A Few New Things

I managed to get these little guys into my Etsy shop today.  I hope to add a few more things this weekend but we will see.  We have some family projects to tend to and boy they need doing.   I am just about done with my stack of custom items and special projects and I'm thinking that I'll take a bit of a break and work on getting the shop stocked up for a bit.  I have tons of stuff cut out and I want to get that all put together and done so I can play with some metal for a bit.  I have been collecting old metal buttons and playing with oxidation and patina.  Fun stuff!  I think I am also going to make some more of my pendants using the same technique.  I hope to have something to show for it soon.  Right now, all the pieces I have been working on are sitting on the table in the kitchen slowly changing from shiny to old and crusty.  I have a soft spot in my heart for old and crusty:)  Shiny is just too overdone to me!  Now off to bake some cookies for my sick kiddos and get ready for this crazy couple of days ahead.  Wish me luck!

New!

 My Newest Creation, a mix of my itty bitty messenger bag and My large envelope wallet.  This is the first of the batch and I get to call it mine:)  Only so I can see if it's something that will work well for what I designed it for.

 A close-up of the applique design this time purple, orange and olive green suede!

 The contrasting front flap interior in purple suede(goes so nicely with this particular shade of teal

 The exterior of the bag

The interior featuring three card pockets, one zipper pocket and two large slide pockets all fully lined in a paisley cotton print.

And there it is:)  I feel so accomplished!  It's just one of many things on the table this week.  Including a stack of billfolds all ready for cutting, gluing, and sewing,  a wristlet that just needs a zipper and a button to feel complete, and, a cuff from the same teal suede that needs some stitching and a handmade button to make it happy(and wearable)  Here's hopin' that this week some work gets done.

Day Trip!

Today I am going on a day trip with my parents and my uncle. I really love that Ciaran gets to spend time with his grandparents and his great uncle. I think we are just going up to the beach but it seems like it's hundreds of miles away. That is why I love this area, it is beautiful everywhere you go and little car trips are always an adventure. What makes it even more special is that I don't own a car so going in a car is like a special event in itself. I just love kicking back in the back seat next to my son with a huge latte to sip on. Yay! I am too excited for words. I know it's silly but not having a car means I get to where I am going on foot or on the bus and that is about it. I love it actually but every once in a while a car ride is the best thing ever.

When I get home tonight I have many projects to keep me busy. I got a good night's sleep last night so it should be no problem to stay awake tonight. I will post some photos when everything is done. That is all for now, short and sweet:)