Crossbody/Hipster Bags

I've been spending some quality time with my embroidery machine.  I love making purses.  They are different sizes and styles.  They all come with a fun key fob charm.

This a medium fully lined crossbody purse. It measures approximately 9 (nine) by 5 1/2 (five and a half) inches. It has an adjustable strap to accommodate most body dimensions. It is fully lined.  Check out more of my purses at my Etsy shop, Bethapalooza.

Supplies:

Misc:  Fabric, thread, marine vinyl, purse hardware, nylon webbing

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Hanging with My Farmer Gnomies

I love making gnomes.  This is my latest batch.  After looking at hundreds of different ones on Pinterest, I combined my favorite ones into one.  I’m constantly tweaking the pattern to get the perfect look.

I call these gnomes my farmer series.  I'm not sure if farmers wear top hats, but mine do!

If you are interested, I have these and more listed in my Etsy shop.

Supplies:

Fabric, poly fil stuffing, rice , oven bake clay, plastic shoes, foam rollers, hot glue gun, flowers, buttons, faux fur, buttons, glass stones.

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Hanging with my Easter Gnomie

I've been doing a lot of sewing lately.  I love making gnomes.  Each one is made individually and has it's own personality.  They make great holiday decorations and even better gifts.

Supplies:
Fabric, Yarn, Mini Ribbon Bows, Mini Sneakers, Rice, Polyfil, Oven Baked Clay, Carrott

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A New Addition

There is an American Girl Doll Store right near where I live.  I've been admiring the dolls and clothes, but they are a little rich for my blood, especially since I'm a little old to be playing with dolls.  I did, however, think to myself that I could sew outfits for the dolls.  So, with the help of Ebay, I found a beautiful doll in my price range and started sewing clothes.  I'm having a great time making the doll clothes.  I have decided to sell them in my Etsy Shop, so if you are looking for a unique, handmade, one of a kind outfit for your American Girl Doll, jump on over to my Etsy Shop.

These outfits are designed to fit 18 inch dolls including Madame Alexander and Our Generation.

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Finally!!!

Finally, I have my Pail O'Fun Cover done and up for sale via digital download in my Etsy Shop!  I have absolutely not good excuse for while it took me so long or why I haven't posted in 3 weeks!

So, if you would like to purchase the pattern, you can find it here.  It costs only $3.00 and you can use  scraps of fabric to make this cover.  Get a jump start on your holiday gift giving with an awesome Pail O'Fun Cover!

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Pail O'Fun!

Hello everyone!  I've been spending a lot of time lately with my sewing machine.  I was thinking about making some more Buckets O'Fun.  So, Laura and I went over to the Home Depot so I could get an empty bucket to make the covers, but then we discovered this small metal pail.

It is called the Leaktite 2.5-qt. Metal Pail.  

You can find it on the Home Depot website here.

So, after much trial and error (a lot of error!), this is what I came up with:

It comes on and off the pail with ease, so you can change your cover when ever you please. 

Inside view

You can fit quite a bit in this pail.  There are eight pockets in total around the pail, perfect for holding small dies, buttons, glue sticks, or anything else you want at easy reach.

Here are some more that I made, and I will be posting them in my Etsy Shop today.

I am also working on pattern that will be for sale via an instant download.  I'm very excited as this is the first sewing pattern that I have designed.

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Teacher Tiny Totes

I made these for one of my regular Etsy Shop customers.

Supplies: 

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Fruit Fusion Apple Set and Teacher's Apple

Ink:  Papertrey Ink, Versafine, Memento

Paper:  Papertrey Ink, Bazzill, Recollections,  Echo Park

Misc:  Ribbon, baker's twine, My Favorite Things Scallop Edge Die-Namics,  Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion Apple Die, mini clothespin, chipboard coaster, Copics, Stampin Up Slot Punch, tags, Tiny Totes

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Valentine's Day Button Tag Bags

Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope your day is filled with love and chocolate.  My day is filled with work, this being one of the two busiest days in the restaurant industry, but I saved myself some Cherry Cordial M & M's for when I get home tonight!

I've been doing quite a bit of sewing lately, and I just love making little bags.  It's a great way to use of little scraps of fabric and most of the time, they make up really fast.

Last month, the Senior Design Team at Papertrey Ink revisited Button Boutique.  This is one of my favorite PTI stamp sets.  I absolutely loved this one at Lilybean Paperie and decided to incorporate it with my new little bags.

I made two styles of bags.  The first one is simple drawstring muslin bag.  I like to stuff it with a lot of stuff and I wanted it to stand up on it's own, so I boxed the bottom corners.

The bags are 6 1/2 inches x 51/4 inches.  

Next up are these little tote bags, I call them my Tiny Totes.

These little guys measure 6 inches x 5 inches.  The bottoms of these bags also are boxed so that they stand up freely.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Button Boutique and Friendship Jar Spring Fillers

Paper:  Bazzill, American Crafts, Echo Park

Ink:  Memento

Misc:  Muslin bags, Tiny Totes, lace, buttons, baker's twine, mini spools, stick pins, glitter, paper punches, ribbon, sewing machine, Diamond Glaze, Papertrey Ink Dies-Button Boutique and Button Up #2 Die

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Christmas Cards and Snowflakes

Happy day after Thanksgiving!  I hope everyone had a nice holiday.  I actually got to go to my Mom's house yesterday.  My work schedule has prohibited me from seeing my family the last few years, but this year I got to go, so bonus for me!

 

My move and job transfer has been a difficult one.  Unfortunately, as with many Americans, I've been having financial and medical struggles.  I had to get a part time job to help cover my expenses.  I'm trying to get as much crafty time as I can, and have been making Christmas cards to sell in my Etsy shop. 

 

Here is the first set I've made.

 

 

This is actually a set of four (4) card with envelopes.    I don't have time to list them in the shop at this moment, as I have to hurry and get ready to go to one of my jobs!

 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink-Holiday Button Bits, Hero Arts-CL498

Ink:  Memento

Paper:  Bo Bunny, Recollections

Misc:  Baker's twine, paper punches

 

While I was at my Mom's yesterday, I told her I needed an easy crocheted snowflake pattern.  She, of course, had the brilliant idea of whipping some off with the embroidery machine.  Well, you will never guess what she did!  After we downloaded a pattern, made one, she offered to let me borrow one her machines to make some at home!  Can you even believe it!!  I was so excited.  So, this morning, I made a whole bunch of snowflakes.  One of the great things about this machine is you can do something else while it's running!

 

Here is the machine:

 

Here are the snowflakes I made this morning.  I still need to clip some threads.  I can't wait to make up some cards, tags, and gift bags with these!

 



 

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Bitty Bags and Tags

Here are a few Bitty Bags and Tags that I made for my friend, Rosie.  She requested some some "summery" colors.  It has been pouring rain all week here in Central Florida.  The grass is green, but the sky is grey.  I'm ready for some sunshine again!

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Holiday Clean Up Sale at My Etsy Shop!

I'm trying to get organized and clean up my crafty space.  I have decided to have a big sale in my Etsy Shop.  All items are 50% off!  These are some great deals to start any birthday and even Mother's Day shopping.  Just include HOLIDAYCLEANUP  in all caps in the coupon code box.  Please note that the FREEBABY shipping is not included in this sale.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

I have added a few more items, here is a preview:

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Christmas Bitty Bag & Tag

So, I'm in panic mode trying to get my gifts done.  Is everyone else going through the same thing?  I hope I'm not the only one!

I made this Holiday Bitty Bag & Tag for my stepmother for Christmas.  I used an old favorite stamp set, Polar Pals from Stampin' Up.  I stamped the little Eskimo girl onto kraft cardstock, then colored her in with a red and black Bic Marker.  Liquid Applique was applied to her fur cuffs.  She is popped up on a tag made from Nestabilities.  The designer paper I had in my scrap stash, so I don't know who it is from!  It's adorable paper, that's all I know!  I personalized the tag with her name and added a snowflake embellishment that I made with a few paper punches, a button, some baker's twine and a spritz of glitter.

Close up of the tag:



Dad and Judy love to watch movies, so in the Bitty Bag are two DVD's and a bag of candy to enjoy while watching the movies.  I decided to go "green" with my wrapping paper, so I cut open a paper sack and stamped it with Rubber Stampede Snowflakes stamp.  I made a matching tag for the candy bag and another kraft sack.  A clothespin was covered with a strip of the paper and a bow/button was hot glued on.

Contents of the Bitty Bag:

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampin' Up-Polar Pals, Rubber Stampede-Snowflakes, Joann Fabrics-Alphabet

Ink:  Mememto, Versacolor, Tim Holtz Tea Dye

Paper:  Unknown designer paper, Recollections, Bazzill

Misc:  Clothespin, Bitty Bag, buttons, baker's twine, paper sacks, hot glue gun. pop up dots, white gel pen, Nestabilities, Liquid Applique, glitter spritz, Bic Pens

Well, one done and many more gifts to finish.......

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Holiday Bitty Bags

***Editor's Note:  Incorrect prices were listed in my Etsy Shop for the Holiday Bitty Bags.  I have edited the listings to reflect the lower price.***



I just finished up some Holiday Bitty Bags for the Winter Holiday Gift Giving Season.  These are great  little bags are perfect for packaging your holiday gifts and since they are fabric bags, they can be re-used and re-gifted! 

Each bag is approximately 8 X  9 1/2 inches.  The bottoms are gusseted, so they can pack a lot of goodies inside.  A handmade tag is tied onto the handles with space for you to personalize your gift bag.

Here is a sneak peak of one of the bags:

A close up of the matching tag:

I will be posting these in my Etsy Shop to click on over to get yours today!

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Another Gift Set with JustRite!

Here is another gift set that I made to keep on hand for those last minute gifts.  I was inspired by one of my guests, where I work, who is a wonderful seamstress.  She told me about this great on-line store that carries all sorts of sewing supplies and even some scrapbook stuff.  It is called Joggles. com.  Make sure you check them out, they have some great stuff and the prices are affordable.  They even have 100% wool felt, which is what I'm looking for.

Close up of the gift bag:

Contents of this gift bag include this fun spool shaped card.  I used Liquid Pearls on the pin heads.  That stuff is AWESOME!  The flower on the pin cushion is double stamped, colored with Copics and then popped up for added dimension.  I "antiqued" the edges of all of the different papers with a sponge dauber and some brown ink.

I made up a note pad using small legal pad. 

Close up the of note pad:

Somebody wanted to be a part of the picture!  I was in a huge rush when taking the pictures as I need to get ready for work.  She did not want to move!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JusRite-Stitched With Love

Ink:  Versafine, Memento, Stamps by Judith

Paper:  Bazzill, Cosmo Cricket, Recollections

Misc:  DMC floss, buttons, Nestabilities, pop up dots, Copics, Diamond Glaze, Liquid Pearls, paper sack, notepad, Scor-Tape, Score-Pal Buddy, paper punch, paper edger

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Teacher Bitty Bags

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I just listed some Teacher Bitty Bags into my Etsy Shop. I've had several requests for them for end of school gifts. These are little bigger than the previous ones. I was watching the Bruins game while I was cutting the fabric, hence, that is the reason why I wasn't paying attention! They are approximately 9 1/2 inches by 10 inches.

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