Inspired by the latest issue of Haute Handbags by Stampington & Co., I've created some fun tote bags...perfect for a day of shopping. Shopping at estate sales on a weekly basis is always a fun shopping surprise. Generally, I have an idea of what type of items will be available at Estate Sales but there are always some type of treasure or another to find. Most of the items I purchase are vintage linens, wooden thread spools, tart tins/jell-0 molds, vintage buttons, vintage jewelry...especially the old rhinestone type.
Sometimes I find things I am not sure how I will re-purpose but really like them and just believe I will figure it out later. So, when I received the latest issue of Haute Handbags, I knew this was the perfect issue of inspiration for me. I already had (still have more in progress) a bin fun of ruffled fabric I had ruffled with the intention of perhaps embellishing a pillow case, an apron or a tote. This week, I've gotten busy creating tote bags with the ruffled material. So far have one done (Black & White pictures below)...more to go. The reason I only have one ruffled tote done is because I decided to play with some old vintage linens including a lace tablecloth to embellish tote bags. Staying focused on just one thing is hard for me!
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| A new favorite of mine...if it does not sell I will keep it for me! |
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| I love butterflies! |
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| Old vintage tablecloth re-purposed...thinking of dyeing the rest of it in color, but not sure.. still thinking. |
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| Large rhinestone pin...missing a rhinestone but that's okay, right? |
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| Another favorite of mine, like all the layers. |
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| Layers of tulle, vintage crochet doilie, felted wool flower and vintage rhinestone pin. |
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| This one was just fun to make. Found this pink crochet doilie last week at an estate sale. Added a dress-form pin. |
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| Felted Wool Dress-form embellished with crochet lace and rhinestones. I made 3 more pins to sell at upcoming shows. |
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| Delicate Vintage lace with an embroidered butterfly...added rhinestones (used a vintage necklace). |
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| Love how this lace just hangs. |
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