u p C y c l e d ART

the beginnings of an “end of summer hat”

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

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

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

A fire in the wood burner is keeping me cozy as I recharge…straightening up the chaos in my studio and daydreaming…thinking thinking thinking. Got my new business cards yesterday. I used a photo of one of my favorite painted canvas upcycled bags….I think this one went Florida’s way this past year. (contact info is printed on the back)

Now in my etsy shop, itzachicthing, here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/173458504/winter-clutch-bag-in-reds-orange-blues

Ok, I LOVE THIS! Have to find a spot to make one for Max (and soon to be, Morgan) I found it on https://www.facebook.com/RepurposedThings page and followed it to this blog post: http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2013/02/a-no-sew-teepee/

Still making some stocking stuffers for the holidays. Here’s one of the headbands I’ve completed. I’ll have it in my etsy shop later today. Itzachicthing.etsy.com

From a house full to just Molly and us…don’t worry Molly, Christmas is right around the corner.