Green stuff

DD chose this in addition to her clutch/sling bag.

I once saw this pattern but it was made using a juice carton. Here it's interfaced on both sides of the exterior and lining so it's stiff and can hold the shape when it's folded.

DD wanted two green snaps but I thought the red would provide a better contrast so there's one red and one green. I think I'll use spring snaps for future ones.

Have a blessed day!

Cheering up DD

DD's ill. Fever of 38.6, taken at the clinic this morning. It's 2 days to the PSLE oral and I decided to cheer her up by making this sling bag. I gave her a choice, sling bag or pouch. She chose sling bag. I decided that since she's into clutches, I'd make a clutch with a detachable strap so she can use it either as a sling bag or a clutch. She chose the strap too. I didn't have the antique bronze parts for a matching sling but I had 2 readymade straps. The other one that she didn't choose has a brown webbing. Well, her preference.

She hasn't attached the bear zipper pull yet 'cos of the drowsy meds. That's for the zippered pocket inside (back). The other side inside has a panel of 5 pockets. There's another huge one just under the flap.

Oh, and I like this flap :-)

2 reasons - it's the first time I'm using this lock closure and also 'cos it's quilted and shaped like an envelope flap. Maybe I'll make more of these :-)

Materials : denim (exterior), oxford cotton (interior)

Have a blessed day!

Afternote: DD's fever broke after her long nap in the afternoon. Thanks for your prayers :-)

Just a bit more before the long weekend

DD and I made these adjustable rings.

Mine's the bee and hers are the heart and flower.

We'll be making more of these after some orders and long weekend.

Or more likely, after PSLE.

*grin*

Happy National Day!

Happy National Day

Here are some pics of what I've been making recently. 

Byzantine bookmarks with anodized aluminium rings and charms.

 

 Antique bronze bookmarks - Full Persian on the left and Byzantine on the right.

For the most important book in the world :-) 

These Byzantine star keychains remind me of the song that goes like...

There are five stars arising out of the stormy sea...

Happy National Day!

National colours

I'm looking forward to 9 August.

We'll be going to the Promontory @ Marina Bay for the National Day Parade screening and fireworks. Perhaps next year we'll get tickets to the Grandstand but it'll be nice at the Promontory too.

Made these as an early National Day gift using red and white Toho seed beads and silver tone jump rings and earring hooks.

I'm making a red and white bracelet too. It's WIP 'cos I'm still trying to figure out if I can add a bit of white frosted beads where the moon and stars are supposed to be. More on that soon.

Have a blessed evening!

Finally something different?

After bracelets and chokers, I've finally made some matching earrings :-)

I used readymade ear hooks though but the chainmaille weaves are mine.

Left to right:

Silver tone Byzantine weave earrings

Gunmetal Byzantine weave earrings

Silver tone barrel weave earrings

Gunmetal barrel weave earrings

Cheers!

Make a mark!

DS used to fold dog ears. I don't like dog ears. I'll remove them if I see them on a library book. I much prefer to remember the page number or use a bookmark.

This is DD's request. She chose the spine, the weave and the charm. This is the larger version (and thicker) of the spine. There were plain ones in silver, gunmetal and bronze, zig-zag ones even but she chose this one with the sun and stars detail.

I'm waiting for her to finish reading this book. She's read it 3 times already and going to finish reading the 4th time soon. I'm wondering what's so captivating about this book?

Have a blessed Sunday!