Showing posts with label sewing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sewing. Show all posts

Thursday, November 11, 2010

SuperMarket Plastic Bag Holders





Plastic Bag Holders
Made from Vintage Tea Towels
I have sewn elastic into the bottom and added a drawstring to the top
so it can hang on your door knob or hook
these are available for purchase through my
made it store
if you click on the pics you can go directly to the purchase page

Saturday, August 21, 2010

ThriftyVintage


I have opened a new store on craftumi "Thrifty Vintage"
where I will be selling all my found vintage items from linen to buttons and more!

Friday, July 2, 2010

Artists Australiana Paint Brush Roll

Had fun making this one and as I have so many vintage tea towels I will be making more
they cost $12.oo + postage
click on the link below if you would like to purchase

This Artists Paint brush Roll is made from recycled fabric
 & a Vintage Tea Towel found in my local vinnies
It has 8 compartments to keep your paint bushes in (brushes not included
the roll measures 50 cm long & 43 cm wide
this roll is unique one of a kind


Sunday, June 6, 2010

Owl Heat Pack Lavender & Wheat

Machine sewn Lavender Wheat Bags
This is in the shape of an owl and I have appliqued eyes and a beak using felt pieces
Fabric is upcycled from op shops
and I have used Organic Wheat and Australian Lavender
you can heat these in the microwave or place in a plastic bag and freeze
great for aches and pains or just to warm you up
heat pack measures 17cm wide & 20 cm high
Comes with Instructions on how to use


$10.oo + Postage
click on the link below to purchase




$10.oo + Postage
click on the link below to purchase



$10.oo + Postage
click on the link below to purchase

Blue Floral Vintage Tea Towel Plastic Bag Holder

Plastic Bag Holder


Made from Vintage Tea Towel
Featuring a Blue Floral Print
100% Cotton Tea Towel Found in my Local Vinnies
I have sewn elastic into the bottom and added a drawstring to the top
so it can hang on your door knob or hook
It measures 56 cm long & 21 cm across
$12.oo + Postage
click on the link below if you would like to purchase

Vintage Tea Towel Plastic Bag Holder

Plastic Bag Holder
Made from Vintage Tea Towel
Featuring a Green Floral Print
100% Cotton Tea Towel Found in my Local Vinnies
I have sewn elastic into the bottom and added a drawstring to the top
so it can hang on your door knob or hook
It measures 69 cm long & 22 cm across


$12.oo + Postage
click on the link below if you wish to purchase

Friday, May 28, 2010

Vintage Tea Towel Plastic Bag Holders


Plastic Bag Holder

Made from Vintage Tea Towel
Featuring Beerenberg Strawberry Farm Handorf South Australia
100% Pure Linen Tea Towel Found in my Local Vinnies
I have sewn elastic into the bottom and added a drawstring to the top
so it can hang on your door knob or hook
It measures 70 cm long & 23 cm across
$12.OO + Postage
Click on the link below if you wish to purchase
Strawberry Farm Vintage Tea Towel Plastic Bag Holder




Plastic Bag Holder
Made from Vintage Tea Towel
Featuring a Lovely Vase of Flowers
this would brighten any kitchen
Pure Cotton Tea Towel Found in my Local Vinnies
I have sewn elastic into the bottom and added a drawstring to the top
so it can hang on your door knob or hook
It measures 66 cm long & 22 cm across
$12.00 + postage
click on the link below if you wish to purchase

Friday, May 21, 2010

Heat Pack Lavender & Wheat Owl Shaped with Australiana Print




Machine sewn Lavender Wheat Bag
This is in the shape of an owl and I have appliqued eyes and a beak using felt pieces
Fabric is upcycled from op shops
and I have used Organic Wheat and Australian Lavender
you can heat these in the microwave or place in a plastic bag and freeze
great for aches and pains or just to warm you up
heat pack measures 17cm wide & 20 cm high
I will combine items and give a discount on postage just email me 8-)
SOLD

Heat Pack Lavender & Wheat Owl Shaped with Australiana Print - by puRpleMonki on madeit

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Handknitted Coin Purse Pink with Art Deco Button



Hand knitted coin purse

Lined with a pink floral printed fabric
and an art deco button to fasten
I have machine and hand sewed this little purse
Measures 6cm deep x 9cm wide
$4.00 + postage
Click on the link below if you would like to purchase

Monday, May 17, 2010

Patchwork Tote Shopping Bag

just added this patchwork tote to my made it store I have been busy this week with knitting and have knitted a ladies scarf & hat,some coin purses and currently working on some fingerless hand warmers these should be listed for sale sometime this week.I will blog again when the are listed
cheers kim







This tote is made from recycled fabric buttons,lace & ribbon found in my local vinnies and is lined with a pre-loved canvas tote

It has a wooden bead and a loop to fasten and a yellow button sewn on for decoration

the tote measures 39 cm deep & 34 cm wide

the handles are 34 cm long

sold

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Hi and welcome

hi there
I have created this blog to showcase my craft and to promote my online craft store
Purple Monki on madeit.com.au an australian online craft website

hopefully there will be regular updates on my craftiness and new projects

among other things






TEA POT COSY

$8.00 + postage

I love to recycle and make things from my op shop finds

I knitted this one from wools that I found in my local op-shop and added the lovely buttons from my button collection all around the bottom

its listed now in my store purple monki on

made it.com

click on the pictures to take you there

cheers kim



Friday, April 17, 2009

LiTTLe cHiCkens jUSt hATChED




LITTLE CHICKEN


funky little hangable handmade plush doll made out of recycled materials and new polyfil.
her little face has button eyes and embroidery cotton for her head feathers and the hanger is ribbon and has been machine sewed into her head.
her legs are elastic and she has square beads at the end she can either hang or sit up against something with her legs dangling over the edge of a shelf or can be used as a pin cushion
she measures approx 7 x 10" or 18 x 25cm
cheers kim x





Thursday, April 16, 2009

Lavender Sachets




DRAWER SCENTERS,


Lavender Potpourri Drawer Sachet,little square hang able sachets filled with lavender potpourri hand embroidered with contrast stitching and a cloth covered button that has a gorgeous flower on it,placed in the middle with a mauve coloured ribbon to hang in the wardrobe if you want
These measure 4 x 4" or 10 x 10 cm
I really had fun making these as I enjoying sewing very much