New Upcycled Item - Vintage Skirt Purses!

The other day an idea popped into my head. Why not try making purses out of vintage wool skirts? They're already lined, and since I'm rather lazy when it comes to sewing, that was a bonus for me.

So I felted some skirts, cut and sewed them - and here are the results! They have pockets on the sides, perfect for your keys, cell phone, or anything you need easy access to. The flower decorations are actually brooches you can take off and wear by themselves, if you so desire.

I really like how they turned out. I have the purses available for purchase at Gallery 141 in lovely downtown Lancaster, and will be carrying them in my online shops soon. 

I would love to know what y'all think of them!

~ miss chris

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Custom Stocking Stuffers

I have a new item this holiday season - custom stocking stuffers!

You pick two, three, or four items from the following list:
> bumpy washcloth (these are great as dishrags too!)
> flower face cloth
> face scrubbies

> re-usable cotton balls

All the items are my own designs, and are made with 100% cotton yarn in my pet-free, smoke-free home.

Here are the links to the listings in my Etsy shop.
You Pick Two http://www.etsy.com/listing/59314447/you-pick-two-custom-stocking-stuffers

You Pick Three http://www.etsy.com/listing/59315601/you-pick-three-custom-stocking-stuffers

You Pick Four http://www.etsy.com/listing/59316238/you-pick-four-custom-stocking-stuffers

Happy Holidays!
~ miss chris

Art in the Ballpark

Last Saturday I partcipated in Art in the Ballpark, a benefit fundraiser at Clipper Stadium here in Lancaster, PA. The event raised money for a the Antonio Forte Transplant Fund.

It was a beautiful day, in spite of how chilly it was when we set up at 6 am. :) And it was fun to fill up my tables with my new product lines.

Bracelets and hair clippies,

One table was almost completely filled with all my plarn creations.



dish doodads, a wallet, and even a market bag -



all made out of plastic shopping bags!



It's also fun having more color on my tables. I love seeing such bright colors. Don't the face scrubbies and cotton balls look cute in their mis-matched pyrex bowls?

 

Usually I hang scarves and market bags on the frame of my tent for some vertical visual interest. However, sincewe were set up in the baseball stadium concourse, I didn't have my tent. So I hung them on a drying rack instead. People can't seem to resist touching the scarves!





It was a great event for a worthy cause. Thank you to everyone who came out and gave us their support!

Another new creation from the mind of miss chris!

So, I've been having a blast making things out of plastic bags lately - bracelets, dish scrubbies, wallets, and hair clips. Today I ventured into a new realm: art with plastic bags!

I had an idea to try making a big flower with lots of petals, and I think it turned out really well! It has 18 curly petals, and a big gold button in the middle.

I think it would look great on the lapel of a coat or jacket. What do y'all think?

I made some holiday dish doodads too. Stop by my etsy shop and give them all some love!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56887244/recycled-red-plarn-flower-brooch

http://www.etsy.com/listing/56848528/plarn-dish-doodads-christmas-holiday