Soggy Day Sale ...

Our Handmade Revolution sales at the carnival this past weekend were pretty slow due to the rain. And because I have to send two kiddos to camp and really needed to sell these asap I thought I'd give you a chance to "help me help you", no wait it's the other way around ... I get so confused =)

Either way, I've got a great stash of men's vintage camera t-shirts that Jon designed for me, he first took pictures of the actual cameras and then did his magic on them. Both of these camera's were part of my dad's camera's collection that he gave to Jon a very long time ago. I especially remember my dad taking some great family pictures with the brownie, what a cool camera!

These shirts are a high quality 100% combed cotton. Super soft and light. Great for wearing in summer and would make the perfect Father's Day gift ... Only $20 and I'll pay for the shipping. If you want one just select which size you need in the pulldown menu; I have Med, Large and XL.

Just click on the paypal link to buy one and save yourself a trip to the mall =)

Green Shirt with Polaroid Camera

Sizes

Medium Large XL

Gray Shirt with Brownie Camera

Sizes

Medium Large XL

Thrifted Cashmere ...

I have a soft spot for old cashmere sweaters. I often find these gems in my local thrift store hangouts. I love them for their comfy-fuzzy goodness.

So when find them for cheap (when they are new they usually sell for over $75), I take them home and add my own twist to them and sell them with a new lease on life. Sometimes they remain as a sweater, but I've also started turning them into purses and slouchy hobo bags. I've been selling on Etsy for a while now, but I recently sub-leased some retail space at the amazing Citizen Video store in South Park and have been selling a variety of clothing, accessory and stationary items.

I just added these new goodies to my retail space yesterday. I just thought you might enjoying seeing what I made this week.

Recycled Metal Can Pencil Holder ...

I got in a crafty mood, so I whipped this up. The cost, FREE! It only took a few minutes to create a little piece eye candy for my computer table. If you want to read the tutorial, check out my post @ www.makesomethingday.org - under the "ideas" section.

There's some other crafty stuff posted by some very talented recycling artisans. We are putting tutes together so that you'll have plenty to do on the day after Thanksgiving, so that instead of hitting the mall you can join us in using what we already have to give as gifts this coming holiday season.

There's also a link here on my blog (just to the left) so that you can sign up and join the fun =)

Family Craft Time ...

Crafting is one of my favorite things to do with the girls, we try and include "the man of the house" when possible.

On a recent Saturday, the girls picked out some fun fabrics, I did most of the sewing and Jon painted the faces. They were so fun to make together!

The girls are going to camp this summer, they are trying to raise money by making and selling their creations. If you'd like buy a one-of-a-kind doll for $20, then just send me an email at sophia@sophiacarolina.com and the girls will get busy working on a custom-made doll for you.

Shhh ... Now don't go tell anyone that Jon makes dolls =)

10 Minute Bracelet ...

Grab a handful of your favorite button colors, use any stretchy string or plastic. Start the thread going in through the back and out the front and repeat about 25 times, tie a couple of knots and "whala" you have a new nifty bracelet in about 10 minutes.

These were some vintage colors that I picked up at a Thrift Store ... Hope you enjoy making & wearing your new one of a kind creation!

Teddy finds a home!

While at a thrift store, my daughter found this wonderful little scrap of vintage crewel embroidery of a sweet little bear. She asked me if I could make something for her with it, this is what I came up with.

It's a dress; the denim for the top came from my jeans that I cut to make shorts. The buttons are from a jar I bought at an estate sale recently (circa 1940's), the crochet trim from my favorite ribbon shop in downtown LA and the fabric from the the Flea Market line.

I so love these colors together, too bad I used the last of my scraps to make the dress. I made a bunch of new stuff this past weekend. I'll post pics the next time I get to come up for air, I have a very busy week ahead ... but hey who doesn't.

Hope you all get a chance to slow down this week and take time to do what you love =)