by Kelli Donley | Aug 24, 2012 | CAOK, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie
Envelope clutch with fabric from the stash :: late summer surprises for Hannah and Stacey ~K
by Kelli Donley | Aug 20, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead
My friend Hugo’s birthday was last week; he rides his bike to work and just about everywhere in Phoenix — even in August. In a tie. Because apparently he has super powers. When I saw him at Christmas, he mentioned someone had stolen the panniers off of his...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 15, 2012 | CAOK, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie, Heirloom Homestead
For a friend’s upcoming birthday, as a nudge to return to her love of painting: And if the thing gets smudgy with paint? Just throw it in the wash. Got to love hand towels from Tarjay. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jul 5, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, handmade
When I saw this tutorial on Noodlehead’s site, I knew I had to make an envelope clutch. Or 12. It is so similar in design to one of my most favorite handbags — and I have plans to change this pattern after I’ve mastered it to include a bamboo handle,...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 1, 2012 | CAOK, Handmade goods, Happy Hippie
A little Africa love for two little boys I adore — Tau and Maceo: ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jun 21, 2012 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Handmade goods, Reuse
Take a couple vintage pillowcases (which my local thrift store has buckets of for $.50) + a great tutorial, a bit of bias tape, ric rac and perhaps a maybe a little ribbon to create some dresses for a sweet little girl who turns 2 this weekend: I used a bit of fabric...