Decoupage Frames.....

I was given these round white pressed wood frames.............they were ugly!  I had them for over a year before  having a Eureka moment and deciding to cover them in odd bits of fabrics that I have over fromo other projects and also paper scraps and buttons etc..........

They are approx 85cm (33.5 ") with an opening in th middle of 70 cm (27.5")

I had two of them so played around a bit until deciding to place a mirro into one and a felt mosaic into the other. It was a lot of fun.

Using basic white school glue (PVA) and voila thats it.

Owls

Here are a couple of owls I made using things I had hanging around my hobby room.  Metal off cuts from a factory I once worked in, kitchen utensils and even a heart shaped tin.

fabric bangles

These are my latest creations. Saris fabrics twisted and stitched and then embellished with all sorts of beads, buttons, charms and threads.

No two are the same each one is unique in size, shape, colour and decoration.

 Each one can be worn singly or in a multiple stack for a stunningly colourful effect.

There is a definite flavour of the east, India and  the boho gypsies amongst us.

New Laptop bag for Joann

 A lady called Joann requested a laptop bag in my usual style.........

The front

 

 

 Detail of one of front flap patches



 

 The front under the flap

 The back with pocket


 Detail of more patches.


 

Now all I need is the lady who asked me to make it to pop up and we can arrange the payment and the address to send it to.......... :)

Doggy Coat number 2

Here is Vader modelling his second coat.

This is made of cotton lined fleece.

I have used a recycled bed sheet and a fleece scarf.

Don't you think he look groovy? :o)

Natalies Flower

My friend liked some flowers I have been making and wanted me to try and make a smaller one for her little girl Natalie.

Well here it is my first attempt at making a hair slide/clip.

 Doesn't Natalie look beautiful !!



Patchwork treasure chest

This is a work in progress. Its a small soft patchwork box all handmade by myself. Each panel is made seperately and then the box is assembled.

This is a unique one off item measuring approximately  5 " x 5.5". the lid is a styalised flower which is approx 8" x' 8"

This is a work in progress and I need to add a loop fastener and maybe some ''bun'' feet made from fabric balls, not exactly sure yet.

BJs Bag

Here is another bag I have been making for a friend of mine. Fortunately she allowed me to do things in my own sweet way so the process was not too restraining. sometimes making something for someone you know can be more restrictive because I tend to worry and faff more because I don't want to produce something they don't like.

Anyhow here are the photos and BJ my friend seems to like it very much :0) making me a happy bunny.

 

 

New Patchwork bag

I have really enjoyed making this latest patchwork bag. I was asked by a friend to come up with an idea for a bag for her mum. This is the final result based on the patchwork wallets that I make.

I have used both new and recycled fabrics ranging from old clothing and bedlinen to new patchwork fabrics from the shop. Decorations include old jewellery, buttons, beads and applique.

I am now on a mission to make another bag with a different design but using the same techniques..........so watch this space.