upcycled using vintage textiles and other fabric snippets.
Archive for the ‘UpCycled Art Projects’ Category
Enbellished Denim Jackets
September 9, 2017
On the way to L.A.
August 28, 2017
Boho happy hippie wear shipped to L.A.
Making Hats
August 11, 2017
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. 
Now at Bombadil Studios
May 31, 2017
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.
Handmade
September 12, 2016
making headbands for the etsy shop and Pumpkin Festival
Dungarees Deconstructed
September 6, 2016
making.
Morton Pumpkin Festival is September 16,17. I’ll be there with my upcycled accessories. Here’s a recent creation.
Painted Shoes
February 11, 2016
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)
Artfully Collaged Headbands
December 2, 2015
Hats
August 7, 2015
the beginnings of an “end of summer hat”
Boho Gypsy Soul
August 1, 2015
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
FlowerPower
June 14, 2015
one-of-a-kind handmade upcycled pouch | flowerpower design | itzachicthing.etsy.com
Autumn Inspired
October 28, 2014
Soon to be added to my etsy shop….
Textile Art Bag
October 25, 2014
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.
Fresh Air and Sunshine
October 23, 2014
enjoying the sunshine and getting some fresh air…it was a beautiful fall day for a walk in the park.
funky leopard clutch bag – my new favorite
October 10, 2014
Now available at Urban Sassafras in Springfield, Il.
Clutch Bag Designs. Bricolage.
October 4, 2014
the elements used to create bricolage clutch bag pictured below.
11-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ | upcycled | one-of-a-kind
Plastic Bags
April 29, 2014
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.
A Walk in the Country
March 21, 2014
Took a nice walk in the country today–a perfect second day of spring– with my dad…molly went, too.
Easter Bonnet
March 10, 2014
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:
Bricolage
December 31, 2013
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
