Smash Book Fanny Pack

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I'm sure the whole world has heard of Smash Books by now, right? I used to scrapbook all the time before I dove into sewing. I don't have as much time (or rather, MAKE as much time) for it now as I used to, so Smashbooking is the perfect solution for me.

A couple of days ago, I got a request for a custom order "fanny pack" for Smash Books. The customer sent me a sketch of what she wanted and I thought it was a fabulous idea. This is what I came up with.



I think it's the perfect accesory for a Smashbook lover. It's a great size for taking pens, markers, washi tape, and photos with you wherever you go to work on your books.



She ended up choosing the green one, but the blue one is still available in my Etsy Shop if anyone is interested. I'll probably be adding more when I return from my Disney trip. I'm hoping to make a purple one with these adorable spiders before then though!

Speaking of my Disney trip, I'll probably be a little MIA for the next couple of weeks in preparation for that and also while I'm away. But I'll be posting regularly on Instagram (@greenletterday) and on Facebook so you can find me there! Have a great weekend!

Love Bird Tote (Revisited)

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I got an email a few days ago from someone requesting a custom made love bird tote for her sister, who's getting married soon. The wedding has a love bird theme and when she came across the love bird totes I made last year, she thought it would be the perfect gift. She asked that I make it large enough to use as a shopper, incorporate the couples favorite band (311), and use fabrics that were pink, green & blue.






I used canvas for the main exterior of the bag and quilter's linen for the lining so it's pretty durable. But to make it even sturdier, I added a layer of interfacing as well. I picked out some of my favorite fabrics and got to piecing. Can you spot the 311?

A couple of things I did differently this time were add a magnetic snap for closure and add a patchwork panel on the back of the bag too. That way it looks pretty no matter what way you're wearing it.






It's large enough to hold several books, magazines, laptop, ipad, and wallet.




Wait a minute... is that the Hunger Games Illustrated Movie Companion?? Yes, yes it is! I'm that obsessed and I'm not ashamed to admit it! lol I recommend this book to those of you who are extremely excited about the upcoming movie next month. The pictures of the capital, the food, the hovercrafts and everything else are amazing. I can't wait for the movie to come out!

Anyway, I hope they both like it and it brings a huge smile to the bride's face when she receives it! Have an awesome week! Linking up here.

Some Finishes

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A couple of week ago I got two custom orders for laptop sleeves. My sister and her friend both got MacBook Pros but that's where the similarities ended. They each had their own completely different vision of what they wanted.

My sister chose a simple design in black, grey and yellow. She wanted a double lattice quilting and a vertical entry for her laptop. She also requested a D-ring on the side so she could attach a matching zipper pouch where she keeps her charger.



Her friend chose a design similar to the purple patchwork iPad sleeve I had made for my shop. She wanted straight line quilting (in groups of three) and an asymmetrical flap on a horizontal entry.




It's always a little intimidating when someone has a perfect picture in their mind of what they want and it's my responsibility to make it happen. I'm always scared I won't come through for them but I lucked out in this case. They both loved them!

I went to Corpus Christi with my hubby last week "for his work" and while I was there I picked up some mohair lace yarn. I had never worked with it before but I saw a scarf pattern I just had to try out. It really seemed like I was getting nowhere with that delicately thin yarn, but five days later, I finally finished it.




Here it is in all it's crumpled glory. I love the slightly fuzzy look to it. Minutes after I posted it on Facebook, someone offered to buy it. So I might be in the mood to make another one very soon.

Have you been productive lately? I'd love to see your recent finishes. Feel free to leave me links. Have a wonderful day!

A Few Things

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I got a lot done this past week.

Finished up another gathered clutch to match the Picnic Hellen Bag.
I used Anna's tutorial.



The set is going to a good home this Christmas :-)



Completed some more ruffle scarves for a custom order.
It's kinda hard to photograph scarves just laying there...



And I made an iPad case for myself!
I rarely do this.
I love sewing for other people but I hardly ever keep anything for myself.
I just had to have a piece of this fabric!







I used the same Kokka Trefle fabric in pink that I used for my friend's laptop case. But this time I paired it with Michael Miller's Ta Dots in Fuschia. Love! I ordered some more of that print on Black Friday. Can't wait to receive it.

Working on a bunch of projects at once for the next few weeks.
I've got swaps, presents and giveaways to work on.



Today is the last day to enter My Thankful Giveaway! All you have to do is leave a comment and you could win a Ruby fabric bundle!! I'll announce the winner tomorrow. Good luck!

A Pink Laptop Case

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I can't believe Thanksgiving is over :-(
Holidays come and go so quickly! Did you hit up the black friday sales yesterday?? I didn't wake up at a ridiculous time to check them out but my sister and I did visit the mall for a bit and I was able to score some Christmas gifts and a few stocking stuffers.

Today was a SUPER SPECIAL day! My little love turned 3 years old!! I can't believe time has passed so quickly. He is speaking in complete sentences now, he climbs ladders at the playground and he maneuvers his way around my iPad with ease. Why must they grow up so quickly?! We didn't do anything special today since we celebrated his birthday last weekend when daddy was home. But I did take him to my mom's house to help put up her Christmas decorations.

Anyway, before the Christmas Market, one of my friends had asked me to make her a custom laptop case for her Sony Vaio. Her only request was that it must be pink! I had no problem with that.




I used Kokka Trefle Stamps in pink and Laura Gunn Magnolia Lane Collection Painter's Canvas in Pink. It's super soft with two layers of cotton batting and fusible interfacing. I got pretty lucky that my Dell had almost the exact measurements as hers so I used it as a guide. I think I've figured out a pretty good formula to use for all sizes of laptops.




I'm working on an iPad case for myself using this Trefle fabric. I think I'm slightly obsessed.

I have two giveaways going on right now here and here. You still have a few days to enter so don't miss out! I'm also planning a HUGE giveaway for the beginning of December! I'll be announcing it on my Facebook page so head over and "like" me if you haven't already. Thanks to everyone who has participated so far!

Linking up here.

Tiny TOMS & Camouflage

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Life gets really busy down here around this time. We have at least two birthdays a week plus holidays back to back. One of the birthdays coming up is my neice Marley, who will be turning ONE on the first week of December. I wanted to show you these freakin' ridiculous little TOMS I got for her. I love that TOMS carries toddler sizes. Aren't they ADORABLE!?


These are size 4T. On top of being incredibly cute, TOMS also donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair that you purchase. It's a win-win!


I finished up some custom orders yesterday including these iPad and iPod Touch cases. A customer wanted these for her Border Patrol hubby and requested camouflage fabric.


And I also received a new shipment of fabric from Pink Chalk Fabrics!! It always feels like Christmas when the delivery guy brings me fabric or supplies.


I got a little bit of everything from Echino to Metro Living. I got a few of my favorite prints from Outfoxed.


And I had to get my hands on some linen blend Trefle fabric! I think I'll be making myself an iPad case with the pink print.


I'm so tempted to hoard the rest but I must put it to good use! What do you think would be the perfect project for these?

I've got some great giveaways coming up in the next couple of weeks so keep a look out for those! Hope everyone is planning a nice Thanksgiving with your families. I love holidays that bring everyone together! And the food is great too (hehe!). Have a wonderful Tuesday.

Custom Kindle Cases

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Before I left to El Paso last week, I was contacted by the nicest lady via Etsy and asked to make some Kindle cases similar to my sunglasses pouches. I let her know I would be gone for a whole week and she was so patient and wonderful about it. She even paid me up front so I was determined to make something beautiful for her!





As usual, I quilted in straight lines and used all kinds of vibrant, fun colors. The only difference is ofcourse the measurements and that I added Velcro.







I really hope she enjoys them!

Tomorrow is a very special day... I will be turning a year older! I can't believe another year has passed. My son will be THREE this November! I'm so amazed by it all. Anyway, hope to see you all tomorrow. I have something special planned! Have a great evening!

Linking up here.

Build-A-Bear Camera

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I recently received a request via Etsy for a custom little camera made just the right size for a Build-A-Bear. The lady who ordered this wants to give it to a photographer friend of hers. She had seen this toy camera I made for AJ awhile back and wanted one exactly like it but smaller and with the word Canon instead of Nikon in the front.

Lucky for me, my son has a Build-A-Bear, Buddy, so I was able to scale it down perfectly for him.







Yes, Buddy is fully decked out in Lakers attire. He was raised in a Lakers household and is therefore a die hard Lakers fan.

Adrian and I made Buddy for AJ when he was still in my belly. When you squeeze his hand, he says (in mommy's voice) "Hi AJ, mommy loves you!" (in daddy's voice) "Daddy loves you too!" AJ hearts him.

Some Mommy Therapy

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I recently received THREE custom orders and I am super excited to dig in! Needless to say, I've been busy busy busy!

My first one is from Leslie who blogs at The Mommy Therapy. ((Sewing is my therapy so this title is so appropriate!))



Leslie is from Austin (only three hours away from me!!) and I am in love with her blog. She is super hilarious and so down to earth. She tells it like it is and doesn't hold back, which is something I'm terrified to do. This is one of the reasons I admire her!

She requested a tote for shameless self-promotion, like the one I made for myself in this post. I used some aqua heat transfer paper to print out her logo on my Silhouette machine and ironed them onto some unbleached cotton. Then I added some damask accents and some aqua lining!










I had some logos and scraps left over after I finished the tote, so I whipped up a cute sunglasses pouch (padded with batting).





I had so much fun making this tote. I actually like it better than mine! I see a lot more "Pink Stitches" items in my future.

By the way, I am obsessed with Heat Transfer Paper. I want it in every color! Add that to my wishlist!! I'm linking up to these fabulous places.