Well I had one of those creative flashes yesterday and it lead me to a frantic sewing spree!
I have been pondering on a key chain design for quite some time but I couldn't quite figure out what I wanted. Most of my initial ideas were based on things I had seen many times before. And although practical, I wanted something a little more fun.
The leaves are improvisational pieced from teeny tiny scraps of fabric, and layered with batting and backing. I cut each leaf shape by hand with my scissors so no two are exactly the same. The edges are finished with a tight V stitch, this makes them a little jagged and curl up a little just like real leaves.
I am loving these leaf key chains to bits and I'm sewing up a couple more to give as Christmas presents as soon as I have restocked on some essential supplies!
Meanwhile these are listed in the shop
x Leila
They have just the right degree of dangle for hanging off a bag clip!
ReplyDeleteI love your scrappy leaf keyrings! There is something so pleasing about that shape. I make a different version to sell in my shop too, you can see them in this post http://bearpawandbearpaw.blogspot.com/2011/10/fish-leaves-and-better-times-ahead.html
ReplyDeletevery cute! i know what you mean about having something creative that you feel like you need to do right away.
ReplyDeletethese turned out great...i could see them as earrings too :)
Wow je maakt echt super leuke dingen!
ReplyDeleteI think these are fantastic! I love when that creative moment hits you and you just have to drop everything and make what your thinking about.
ReplyDeleteThese are sooooo cute! A few of these on a chain would make a super-cute necklace too!
ReplyDeleteYour idea is fun and looks so pretty. I'm looking for those swivel key rings, where do you get yours?
ReplyDeleteBrilliant and colorful, I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteLove. Actually, got to have...
ReplyDeleteI would love those as earrings!
ReplyDeleteI thought they were earrings for a moment........fun idea.
ReplyDeleteSo clever! That's a great idea.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea, they look great.
ReplyDeleteso cute! i love them!
ReplyDeleteI know EXACTLY what you mean about an idea burning and not being able to let it lie until it has been executed! And quite rightly so in this case...so cute x
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous! I thought they were earrings, and think you could use them to make a striking necklace!
ReplyDeleteOf course! I can so relate to the urge of bringing a burning idea to reality. Seems to be the opposite of procrastinating. Why does it never happen with tax papers?
ReplyDeleteFantastic mix of cuteness and creative awesomeness. :)
ReplyDeletetheyd make great earings too!
ReplyDeleteI often wear one long dangly one and a contrasting stud in the other ear.......so Id wear an earing like this even if others wouldnt lol
Great idea as a key pull too.
Now that is a great, original idea! Most keychains have things on them that are too heavy and those can damage your ignition. These would be light weight yet still very attractive. Good for you!
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