Showing posts with label recycled. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recycled. Show all posts

Friday, May 7, 2010

upcycled reconsturcted shirt into baby boy summer suit





I reactivated my ArtyPantz Wearable Art for Babies store on etsy.....and recently scored a batch of flannel shirts from goodwill knowing I'd figure out a way to use them to make soft and cozy outfits for baby boys......and here is the first crack out of the gate, SO CUTE vest and pants......now just trying to figure out a clever name for them. Men to Boys? Any suggestions?

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Thomas Girl Clutch


So, I've been watching a lot of the first season of Mad Men while sewing lately, and was also wondering what to do with some great flannel wool fabric my aunt gave me last month while cleaning out her house.  Voila!  A clutch that is both inspired by my aunt and mother (their maiden name was Thomas) and Peggy Olson's mousy character from Mad Men.  It's practical, has pockets (yay!), and is made from recycled and vintage material.  Hopefully, it will spark inspiration for a whole new sensible line of clutches.
xoxo
goodmarvin
www.goodmarvin.etsy.com

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Collaged House Tiles

These are some new pieces I've been working on to sell at my upcoming fall shows. Currently, they're about 5"x8", but I'll be making them in smaller sizes as well. I've been struggling a lot with getting some quality shots of them, but this is what I have for now. They are painted and burned recycled wood scraps with paper & fabric: