Etsy is for Lovers

In honor of this LOVE-ly holiday I'm sharing with you my top ten Etsy finds for Valentines!  Enjoy!



1930s Vintage Valentine via Muse of Memorabilia





Initial Heart Handcarved in Birch Bark & Framed via Nana Montana Studio



Vintage Pink and Lace Dress via Aiseirigh Vintage

Love Letter Necklace via Lulu & Mumu

 

Pink & Red Pom Pom Garland via MadeMary

'I am loved' handmade ring via tiny shiny ones

L.O.V.E. pillowcases via Pure & Noble

'Love is all you need' print via Oh Louise!

Pink Rosebuds and Jade earrings via PeaPod Treasures

Carnations on Table photograph via grainyman

Happy Valentine's Day, dear readers! How will you be celebrating LOVE today??

Get Crafty with Felt Pouches

You will be proud of me. I know you will...because I've expanded my felt repetiore from ornaments and napkin rings onto much bigger and better things like felt pouches. see...
 

flower pouch



button pouch
I'm not finished with this one...i havent stitched it yet or put the button on.




but this is what it looks like when you unbotton it and lift the flap!
It's like a surprise party!



Glass of merlot!



I've been meaning to add the word 'cheers' on it but i havent yet

more flowers. this one's a little bigger!

with a velcro closure

hoot hoot! this little guy's my fave!



isn't he cute!


That cool embossed felt is from Michaels. they have all sorts of great patterns and colors by the sheet. I like using them for these pouches because they are more sturdy than the regular felt....and they add some texture!

And, In case you were wondering how to make these glorious little pouches, no worries because they are super duper easy! I just cut the felt to size (whatever size you want), folded it in half and used embroidery thread and stitched the sides together by hand. For the larger pouch I used a whole sheet of felt and just folded it in thirds and stitched. no cutting involved! well, except the one shown is has an envelope flap. I had to cut that. but i made another one that is just straight across. see...easy!  I added some self adhesive velcro squares for the closure on some of them. And then just personalize it by adding whatever little design you want.  I guess you could put receipts, chapstick, compact, keys or anything else that'll fit to help keep your purse organized. I really would like to make some and add a zipper...that would be more practical.

I also made a cell phone holder that I use all the time (kinda dorky, yes! but i love it...). I can't seem to find the pictures I took of that right now so Ill have to post them when I find them later....or take more. 

oh! and I found this great black and white houndstooth felt at Hancock Fabric! I cant wait to make some things with this! I was just playing around and made these little bow clips.



I've been thinking of other designs I could put on the pouches and so far my list consists of:
moustache
bird
tea/coffee cup
cupcake

any more suggestions???

Top Ten Favorite Etsy Finds for Fall

We still have over a month left of fall and North Texas has finally decided to join in the rest of the country and celebrate the season with cooler climates and colorful leaves. So I decided to share with you some of my favorite fall finds from Etsy!


Vintage Houndstooth Hat from: Bonniesknitting





Red Leaf Clutch from: Fuzzy Logic Felt




Pumpkin Brulee Soap from: Talluhlas Soaps





Frosty Gold Leaf Earrings from: Linkel Designs




Vintage Cashmere and Fur Cardigan from: Mousevox Vintage




"Watching From A Branch" Art from: Kate Endle





Yarn and Felt Handmade Wreath from: Itzfitz





Tweed Scotty Dog Brooches From: Emma Dear Vintage Goods






Tweed and Pumpkin Pillow Cover from: Emma Dear Vintage Goods (made from vintage men's suits)




Adorable Autumn Critters from: Strawberries and Cream





{Have yourself a Fabulously Fall Tuesday!}