Hi to all! How has your week been going? Have you had creative time? My visits out to blogland indicate that some of you have indeed been busy creating beauty and inspiration : )
I unfortunately have been busy taking care of other things and have not been at my craft table : /
It is (once again) time for Wen's monthly SIMPLY NEUTRALS TUESDAY Link party!
And (once again) I do not have anything new in neutral colors to contribute : / so I have (once again) dug into my past posts! (yay sometimes for 'past posts' : ) and am sharing some pics of a canvas bag I created several years ago.
I believe this is the first one I ever made. It is a smaller size; will hold a few medium-sized books.
It's a canvas base, with a corner (bottom-right) covered in a vintage hankie piece. The body is covered with a wide band of pretty (not vintage) lace., and a width of cotton lace too. I've collected some laces, hankies, and such from estate sales over the years, and was also gifted some beautiful pieces from my late-husbands mother and grandmother. The pretty corner hankie piece is from Grandma~
The handle for this bag was made from 'ripped' strips of canvas; to which I added a strip of cotton lace to the center (lengthwise) and I re-enforced the ripped edges with zig-zag machine stitching along the sides.
Here's a peek at the inside. Made with a simple pocket for separation.
The rosette is a 'twisted & rolled up' hankie that had a bit of damage - so, a perfect use for it here!
I added a loose faux pearl to the center.
My heart belongs to Simply Neutral Tuesdays! : ) And I just don't like to miss out < 3
So I am entering this at http://appleapricot.blogspot.com/
The Link party runs all month long! Please stop in to see, and if you have a neutral based piece of art, or photo - why not link up!?
I hope all is well in your heart and soul today~
The snow is still piling up here! But I can see the beauty in this and know we will have a wonderful Spring melt because of it.
Blessings to you and big hugs too~
Karen
I unfortunately have been busy taking care of other things and have not been at my craft table : /
It is (once again) time for Wen's monthly SIMPLY NEUTRALS TUESDAY Link party!
And (once again) I do not have anything new in neutral colors to contribute : / so I have (once again) dug into my past posts! (yay sometimes for 'past posts' : ) and am sharing some pics of a canvas bag I created several years ago.
It's a canvas base, with a corner (bottom-right) covered in a vintage hankie piece. The body is covered with a wide band of pretty (not vintage) lace., and a width of cotton lace too. I've collected some laces, hankies, and such from estate sales over the years, and was also gifted some beautiful pieces from my late-husbands mother and grandmother. The pretty corner hankie piece is from Grandma~
The handle for this bag was made from 'ripped' strips of canvas; to which I added a strip of cotton lace to the center (lengthwise) and I re-enforced the ripped edges with zig-zag machine stitching along the sides.
The rosette is a 'twisted & rolled up' hankie that had a bit of damage - so, a perfect use for it here!
I added a loose faux pearl to the center.
My heart belongs to Simply Neutral Tuesdays! : ) And I just don't like to miss out < 3
So I am entering this at http://appleapricot.blogspot.com/
The Link party runs all month long! Please stop in to see, and if you have a neutral based piece of art, or photo - why not link up!?
I hope all is well in your heart and soul today~
The snow is still piling up here! But I can see the beauty in this and know we will have a wonderful Spring melt because of it.
Blessings to you and big hugs too~
Karen
Oh...I love this! Such a beautiful way to carry books or anything for that matter.
ReplyDeleteEvery little detail is beautiful!
Right now we are buried in a lot of snow walls and piles. We have run out of room to store all our snow and more is on the way. :)
Most of my time is shoveling, great exercise, but a little hard on my back and hips. The mounds are so high that I have to heave and throw quite high. I do enjoy the snow and being out in it, so no complaining here. ;)
Thank you for sharing your beauty with us ♡
Hello Debbie and thanks for peeking in my blog! You always 'do my heart good': ) Sounds like you have the same problem with snow as we do here; No place to put it! We will have a beautiful melt though, (whenever that happens:) and less fire danger this year too~ Blessings & hugs, Karen
DeleteI love your little canvas bag Karen!! It is an absolute delight. What a wonderful way to repurpose old hankies. I love the rolled and twisted rose and the lacy piece in the bottom corner is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have been spending a bit more time in my craft room because of our weather. It has been so hot, I've been hiding in the airconditioning .. LOL!! It's still warm here but at least it is now bearable and I don't have to hide any more!
Take care my dear friend and have a lovely day! hugs xx
Marge your visits are so welcome! Always happy to see you stopped in. I feel like we live on two different planets! with us so cold & you all so hot down under~ But glad to hear you reporting a bit more bearable temps~ We are actually having a small rise in temp here; and though we're still getting snow - I think Spring is on her way : ) Hugs to you, Karen
DeleteSo glad you re-shared this Karen or should I say pulled it out of the Blogging bag hee hee!! What a lovely way of showing off those vintage pieces of lace and fabrics. I love the delicate touch of lace in the corner and how you have left the raw edge of the canvas. A clever way to heal that damaged hanky by creating that sweet rosette, it all flows together so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI hope you use it often as it is an item to be seen and adored.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend and I hope the weather is now being kinder across the pond?
Take good care.
Creative Hugs Tracey xx
Thank you Tracey, Your comments are encouraging! I appreciate the visit. The bag I made was a gift; so I too hope she is using it : ) I hope all is well for you? We are s l o w l y warming; but still having snow too. Is it Spring at your place? Happy weekend! Hugs, Karen
DeleteDear Karen, it is so very beautiful, and ohhh I love your rose , it is gorgeous. Also so lovely to have the hanky from your grandma added , this is a keeper , when using ephemera , I`m sure-
ReplyDeleteKaren I hope you received my note from 2 March ,- and that you are well, and doing fine .
Sending you a weekend hug, dear friend.
Dorthe xoxo
Thank you for the visit dear Dorthe! I'm so glad you like the bag I made~~ I did receive your note and I appreciate your kindness to check back with me. : ) Wishing you a good week-end too~ We have a blue sky today- that always lifts my spirits! Hugs my friend, Karen
DeleteOh Karen this is stunning. Love it friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much dear Connie! I appreciate your stopping by! Have a great weekend ~. Hugs, Karen
Deleteyour bag is just gorgeous, I love he use of the lace and hankies, I love when we can reuse items from our family members and give them a new use. Great idea for the flower too, wonderful creation!
ReplyDeleteHi Connie~ Thanks for taking a peek into my blog! I used to enjoy making these canvas bags and yes, incorporating pieces from mom or grandma makes them extra special! Hope it’s a creative weekend for you friend~ hugs, Karen
DeleteA gorgerous bag Karen! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Susi
Thank you Susi!! I appreciate your visit to my blog~ I do love all the "Spring" time you are sharing on your blog and hope to visit you soon~ Hugs! Karen
ReplyDeleteThis is so charming - with a simplicity and elegance which allows those lace and embroidery details to really shine. What a wonderful way to conserve and make use of those vintage family heirloom handkerchiefs.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment this morning.
Alison xx
Your comment really brightened my day Alison! Thanks for stopping in~ It's always a blessing to visit your beautiful blog and see what's new! Hugs, Karen
ReplyDeleteSweet friend, your little tote bag is just darling! I love the lace and embellishments you added...they are the perfect touch :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a most beautiful day, dear Karen! Hugs!
Thank you for the visit to my blog Stephanie! You're such a peach <3 I appreciate your kindness~ Hugs, Karen
ReplyDeleteDearest Karen, this is such a sweet and beautiful little bag you created! And with a treasured hankie piece from grandma as well, which makes it just perfect and so personal. Wishing you a beautiful day and sending you big hugs and love, xx
ReplyDeleteHello to you Wen and Thank You for stopping in my blog! I hope you are well? I'm so glad you liked my little canvas & lace bag : ) Hugs back to you! Karen
DeleteThis is my first visit to your blog, Karen, following the email by Tamara. What a beautiful blog you have, the little bag is delightful, so many pretty details.
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xo
Hello to you Amalia! What a thrill to see you have visited and to read your sweet comment!! Thank you very much for stopping in~ I also peeked in to your blog and it was lovely!! Glad to know you :) Hugs, Karen @ Roosterhead designs~
DeleteThis is so pretty Karen! I love how you used the hankie and how very special to be from your grandmother. Such a treasure with lovely detail work . I enjoy seeing anything that you have made. It's always a thing of beauty and usually has a special meaning to you. Have a lovely new week sweet friend.
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Tamara
Hello Karen, I can't comprehend all that snow! It does feel like we live on another world, doesnt it? We are having our first decent rain for ages, and I am loving it. The garden is parched remnants but the weeds always do better.
ReplyDeleteYour canvas bag is beautiful, Karen, and wonderful to see, despite being a gift you made ages ago. I too haven't been creative this month. But I have done some good living and thinking. You can see my story on my blog now - I am late to SN but made it there. I am sitting on my lounge with an old keyboard plugged into an old laptop as its keys don't work properly. My cat Jasper is curled up asleep against my thigh, so cosy. I can't seem to get into my flow in anything much, not even cleaning, and the fridge is a disaster.
Your bag is an inspiration - so simple, and such a lovely way to re-use scraps and damaged linen, which I adore too. I hope it's being used and appreciated by your friend.
Sending love and a big hug,
Jesse XXX O
Hello Tamara and thank you so much for your visit and comment! I did enjoy making that little canvas bag very much~ I always prefer to use something close to my heart (a vintage family pic; or in this case the hankie : ) when possible~
ReplyDeleteI had a busy week-end with my grandkids; so it was blessed! Hope you are well. Hugs to you, Karen
Karen, that is the sweetest little bag. I love the little corner with lace and embroidery. So dainty and delicate. The rolled flower is also very pretty. I've made a few but am still trying to perfect them! I hadn't thought about using some slightly damaged linens for them. What a great idea. I just started to replenish my supply of embroidered linens yesterday. Picked up a few at a local vintage shop. I knew I could find inspiration here! Happy Spring Karen!
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