The Brains of Others

I've been buzzing around my studio finishing up some custom orders. I love how custom orders stretch my brain. Other people have ideas about fabrics that I mentally tagged for something else and, voilà, there is something new and unexpected! Here are some nifty ideas from the brains of others.

First, a fused shopping tote for my friend, Steph. This bag was inspired by the "One Small Change" series on Steph's blog. I used the Fusing Plastic Bags Tutorial from the Etsy Labs Blog. I was so excited to find bags with trees for the exterior!


Next is a Handbag/Passport Wallet in Spumoni that I sent off yesterday. It's so fun to see fabrics that I envisioned in a smaller medium get to spread out and be grand.

Do you have any nifty ideas from the brains of others?

Bon Voyage!

Today I'm shipping off the first round of Passport Wallets I've been listing in my shop. These were adapted from the pattern I designed for Adorn Magazine. They've been a kick to sew and, because I tend to be anthropomorphic about my stuff, I dreamed up little scenarios of the places these wallets would visit.


These guys have also been make some guest appearances. One turned up in an Etsy travel-themed treasury:

And another was featured on yesterday's Indie Diner!

Bon Voyage, my little passport-carrying friends. Travel safe and be well!

ps I just have to add one more treasury by Analiese because it is such a gorgeous list!

Your Tips in Action!

Thanks to everyone for your tips for on-line selling! One of the best tips was to name products creatively. I took that tip to heart and named my new passport wallet "Spumoni Ice Cream." I don't know if this is creative or merely goofy, but I thought I'd give creative naming a go. Here are some photos: