VIKING CHALLENGE - THE WINNER!!!

In the weekly challenge of the European Street Team on Etsy we had 'Vikings with a hint of upcycling' as the theme.

Nine creative europeans delivered an entry to the challenge, and here is the winner:

Please welcome.........


Chichiboulie with 'Dalla':

CONGRATULATION!

Monday special: Upcycling finds Europe part II

Last monday I made my monday special based on upcycling finds from the European Street Team, and I found so many lovely items made by upcycling or recycling so I decided to follow up with a part II from Europe.

So here we go:

Trashion Baroque Japan Jacket by yasminbochi:

eggyolk-yellow summer top from recycled fabric, size x-small by katsai:

One of a kind sunny yellow tote with vintage applique by Ravenhill:
My Little Gem 3 - Warm Brown with Rosette by karuski:
Magicien de la nuit - my first handsewn plushie ever by ArtMind:

Have a wonderful week, and remember to think twice before you trow anything away - it may be turned into something loveable!

Monday special: Upcycling finds Europe part I

Today I've made a search for upcycled products made by members of "European Street Team", and here are some of the gorgeous items I found:

Hand Printed Recycled Map Paper Envelopes - Mixed Prints - Pack of 10 by annarubyking:

Upcycled handbag made from mens shirt by Babongo:

Lost Girls No. 2. framed collage by lapomme:

PETALS - Bobbypin set of 2 in Recycled Cherry red satin bobby pins by MGMart:

Vizsla - Set of 5 Calendar Gift Bags - for animal charity by makemesmile:

Levis 501 upcycled black denim boho indie bag green lining double entrance by Lazyfish:

I'll be back next week with Upcycling finds Europe part II.

Monday special: Upcyling finds

Here are a few of the many great items on Etsy made by upcycling a used product - giving it a second chance.

Flower Necktie Cuff Bracelet with Buckle by debapaka

SYMBOLS - Vintage Typewriter Keys Earrings in Ivory by GemmaBeads

UPCYCLED Felted Wool Hat by FoxIslandFancywork

Upcycled White Ruffle Purse by TheReFORMatory

CB121 RECYCLED Computer CIRCUIT BOARD Jewelry EARRINGS Geekery Trashion Bronze colored with Brass Metal by DebbyAremDesigns
I'll be back with more upcycled goodies next monday - see you ;)

Inspiration = new products

It's been a while since I've sewn anything - no time and no inspiration, but now as the autumn has arrived it is again time for sewing. I got some really good looking clothes from a fleemarket a few weeks ago, and suddenly I became inspired to create a few items.

The first one I made was from a lovely limegreen jacket. This is the first one were I've kept the front of the jacket as it is, and not turned it sideways, and I'm quite happy with the result:

The next project was two skirt made of fabric in opposite colors - it was quite fun turning them in to in my eyes, two good looking products:

Key fobs are really fun to make. When I make these I usually sew a bunch of them at once on my sewing machine, so that I always have some of them lying around that are half-made, only missing the buttons and the ring. Then I use my "telly-watching-time" to complede the product.

Here are the ones that I've made so far this autumn:

In addition to this, I've also made a couple of other bags - they are all available in my shop.

This saturday it is time for another fleemarked. Who knows, maybe I find some clothes that just needs to be turned in to bags. If not, then I have loads of clothes that I collected during spring season - that are just waiting to be upcycled.

Yeah, life is great!