Tag Archives: Etsy

Professional Duo Complete from Repurposed Ladies Jacket

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The recycling and redesigning the women’s tapestry jacket was rather difficult, if I were to tell the truth.  Even though things look one way in your head, accomplishing that goal can be a whole different chore.  :)   But the jacket has now been completely disassembled and reassembled into two useful items.  Here is the tapestry jacket’s photo history…….

Sleeves cut away from jacket and splayed for cutting (in previous post)

The completed iPad cover made completely from the sleeves of jacket (in previous post)

Jacket body formed into a tote - items to complete are only laying on body. Handles, magnetic closure, black belting....

Professional tote/iPad cover set - not sure how to set this up to photograph decent. :)

Complete tote from tapestry jacket showing off its true color outdoors.

I lined it with a gray embroidered satin lining and couldn’t resist to put a final little touch to its closure – a silver leaf.  As soon as that went on, it truly had my name on it.  Not sure what will happen with this yet as Bill thinks I should be the one to enjoy this one.  He’s one of my biggest supporters, but if this could sell and make a couple of bucks, then that’s what we have to do.   :)

Thank you for stopping by and giving this a final look over!  One day it may make it into the Etsy store, but until then I’ll enjoy looking at it and thinking of ways to improve on the upcycling and repurposing of the great thrift store finds we have in our possession.  Yep, there is a whole tote full of beautiful sweaters, jackets and suit coats to re-fashion.

Happy Monday and happy crafting everyone!

iPads and Pink Poppies

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Success!  Old School iPad Portfolio is complete and ready for a new owner.  This fabric was perfect for the project and hope the design is accepted over on Etsy.  Take a peek:

Portfolio - Closed

Open with black skin upside down - showing HUGE velcro

Another shot of that HUGE velcro!!

Think the olive color with that bright pink pop of color is fantastic.  Can’t remember the designer of this fabric off the top of my head, but can we say WOW!!!

Yes, today is Thanksgiving and I am truly grateful for so many MANY blessings.

Personalized Art Books

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Totally blessed by having a few hours to finish up some special orders and get them out the door.  Here are two little sketch books with covers, all personalized and ready to hit the road to their new owners.

Emma's Sketch Book Cover

Hannah's Sketch Book Cover

I will most definitely make more of these for whoever wants to order personalized sketch book covers.  These do not have the colored pencils included as the buyer wanted to purchase her own.  Awesome!  I didn’t mind that one bit.

Now I’m off to my real job, and then ironing and playing with yarn when I get home form there.

Geometry Lesson & Repurposing

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With running the JournalJunction on Etsy, there are days that I need to get my geometry skills honed up and used.  So I decided to run with abandon on a project that’s been sitting on the ‘fun’ side of things for months.  If you remember back a bit, one of the doctor’s I work for was letting go of some of her little girl’s clothing.  And I’ve been hoarding those treasured items for long enough.  First item out to repurpose was a darling little knit shirt with incredible embroidery on the front.  It is listed over at the Journal Junction if you want more photos.

Base Cutting and Placement of Pocket made from Embroidered Girl's Shirt

Complete and listed - with a very precious photo I keep by my computer.

It was a good morning to be thankful for all God has blessed us with – in so MANY ways.  As much as we wish Lily would be here and celebrating her 5th birthday soon, we know she is somewhere far greater…. and that she’s sitting with Jesus or throwing a ball or two around with her uncle.  Yeah, have to think of all the good stuff.  :)

Blessings to your Sunday!  Say “I Love You” – often.

Double Diamond Prairie Cable Bag – SIXTH in Series

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The gray cable ‘wine koozie’ is now completed.  It came out somewhat smaller than anticipated, but it’s a good size and I’m happy with how it came out.  It is listed over on Etsy (which I did first for a change).  Check it out, leave me some feedback.  I love to hear from each and every one of you!

Front of Double Diamond showing black shadow felting

Inside of bag - showing off its argyle innards

Cherry Blossom bag is all that’s left to line – but I feel the need to knit something horrible.  Do I pick up the ice blue, the orange, or WHAT???  It’ll be a surprise.

Thanks for checking in over here – we love having you.  :)

Personalized School Planner Cover

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Skyline of where I live.... Lincoln, NE

Another challenge came down the pike over a week ago from a shopper over on Etsy.  I let her pick the main fabric she liked and when the shipment of fabric came in on Friday, it was time to get down and dirty.  Geometry skills put in place.  Oh, yeah, I didn’t take geometry.  Well, let’s put it this way, I had a ruler and my rotary cutter at the ready.  Yep, that’s it.  Measure, cut.  Measure, cut.  Measure,cut, sew……….. and here’s the finished entry for her approval.

Special Challenge School Planner Cover

Open Cover with an assortment of pockets tucked away.

Not sure if she will like this or not, but I’m sure keeping my fingers crossed.  With me still in the learning phase of using the embroidery module on the new sewing machine, everything personalized takes a lot more time – and THINKING!  HA!

So here is this morning’s update.  Now it’s time to meet co-workers for the Breast Cancer Making Strides Walk here in Lincoln, NE.  It’s a beautiful day and a great cause.

Thanks for stopping by and now GO DO SOMETHING CREATIVE!!!  :)

Firebush Cable Handbag – Complete and Listed

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As I am still waiting on an okay from a possible buyer on another item, I decided to tackle the finishing touches to the Firebush Cable Handbag.  It’s listed over on Etsy now, after taking it over to the abandoned farmland to take its picture once or twice.  So here she is, in all her red and cabled glory………

Firebush Handbag

Smiling Pretty

Now I’m off to see what kind of trouble I can get into down in the sewing room.  I may have to start cutting into Bill’s sweater and see what kind of purse I can derive out of it.  :)

Happy creating!

An iPad Cover for Paper Nerds Like ME

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iPad with on display keyboard

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The small trip we took this weekend totally wore me out.  Maybe it was just because it caused us to get out of sync, not sure.  So no knitting was even looked at today, but I started feeling guilty this afternoon.  So off to the sewing room I go and remembered I had just gotten in a gorgeous garden print by Michael Miller.  No time like the present, so here is the iPad portfolio for paper nerds – yes, like me!

Old School iPad Portfolio Outside

Open.... with iPad skin attached

It's got a TygerLily on it's tail! :)

Well, wish there was more to report, but there just isn’t this weekend.  There’s a few irons in the fire as usual, but no pictures.  But I do appreciate you stopping by and taking a look at what’s happening.

Are any of you paper nerds like me?  :)

Season’s Royal Messenger Bag is Complete

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What a day! Not much has been worked on except the Messenger Bag. And it’s done. Measured. Listed. Complete. And can now be put aside. Here it is, shown just like it is on Etsy. I hope you enjoy………..

Side View

Different Angle

Flap Open

Metallic Logo

Time for a celebratory ice water with fresh lemon and a good little sit on the deck – ahhhhh. Maybe some Aleve would be nice, too. :)

Blessings to your Sunday! And thank you for catching up with me here. Leave comments and suggestions if you’d like. Always up for new ideas!

Celebrate Life! Celebrate October!

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Pink Ribbon chocolate lollipops for Breast Can...

Image via Wikipedia - candy lollipops!!!

Let’s start the day off right with some links to all sorts of crafting ideas to remind ourselves of what October is all about:  Breast Cancer Awareness. Remember that clicking the photo will take you directly to the pattern!  Most of these are FREE to download.

For Quilters

Cancer Ribbon Quilt Block

 For Parties, Get-Togethers or Walking Stickers – PRINTABLES

Breast Cancer Awareness Printable

To Crochet…….

Filet Crochet Survivor's Ribbon Scarf - (link takes you to where you can download the pdf pattern yourself - prayer shawls with some great information on what other awareness ribbon colors mean.)

To Embroider (not free)

Pattern for Embroidery for sale on Etsy (fundraiser)

For Knitters

Knitted Pink Prayer Shawl

To Crochet

Crochet Afghan Square (or even a dishcloth!)

For Re-Cyclers and Up-Cyclers

Recycle - Upcycle a Bra Into a PURSE!

For Sewing

Sewn Reversible Chemo Cap

 For Cross-Stitching

Counted Cross-Stitch Ribbon Pattern

Please go and celebrate life!  Hug those you love and often.  Never let them walk out the door without an “I love you”.  Be grateful.  Be caring.  Make a difference.