slippers

I made these cute house slippers for my sister. I found an easy tutorial in an old magazine and wanted to try it out I used regular felt for the sole since I didn't have wool felt (which is what the tutorial said to use). I think it's such a good project for any of those bigger scraps or quarters you have lying around. I think I'll do a tutorial soon. It's an easy project you can finish in one afternoon. I love this because I'm kind of impatient and I always want to go ahead and finish my projects right away.

In other news I'm going to do Handborn again this year. Handborn is a craft/art fair downtown Modesto. It's in the evening and there's always bands and a fashion show and tons of very cool vendors. I'm happy to be a part of it and glad that I have more time to plan and prepare than last year.

iron-on vinyl

Ok so I was a little skeptical and actually a little afraid to use this type of vinyl. I gotta admit that projects like these where you have to iron-on stuff on other stuff is not really my cup of tea, BUT I tried it today. I bought this pretty fabric and I wanted to make a new makeup bag for myself with it. The problem was that the background is white and I knew it was going to get dirty fast. I had bought this iron-on vinyl a long long time ago that I never used, so I decided to just try it. I gotta say it was really easy and I did like the end result. I would definitely use this again for other projects like wallets, placemats, makeup bags, or lunch totes.








I think there's a few things I would do differently. I would put some interface on the lining before sewing it on and also I would use a different zipper, I used a vintage metal zipper and it just was really hard to cut and work with for this particular project.

Can't wait to throw my old ugly falling apart makeup bag and use this one!

It's been a while...

I've been around...just not around blogger and that's just NOT right! haha So yeah I'm back on here. I think I'm gonna try posting 2 to 3 times a week.



Today I went to my favorite place ever. THE FABRIC STORE (or two). My default store to go to is Joann's because it's closer to where I live and they always have sales and great coupons (love those 40% percent off coupons!). They have a decent variety of prints and their prices are reasonable. I also like that they have a variety of linen fabric in different textures and colors...I LOVE linen. Now if we are gonna talk about variety and some amazing fabrics...I will take the trip out to the far side of town and go to Beverly's. They have an amazing variety AMAZING. I seriously would go broke if I went there as much as I go to Joann's. I ususally only go there when I can't find what I want at Joann's or when I have some money to burn :) They are pricier and have less sales and coupons than Joann's but their variety makes up for that. They also are one of the best craft stores because they carry pretty much everything you need for any craft.



When I got home today I took Kosmo my chihuahua out to the back yard and it hit me that our lime tree is HUGE and it has tons of limes. My dad planted that tree a few years ago, he brought it from Mexico. These limes are so yummy, and juicy. I cannot explain how much my family and I use lime in everything...specially on fresh fruit. I think I need some fresh cut watermelon with lime juice and a little bit of salt right about now.



I think my squinty eyed dog would agree.

Leo

This is Leo. It was a doggie that a friend at work commissioned me to make for her mom. It's the first bigger plush animal that I've done. I think it turned out really cute.
I think I'm going to make a couple more in different colors and textures.








Hope everyone has a great holiday!

Update!

I got a bunch of these vintage buttons from a friend's mom...I love button bunches it's like searching for treasure!


Shop Update!!!!

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Handborn

So Handborn was last night and it was a great success. Thanks to the ones that came by and supported me! At first I was a bit nervous but then as soon as the event started I relaxed and just had a good time. There was a ton a people and I was really happy that they liked my stuff.

I'm thinking of doing more shows and craft fairs. I have new ideas for future items and I've learned what sells and what doesn't and what to do different. I'm going to put whatever was left from the fair and put it at the shop. I have no listings yet but by the end of the weekend I should have a new batch of owls, bags, jewelry and a few new items. I'm excited.

Here's my table:




Can't wait to start designing some new items!

I love gifts!

Giving gifts that is...

Went to my friend Danielle's housewarming party so I made her this set of fabric coasters they match with how she decorated her new house.




Anyway I'm getting ready for Handborn...so I've been pretty busy...although I'm hoping to take some time off this weekend and visit Alba in Oakland, I need the break!