Here are a few of my most recent hat creations–all are made with recycled fabrics. So. I’m working towards stocking my etsy shop — it’s looking rather bare right now. Watch for new things to come. In the meantime, to see what I’ve made (and sold) in the past you can click here. 
These. And more upcycled itzachicthing denim jackets are now at Bombadil Studios in Springfield, IL. I’ve got a stash of unembellished jackets, all shapes and sizes yet to do.
making headbands for the etsy shop and Pumpkin Festival
making.
Morton Pumpkin Festival is September 16,17. I’ll be there with my upcycled accessories. Here’s a recent creation.
new ideas for 2016.
these steampunk-y looking shoes are painted with oil based paint markers, then sealed for added protection (all can be found in my etsy shop ItzaChicThing)
handmade upcycled boho gypsy festival bag
vintage buttons, bling, lace & embroidery snippets
handstitched accents
double vintage crocheted crossbody strap
body of bag 14×13-1/2 (plus 5″ shabby chic fringe)
triple pocket on front, large pocket on back and inside.
Satin-y crinkle fabric lining
large crossbody bag, boho gypsy, festival
handmade, indie design
one of a kind
measures 13-1/2″ x 12″ usable space (plus the fringe)
upcycled using upholstery fabric samples, denim, denim pockets, vintage – lace, pearl buttons, embroidery and random bits of fabric
2″ wide strap
44″ strap
features double front & back pocket
{ you won’t see another one
handmade boho gypsy festival bag
heavy duty denim seam crossbody strap
deep front pocket 9-1/2×7
12×14 body
5″ fabric snippet fringe
handstitched accents
painted leather feather
upcycled denim cross body boho bag
front pocket velcro flap
button closure
upcycled fabric snippets, denim, vintage lace, embroidery & crochet
8-1/2×8-1/2
3-1/2’ shabby fabric fringe
Soon I’ll get back to my studio and start creating again for my etsy shop…. for now, though, I’m surrounding myself with soft peachy pink wedding magic
one-of-a-kind handmade upcycled pouch | flowerpower design | itzachicthing.etsy.com
Soon to be added to my etsy shop….
This clutch bag is so soft and feels good to the touch. That’s why I left it as a clutch…as opposed to adding a long crossbody strap. It’s now on display at Urban Sassafras (in Springfield, Il), but can also be purchased through my etsy shop itzachicthing.etsy.com if I know about interest. Just let me know. It measures 7-3/4″ x 5-1/4″ and has a back zippered pocket.
enjoying the sunshine and getting some fresh air…it was a beautiful fall day for a walk in the park.
Now available at Urban Sassafras in Springfield, Il.
the elements used to create bricolage clutch bag pictured below.
11-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ | upcycled | one-of-a-kind
Here are a couple of bags that were created using the fused plastic bag technique. This is the original process that I used when I opened my etsy shop, itzaChicThing.etsy.com
Over the years, my style evolved to include more recycled fabrics, instead of plastic. Thought I would try it out again, after looking back at some of my photos and thinking that they had a different kind of interesting look. Here are a couple of new creations, in the old style.
Took a nice walk in the country today–a perfect second day of spring– with my dad…molly went, too.
I started experimenting with making hats when I found a set of wooden hat forms at an estate sale. They’re created free-form, bricolage style by layering fabrics, molding,cutting, stitching until I get the look that I want. I love the way this one turned out, it’s one of my favorites. It sold at a local event where I set up my upcycled vendor cart…here’s a photo of the cart:
upcycled bags | upholstery fabric samples; recycled sweaters | vintage buttons | handstitching
Find them here in my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/174122115/small-upcycled-crossbody-boho-bag?ref=shop_home_active
https://www.etsy.com/listing/174160517/crossbody-boho-bag-recycled-fabrics
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