A Special Birthday

Today there is a very special birthday. It is my cousin Faye's birthday. She lives in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Faye was like the sister I never had. We spent lots of time together growing up. I wanted to let her know how much she means to me. So---

The first item I made was this little zippered pouch/wristlet. Faye loves flowers so I thought this fabric would be just right. I added a detachable wrist strap and a beaded zipper pull. The pouch measured about 6 x 8 1/2 inches.

After finishing the pouch, I needed a birthday card. For that I used a white card base with some accent pieces in Stampin' Up's "Marina Mist" color. The butterfly is from the new "Butterfly Gala" stamp set. The top butterfly was stamped on Vellum paper and heat embossed with white detailed embossing powder. For the butterfly underneath, I used Marina Mist card stock and stamped the image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Lastly, I used the coordinating punch to punch out the butterflies. The sentiment comes from the new stamp set called "All That You Are". The stamp for the leaves is from that same set, stamped with VersaMark ink onto the card stock creating a watermark effect.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Faye. I hope that your day is very special.

More

A few years ago, Stampin' Up had some fabric in their annual catalog. When it appeared on the clearance list, I ordered some. I loved the prints but I could never figure out how to use it.

Earlier this week I pulled out a piece and decided to use it to make one of my zippered pouches. As I looked at the print,  I realized it was a directional print. By carefully cutting the two outside pieces, I was able to get the front and back identical. This pouch has a detachable handle. I really was happy with the way it turned out. After doing three others I think I am figuring out how I want to do the zippers. Here is the link to the tutorial that was my inspiration -- Date Night Wristlet. I made the inside just plain.

With the handle detached

For the inside, I used a soft beige cotton fabric

The following pictures of two other pouches I made this week. Not sure yet whether I like the boxed bottom better than the flat ones.

Made with two a fat quarters One for the outside
and one for the inside..

New Project

I have seen these little zippered pouches for sometime on Pinterest and I have wanted to make one, or two, or three. I have an idea that keeps running thorough my mind. Just not sure how it is going to all play out. This is the first one that I have made. A friend gave me a yard of this fabric for my birthday. Love it and it was the perfect fabric for this little project. The outer fabric is Urban Zoologie by Ann Kelle for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. It measures about 8" x 6". Had some trouble with the zipper. Watched several online videos. Oh, I am so thankful for gals that have taken the time to do great tutorials.

The fabric for the lining is called "Swiss Dots" from Riley Blake. It is gray dots on a white background. The perfect fabric for this project.

Here are links to two of my favorite tutorials--

My Favorite Zipper Pouch

Date Night Wristlet