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Friday, January 11, 2008

Antimacassar Tote!

I decided to make a Carrry Bag out of this Vintage Antimacassar. I am trying my best to be "green" by remembering to take my shopping bag with me - instead of buying plastic! The fact that this Carry Bag has already been Re-cycled makes it doubly "green"!
Can you see the Cicada posing amongst the embroidery? Their high pitched, continuous singing is a trade mark of summer here in Durban, South Africa.

The Bag is going to the shop - my etsy one!

10 comments:

  1. Estelle10 January, 2008 22:45

    Beautiful.
    I also forget my green bags at home, or in the car.

    Can you think of a way to re-purpose the cicada and its noise? - it's one sound I have not managed to block out (-:

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  2. Bronwyn11 January, 2008 02:14

    One beautiful thing after the next! I think I am going to have to come to you for lessons:)

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  3. Cakespy11 January, 2008 04:39

    It is so pretty! Beautiful way to re-use. Does the cicada come with it? :-)

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  4. Denise Kiggan11 January, 2008 10:22

    Thanks E, Bron and Cake! The cicada was actually a dead one - but they are quite pretty! The noise is continuous, even now, but I have managed to zone out of that sound level!

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  5. dutchcomfort11 January, 2008 12:36

    Another beautiful projects made of a vintage item. I love the sound of Cicades. It reminds me of warm Summer nights in the Provence and Toscane.

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  6. Anonymous11 January, 2008 15:10

    love the embroidery on this one!

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  7. Style Saves the World13 January, 2008 03:30

    Gorgeous!!

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  8. Alexandra13 January, 2008 11:39

    So very pretty! Love your blog - it's always so inspiring to read about the beautiful things you make and see around you.

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  9. Anonymous13 January, 2008 21:23

    Hello Denise :)
    What beautifull merchandise. Guess who's reading your blog from the complete opposite side of the world...?????.....guess'd yet??? It's me, Charmian! Your stuff is making high street look dull. Well Done. Would have loved to be doing this all together. Missing you guys lots. Looks like you've been busy. See you this weekend. Send my love and hello's to Christy. Keep up the good work down south

    lots of love
    Charms and Mom
    oxo

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  10. Heather Moore15 January, 2008 09:22

    Congratulations on your Etsy shop! I hope it's going great guns.

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