The Pie Purse

I have been fooling around learning patterns and my sewing machine and such. I am getting much better! I have been loving the pleated purses I see everywhere, that I decided to try one of my own design. I really wanted a fold on the front that has a bright piece of color peeking through.... (like a slice of pie, and, well, i'm jannypie) It also has two little side pleats on both front and back, just to give it that extra ruffly touch.





I also wanted to be a bit "daring" (for me anyway) and go completely without a handle. To go strapless, you might say. Holding it as a clutch is actually kind of fun!





It is made from fabrics from a thrift store, making it eco-friendly by re-using and recycling materials. Thoroughly washed and cleaned of course. This one has a snap button, but I think I may switch to a magnetic closure along the top, to help keep all my goodies in.




I am delighted with it, and am having so much fun carrying it around and receiving compliments!! Please tell me if you like it!

socktopus

i ♥ him

Made from blue socks and felt pink cheekies. He has 8 legs all the way around.

what a steal!

I found these 2 Pottery Barn table easels at a thrift store for $3 each. They will be perfect for displaying art! (Current featured art is owl collage made by erin j).

bonus dollar store craft

ID card lanyard.
$1 eyeglass hanger thing
$1 retractable string
$1/5 plastic ID card holders

July desktop background

Thanks for reminding me, Karen!







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Dollar Store crafts gift set

Here's another cheapo project from items bought at a dollar store! It was made for a craft exchange among a local group. I made my giftee a "Book lovers" gift set.


I bought a journal for recording books read, opinions, reflections, quotes, interesting facts, stuff that you like getting from books and might want to go back and remember. I also added in a bookmark made from a glasses string and some beads. ($3 total)


I also purchased pieces of scrapbook paper to make book plates. I used my Cricut and SCAL software to cut the shape and the bird silhouette. Then I hand stamped "The Library Of _________ " on each, and placed double-sided scrapbook tape squares on the back. ($2 total including scrapbook tape)





And finally I made paper clip markers to mark pages of good quotes, questions, topics of discussion, etc, to make easy reference when in book club or whenever.

flea market fun

some friends and i went flea market shopping- we saw beautiful things! i wish i had taken more photos.

springfield antique show and flea market


beautiful bead display


the flea market didn't satisfy steph's craving for fiesta, but a nearby antiques market did!


gorgeous shabby chic booth


owl stuff everywhere!


this is a what a huge vehicle filled with furniture at great prices looks like!