My new ipad cover! Yay!
Once I decided on the fabric the rest just fell into place….
When I was looking for my ribbon to make the loop for the button, I found this vintage applique, which is actually a cut out from a piece of lace that I saved a long time ago. I think that it adds just the right touch!
I am pleased with the outcome!
What fun projects have you been working on this weekend? I’d love it if you would share!
Until next time, Cheryl
It seems that all of my creative inspiration is going into my Etsy shops these days. It is so surprising how much work it is setting up a new shop. CreativeTrims is off to a good start. I keep ordering inventory, and that is where the real work is. Taking pictures, tracking inventory and listing is really quite time consuming, but fun too! And just a reminder, I have a Grand Opening sale going on over there which will end May 31. Use coupon code “GRANDOPENING10″ to get 10% off your entire order (not including postage).
I have made a few items and put them in The Stitchin’ Chicken shop as well.
I am working from my current inventory here, and I have a very large box of burlap coffee sacks that I had purchased some time ago. So I am making some pillows and buckets from them. There will be more of these to come!
I am lining the buckets with cotton canvas, and also backing the pillows with it as well. It goes well with the burlap and is a strong material, so these things will hold up to use on the patio as well as in the house. I love the simplicity that these things bring to any room they are in.
I have also been researching a few new venues for selling my handmade items. I have scaled back on Artfire, switching from the Pro account to a free one. Things do sell there, but not nearly as well as they do on Etsy. I have found a couple of new venues, and started setting up a shop, free for now, over at Meylah. I really like how the layout is over there, and after I get everything listed, I may upgrade my account. If you get a chance, stop over there and check it out! There are blogs and tutorials, all kinds of things going on.
It is great to see what is evolving out in the handmade market, pretty exciting. And the support in the community is wonderful!
I have just joined in the world of tweeting too! Yes, I have tweeted about 3 times now! lol! I am always unsure of what I am doing and how it is going to work. I have had a few problems on Facebook lately, like accidentally posting the same post multiple times (I need to just leave my hand off of the mouse and let it think, before clicking again!).
Anyhow, now you know where to find me! I hope to do some sewing just for fun (not that I am not having fun now), but I would like to finish some of my projects.
Until next time, take care. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!
Cheryl
Posted in Artfire Shop, Baskets, Etsy, Sewing, Supplies
Tagged burlap coffee sacks, Etsy, Sewing
I know that it still seems like I am not here. I am still painting, and have made a few things for The Stitchin’ Chicken. But that will change soon! It is time that I let you know what I have been up to. I have opened another Etsy shop, Creative Trims! I have been so busy researching, purchasing, cataloging inventory and taking pictures!
I have consistently found that it is hard to find good quality trims at a reasonable price. Especially if you live in an area that doesn’t have a lot of fabric or craft stores. And to get a great price online, you usually have to purchase large amounts. My hope is to fill some of that void by doing the research for you, offering a variety of items and making them easy to purchase. (This is one of those ‘you can shop in your pajamas’ things! lol!)
I currently have 61 listings, but about 130 more items to take pictures of and list! I currently have ric rac, some by yardage and some by the spool, and in different sizes. Also grosgrain ribbon, again different sizes, in solid and polka dots.
I also have some organza in a couple of different widths….
And a few different twill tapes….
These are just a few pictures of what is available. The inventory that I have to still list includes gingham ribbon and additional styles of grosgrain. I hope to be adding some vintage buttons and lace trims soon.
If you or anyone that you know may be looking for trims, please send them over to Creative Trims! Let me know if you are looking for anything in particular, and I will see what I can do to help you locate it.
Thanks so much for coming by!
Posted in Artfire Shop, Creative Trims, Etsy, Supplies
Tagged bulk trims, Crafts, embellishments, ribbon, rick rack, Sewing, trims
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