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‘Wise Old Owl’ Applique Patchwork Shopping bag

13 Sunday Oct 2013

Posted by carentaylor in Bags

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Appliquéd Owl, carenscanvasandcraft, Cotton fabrics, Crafty creations, Creative crafting, Creative moment, Designer bag, Felt owl design bag, Hand quilting, Handmade owl tote, Handmade patchwork bag, Handmade tote, Heart print cotton, Owl design bag, Patchwork and quilting, Recycling buttons, Wise old owl design

A couple of weeks ago, I had a birthday, and received a little money as a gift, so I thought long and hard what to get myself, coming up with no ideas, I decided it would be better invested in some new fabric pieces which to me is so much more exciting than buying new clothing or shoes! Having chosen a cotton print with little multi-coloured hearts, I rummaged around the shop finding coordinating cotton fabrics. Armed with my pile of cotton I went to have it cut into half meter pieces. Once paid for and home, I let my creative moment begin, I resurrected one of my own owl designs which I wanted to use as the central feature panel and found matching coloured felt in my stash, then work could commence.

Having set my little felt pieces out, I then hand stitched them to cream fabric, Cut up some of my new materials and arranged then as a patchwork border, The heart print fabric was just perfect in design and quantity to surround the panels I had and to make the fabric handles/straps. Inside I made one of my multi-pocket features, one pocket to include a zip for security and a magnetic clasp in the centre opening, then hand quilted the whole bag added some wooden buttons for eyes – Finished!

Another one off creation  – see below – now available in my Etsy shop

http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/carenscanvasandcraft

Felt appliquéd Owl Patchwork shopping bag

Felt appliquéd Owl Patchwork shopping bag

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”Tree” mendous patchwork bag for Christmas shopping trips!

13 Sunday Oct 2013

Posted by carentaylor in Bags

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carenscanvasandcraft, Christmas, Christmas fabrics, Christmas patchwork design, Christmas shopping bag, Christmas tote, Cotton tote, Crafty creations, Creative moment, Creative patchwork, Designer bag, Hand quilting, Handmade Christmas tote, Lap warmer, One off design, Patchwork and quilting, Patchwork trees, Patterns for Christmas, Seasonal gift solution, Snowmen printed cotton

In between making cute Christmas cards I felt the urge to have a rest and make a patchwork and quilted Christmas themed shopping bag, I really do need to pull in my reigns, its no wonder I make such a great pile of ”stuff” all over my table, there are just too many ideas flying around my head all the time.

Anyway a couple of days saw this handmade bag as a result (see below) – which is now on my Etsy shop.  http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/carenscanvasandcraft

Its perfect for those Christmas shopping trips, large enough to get plenty inside, with a multi-pocket in there too, its an item that can be used year after year.  A complete one off, not available any where else it could be the perfect solution for a unique gift or a little self indulgence. Also, a great feature of a quilted shopping bag, is, that it keeps your legs warm whilst travelling if you have it on your lap!

….then I went back to making my cards! 

''Tree''mendous Patchwork and quilted shopping bag

”Tree”mendous Patchwork and quilted shopping bag

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Multi-pocket feature

Multi-pocket feature

…coming up , what I made with the fabric I bought from my Birthday money…

 

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I feel like an elf getting ready for Christmas!

13 Sunday Oct 2013

Posted by carentaylor in Creative Patchwork and Applique

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carenscanvasandcraft, Christmas cards, Christmas creations, Christmas decorations, Crafty Christmas cards, Crafty creations, Creative crafting, Creative moment, Cute cards for Christmas, Etsy shop, Felt design cards, Felt gingerbread man cards, Felt penguin cards, Felt snowman cards, felt tree decorations, Handmade for Christmas, Patchwork Christmas trees, Patchwork tree cards

Christmas card crazy crafting

Christmas card crazy crafting

I have eventually managed to pull myself free from the gigantic amount of ”stuff” I have out on my table, working away for hours every day like a little elf, in the midst of card, felt, beads, cotton scraps, pom-poms, buttons and sequins, whilst I have been making Christmas cards. As ever I like to be a bit different when making things and cards are no exception, normally cards are not my thing, but at Christmas I do have a go, in my own way!

This is the second batch of cards I have made, just when I thought I would be ready for the craft fairs coming up at this time of year, My mum asked if she could take some to show people at the flats where she lives. I asked which ones she wanted to take and her reply was,

” Well as you don’t need then for a few weeks I might as well take them all in the box you’re storing them in, a couple of people might want to buy one, you never know!”

So off my Mum toddled with my 40 or so cards, I thought I might be lucky and sell one or two, but didn’t hold my breath as I was tidying my table for the next creative moment. Later that day, my Mum phoned and said

”You better make a few more cards!” When I asked if she had sold a few, her reply was ”No! I’ve sold them ALL!!”

Needless to say I stopped tidying my table and set to again for this batch. Just in case anyone might be interested I have put a couple of packs on My Etsy shop

http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/carenscanvasandcraft

as well as hiding the others from my Mum!

Below is a small selection of some of the Christmas cards and decorations I have been craftily creating 🙂

Handmade penguin card

Handmade penguin card

handmade gingerbread man card

handmade gingerbread man card

Handmade cards by caren's canvas and craft

Handmade cards by caren’s canvas and craft

Handmade Christmas cards by  caren's canvas and craft

Handmade Christmas cards by
caren’s canvas and craft

 

Handmade Christmas cards by caren's canvas and craft

Handmade Christmas cards by
caren’s canvas and craft

Handmade Christmas cards by caren's canvas and craft

Handmade Christmas cards by
caren’s canvas and craft

Handmade tree decorations by  caren's canvas and craft

Handmade tree decorations by
caren’s canvas and craft

 

 

 

 

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Adding items to my Etsy Shop; ”caren’s canvas and craft”

10 Tuesday Sep 2013

Posted by carentaylor in Updates

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Art, Artist, carenscanvasandcraft, Creative crafter, Etsy shop, Flowers, Nature, Original art, Original paintings, Poppy art, Poppy paintings, Vibrant poppies, Wildflowers

After a busy couple of weeks flying in hectic mode I have started adding new sections to my Etsy shop. If you haven’t already visited my shop, Please feel free to stop by and share me with your friends 🙂 I hope to have a range to cater for all tastes from art to craft.

At the moment I have available a selection of handmade cushion covers and bags to which I added today a selection of Original poppy oil paintings (see below) in the STILL LIFE SECTION of caren’s canvas and craft on Etsy!

'Poppies in the Wild'

‘Poppies in the Wild’

 

Poppy Unfurls

Poppy Unfurls

 

'Poppies and Pincushions'  - Oil on Board

‘Poppies and Pincushions’ – Oil on Board

 

'Brash or Shy Poppy?'

‘Brash or Shy Poppy?’

 

 

 

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