a project, and some wings…
April 30, 2008a couple weeks ago, i was out with jamie, and i picked up this little diaper and travel wipes bag. once i saw the fabric, i knew i had to have it. i’ve also been really wanting to get out of the diaper bag, and get a new purse. so it was perfect, something to hold the essentials for dylan without being too big. i couldn’t stop there though, i went on a purse hunt, and i couldn’t find anything that i liked, (that was in my price range:) so when my good friend, toni, gave me a gift card to craft wherehouse for my birthday, i knew exactly what it would go towards…
amy butler has this darling “frenchy bag” pattern that i always look at, but had never bought it. so, i went and got it, and i also picked out some of her fabrics that would coordinate with my new little bag. i LOVE the way it turned out! now all i can think about is making more:) the pattern also comes with instructions for a handbag, it’s a little smaller, and i want one in some red funky fabric!
then comes the wallet…
i was searching etsy the other day for wallet ideas, and i found a seller with these darling little wallets in really cute fabrics, just not what i was looking for, and to my suprise, she had just listed one pattern for her wallet! anyway, i got it and put this together this morning. i had some left over fabric from my apron i had made awhile back, and it was pretty easy:) it has quite a few little pockets, a zipper pouch, and credit card holders.
now i’m all set:)
since the boys were so good while i worked this morning, i was more than willing to come up with something fun for them.
eli requested some buzz lightyear wings.
i had just gotten a print order, so there was some cardboard on the counter,
some elastic from my sewing stuff, a staple gun, some markers, and a few minutes later, they were jumping off of furniture yelling
“to infinity…and beyond!”
let’s just say i had to peel them off of a screaming “buzz” (dylan) when i said it was time for nap…
i’m thinking that i’m going to need to come up with another pair before he wakes up. eli’s the one that asked for them, but dylan seems to think everything is his.
anyway, just another crazy day around here. i’m hoping for some sun this afternoon, but it’s actually hailing right now. that’s been a daily thing around here lately…
Jme: Seriously Beth?? Do you have a magic wand somewhere???? You amaze me ~ beautiful creations as always!! :)
I just got a new wallet this morning ~ $12.00 and I LOVE it...but I didn't make it. :(
+ j o s i a h . m i c h a e l +: could that print order be mine? i'm excited to see them! oh... i got my business license yesterday :)
{The Christian's}: Soooo cute!! You have never ending talent...it amazes me! I love the diaper and wipe case. I have a blanket I won in that same fabric!!
I love the wings too and the pictures of the boys! Thank you for the email too! We ordered our camera yesterday, I can't wait to get it! :)
P: wow beth, you are so so cute!! those pictures of the boys with their wings are so presh! and the amazing stuff you made! dang. you could seriously own a boutique!
Amy: Okay, sometimes it's just not fair how much talent you have!! Totally kidding.....LOVE everything! I just saw that Amy Butler has a scrapbooking line. How fun!
Amy: Can you just spread your talent over here? lol
I love everything - new projects, wings, photos, etc.
You seriously have wonderful gift to create!
the yaney's: I swear you are the craftiest person I know...you should start a business. Everything turned out so great! And you make is sound so effortless! Where can we place our orders! j/k
jessamyn: I LOVE that fabric. Love it! I just found a pattern that I want to try for a handbag. Wish me lots of luck!:) I have never done interfacing before!
Jessica: hey beth can you plz make me a purse and a wallet for my graduation,,,,plz...i want one so bad!!!!!!!!