Friday, August 29, 2008

I had a go . . .

I got this crazed idea that I could make a new wallet. I searched for tutorials and had a go at this one. Don't even remember where it came from. Instructions were OK, but I just didn't really like the finished product.Then I went searching for more patterns. I couldn't find what I was looking for, so found an old wallet in the cupboard and thought I would try and make it up. I guess that's where I started going wrong. From a distance it doesn't look too bad . . .
. . . but up close, it was looking VERY homemade and ordinary. I was disappointed as I just loved the flower fabric - but I had a goSo then I needed a dose of success, so off I went and baked more of these yummy felted cakes.. . . and a little sneak peak at the bag I'm making for Linda's Bag/Bucket swap
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16 comments:

  1. our shabby cottageAugust 29, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Good on you, Annie, for having a go! I do like the flower fabric too. The felted cupcakes look great. I have finished my bag/bucket for the swap - it turned out well - I hope she likes it. It's a bit nerve racking because it's my first swap!. I can't wait to see what yours looks like finished! Kathryn.

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  2. dutchcomfortAugust 29, 2008 at 6:43 PM

    I love the first two pictures of the wallet. The blue/brown fabric is somewhere in my stash too!

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  3. trashAugust 29, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    i love them. Especially the flower fabric

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  4. Chookyblue......August 29, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    you tried.....and I love the cakes......

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  5. A Spoonful Of SugarAugust 29, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    Great cupcakes! Love the fabrics you used on the wallets - the first one especially! On the flower wallet you could consider topstitching the bias binding so that it sits a bit flatter.

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  6. rachelmpAugust 29, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Love your fabric stash there Annie! Wallets look tricky, especially the ones with zips. Can't wait to see your finished bag too

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  7. LeanneAugust 29, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    Love those cakes ...at least you had a go at the wallet better luck next time.

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  8. Bumpkin HillAugust 29, 2008 at 11:53 PM

    Hi Annie, I just found your blog and I love your cute cupcakes, so adorable and as we are approaching Autumn it is fun to see your Spring garden photos. I've got lots of flower photos from my recent trip back home to England you may enjoy seeing on my blog :)
    Catherine

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  9. wonderwomanAugust 29, 2008 at 11:55 PM

    i think they all look great and the sneak peek at the bag looks lovely, gorgeous material!

    xx

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  10. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    Hia Annie, you had a go and that's the main thing. I think they both look fine.

    Oh my yes the felted cup cakes look wonderful. Edible!

    I'm now itching with curiosity about your bag.

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  11. piccioloAugust 30, 2008 at 6:29 AM

    I think your wallets look great, but there is nothing worse than feeling disapointed when something is finished. Your cupcakes were definatley a success though!
    : )

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  12. UnknownAugust 30, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    I really like your wallets - I think you are being too hard on yourself. But making cupcakes cheers anyone up ;-)

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  13. JennyAugust 30, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    Well I think the wallets turned out really well-they look very tricky to make. Your cupcakes are scrumptious and that bucket bag will make someone very happy.

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  14. HeleenAugust 30, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Your wallets look real pretty, but I know the feeling when things turn out a little different.
    The cupcakes look delicious!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 30, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    Ok we won't look closely at it but from here it looks great.....

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  16. jacquieAugust 31, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    from my point of view they both look great...it has a working zipper for goodness sake! sorry you are disappointed...i know how that feels. the cupcakes are again soo cute!

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