Monday, November 30, 2009

Silhouette Coin Purses and Mirrors





These little coin purses and mirrors have been my babies for the last couple of months. I made them for the New Moon Experience in Salt Lake City. Each vinyl zippered coin purse is lined with fabric that corresponds with the character. The eyes and eyebrows are all stitched on by hand. The two vampires' faces are stitched with sparkly thread.

My favorite one is the first one pictured, Alice. She reminds me of an old-fashioned silhouette that used to hang in my grandmother's house. She also looks a little like Snow White.


A few of the Alices and Bellas I made into mirrors instead of coin purses.


Alice


Bella


Edward


Jacob


Here is my setup at the event. I had a fun time trying to decorate it, but now that I look at the picture it looks a little busy. I came up with the ideas for the setup at 5:30am on the morning of the event when I was too excited to sleep. This was practically my first attempt at selling my crafts, so I was a little nervous. But it was fun and a good experience. (Notice Bella's hair was too big to fit into a frame!)


(The other shelves in this picture are from different vendors. I like the way they all looked together)

I had also planned to make some rectangular zippered pouches with the silhouettes stitched onto the fronts, but unfortunately I ran out of time. These cutout ones are so much fun, though. But boy, they sure took a lot more time than I had initially anticipated! I bet my family is glad not to have tiny little vinyl scraps all over the carpet anymore.

I still have a few of the coin purses and mirrors left over, so just let me know if you are interested in purchasing one and I'll let you know if I still have the one you want. Along those lines, I was also thinking of opening an Etsy shop. I have a few ideas of some other things I'd like to make to sell, as well (For example, some variations on the Little House play set I made for niece last year). There are so many different things I like to make that I fear the contents of the shop would be constantly changing! If you have any feedback or suggestions I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Also, not to give too much away, but you just might want to peek back here December 2 for the Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day.


Finally, here are a couple of related items I've made in the past, in case you're interested:

4 comments:

  1. I have to say that these are so creative! Alice is my favorite character in the books. She is just fantastic! I would like to know how much you charged for them. I am thinking my sister and I might have to have one. Let me know at

    snugglebugg(at)sbcglobal(dot)com

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  2. I didn't see another way to contact you on the blog so I'm commenting on this post. Your coin purses are awesome! I entered the giveaway, and now that I've seen your Alice and Bella ones I want them all! :-D You really do great work!

    I am totally enjoying exploring this blog and your homeschool blog - what incredible stuff you've made - the indian dolls and the Little House set - WOW! You must be a really fun homeschool mom ;-)

    Just wanted to say hello that you definitely rock! :-)

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  3. Okay, i'm just catching up on blogs.
    UMMMM....these are WAY TOO COOL. seriously. You could become famous making these!
    they're so well done too. You are such an artist!
    Very impressive Brittany!

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  4. Would love to see if you had any alice purses or mirrors left.
    jewelscalin@yahoo.com

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