Well, I didn’t get them out in the mail last week, but they are on their way now. Here are the gifts that I made, which were done about a week ago. I didn’t get time to do anything last weekend after taking Kailan to Nemo and working 6 HOURS on Sunday. Man, I need a vacation…
For Alissa…a new bag made from a jacquard decorator weight fabric with green duiponi silk pockets and accents. The pockets are lined with a water-proof nylon so they are very useable. The handle and the inside are another decorator weight fabric, and the handle interior is webbing. This is a pretty, but sturdy purse. I used a bag I already own as the base for my measurements in making this bag – I just made it a little bit bigger.
I know Alissa is an outdoorsy gal, so I used earth tones. It may be a little fancy, but a woman always needs a fancy purse…and the base is wide enough to fit a DSLR if needed. 😉
This next gift is for Beth, who contributes to the Bean’s Blog (healthy recipes). I made her a pretty apron out of some of my favorite fabric. It is similar to the apron I posted previously only I didn’t gather the bottom part. It is fully reversible, too. I think I have almost used up all of this fabric, but I may be able to squeeze another project out of it.
I love how both projects turned out, and almost wanted to keep them for myself! Alas, that would require more work for me, so I bid them goodbye and sent them on to these lovely ladies. I hope you both enjoy them! 🙂
Very cute gifts. I like the closure on the purse, great idea.
Are you kidding me? That’s AWESOME! I can’t wait to get it!
Oh how perfect for both of those ladies ! I do love what you do Stacy !!
The bag is amazing! SO cool!
Holy cow, Stacy! Lucky gals. I want one of those aprons!
I LOVE the bag! Very earthy and natural.
Completely in love with both!
I will again say this…why are you not selling these creations? You seriously could! Wonderful work!
Seriously, Stacy.
I’m not kidding any more! You need to quit your job and open a store – I would buy one of everything in it. The bag, the apron, the kid creations for the girls…MY entire paycheck would go to you!
I love them all, I especially love that the bag would fit a DSLR 🙂 So cool.
OH WOW!!!!!!!!1
I cannot wait to see it in person 🙂 It is beautiful. I NEED a beautiful apron so bad – I’m so excited!!!
Those are so cute! I love the apron.
Thank you all for your nice comments…they are so nice to hear. 🙂
Alissa and Beth…I’m so happy you like your gifts!
Beautiful bag. I love the fact you thought of the earth tones for her and made it a little bigger to put extra goodies in if she’s out on a walk. Very nice.
I’m with Carrie. You should totally quit your day job and open your own little business. Your creations are incredible. Like that bag, I love it and would pay almost anything to own it. Wow! You are incredible. I love that you put so much thought into your PIF and made such unique, personalized items for each recipient.
Wow! They are adorable. I’m an outdoorsy girl too but I would totally use your bag as my work bag or party going sac. Especially if I can bring my camera. And the apron is just so cute.
You think I like it now, just wait until I get it in my hot little hands. I am so excited. I’ll be dedicating an entire blog post just to you 🙂 And, if it’s as absolutely gorgeous in person as it is in this photo, get ready, because I’m betting EVERYONE will want one!
you are so marvelously talented. i am super impressed.
*mouth hanging open* Your creations are always not only beautiful and stylish, but so unique and actually useful. I agree…start a business…include an online shop so that I may shop.
Beautiful as usual. I love the way you display them too!
Oh wow…thanks for all the wonderful comments! I really appreciate it and I’m so happy I get to share my creations with all of you. 🙂
Those are both amazing! I especially love that bag! I’m a bit covetous of it, actually! What beautiful work you do. You have such a great eye!
Lovely goods! The apron is my favorite!