I needed a new purse. Not because I don't have three bags that would have been perfectly fine, but I wanted an arty bag that would be fun and show off my crafty-ness... I wanted it to be a cross body bag that would be large enough to hold my stuff, plus whatever goodies I pick up while we're there, but not so big that my shoulder will ache after a day of walking around with it.
It's laminated plastic (Fresh and Easy bags, which I really like because they're made of really thick, strong plastic) and nylon yarn/thread. I particularly like how the strap turned out. The flower on the strap is at about corsage level... And, so you get an idea of the size, it's sitting on one of the chairs that go with Mims's kid-size table...
**I think it's super cheesy to add that the idea for this bag came to me in a dream, even though it totally did.**
I had to make a new wallet too, since my everyday wallet is rather large and quite heavy. I had picked up this mustache tape last week since I thought it was so funny, and this just seemed like a perfect use for it.
Okay, we're off for the day! I will try to do a better job this time of taking pictures of the awesome stuff I see!
xoxo
Hey! I was there too!
ReplyDeleteHey! I hope you guys have fun and get inspired to start some new and fun ways to create with crochet!
ReplyDeleteElaine
I want to go **saubs and whines about not being able to go too** But, I'm happy you get to go. I seriously love the new bag and wallet you made and can not wait to see the photos of what you saw at the craft fair, you lucky lady. Hope you have a blast.
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun. I'm hoping to get a post about it together for tomorrow. Today I'm just sunburnt... LOL!
Deletexo Jaime
Would love to have the instructions for the bag.
DeleteHi lynsue! I'm planning to do the instructions during my Recycling week starting Monday, January 14th. See you there!
Deletexo Jaime
I am pouty too! wish I'd known about this!.... SIGH! oh well.... How fun! Hope you guys had a great time! :) the bag and wallet are super-cool! remind me to take a look at them with my hands (I never got the whole "look with your eyes, not with your hands!" thing) on Sunday! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat bag you made must be nice and light since you did it with the grocery bags. (Brilliant recycling, BTW!) I love having big bags when I'm adventuring (read: shopping, prowling for freebies, begging for swag) but by the end of the day they get soooooooo heeeeeaaaavvyyyy. Maybe one that doesn't start out heavy would help. And not that it really matters in AZ, but it probably is rain-repellent, huh?
ReplyDeleteIt's so waterproof that I think I could use it to carry water... And crazy light. But, I think I may have used too small of a stitch length, because the corners are a little too perforated and I think if I overloaded it they would rip. :( But! For now it's awesome.
Deletexo Jaime