Handmade Wallet

Handmade Wallet, a photo by b-a-boop on Flickr.

Bob asked me to make him something for his birthday with less than a week to go. I wasn’t sure what I could whip up, but then I spotted his worn old wallet & remembered that I had bought him a new one over a year ago which he didn’t like, so I had returned it. I took his old one, snapped a few photos to refer back to, measured it & sketched it up. The next day I went looking through my fabrics to find something useful. I ended up eliminating everything but my denim scraps. After looking through my collection of bindings, I settled on a striped vintage bias binding that I believe came from my grandma and a remnant of some brush denim from what I think I made a pair of pants from in high school…does anyone else out there even remember brush denim? He was very pleased with it & especially liked how soft the denim was. I hope it last as long as the last one, but if not, I now have a pattern.

Photography Related Upcycled Giftwrap

Today is my husbands birthday & in honor of his great talent in photography, I wrapped his presents in that theme. I created a gift bag by recycling two pages from an old Ansel Adams wall calendar. Inside I added two pillow boxes recycled from pages in a photography book. I think he was wishing each of those antique cameras were in the bag.

Patchwork Purse for The Odd Duck Bazaar

Patchwork Purse a photo by b-a-boop on Flickr.

A new patchwork purse ready for the upcoming Odd Duck Bazaar. The patchwork fabrics are from the 70's. Back then I started forming small patches from a large box of scraps that were going to be a quilt. Eventually I decided some fabrics weren't sturdy enough for the quilt, so I just had a bunch of 4 piece patches. I added a corduroy lining with a pocket & a corduroy shoulder strap and accented it with old buttons. See it for yourself in 2 weeks at the Bazaar.

Now on Etsy too.

New Hair Bobbies

New Hair Bobbies a photo by b-a-boop on Flickr.

I’ve been working up a few new items for my upcoming craft show. Made some new bobby pins from some small vintage quilting squares and some buttons and some beads. I just love using up some of my old old fabrics, but the pile never seems to get smaller.
Yellow and blue now on Etsy

Latest Kitchen Design

This is my latest 3D drawing for my new kitchen. I’m using a free program online, so it’s a bit limited and a real pain sometimes. I had to draw in a white fridge in because the stainless weren’t the right size, scale was more important than color. They also didn’t have a microwave cabinet, so I had to build my own & create a microwave to size. Everytime I tried to place it on the shelf it dropped it down on the counter. Also didn't find a sink close to what I have in mind. I also added the existing brick wall & then when I chose a color for the walls, it painted over the brick & I can’t delete the paint. It looked so much better when it showed the brick. Oh well, you get what you pay for.

The Big Show - Odd Duck Handmade Craft Fair

I'm so excited, I've been accepted as a vendor at the Odd Duck Handmade Bazaar and Indie Craft Fair. It's coming up on April 9, 2011 in Davie, Fl. I'll be under the big tent outside. It's hosted by the Hollywood Craft Mafia. Come out and support all of our local talented independent crafters and artists and buy something unique.
I'm also excited to visit the Old Davie School Museum where it's located.  I'm not sure why I've never visitied it before, I've always been into historic preservation and even passed by it a few times. It's about time I got off my rear & supported the museum. Perhaps I'll go get a feel for it before the fair.

New Hair Flowers

 I’ve been making more fabric flower scrunchies. It’s fun combining all my different scraps and getting a variety of looks.