One pair of shorts - 3 bags

I couldn't resist these shorts when I saw them at our local Op Shop 'Bindaree' the other day. What a great amount of fabric to be recycled into something else!

Before

After

This is the result, with some Japanese and some vintage fabric, now the shorts can have 3 new lives...

Domino Pendants

These pendants are made from old wooden dominoes and wooden scrabble tiles covered with Yuzen Paper and resin on one side. These pendants are all on a leather necklace and are $17.95 each. They make a unique and original gift and are very light so great to post.

Recycling for Ecofest

Gladstone Ecofest is coming up on the 31st May and I really excited to be a part of that. I'm having a stall there and everything I sell will be using recycled materials in some form. Here is a sample of a new necklace design made using a beer bottle top.

Friendship cards

I found this image for my friendship cards in an old 1960s primary school textbook

Pod Collective market at Breezes

Thanks to everyone for supporting our market, we had it was a great day and hope everyone who came along enjoyed it. For anyone who came to the markets, it would be great to get your feedback and ideas or suggestions so feel free to email me at rubylimedesign@yahoo.com.au and I'll pass the info on to our group at our next Pod meeting.

Here are some pics from the market day

New things

Here are some things I've made in the last few days. Vintage map pencil holders and coasters and some 'bling' cat clutch purses...

Atlas coasters

I made this set of coasters using recycled atlases and chose the places I've lived in Australia for each one. I am planning to make a few sets of these. They make great conversation starters... (not that I really need that)

Bean bags

Here are some hand made bean bags for kids using some great fabrics. You can play lots of different games with these. I have made a batch for the markets and they are sold as singles or in sets of 4 tied with a raffia ribbon and in a gift bag with lots of game suggestions in the picture. A bright, colourful and original gift if you like good old fashioned toys and games. Single bean bags are $5.50 A set of 4 with the gift bag is only $20.

Glass tile pendants

This is a selection of the glass tile pendants I've made recently. Most will be on black leather necklaces, some with brown or blue too. They are $20.00 with a necklace or $14.95 as a pendant only in a gift tin and I will have lots available at the Riverside Art Market at Breezes Cafe on the 5th April.

Purses in pinks

above picture is the reverse side of elephant and guitar purses

These are a few new clutch purses, some of which would be great for kids. They will be available at the Pod Collective Art Market on 5th of April along with lots of other designs. All lined clutch purses with 18cm zips are $17.50

I also do custom orders for purses, you can come and look at my fabrics and choose one you like.

Cards for kids

These cards are made with some great fabrics - the "Dick and Jane' series and lots of colourful buttons, ric-rac and ribbons. Some friendship cards coming soon....

Bags made from recycled jeans

I love making these bags. They are made from the legs of preloved jeans, the bigger the size the better!! The insides are lined with designer fabrics and all have an inside pocket with applique. Don't throw out your old jeans, make a bag... Just about any old clothes can be used to make a bag and it's a great way to recycle something with sentimental value too, instead of throwing it out.

Drawstring Bags

These bags are an Amy Butler design 'Drawstring Purse' and I've also used Amy Butler fabrics. They are lined in a contrasting fabric and are approx 28cm wide and 25cm high.