My latest, and the first in a series of coin purses.
So exciting — finally there’s time to make things again. For some strange reason, I’m really into these tiny coin purses right now. Maybe it’s because they can be finished quickly, even though these have a lining. I couldn’t find a pattern, so I made it up. One of these days, I’ll write it down and post it here. Fun to make and only needs a small amount of yarn.
Ready for a refreshing take on handmade clothes and accessories? Then Come Shop Pink Lemonade with me, and check out a fabulous fellow etsy BESTeam member!
One look at the dazzling palette in this store, and you know that shop owner Paige has a gift for eye-catching creations and fearless use of color. Her embellished ladies’ tank tops and t-shirts are all standouts. For example, I love the “Wow!” combination of black and turquoise in this tshirt.
And that color confidence carries through to equally inspired combinations like this tone-on-tone purple/lavender top, too. Gorgeous!
But even though Paige’s tops are clearly a specialty, the details on this little black bag knocked me out.
The first thing that crossed my mind when I saw that bag was “WANT!” Actually, that was the second thing that crossed my mind, too. I love the intricate ruffles and the way she arranged them in unexpected ways. Plus, that gorgeous bright “peacock” blue lining could take your breath away.
Then there’s this adorable little gold satin flower, perfect for adding some shimmer to your hair on a hot summer day.
Did I mention that Paige is fourteen years old? If not, it’s probably because I’m so jealous. I’ll get over it. But I hope she doesn’t get over her interest in making clothing and accessories, because this is one talented designer with a spectacular future ahead.
You can connect with Paige at her blog: http://www.comeshoppinklemonade.blogspot.com
and on her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pinklemonadeFB.
This little purse is kind of cute — at least in person. But for some reason, it’s not photographing very well.
It’s knit from recycled silk sari yarn, which I love to use, since it means income for women in remote areas of Nepal, who otherwise don’t have many options for earning money. Plus, it’s reversible!
The fuzzy pink material is from an old top I found at a thrift store. It’s a nice little everyday purse, very eco-friendly and all. But for some reason, it does not photograph well. I should probably fire my photographer, but since I am my photographer, that’s not a really good solution. Halp!!
… with Carried Away: The Etsy Bag Makers Team GIVEAWAY RUNS March 13th – 23rd, 2009!!
The Carried Away Team is celebrating the lucky season and the turning of Winter to Spring with a BIG BAG OF LUCK GIVEAWAY. Visit each of our participating SHAMROCK SHOPS to find the hidden Shamrocks (exactly like the image above) or the phrase “bag of luck” hidden somewhere in their listings. Email us your list and you’re in!
You can earn additional entries by making a purchase from any Carried Away team shop or by promoting this giveaway via your blog, twitter or any other means that we can verify.
BIG BAGS OF PRIZES!!!!!
1 (One) Grand Prize winner. Participants must locate all 26 (twenty six) hidden shamrocks/phrases to qualify. Winner will receive their choice of 6 (six) prizes from the list below. Winner will also receive an actual Bag of Luck shopping tote, courtesy of team member Naughty Monkeys (yup, that’s MY bag, shown in the post just below this one!!). Limit one entry per email address.
1 (One) First Place winner. Participants must locate at least 5 Shamrocks/phrases to qualify. Winner will receive their choice of 4 (Four) Prizes from the list below. Limit one entry per email address.
1 (One) Second Place winner. Participants must locate at least 3 shamrocks/phrases to qualify. Winner will receive their choice of 2 (Two) Prizes from the list below. Limit one entry per email address.
The 14 (Fourteen) Remaining Prizes:
Earn one entry to win the the 14 remaining prizes by promoting our giveaway or finding at least one hidden Shamrock/phrase. The remaining prizes will be awarded singly by random number drawing from all entries that qualify as stated below. Prize won will be chosen randomly.
For full details and rules of the game, please visit the CAB team blog at:
http://www.carriedawayteam.blogspot.com
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