, I'm gone for several months doing what they need me to do."Edwards, who is a mother of three, has been crocheting ever since she was 7 years old. She learned her skills from her grandmother, and continues to crochet whenever she can.She sells her creations through her own Web site as well as on E-Bay and other online retailers."I sell all over the world," Edwards said. "I have boutiques that buy my items and then they resell them."While the exposure hasn't created a noticeable spike in sales, Edwards said she is seeing a lot more hits on her Web site. However, she acknowledged that she is not really doing this for the fame or fortune."For me it's more just a legacy that I can give my kids," Edwards said. "If I never ever do this again, at least I can tell my kids that Mommy got to crochet a blanket for a movie."

We Made the Local News!!!

2008-12-10T00:25:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I was interviewed by our Local Station!! It was so much fun and I was impressed by the professionalism of Kendra and the other staff members of KNOPTV!

See The News Story & Video Here!!UPDATE: The video is now off the website, hopefully we will be able to get it so that we can upload it to this site! ;-)

Here is the text from the news story:
Crocheting Her Way Onto The Big Screen

By Kendra Potter.

One Nebraska mom is crocheting her way onto the big screen.

A woman from North Platte got the chance of the lifetime, crocheting blankets for major movie starring Brad Pitt.

Crocheting is a passion of Sherlyn Edwards.

"I crochet when I watch TV, I crochet when we are driving down the interstate, I crochet at the lake," Edwards says.

Edwards crochets everything from blankets, to booties, and scarves.

The North Platte mom says, "I am a custom boutique designer, and what that means is I design children's clothing and accessories for the internet, and my items are sold all over the world."

But one day her crocheting became more than just a hobby it became her ticket to Hollywood.

Edwards was asked to crochet blankets for an upcoming major film.

Edwards says, "Ray was sitting across from me and he was like what's going on, and I said I just got a call from Hollywood and they want me to make blankets for a movie. I didn't find out until later that the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and it's starring Brad Pitt. And who wouldn't take that on."

Edwards was contacted through her old website in 2006. For two years she has been working with the prop master creating different prototypes trying to work up the perfect blanket.

"We had to search all over the United States and the world to find the exact yarn that would look right under the lights and on camera. And so I did this test blanket, the director didn't like it, and we spent hours on it, so I had to redo it and do another design, " Edwards adds.

Because it's what they call a hero prop, she had to create six identical blankets.

Edwards adds, "They had to be absolutely identical, I couldn't have anything different, the stitches had to be identical, the size had to be identical, so that they could shoot it in several different scenes and the blanket wouldn't change."

Right now her blankets can be seen on movie trailers on the internet.

"In the trailer at the very beginning of the trailer there is a gentlemen carrying the baby and he is setting it on the stairs and the baby is wrapped up in this cream ivory type blanket, an older looking blanket and he sets the baby on the stairs, " Edwards says.

Edwards and the world will get to see her blankets on the big screen when the movie hits theatres Christmas Day.

"I never thought in a millions years this would happen, it was just the most amazing thing, and it really was a God thing. It was just an awesome experience. I hope I get to do it again," Edwards adds.

Valentine's Day Pacifier Clip

2008-12-01T11:59:00.000-08:00

This custom boutique pacifier clip is made for your wee little sweetheart by Agape Bebe. Click on the images to see the current listing on E-Bay. This item can also be purchased on my website or Etsy Store.

Snow Pirate Design by Sherlyn Edwards

2008-11-30T07:57:00.000-08:00

I think next to my tractor design, this is my all time favorite graphic that I have designed. The boys were absolutely thrilled when I designed this Wednesday. It is personalized with your child's name as well as Big Brother, Little Brother, etc.
See More Options for This Design Here!!

God Loves You Snow Much Design by Sherlyn Edwards

2008-11-27T07:54:00.001-08:00

See More Options for This Design Here!!

Fall Flowers Personalized Designs

2008-11-27T07:47:00.000-08:00

This is one of my newest designs I have on Cafe Press.

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More Pictures of My Blankets!!

2008-11-24T17:49:00.000-08:00

A picture from an article.

My blanket is the one with the guy on the steps. Here is another picture I found.

This must be one of Benjamin right after he's born.

So once again I came across more pictures of the blankets on the set of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It's just a little over 30 days before I will be able to see them on the big screen and I'm getting totally stoked. To top it off on Oprah the other day...they showed more clips from the film so I got to see even more of the blankets!!

Custom Boutique Crochet Owl Baby Booties

2008-11-17T14:13:00.000-08:00

These booties were made to match a Gymboree line however they would be perfect for any infant boy or girl's wardrobe. They are made of 100% cotton yarn and can be found on my website.

My Website is:Agape Bebe by Sherlyn Edwards

Winter Can Be More Bear..able

2008-11-15T10:43:00.000-08:00

This is one of my newest designs. It can be custom sized for sizes newborn to size 8 child. Visit my website or e-mail me at agapebebe@hotmail.com for more information:

My Website is: Agape Bebe by Sherlyn Edwards

Crochet & Rose Embellished Headband

2008-11-13T15:04:00.000-08:00

This is one of my many headbands that I have designed.

This would be perfect for a wedding or special event.

Upon request I can even do other color combinations.
Get the Headband Here!

Custom Boutique Crochet Tractor Baby Booties by Agape Bebe

2008-11-07T07:41:00.001-08:00

These are my best all time sellers! I make them an any color combination you want including that green one. I have also made them in pink for the girl tractor fans!! They are made in sizes 0/6 Months all the way up to Size 10 Toddler Shoe!!

GET THEM ON MY WEBSITE

or
GET THEM ON ETSY

Here's the Blanket!!

2008-11-05T15:15:00.000-08:00

Here's a picture I took of the blanket before I sent it out to Hollywood!! I still am just so amazed that this happened and I was blessed to be part of something so cool!!!

IT'S ALMOST HERE!!! ;-) I'M LIKE A KID AT CHRISTMAS!!

2008-11-05T15:14:00.000-08:00

As it gets closer and closer to Christmas Day, I am eagerly awaiting The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to come out. For those of you that do not know, in 2006 I was hired to make prop afghans and then later other crochet props for the Brad Pitt movie that will be coming out on Christmas Day this year. The blanket I made can be seen right at the beginning of the movie when the baby is laid down on the stairs and then in front of the doctors. I have yet to see the other props that I made for the movie. I made two starter scarf projects, some afghan squares and some crochet wasclothes as well. The website for the movie is here!!
Benjamin Button Movie Website

Who Am I???The Person Behind the Designs!!

2008-11-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

Hi I'm Sherlyn Edwards a Custom Boutique Crochet Clothing and Prop Designer. While I have been crocheting for over 26 years, I have only been in the design world for about 7 years. My designs have been sold all over the world and I absolutely love all my my clients and have made tons of friends over the years. I started out selling under the name Baby Edwards Designs and then changed my name to Agape Bebe by Sherlyn Edwards to reflect my Christian faith and to help my clients find me more easily. My most exciting experience was making baby blankets and other various crochet props for the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I finally got to see the trailer and was so stoked to see my baby blanket!! I absolutely can not wait until the movie comes out in December. In addition to being a designer, I am married to the most wonderful man and have three amazing sons and five absolutely gorgeous step-daughters!! While I mostly live in boy world with my husband and the boys, I absolutely look forward to visits from my special girls to get that needed girl time!! I get to talk about clothes, hair and boys. I even have been educated in the true art of shopping which with four males in the house is very hard to do! My husband and I are on the worship team at my church and we have recently started helping out with our youth group!! We also homeschool our three boys which has more rewards than I could ever express in a single posting. God has truly blessed my life with an amazing family and tons of friends!!