Funky ladies cosmetic bag

This zipper pouch is made from a fabulous funky ladies print and would make a great gift for someone special. Its's available in my Etsy shop and is perfect for using as a handbag organiser or gadget pouch. 

The zipper pouch is lightly padded and lined in a blue cotton fabric. It's made from 100% cotton and is machine washable so any spills can be easily cleaned.

This makes a great handbag organiser where any small items in your bag can be safely kept. The bold print means that it's easy to find in your bag too.

This zipper pouch also has a matching glasses case, a great gift combo for the funky lady in your life!

Stork scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop and this one was especially fun to make. I love the dramatic stork design and loved combining it with the red border on either end of the scarf. Both fabrics come from vintage Japanese kimonos which I have pieced together to create something new and dramatic.

The main print of this scarf comes from a cotton kimono and it was used for the sleeves of the kimono. The storks are on a dramatic sage green colour background. The red fabric comes form a different kimono and has a soft geometric design.

For the back of the scarf I used a vintage black kimono fabric that adds drama to the bright colours.

Touches of orange leaves and berries contrast with the green of the background.

The scarf makes a great addition to any outfit and would make a great gift for a Japanophile. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an option gift message included.

Gifts for her

Struggling for gift ideas for the lady in your life? This silk scarf is the perfect gift for someone special. It's made from two vintage Japanese kimono fabrics in a bold colour palette of red and blue.

Th main body of the scarf is made from a red kimono fabric that has a pretty floral design. There are touches of blue, green, yellow and white to add drama.

I've added a contrasting border made up of a geometric blue and white kimono fabric. The blue matches the blue of the flowers and adds drama to each end of the scarf.

This is a decorative scarf and great for enhancing any outfit. Wear it casually with jeans and a jacket, or dress it up with a little black dress for an evening event.

This scarf makes a great gift for a Japan lover and it is totally unique. You will not find it anywhere else! All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

Shop for more scarves here.

 

Pretty patchwork clutch

 I have a great selection of clutch bags in my Etsy shop and this one is so much fun. It's made from a combination of Japanese cotton fabrics that I have patchworked together, using shades of pink, purple, green and yellow.

I use this as a clutch bag but it could be used for so many other things. It's great as a makeup bag. It's made from 100% cotton so machine washable.

Look up close and you can see all the different patterns I've used in the patchwork.

The zipper bag is light padded and lined in a cream cotton fabric. This could also be used as an iPad case.

It's the perfect size for a pencil case and big enough to fit a sketch book or notebook in for when those creative justice are flowing.

This makes a great gift idea for someone special. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

Black and white clutch bag

Fabulous new addition to my Etsy shop, this black and white clutch bag is made from a thick woven fabric and has a matching red and white woven ribbon trim along the top edge.

The clutch bag has a contrasting red cotton lining that matches the red of the ribbon trim and is lightly padded to protect its contents. It would also make a great tablet case.

Look up close and you can see the detail of the design. The black and white fabric has a hint of pink and red running through it. The ribbon is made from a Navajo-inspired geometric design.

This clutch bag is totally unique and handmade by me. It makes a great gift for someone special. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

You can see the making of this bag on my Instagram page here.

 

Patchwork kimono purse

I recently added this cute little purse to my Etsy shop. It's made from vintage Japanese kimono pieces that I've sewn together to make a patchwork.

The main print is a beautiful blossom print on a pale pink ground. It has touches of red in the print and I've added other fabrics in a similar red colour to complement it.

The purse is lightly padded and has a red cotton lining with a matching red zipper closure. There is also a red tassel on the zipper pull.

This purse is big enough to use as a travel bag or as a small makeup bag. It's a great place to store smaller items in your bag and keep them all in a safe place.

This pretty kimono purse makes a great gift for a Japan lover and is totally unique. Items are wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

Funky ladies

 These funky ladies were well received recently. The customer was so happy with her glasses case purchase that her review said this:

"Beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful"!

I also think this print is beautiful! It includes a selection of funky ladies, all wearing sunglasses and in a pleasing colour palette of oranges, yellows and blues.

The glasses case is lightly padded and lined in a blue cotton fabric to protect your sunglasses. It's the perfect size for oversize sunnies.

The glasses case also has a matching zipper pouch which is great for using as a travel bag or handbag organiser. It's fully lined and padded and has a zipper closure to keep everything safe.

This glasses case makes a great gift for someone special. Each item is gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

Sweet strawberries

I'm feeling fruity today with these juicy additions to my Etsy shop! This fabulous strawberry print comes on a fresh blue and white striped background and was perfect for making into summery zipper pouches, glasses cases and coin purses.

The strawberry zipper pouch is nice and roomy and great for using as a makeup bag or handbag organiser. It's a great place to store valuables whilst travelling. The zipper closure ensures everything inside stays safe and the bag is lightly padded and lined to protect its contents.

The zipper pouch has a matching strawberry glasses case which is also lined and padded. It's perfect for storing oversized sunglasses in.

These strawberry items are a great gift idea, with a choice of several different products. Items are wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

The strawberry coin purse is big enough to use as a makeup bag. It's also big enough to store a passport in so could be used as a travel pouch. This purse is lined and padded and has a zipper closure to keep everything safe.

 

Key fob wristlet

This cute little key fob wristlet is made from a great berry print fabric from Liberty of London. I love the colour combination and the bright colour palette means it's easy to find in your bag.

The main body is made from a stiff interfacing with has been covered with the Liberty fabric and then folded over and top stitched in white thread on either side. There is a sturdy silver D-loop attached and a removable ring attached to that which keys can be added to.

This key fob wristlet  makes a great little gift for someone special.

 

Leopard lover card case

As a leopard lover myself, I couldn't resist this fabulous fabric and have made it into an unforgettable card case that any leopard lover could not resist.

Pretty pink leopards strut in rows on a soft turquoise blue background,

The card case is fully lined and padded and has two pockets that fit up to four cards each. It's great for using as a business card case, travel card case or credit card case.

This card case makes a great gift for a leopard lover. Items are wrapped in pink tissue paper and are sent out in a padded envelope. You can also have an additional gift message enclosed which means it can be sent straight to its recipient.

 

Kimono cutie

Here's another kimono cutie I've just added to my Etsy shop. It's a decorative kimono scarf made from vintage Japanese kimono fabrics that I've pieced together. I love using a variety of fabrics within one scarf and often like to add a decorative border to the ends of the scarf in a contrasting coloured fabric.

The main body of the scarf is made from a gorgeously soft silk fabric in shades of red, yellow and white on a deep blue background. There is a floral pattern that includes stylised chrysanthemums, maple leaves and blossom.

The scarf can be worn in many different ways. I like to drape it loosely around my neck.

The border design is made from a vibrant red and white geometric design, made up of circles and dots. It also includes floral elements.

This scarf can be worn in many different ways and is a great way of adding colour to an outfit.

All my scarves are wrapped in pink tissue paper and sent with a Cheeky Leopard postcard. They make a great gift for someone special and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.