Lastest Re-jeans bag...

I found an interesting contest on Craftsy to make a beach bag with fabric from Spoonflower. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to make a Re-jeans bag with this fabric. Unfortunately I received the fabric from Spoonflower several days after the contest closed.

This did not stop me from make a fun new bag and trying something new.

As usual, I love the contrast of the pretty bag with the seemingly pretty fabric until you look closer and realize the fabric is skulls and snakes. Thank you to Whimzwhirled for the gorgeous pattern on the fabric, its perfectly me, colourful contrast.

Dressing for summer....

I found my closet was lacking in summer clothes for work this year. Most likely because my last office job was in an office that was icy cold summer and winter to keep the printing machines at the correct temperature.

Here are some of my finds. The light cotton blouse with the cotton/linen blend, black skirt is a bit whimsical and a lot of fun. The dress needs to be fixed up a bit before it becomes a work dress but the other 2 outfits fit the bill. The green, cotton top with a long denim skirt is a nice classic.

Denim...

I think denim is my favourite fabric. I love how it gets softer with wear and washings (there is nothing more comfortable than a broken in pair of jeans). If it gets torn it or cut it frays in such away as to enhance the fabric. You can do many distresses on it because it is very strong.

You can wear it casual, dressed up or for working in the garden. Its always fashionable.

When I came across this fantastic find at Salvation Army in Courtenay last week I couldn't resist buying it. A portion of it is already slated for a suit made from a pair of jeans and some fabric.

Check it out 5.5 meters of 64" wide denim for $20. It is usually $15-$20 per meter at the fabric store.