Sunday, 12 October 2014

Playing With Knives

I've been cutting things up again.
First to feel the wrath of my blade (yep, I've been reading WAY too many fantasy novels) was a big pile of worn out denims.
Naomi came in the other day and said "You know those jeans I gave you that were too tight, well I've lost weight and I think they'd fit now"
Too late babe, they're a handbag...


Pattern from Indygo Junction here, outer bag from old denims (including one slightly undersized pair of size 8 skinnies, thanks Naomi), lining and pockets from a vintage pillowcase, handles from U Handbag.
I love how this has come out and I can see several variations in the future.
After that I decided to slice up some paper, this is my own design, though not, of course, my own words.


I love that song. Hard to get it to show in the picture but the little diamonds (which were a swine to cut!) are infilled with silver metallic paper and the whole thing is backed with holographic blue card.

10 comments:

  1. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname12 October 2014 at 11:09

    Nice bag. I have been saving the Small Boy's jeans in the hope of doing something crafty with them. But I have to accept I never will!

    Love the paper cutting, a great new hobby. Wilkinsons sell cheap box frames if you need them.

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  2. rosey17512 October 2014 at 12:51

    I'm starting to accumulate a pile of old jeans too. No idea what they'll become in the (far) future but I do like denim bags....

    Papercutting looks amazing!

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  3. Annie12 October 2014 at 16:06

    What a clever idea to use the jeans that way. That's a really nice design and useful bag.

    Your paper cutting is so cool! If I didn't think I cut myself more than the paper, I'd consider trying it.

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  4. cucki13 October 2014 at 00:09

    Wow it's a a great idea and looking lovely xx

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  5. Julie14 October 2014 at 01:52

    Another 'Christine's clever creation' - I guess Naomi could wear the bag instead of the jeans....oh dear now that sounds wrong doesn't it lol.

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  6. Carol14 October 2014 at 06:27

    What a fantastic idea, Christine, and I truly love the way the bag turned out :) Wonderful paper cutting once again!

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  7. Mylene14 October 2014 at 14:43

    WOW..you are very creative. Turned out great, love it!

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  8. Sally15 October 2014 at 03:42

    Ooh very clever bag.

    Love the paper cutting. Are you sure you're safe though! Lol.

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  9. Linda16 October 2014 at 17:18

    Clever bag - Would Naomi like the bag in place of the Jeans?
    Impressive knife work - Would it or something specifically for a particular wedding be a possibility?

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  10. Kate23 October 2014 at 01:55

    Love the bag!

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