creating an upcycled tote

 I just wanted to share a little bit about how I create my upcycled tote bags...

 I found this cute cloth tote at my local goodwill, took it home, washed and coffee dyed it  to the desired color.
How do I coffee dye? I just keep adding coffee and or tea to boiling water(i like to dye in my kitchen sink) until it reaches the color I desire for each individual project. I then soak the fabric,usually overnight. and line dry. I like to leave coffee and tea bags in the water as my products dye to create  interesting color patterns.

 Next, I decide what i want to use to embellish the bag.The inspiration for this bag actually came from the script fabric that I wound up only using for the wool birds wing, below. 

 I love this vintage pattern fabric, very Cath Kidston, who I adore!

I hand sew all my bags so here is the finished product, modeled by my daughter, Sierra

I love this cute little tote for spring and summer :)

Valentines Day goodies!!!!

 I am an absolute Valentine's Day fanatic! It is my Favorite holiday besides Christmas...after all, what could be better than a whole entire holiday devoted to love?!?!

 This necklace is one of my favorite pieces that I have made in a long time...its a rusty old chain with an actual old lock! i embellished the lock with a tiny wool heart and glass glitter...plus the tiny metal key and red glass pearl, just pull it all together!!!! <3

Just wanted to show some of the goodies I have made for Valentines Day for my etsy shop! The cuff bracelets are the actual cuff of sweaters that I cut off and made into these cutie bracelets! i just love these! they are so fun to make! Please visit my shop! www.recycledchick.etsy.com

Next up, i am thinking about throwing a fab Valentines Day party for my friends....

wouldnt that be just fabulous???? hmmmmm....more to come....