Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Current Projects - Etsy?

In my spare time since this weekend, I've been making these. I got the idea for these projects on this blog and this one.

So on Friday I started a search for wooden hangers. I asked on Freecycle and got a few. Also on Freecycle I got a big bag full of blanket batting remnants. PERFECT for this type of project! I cannot find the wooden hangers, at least not the ones that I want, in the stores. Don't they make them like this anymore?

Anyways....

Project #1 - padded hanger
This will take at least one more attempt before I perfect this style. And I need more hangers... I'm thinking about possible Christmas presents and Etsy stuff. Don't you think this would make a nice wedding gift or some other special occasion?
Project #2 - fabric bead necklace
Apparently these are very in-trend right now. A necklace similar will cost around $48 at Anthropology. The first one, I made for Meri. Today is the 2nd day in a row that she's worn it to school. Apparently yesterday she got positive comments from everyone on it, including boys... Not sure I want them looking at that part of her all that much... Next time it will be a choker. Or better yet, a hair band!Oh yeah - that's makeup!
Since then, I've made three more, two pink and one in some left over fabric from a skirt that I made. Not sure if I want to sell that one. It will kind of tie my skirt and top together... hmmm.Anyway.... what do you think?
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8 comments:

  1. TrudyAugust 31, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    The necklace is so adorable.

    Trudy
    www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com

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  2. slugmamaAugust 31, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    It's clever and oh so easy....why in the world would anyone pay $45 for it?lol
    I think the addition of something to keep the poofies from fraying might be a good thing too....fray check anyone?lol...or is the fraying thing part of the charm? Ya see how out of the fashion world I am?lolol

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  3. FrancesAugust 31, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    How crafty you are! The necklaces are so cute! Don't be surprised if you don't start getting orders from Meri's friends.

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  4. Sonya AnnAugust 31, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    LOL hairband!!!
    I love the last one, its beautiful. I just love earth tones. You are very talented!

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  5. MaceyAugust 31, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Padded hangers are IMPOSSIBLE to find these days unless you buy lingerie or something.
    The necklace is adorable!
    Definitely ETSY!! :)

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  6. LenoreNeverM♡reAugust 31, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    adorable!
    Great idea to sell them!!

    xo

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  7. mamahasspokenAugust 31, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Both were cute! Hope you do well on etsy!

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  8. PamAugust 31, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Those are adorable but it should be chokers all the way. :)
    It reminds me of when some guys told my daughter she had a cute butt. I was thinking, "Do NOT look there!"
    Good luck on Etsy!

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