The Late Afternoon

Last week, my sister and I discovered an art store on Haight Street with a huge selection of fabric in the back of the shop (yay!). Included in that back room, was a crate of oilcloth in colorful patterns. It was obvious that we had to buy some and ended up with this turquoise flower print. I’ve been in a sewing mood and, as requested, ended up making my sister this zippered pouch for her makeup brushes. I like the way it turned out with its lavender accent zipper and bright yellow lining.

I really like the organic, airy feel of these pieces by Proud Mary. It makes me want to experiment with tie-dying!

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With Easter coming up this Sunday, what better way to celebrate than with a colorful bunny? I love the modern twist to this colorful Origami bunny gift tag by Eat Drink Chic, especially the glitter! Even better? Its a free printable that will pair perfectly with any Easter treat!

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Ready to make your own handmade book? These are the perfect size for jotting down notes or making a compact scrapbook. All you need are a few supplies, including a pretty patterned fabric. I like using thick canvas fabrics (iKea has some good ones!) for a sturdy, finished look. Enjoy!

A bit late, but this year, Mike and I decided to make each other’s Valentine’s day gifts. Here’s what I made – a handmade book stuffed with pictures and words. The book is made using thick canvas fabric, a bit of sewing, and a lot of hot glue! I’ll be sharing a tutorial for making your own book this week!