Placemat to Purse

I've been silent for a few days, because I've been busy, busy, busy crafting for Christmas.  I've had a few custom orders I've been finishing up (that I can blog about once the gifts are given!).

I just wanted to drop by to say MERRY CHRISTMAS!  I'll be back after the holidays.  Enjoy your break!

Oh, and here's a peek of a small gift I'll be giving...

Started as a placemat...

Became a purse!

Velcro closures

Pleated bottom

Just a little clutch!

One Napkin - Several Projects (Part 3)

Here's the third and last post about turning a simple cloth napkin into several projects!

PROJECT ONE:

Reusable shopping bag

I took a new reusuable shopping bag, cut a piece of the napkin, and hand stitched it to the front.

PROJECT TWO:

Bag

with velcro closure

Get both of these at The Green Corner Store!

One Napkin - Several Projects (Part 2)

It's time for round two of turning one napkin into multiple projects!

I loved that this napkin had flowers on one side and stripes on the other.

PROJECT ONE:

Bag

with velcro

PROJECT TWO:

Bag

with envelope/tuck closure

These bags would be great for makeup or lose items in your purse.

You could even throw your keys and cards in them to run errands.

You can buy these at The Green Corner Store.

One Napkin - Several Projects (Part 1)

For the next three days, I'm going to show you how one small piece of fabric (cloth napkins, actually) can make multiple items!

I found this napkin at Dillard's and loved the circles pattern.

FIRST PROJECT:

Reusable Shopping Bag

I got a small (new) reusable shopping bag and cut the napkin to cover one side of the bag.

Then I took a second napkin and cut out a small square.

I hand stitched both pieces to the front of the bag.
Hand stitching will take some time, but it adds lots of character!
And I did it while watching tv!

And I made a little pocket inside!

PROJECT TWO:

Wallet

with velcro

PROJECT THREE:

Small bag

with tie closure

and pleated bottom

Three separate pieces made from one napkin (and assistance from a second napkin)!
Never think that a small piece of fabric can't be of use!

You can buy all three of these bags at The Green Corner Store!

More Tea Towel Aprons

Here are the last of the tea towel aprons that I started.  You could have a different apron for just about every day of the week!

(I'm a terrible model...I know.  Colin and I were in a hurry to get a picture before leaving the house, so I think you can see the frustration!)

These aprons are for sale for $20 each.  Contact me if you'd like to purchase one!  I'll throw in free shipping :)

Tutorial: Social Media Pillows

Love social media or know someone who does?

Then you need these pillows!

I made these for my work Christmas party and thought I'd share a rough iPhone picture tutorial!

If you don't want to make them, but still want some, check out the end of this post.

1) Print off the Twitter and Facebook logos

2) Trace and cut out the pieces onto felt or fleece.

I traced them backwards so the ink wouldn't show on the front side.

3) For the Facebook pillow, applique the f to the bottom bar.

4) Pin the pieces to the top piece of your pillow and applique on.

5) Sew the 2 pillow pieces right sides together, leaving a small opening at the bottom.

6) Trim the corners.

7) Turn the pillow inside out.

8) Stuff the pillow.

9) Hand stitch the opening closed

Social media pillows!

If you don't know how to sew or just don't have the time, you can contact me, and I'll make pillows for you!  Choose what size you want the pillows to be, and that will determine pricing.  You can email me for more information: marlashep@aol.com.  Pillows start at $10 each.