I thought I would share a quick and easy DIY way to add color to your room! I’ve been searching for a way to add a pop of color in my craft-room that also brings a little bit of me into the room, and I think I found the solution! These fabric panels are an easy…
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The Latest Thread ~ LaCartera Kids and R&R
More Inspiration for LaCartera Kids! Since it’s official that my darling grand-daughter will arrive in July, this grandma has started crocheting an adorable blanket for her to enjoy for years to come. I have settled on the colors with help from mom, but I don’t have a final design in mind so I’ve been testing out some simple but different looks….
Sling Bag – Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a splash of sunshine for you today! The 5th sling bag is made from a batik textile from Malaysia! I love batik textiles and the personality they develop. When you look at this textile you will see blues, purples, turquoise, green, grey and a splash of yellow depending on the angle….
Sling Bag#3- Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! I decided to try the sling bag pattern with different fabrics in my stash! This floral print is one of the textiles I purchased in Singapore and the rich jewel tones drew me in… that’s when I fell in love with this Japanese cotton textile! What do you think? Is it a…
It’s Hit or Miss Time! – Sling bag Pattern Mix-Up
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! It’s another sling bag pattern mix-up. I was given this fabric from Ghana two years ago and I decided to pull it out of my stash for this project. As you know I love mixing things up and this is no exception. I had a couple of yards…
Upcycled Sling Bag- Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! So far men have come up with the most creative ideas for custom-made handbags! I wouldn’t have thought that, but here’s a great example of upcycling a vintage Swiss Army blanket into a cool sling bag! Last week I showed you my test pattern and now for the big reveal. Here’s…
Sling Bag- Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’ It’s Hit or Miss time! At first glance the sling bag looks like every other sling bag, but there’s one exception with this one. I was tasked with incorporating a pattern for a custom sling bag that matches a pattern or stripe. As you know I love mixing things up and this is no exception. So to…
Quilted Pouch- Is it a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?
Hello Handbag Junkies’, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! We can always use another pouch…. right? That’s what I thought when I decided to make this gift for a friend that’s retiring soon. A pouch is one of those gifts that you can use when traveling, toiletries, storage, cosmetics or jewelry. I’m excited about the…
Photo of the day! Ms. Ellie
The Photo of the Day is of Ms. Ellie enjoying her new blanket! Stay tuned there’s more to come from La Cartera!
The Weekend Bag- Is it a Hit or Miss?
Hello handbag junkies, my favorite time of the week is here… It’s Hit or Miss time! Here’s a custom order I recently finished. This job required 20hrs to complete, but the end result is well worth it. I upcycled a leather jacket and combined the fabric to match one of the tote bags I made two years ago. What…
Pinterest Review: Sharpening your scissors with aluminum foil.
This is a crafty idea! Who knew that you could sharpen your scissors with aluminum foil?
DIY Pinecone Wreath
I fell in love with a white pinecone wreath that cost more than I wanted to spend….So I decided to upcycle a wreath I found last year on sale along with the pinecones that I normally use to decorate my Christmas tree. I cut and shaved half of the pinecones with garden pruning shears then hot…
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