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25.00 Gift Certificate at Fun is always in style.

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:40:13 -0500

$25.00
The purchase of this gift certificate entitles you or your loved one to $25 worth of merchandise from Fun is always in style.

Delivered either electronically or in hard copy form ready for presentation. Please add recipient's mailing address, gift message and any further instructions in comments during checkout. Includes beautiful handmade card.

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Perfect for Christmas!

Baby Bracelet

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:40:12 -0500

$12.00
Brown leather bracelet wrapped with linen thread. Clasps with a vintage yellow mother of pearl button. It measures 6 3/8" when buttoned. This size will fit babies' ankle or wrist, or toddler's wrist.

Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

* To be worn with supervision!

Bakelite Button Bracelet

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:40:12 -0500

$15.00
Black leather lacing wrapped with black linen thread. Bracelet fastens with a luminous green Bakelite toggle button. Measures 7 1/4" when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Irish Pirate Elf Boots

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:06:42 -0500

$75.00
Men's size US 10.5 - 11.5 Euro. 44 - 45 Women's US 12 - 13
Repurposed handknit aran sweater - felted wool.

What elves are wearing.

Hand Knotted Pearls

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:06:41 -0500

$38.00
A dressed-down version of the classic; hand-knotted pearls in a warm off-white. This strand has a rich luster. I've strung them on silk because nothing drapes more beautifully!

Freshwater pearls; color-matched.

Fastened with a vintage mother of pearl button.

Accents are red coral, vintage yellow glass, & mother of pearl rings with faceted blue quartz.

19 inches (48.5cm)

Comes packaged for gift giving; but! in such a way that it can be previewed...

Baby Bracelet

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:01:22 -0500

$12.00
Brown leather bracelet wrapped with linen thread. Clasps with a vintage mother of pearl button. It measures 6 1/4" when buttoned. This size will fit babies' ankle or wrist, or toddler's wrist.

Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

* To be worn with some supervision!

Miniature Wire Birdcage - Rest

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:01:22 -0500

$85.00
This is one in a series inspired by a character in Dickens' Bleak House. Miss Flite owns twenty-five birds, each with an allegorical name such as youth, beauty, ashes, despair, plunder, etc.

This little cage is a bit over 5 inches tall & 2 1/2 inches in diameter. (12.5cm x 6.5cm)

It is of course somewhat fragile.

Postal Insurance is required for shipping outside the U.S.

17 Lashes

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:26:31 -0500

$15.00
Red leather lacing wrapped with taupe linen thread. Clasps with a 1/2 inch red Bakelite gear & mother of pearl 'eye'. The bracelet measures 7 3/8" (17.5cm) when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Faceted Kyanite, Citrine, and Vintage Beads...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:26:31 -0500

$75.00
Beautiful clear blue faceted Kyanite stones are the highlight of this wire wrapped necklace. The predominant stones are golden faceted Citrine & accents are vintage glass & lucite. Two special handcut vintage red glass beads...Gold filled wire & clasp.

Extension chain.
This necklace can be worn long or doubled.

Measures 30 1/2 inches (77cm).

Mexican Aster Wrist Corsage

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:47:51 -0500

$26.00
Crocheted bracelet handmade with care & attention to detail.

Measures 6 5/8 inches (17cm) when buttoned, with some flexibility.

Materials: variegated crochet cotton, vintage glass button, vintage ric rac, glass seed beads.

Festive!

Linen Wrapped Leather

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:47:51 -0500

$12.00
Brown leather lacing wrapped with linen thread. Clasps with a pretty vintage mother of pearl button. It measures 6 7/8" when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Egg Bracelet

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:15:43 -0500

$14.00
Pink leather lacing wrapped with linen thread. Clasps with two beautiful vintage buttons. It measures 6 1/2" (16.5cm) when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Red Button Bracelet

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:09:02 -0500

$15.00
Brown leather lacing wrapped with linen thread. Clasps with a cherry red Bakelite button. It measures 7 1/4" when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Custom Irish Pirate Elf Boots (Made to Order)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:09:02 -0500

$75.00
Sport your own! Warm & cozy with cashmere innersole. Trim colors may vary; choose your favorite colors.
Repurposed handknit aran sweater - felted wool.
Leather non-skid sole.

This item is made to order & requires pre-payment & two weeks for completion.

What elves are wearing.

Bakelite Button Bracelet

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:58:32 -0500

$15.00
Brown leather lacing wrapped with aqua cotton thread. Clasps with a 1/2 inch red Bakelite slice. The bracelet measures 7" (17.5cm) when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Baby Bracelet

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:58:32 -0500

$12.00
Red leather bracelet wrapped with linen thread. Clasps with a dyed red mother of pearl button. It measures 6 1/8" (15.5 cm) when buttoned. This size will fit babies' ankle or wrist, or toddler's wrist.

Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

25.00 Gift Certificate at Fun is always in style.

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:48:10 -0500

Butterscotch Bakelite Bracelet

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:48:10 -0500

$15.00
Olive green leather lacing wrapped with taupe linen thread. Clasps with a 7/8 inch golden mother of pearl button with butterscotch bakelite center. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Handpainted Linen Pocket with Waves

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:48:09 -0500

$15.00
Small ivory heavy-weight linen pocket suitable for holding business cards, ID or ipod. Waves are handpainted cotton organdy. Linen star fish applique, sequins, beads.

Pocket closes with two vintage mother of pearl buttons & snaps. Lined with organdy.

3 x 4 3/4 inches(7.5x 10cm)

Whale Pin

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:15:12 -0500

$18.00
Kilt or shawl pin for accenting your finished handknits.
These pins look great on wraps, jackets, hats, or handbags. A few grouped together look great. Materials used in this pin include sterling silver wire, glass, & vintage plastic beads, spouting whale charm. All findings are sterling. Pin measures 2 3/4 inches in length.

Not for use on delicate fabrics.

** I'm now including a cap for those who want to be able to cover the sharp point!

Diner Mug Pincushion - Moving Pictures

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:21:34 -0500

$15.00
A handknit orange sweater was used to create this substantial Restaurantware mug/pincushion. The cushion is wool through & through. Decorated with images from a vintage children's picture book. Linen-wrapped handle. Pins in red, yellow, blue. Nothing delicate about this pincushion!

Baby Bracelet

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:03:45 -0500

Crossing Guard

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:15:42 -0500

$15.00
Black leather lacing wrapped with yellow cotton thread. Clasps with a 1/2 inch red Bakelite slice. The bracelet measures 6 7/8" when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.

Bakelite Button bracelet

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:13:01 -0500

$15.00
Black leather lacing wrapped with black linen thread. Bracelet fastens with a 1" deep red Bakelite button with mother of pearl center. Measures 7 1/8" (17cm) when buttoned. Comfortable, simple, lightweight. I do not recommend wearing this in the water.

With few exceptions these bracelets are made using buttons that are at least 50 years old.

Bracelet comes packaged in a small wool pocket.