LilBitSassy
female - 42 years, Meadville, United States
Blog 54
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Catnip Mice
I had joined a "group" called The Spotted Box a few months ago. You make samples of your work, send it to the group leader, and she packs them in various boxes and then sells the boxes on etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6010437) or hyenacart (http://www.thespottedbox.com/). It's a great promotional tool as the people who buy the boxes see your work and maybe order from you. I've only sent once so far.
This time I decided that I wanted to send for December. So, instead of making just 20 samples, I made 60. If you send 60 or more you get a free box. My intention was to get a free box so I could see what other shops make, how they package their samples, etc. So, I made 20 each of mini felt dog bones, coasters, and catnip mice.
The catnip mice were by far my favorites. They turned out so cute--and my own creation to boot! I just had to post a blog about them and a picture. I'm considering making some more of these along with bigger bones to sell in my etsy shop. I may sell them three in a package since they're small--and since cats tend to lose their toys lol. -
Big Order Finished
I've finally finished my big order!! It only took me two weeks. Not bad for what I had to make. Here's a list:
8 Coloring Totes
4 Litter Bags
2 Visor Organizers
1 Broncos Notepad Holder
2 Double Glasses Cases
1 Large Pouch Case
Purse w/matching checkbook cover and notepad holder
Here are some pictures!
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Big Order
I'm very excited!! I just had a regular customer order a TON of things from me for Christmas!! She wants four litter bags, two visor organizers, eight coloring totes, a double eyeglass case (got that one done tonight), notepad holder, purse, checkbook cover (all of those to match), and a wipes case!
So, today I was busy getting everything cut out and ready to go. There are two items I have to take to JoAnn's tomorrow so I can find lining fabric to match them (with all my fabric you'd think I'd have SOMETHING), but otherwise, everything else is ready to go.
So, if you don't see any posts about new projects or ideas I'm working on, that's why--too busy getting this order filled. -
Book Weights
Introducing Book Balls--weights for your book! I'm so excited about these! They came out just like I wanted them to the first time I made one! Sometimes working out new ideas can be a long and tedious process because of all the changes and fine tuning needed--but not these! I'm very proud of myself for coming up with these handy little helpers.
I came up with this idea because I usually read while I eat. It's hard to hold the pages of your book down when you need one or both hands to eat with. So I decided to try and make some type of weights to hold the pages down so I could have hands-free reading. These would also be great for holding down the pages of your cookbook while trying out new recipes.
They work with paperback and hardbacks alike. They're only 7" long and 2" wide at the ends, so they don't interfere with your reading. I have some of these for sale in my etsy shop and plan on listing quite a few more of them. I have a lot of them made--just have to add the weight to them---and I can get them in my shop. I hope these do well. I've seen other book weights by other sellers, but to me they were rather boring--just stuffed rectangles. I wanted something with some kind of shape to it--so this is the result of that.
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Diaper Bag Woes
The diaper bag I've been working on didn't come out as well as I would have liked. The top w/the zipper was too small. Not sure how that happened. So, I had to scratch that because I didn't have enough fabric to make another (that's what happens when you buy clearance fabric unfortunately). So, I decided I could either leave it as an open bag or find some way to have it close. I sewed ribbon on it for a closure. Looks ok, but not sure how practical that will be.
If that weren't bad enough, the changing pad didn't come out very well either. The wipes cover is ok, but I'm so not good at binding, so I'm not happy with it either. It just turned out to be one of those projects that didn't want to cooperate.
I told my niece I'll send it to her and she can judge it for herself. If she doesn't want it, that's fine. I told her I'd make her bibs, burp cloths, or something else instead. I really don't want to try another diaper bag. I've made these before so I'm not sure why I had such a problem with this one. Maybe it's because I don't really like the girl it's going to? -
Reversible Scented Holiday Coasters
I've finished two more coaster sets for my etsy shop. These are reversible holiday coasters. One side for Thanksgiving and one side for Christmas. They are also scented with nutmeg and cinnamon. They come in sets of four. Would make great gifts for yourself, friends, or family!
I do plan on making two more sets of the holiday coasters (both reversible and scented) for my etsy shop so be sure to check those out!
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WIP
Just an update on what I'm working on. Firstly, I have a diaper bag I'm in the process of making for my niece for a friend of hers. I'm very late with this project. She wanted it by the middle of this month and I just started it this weekend. I was just so busy with my new job, etc that I hadn't had time time to get to it. But I did manage to get it cut out, prepped, and got some of it sewn together. I had to get more fabric for the lining (did that yesterday) so I plan on definitely working on it this weekend.
I'm also planning on making reversible holiday coasters for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I had some really cute fabrics for those. I managed to get them cut out today while watching "Wife Swap" on TV this afternoon. There will be four different coasters (12 of each one). I hope these sell well as they're so cute when finished! I plan on putting some on my etsy site and maybe sending some to my other niece's massage shop.
I did manage to get a package sent to my niece's massage shop today that included Halloween bags (the same ones I posted here), glasses cases, checkbook covers, a wallet, and a purse. Hopefully they'll do well in her shop.
So, that's the latest Sassy news!! Will post pictures of the diaper bag when finished. -
Moda Coasters
Yesterday while at the quilt shop, I came upon a great deal for charm packs of Moda fabrics. I bought a pack and what a wonderful surprise when I got home and opened it! What beautiful prints there were! There were 45 5" charms so I had to decide what to do with them. How about coasters?
So here they are! I decided to make them reversible so some of them have a fun print on both sides! I have them in my etsy shop in the "Coasters" category.
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Bejeweled Bats
So here are my cute little bejeweled bats!! They're made from organic felt and are 8" from wing to wing and 4" tall. I attached Halloween ribbon to them so they'll be able to hang anywhere. They're decorated with pretty rhinestones. The bodies are also lightly stuffed.
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Treat Bags
I finished my treat bags! They turned out so cute! I enjoyed making them. They are now listed in my etsy shop so we shall see how well they sell.
