my style: vintage bling & leather

I love bling. What girl doesn't? But I love leather too - good old fashioned chunky leather. I have some everyday leather cuffs I wear that are nice and wide and simple - and by simple I mean no bling.Like these little beauties.

 And then sometimes I want a little sumpin' sumpin' on my cuffs - like snazzy silky flowers

But then there are the days that I just need some good old fashioned BLING - lovely bling!

I think my leather just might be my favorite "jewel" now that I think about it. Paired with the right bauble or bling it is the perfect combination of "I can survive, I am a tough girl" and "dear me, I am feminine!" Just MY STYLE!

workshops: artful handbag

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RECYCLE YOUR OLD T-SHIRTS OR GATHER NEW ONES AND GET READY TO CREATE SOME REPURPOSED LOVE WITH ME !

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{ artful handbag workshop - sneak preview video}

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Recycle those old t-shirts here! In this workshop we will create a colorful, roomy ARTFUL HANDBAG full of pockets, including two button pockets, two open top pockets, and two over sized pockets that easily accommodate large supplies due to the nature of the fabric. We will dye, cut, sew and create unique embellishments. We will explore the simple art of tap dyeing, challenge ourselves to create words through "doodled stitching" and put together a mini book for artwork, photos, mementos and more. We will even create a BONUS drawstring sleeve pouch! A bag that will speak to who we are, through color and construction, it can easily be arranged to suit your own personal style! The end result? An ARTFUL HANDBAG. A keeper of art or beach supplies, a carry all for babies things, a new take on the old messenger bag!

Artful Handbag Sneak Preview from Rae Missigman on Vimeo.

tutorial: mirrored perfume tray

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Hang this framed mirror for a touch of pretty anywhere, or use it as a

perfume tray, jewelry collector, or catch all for your vintage lovelies...

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I have received so many kind comments regarding my CHUNKY IDEA KEEPER WORKSHOP! When people are pleased with something, it is a good feeling! I have had a flood of photos and notes and I just wanted to share a snippet of them with you...

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"I've just finished my first chunky book. I thoroughly enjoyed your course, it was great fun.I will use my book to pack my watercolour travel kit; everything seems to fit perfectly inside. It's really lovely."

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"This chunky keeper is perfect to pack up my must have art supplies for an upcoming trip to the Smoky Mountains.  It was simple to make following Rae's instructions even though my sewing skills are limited to paper. My sewing machine doesn't even know what fabric is! Rae takes you step by step (in video for all of us visual learners!) creating this workhorse so no fears for those of us who are sewing beginners. In a few hours from start to finish, I had the Keeper completed, embellished and filled!"... READ MORE.

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"...I love this course, never made anything like this before but would love to do another project like this in the future. Thanks for a great idea and showing me lots of new skills, I don't think will ever sew straight again!"...READ MORE HERE

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"Yippee, I finished my first Chunky. It holds my brushes, my Koi W/C s pencils, pens...love my visual journal book. I found these fantastic clips at the quilt shop! I cant wait to start on another!"

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live the repurposed life: recycled ruffles

R E C Y C L E D  +   R U F F L E S  =  B E A U T I F U L  C A R D S.

Now available in sets of FOUR in my Etsy Shoppe.

live the repurposed life: paper ruffled clutch

My Reclaimed Fabric Ruffled Bags have been such a hit on Etsy and in my Blog Shop, that I decided to share a quick tutorial on how to make a similar recycled version with you! Perfect for a quick gift or sweet as a party favor sack, my "go green" bags are quick, easy and a great way to use up that old newspaper, instead of throwing it away!

You can also find my Reclaimed Fabric Bags at the oh-so-beautiful House of Envy Boutique in Florida and the perfectly Vintage Hip Boutique in Alabama!

tutorial: recycled notebook cover

This is a simple tutorial using one of my favorite recycled items. Dye Catcher Sheets. If you use these in your laundry, you know you love them. They really work! Once you have washed and dried your load, don't toss it. Reuse it!

workshops: chunky idea keeper

CONGRATULATIONS TO HEATHER WILLIAMS FOR WINNING THIS WORKSHOP!

AVAILABLE TODAY! NEW CHUNKY IDEA KEEPER WORKSHOP!

Chunky Idea Keeper Promo from Rae Missigman on Vimeo.

I am so excited to announce that I am ready to launch my NEW WORKSHOP!

Beginning TODAY you will have FIVE chances to win a seat in this class!

1. Leave a comment here telling me why you would like to take this workshop,

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5. Share this with a friend! Don't forget to come back here and let me know that

you have completed each chance to win! It's that easy! I will announce the

winner on Saturday, April 14th !     

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live the repurposed life: pretty paper

Whenever I am working on a project that requires dyes or inks, or even paints, I always use a piece of newsprint or watercolor paper as "underpaper." A favorite tip I learned from my very talented friend, Roben-Marie. It saves cleaning up a big mess, but it also leaves me with a great piece of colorful paper to use for other projects. Last week I used some watercolor paper under a dye project. The week before I had used the same piece of paper to catch drips of paint and gesso. This week I cut sweet little hearts out of this paper and used them to make some notecards for Vintage Hip in Springfield, Alabama. Available in my Etsy Shoppe soon!