Black and White is IN

I came across several rolls of vintage (err,probably 60-70's) vinyl wallpaper. I have had it for years and it only just recently occurred to me to try sewing with it! It sews up fabulously, and is pretty darn durable, but still a bit thin. I mad some whole bags out of it and they came out great.
My only concern is how long it would last - I mean I know how rough I am on bags, and I have to imagine most gals on the go throw theirs around quite a bit too.

It has so many different ladies and types of styles on it, the projects one could do seem endless...

So, I decided to hunt out some nice light weight black canvas and make summer totes. I put a big rectangle of the vinyl on each side, and added pre-made white cotton straps. I like them! I am considering adding a simple bit of trim or a flower or something, as I cannot help myself in that department. This first one is in the Etsy shop today. Its only $20.00. Say you saw it on my blog and you can have it for $15.00!!!! Fruitcake thyself right now....

Dug up all last years vintage inspired beaded earrings - they are on SALE ( cheep cheep!) - right now in my ETSY shop. Its the last of them,as this years earrings will be created from tiny bits of trim. ( Check back soon to see a sneak peak! )

New project...Sassy Headbands!

For Spring and Summer I will be bringing something new to my shows. This project is great because it uses all the smaller and odd pieces laying around the studio; plus it gives my yo yo madness a place to be. I even took the time to make a matching little fabric sleeve over the elastic in the back so as not to snag your hair. yay! They look really cute on, but I didn't take any pics of them being worn just yet. I am also happy, because I found the right sized tall clear bags for them and I ordered some new logo stickers to seal the deal. They will look Sweet and Sassy indeed!

I think I will try putting some in my Etsy shop too. Email me if your interested!

Got Banannas?

The Monkeys are commin' back, one at a time. oook oook
Tonight at midnight ETSY goes to sleep and will be born anew
on Monday with Version 2. We are all excited, as there will be lots of
new features to update and play with - like store categories. This will make shopping your fave shop even more addictive. Please visit other sellers, there are some extremely talented people there!

A few places I want a shopping spree at:
blacklilypie.etsy.com
sweetestpea.etsy.com
Carnivalia.etsy.com
mamadelic.etsy.com
mirrorgirl.etsy.com

Show your Fruity Love with Pink and Black.
I am experimenting with buttons on the cuffs.
Buy this super cool one of a kind right now
on Etsy. SOLD!!

New Hairpins!

mmmm...Vintagey Goodness!

I have been saving these adorable little old embroidered buttons forever.I have used some for baby socks, some for small decor projects and then I just put them away and saved them some more. They need to be used and loved.
I just posted them on Etsy for $7.00 a pair. I have 8 sets of each pair available,but hopefully not for long! I think they would make great stocking stuffers or to tie on a present with a bow.
They look cool sticking out of your up do, like hair jewelry!

"Other Treats" include Vintage button silver- plated hairpins. You can use them to hold back stray locks or add decor to your up do, which is what I use them for.
My stock always varies, as half the fun is finding the buttons!
Prices vary from $7.00-$15.00 depending on just how vintage ( cool) the buttons are.

Fabulous!

Vanilla Dominoes with assorted colors of Czech Glass beads.
I have purple,black,silver,red, orange,copper,clear,blue,olive, green, turquoise, rose and other colors that are mixed hues. Matching earrings with jet black beads and silver earwires.
Sets go for $29.00. ( the earrings pictured have real vintage black beads; I don't always have vintage ones in stock,but hunt them down regularly!)


I made mini velvet collages on about a dozen cuffs. Hand & mchine sewn deatails - silver,black or clear/multi hued glass czech beads. They have a cool, vintagey look. I will be experimenting with new fabrics and vintage button outfits for them soon! They go for $30.00.

Handbags One

The bottom two are SOLD!

Assorted Domino Cuffs; stamped and sealed images and soft crafters tape.
Most of them are upgraded to Czech glass beads in assorted colors. Halloween ones
are available year round, but will be off Etsy shop soon.