Saturday, November 7, 2009

Ta Da!


Here's my little project I've been working on for the Flea Market tomorrow.

I used only materials that I had already. Didn't buy a thing. Not ONE thing. Just goes to show you how much stuff I have to use "some day". Well here you go, that day came. 

I used linen from my daughter's bedspread that I made here. The scraps of fabric are from pillows made for the family room below. I made the flower a few months ago from a felted sweater that I bought at a thrift store. It really didn't turn out for what I had originally planned, so I thought I'd add it to my tote.  I like it.  

I'll let you know how the tote works out at the Rose Bowl Flea Market!  
Come back to see what treasures I find.

9 comments:

  1. Hi Karen,
    Looks like a real contender! See you in the morning! Smiles, H

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  2. Karen~~

    The tote is fantastic!! I love all the pretty embellishments but most of all, the felted flower. That seems to be the focal point. And I love the birds and nest...did you embroider that? Oh, I just love it!! And BTW, your living room is lovely!!

    Good luck! :-)

    xoxo
    Jane

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  3. I love your tote, the colors, the fabric choices and embellishments. How fun! :)

    I thought we had a lot in common, and this will crack you up. I have been working on a project for the "Made It With What I Had" blog party on the 16th (see my sidebar), and I have been using red embroidery thread, red velvet ribbon, and scraps of fabric for a little quilt thingy! Hope my things turn out as great as your tote!

    Have a happy day,
    Zuzu

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  4. Ta Da is right!!I love it,,so, so sweet!! Your attention to detail just shows all the love you put into this darling bag! O.K. I have not seen a garter clip for the longest time...glad that fashion statement is over (but an adoreable vintage addition to the bag)! I love how you made something so beautiful and didn't spend a thing. Isn't that satisfying. Are you selling your tote or just toting it? I would buy it!Thank you so much for visiting me and becoming a follower. I have mixed feelings about that darn gadget, but apparantly thats the only way some have of coming back to your blog?? btw...love your hair cut! so cute! Happy Sunday!

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  5. There is just nothing more fun than repurposing - especially if the finished product ends up sooo cute! Beautiful job!

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  6. What a beautiful bag! It's too lovely to use. I'd hang it on the wall. Thank you, you've inspired me to make one myself.

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  7. Your bag turned out great! So cute. Looking forward to seeing what you come home with from the Flea.
    Also, thanks for the encouraging words you left on my blog!

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  8. What a great bag! I hope the Rose Bowl Flea Market was great.

    Your blog is always interesting and beautiful and I nominated it for the Kreative Blogger award on my post today.

    Cheers,
    Leah

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  9. Really , really cute tote bag! I LOVE the redwork nest embroidery.

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