Hi guys! I had 2 projects collide last week. I was inspired by Carol over at tthepolkadotcloset.blogspot by her stamped bags. I had done stamped Christmas stockings but hadn't done totes yet. Of course I had to give things my own spin too (I never was good at following directions!) I was going t make tote bags and flowers, but they ended up being tote bags WITH flowers!
I made singed flowers but then added my own layer of satin. I love how these turned out! I added a clip to the back so these could be removed and used elsewhere. I think they would look dreamy clipped on a plain (girly style not men's!) tee shirt neckline..a V or scoop neck tee.
I have had 2 cases of antique store signage stamps for a few years. They are in wooden cases with several sizes of stamps/fonts and one is stamped "Jacob" under the lid. I hope Jacob approves of my use of his old stamps! I found mine at an antique mall and use them a LOT! The fleur de lis is a new stamp.
The street names are actual, but the house numbers are fantasy..I just picked ones I liked!
I must try making these in some different colors! I used vintage pearly and crystal beads for the centers.
This one I liked so much I am keeping it! I hand dyed some of the totes aqua and pink.
I love the aqua and pink together!
They are topped with rows of vintage and antique laces from my stash..the perfect touch! I have a lot more things to share in the next few days.Stop on back! Til next time! Julia
Your totes are absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love the aqua and pink one! Dropped by from the Etsy Blog team!
ReplyDeleteI love them...so cute!
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Oh look this is fabulous!!! I am going to try to get some bags done for the show I am doing next month! Oh lord, I hope it does not rain, that would be a big bummer!! sorry your show was rained out! Thank you for the shout out! That was so sweet!
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