Killer Kween

My partner has received her package for the "Craft My Favorite Decade" swap, so I can post some of the stuff I made now. She liked the 18th century, so my crafts were inspired by Marie Antoinette. I did some research and watched both he PBS documentary and Sofia Coppola (very dissapointing) movie. I loved the tote bag so much, I made 2!

I'm starting with my favorite item. This tote bag is so awesome! I'm not a great sewer, but I gave myself a pat on the back for design. To think, I just had these scraps of fabric and lace laying around my craft room.


This ruffle collar/neckwarmer was knitted in acrylic, then embellished with gray lace and gi'normous buttons.


Trinkets included chandelier earrings (real and fake), crocheted cuff, a ring, cell phone charm, silhouette necklace and "Let them eat cake" mirror.




My partner also liked the 50s, so I tossed in some retro nautical-ish things.
Nautical earrings:


Nautical hair clip


Mermaid and hibiscus necklace


I sent a few more things, but nothing worth blogging about. Thanks for looking!

some more jewelry

These are the results of my most recent jewelry craft binge.

Sprrrrring Fever

Spring is in the air, and my head is swimming with creativity. These peices are a different style of jewelry you're used to seeing from me. Most people would call it "normal", or "society friendly." Whatever. They're awesome. I like these little lovelies, and I hate to sell them, but a girl needs purse money. Ya know?

necklaces:







bracelets:





rings:




earrings:

punk my clutch

Ross had these clutch purses for only $4, so naturally I snagged 'em. Here's what I did with them:



Clutches are way to small for me, (did I mention I also spent $150 on 4 Harajuku Lovers purses while I was there?) so if anyone wants these, let me know. I'll swap or take $$ (unless you're family. all i need is your address). First come first serve.

Rockabilly Swap!!!

I really lucked out! My partner for this swap was a fashion design teacher, so of course I got clothes! Not only did I get a rockin' new outfit, but I also got a new apron, ring and wrist pin cushions, a makeup bag with matching coin purse, some glitzy barrettes, makeup brushes, magnets, pedi clippers, headband, and pinup girl compact and tin.

here are some pics of the small-ish stuff:








here I am in the apron and headband (rawr!)


here are the clothes off me:
top

inside of pencil skirt

waist cincher


here are the clothes on me


I couldn't resist doing up the rockabilly makeup. I would've sported bigger hair if I had the right kind of pomade.


Here's what I sent to my partner:

Reverend Horton Heat fabric patches


ipod cozy


stitch markers


rosary


coasters


pin, phone charm and key chain


sketchbook

inside of sketchbook


personalized stationary set:
box-

bottom of box

inside box


note cards

notepaper


knitted drawstring bag


the black and red bandanna fabric was also included in the package