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Blue Shibori Scarf

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:31:53 -0500

$15.00
Sale Price: Was $18, now only $15!

Blue, Blue, and pink? When I was working with the 100% cotton pieces, I was expecting a color change. However, I was not ready for pinks to appear around the areas that did not have the color removed when I added the pieces to my vinegar. It was shocking and very interesting. The variations and contrast are quite striking. The patterns were created using craft sticks on the outside of the folded cotton that were held together with twist ties. The new background color is nearly a war tan. Fun and exciting when it all comes out and is "magically" changed. My "magic" comes from bleach and vinegar and can become quite odorific!

This piece could be worn by a man or a woman. Any one would look great in it!

This scarf is 61 1/2 " long by 8" wide. The shibori pieces are 100% cotton and the blue pieces for the rest of the scarf were remnants that I believe to be cotton, but they could be a blend. Machine was cold with like colors, tumble dry (if you want) and iron as needed.

Reserved for HandmadeMN Giveaway 1/3/10 to 1/16/09- Angel Devil Purse

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:31:21 -0500

$28.00
For the everyday angel and devil in all of us. I have created a sinister yet sweet little purse for every day usage. It was created using an old pair of denim pants and a tie for the handle. I have found that for an everyday purse made of denim, you do not need a lining. Therefore, this bag is not lined. It does have a heavy duty snap closure just behind the original pants button. The Stafford tie is hand sewn to the bag and is extra long. This purse has 5 exterior pockets. For embellishment, I have added the angel/devil heart patch and a small chain charm holder. The charm chain was specially created for this bag as well. It was made from a piece of necklace, two hearts, a locket and a mini key. I have also included a mini Capri sun business or credit card holder and a larger Capri Sun bag. The card holder is lined with orange fabric, and has a Velcro closure. The larger Capri sun bag is made from 4 pouches zigzagged together and has a zipper closure.

I hope you enjoy my up-cycled creations!

Bead Fringe Beauty

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:46:02 -0500

$10.00
Original price $15, now only $10!!!!!

A fun little number for a night on the town or to spice up a walk for coffee. This bag was made from a pants leg, hand sewn up the side and the handle also hand sewn on. The body of the purse comes together to have two large pockets.

Juices flow

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:56:55 -0500

$20.00
I saw a sculpture someone had created using string, wood and wire. It was three carefully balanced balls. I couldn't get it out of my head. It became a new sketch and was then interpreted into a a design for a print. I used a variety of hard and soft ground techniques to create the intaglio print you see before you.

This was also a run of 9 prints. You choose one of 2 available from the following: 6/9 or 7/9. I will update the numbers as they are sold. #4/9, the one featured here, has been sold.

Each print is done on high quality cotton rag with black ink.
Size: 8 1/2" by 11"

Shipped to you in a protective plastic sleeve and sandwiched between heavy duty cardboard.

Sale...Mermaid in the Deep

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:56:55 -0500

$15.00
These beautiful prints are currently on sale! $5 dollars off! What a deal!

Creatures of the deep and of my mind. Curious and gentle or enticingly vindictive. What's that, a song. Beautiful music filtering through the air until... a sailor swamps his ship on rocks and blames them for the disaster. I think mermaids have a bad rap.

This is an intaglio print. I have six individual prints from this run available. This listing is for one of the following in the numbered series: 1/9, 4/9, 5/9, 6/9, 7/9, and 9/9. You pick and I will update the numbers as the prints are sold.

Each print is done on high quality rag paper with black ink. They are also each numbered, dated and signed by me, Stena.

Size: 8 1/2" by 11"

Each print comes to you in a plastic sleeve and sandwiched between heavy duty card board.

Sale...Denim Flower Flap Purse