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Art to share and pictures, as promised

Posted on | July 12, 2007 |

As promised, I’m sharing with you some of the things I’ve been creating for the past two weeks. First some paper and fabric collage cards - a stationary set. This will be in my etsy shop later today.

cards inside holder Six cards in pocket
This stationery package has six different but coordinating cards. The cards are all handmade, each is a bit different, created with fabric and paper collage and sewn onto the envelope and cardstock. Envelopes are included.
Closed stationery folder Open pocket, looking at cards

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The other project I’ve been working on is pouches to sell in my friend’s store that will open at the end of the month. The store is being put together now. It’s in Bisbee, AZ, which is a lovely little tourist town with historical mining areas and lots of artsy stores. I decided to design my own after seeing others that just weren’t what I was looking for. Here are my results so far:

First Pouch This is the first pouch I created. I was determined to create someting that had all the colors I’m used to using, but that used my new surface design and sewing work. It came out a bit wider than I wanted, but at least I learned about the construction and was able to continue to refine the design.
First iPod/Treo Pouch Back of first Treo/iPod Pouch This pouch is the one that I use. I tried out other designs, but some were too long, others were too short, so I tested myself. It’s great for attaching it to my purse for easy access to my Treo. Each of the pouches has a clasp and two hooks - one in the center of the pouch or on the edge.
iPod/Treo Pouch 1 iPod/Treo Pouch 1 (back) This pouch is done in earthtones and uses fabric that I created with surface design as the background. I then used other fabrics to create a collage. Decorative stitching is ued as an additional elelment. The button on the front is a vintage button. Each of the pouches has a clasp and two hooks - one in the center of the pouch or on the edge.
Treo Purse 2 (front) Treo/iPod case 2 (back) This pouch features two vintage buttons, two pieces of vintage kimono fabric, and other fabrics. The background fabric, again, was created with surface design techniques. Surface stitching add an additional design element. Each of the pouches has a clasp and two hooks - one in the center of the pouch or on the edge.
Flip Phone Case 1 - Jewel Tones Flip Phone Case 1 Jewel This brightly-colored pouch is perfect for a flip phone. The background fabric, again, was created with surface design techniques. The additional pieces are added in a collage fashion and then surface stitched for an additional design element. Both buttons on this piece are vintage. Each of the pouches has a clasp and two hooks - one in the center of the pouch or on the edge.
Flip Phone Case 2 Earthy Flip Phone case earthy (back) This purse is an earthy flip phone case. The background fabric was created with surface design techniques. Additional pieces are added in a collage and then surface stitched for an additional design element. The buttons are vintage. Each of the pouches has a clasp and two hooks - one in the center of the pouch or on the edge.

I hope you are having a great day and that you are enjoying some art and fun!

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6 Responses to “Art to share and pictures, as promised”

  1. mom
    July 12th, 2007 @ 7:26 pm

    I love them. They came out so nice, especially the ones for the flip phone….hint :)

  2. Joanne Thieme Huffman
    July 12th, 2007 @ 9:20 pm

    Fran, you certainly have been very busy. The cell phone purses look great (interestingly, I’m working on cell phone purses for the sale I’ll be in this coming November). I love the variety of your fabric. Your cards (which I’m also working on; please don’t tell me you’re doing dolls and jewelry, too) are also wonderful.
    Joanne

  3. jan
    July 13th, 2007 @ 1:25 pm

    I adore these little pouches!!! Any chance you’ll be selling them?

    jan

  4. Sue B
    July 14th, 2007 @ 4:44 am

    Love these little pouches Fran. Great shape on those.

  5. Cre8Tiva
    July 15th, 2007 @ 10:58 am

    i love the bags…wish i had more tme to sew…i have hundreds of ideas for felt purses…fell better soon…blessings, rebecca

  6. connie
    July 17th, 2007 @ 1:46 am

    Fran your cell phone purses turned out fabulous! I love your fabric choices and all the decorative stitches. you sure have been busy!
    Enjoy Snowbird!
    connie

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