One of my personal favorties...
Beautiful! 
And who could have helped herself when spotting a pink 100% cashmere sweater at the Salvation Army??? Not me. I turned it into this:
It's GORGEOUS, and not just because it's on Nicole. :P
One reason I joined this team is because I'm devoting more time and energy to doing my Etsy shop "right"--making a cohesive, focused product line, taking uniform pictures, etc. Basically, making a store people want to shop at! And sometimes that means I make something that doesn't fit in with my primary product line. I feel that the Fashion Remix shop is a good way for me to keep making these other things that I enjoy and that I think my customers will love, without having a hodge-podge store front. So, shop there! It's great stuff!
That said, my product line in www.MRSdesigns.etsy.com continues to develop in a good direction, and this week's addition is this very pretty beaded flower pin.
As I love to do so often, I made this piece out of reclaimed materials--a polyester scarf--and hand-beaded it to add a little pizazz. It's big and beautiful, and will turn an ordinary outfit into a stylish autumn ensemble in no time! And at $12, it's an absolute steal. 
Constructed of ivory/antique white satin over 2 layers of stabilizer, with 2 brooch pins on the back to keep it in place. Measures 3" by 3". See more here!
What a week! What can I say?... I'm tired! We kicked off the week by sending company home from last weekend, I got to see what it was like to transport 4 under 5 to church and back on Wednesday (went quite well!), Gus had surgery on Thursday (also went quite well!), my mom stayed with us overnight to help with Little Miss, and I got almost everything on my to-do list DONE!! Which included constructing and listing three Charlie bag sets--that is, a tote, a pouch, AND a wallet--much like the one I made for myself, in my Etsy shop.
I have been on FIRE today with my to-do list, and actually surpassed it in a few areas today. I FINALLY got around to taking good pics of the black flower pins that I made ages ago and listing them. I have 2--one with purple beads and one with green--and they're just as gorgeous as ever!
Actually, as is the case with the Autumn Blossom Brooch, it's probably a more appropriate season to list them now than when I actually made them, so my procrastination might not be altogether bad this time.
I think I like it better than the one I made myself (that always happens! you make something, then you make more, and you get better and end up with the "practice" piece for yourself!!). I'm still keeping up the listing for a Custom-Made Cuff, of course, because this is a great way to make a gorgeous, personal accessory.
I absolutely love it, which means that you're sure to as well. And that's why I've added it to my Etsy shop!
*Back story on the peacocks: My parents did not choose to have these noisy birds. The thing is, they feed their flocks and their new neighbors do not. That's how you acquire a number of animals who are capable of wondering the countryside! By simply taking care of their own poultry and fowl, they are now the caretakers of these majestic, albeit LOUD, peacocks who leave their beautiful feathers all over the place. And that's how I got them! So, rest easy knowing that no animals were harmed in the acquisition of these crafty accents. Much to the contrary--they are spoiled rotten. :D
Because it has made such an impression on those who have seen it--and one friend in particular who received one as a gift--I have decided to update my Etsy shop with a listing for Custom Made Beaded Cuff Bracelets like this one.
No, it's not inexpensive, but they take at least 8 hours to make and are something so unique and expressive that there is no way you'll not LOVE this!
Here are some pics of the 2 I have made in this fashion so far.
The great thing about these bracelets is that they can come in any color and they're so personal when your own trinkets are thrown into the mix.
It is a microsuede appliqued cuff bracelet with a velcro closure, measuring 9" x 3".
A small part of it (that flower on the sleeve) is now....
