Sorry, Funny Gwen’s not here today.
Today, there will be absolutely NO MONKEY BUSINESS allowed.
None whatsoever.
Keren and Rikka {co-hosts} and Jill were entering a Solid Color Only Tote Challenge and I decided to join in this serious contest of sewin’ skills.
Seriously.
The Guidelines:
PROJECT: Tote bag
THE KICKER: You must use solid colors only, no prints!
TECHNIQUES: Use at least one of the following: Applique, Reverse Applique, or Patchwork.
{O.K. so I used Madeira Applique…hope that counts…}
VOTING: A Polldaddy poll will be set up to determine the winner.
PRIZES: Winner(s) will receive bragging rights and a snazzy button!
Not just any snazzy button…This snazzy button…
So…Contest…be serious…
But Wait…if memory serves me right, there was a Don’t, I think…Yup, found it…
The Don’ts:
- There is only one don’t: Don’t take this too seriously. We’re here to socialize, learn and have fun!
Whew! Thank the Baby Jesus! I didn’t think I could last a whole post and be serious…
AT ANY RATE… {geez Gwen, get serious}
So, in true Bold Abode Style, I started mine Yesterday…
Hahahaha…yup. Yesterday.
Figured if the Project Runway victims contestants get 24 hours ta make a whole stinkin’ Avant Garde Outfit, surely I can make a tote in that…
That’s what I was thinkin’ last night at 2:00 in the morning…zzzzzzzz…
Sa, sorry. Dozed off there for a minute.
It’s fairly easy if you have some water soluble thread.
She’s wearin’ a little White Cotton Pique and some Soft Baby Blue Handkerchief Linen.
And as much as I LURVE the white and blue, I couldn’t let it rest.
Just had to add a few Bright Orange POW Buttons in the little Windows…
And popped on a bright ORANGE Grosgrain ribbon…just to deck out her waist a smidge.
{in the little dream-world utopia that I live in, I had planned to thread it through the apron like a belt, but, alas, it was Wonky-fried-chicken-time…so just had ta Make It Wurk..}
You’ll notice she’s a bit of a tease. She likes ta get around…
And around…
flirtin and skirtin….
Cuz…dernit… she just looks so sweet sittin there…in that orange dining room… in front of those vintagey poolin’ curtains that I’m going show you soon…when I get my new camera…
Yup. That’s right, honey…pull out that wallet and get ready to pay up…
That or get ta marryin’ some folks…cha-ching…
And receive my Printables for FREE!
I love your style in both bag making and writing! Excellent tote and super funny post. Thanks so much!
She sure is a sweet little thing, you did a fab job and in no time! Amazing!
You are hilarious. Truly. I think that I'm hilarious too, so we should consider taking our stand-up act/blogging on the road. We'll be millionaires by morning.
Love the blog!
Love your bag and LOVE your fun style! Not to mention, funny! New follower!
Oh Gwensta, you make me giggle. Always.
Love the pastel colours, love the shape!!!
So cute! Love the color combo…oh, and the voting isn't up yet(?) Unless I missed it somehow…I'll keep checking back to vote!
-Jill
I love me some Madeira applique… beautifully done!
Girl my Tigers are hot so I got to flaunt it while I can! Love the tote bag BTW, youre an excellent seamstress. Going vote now!
It is very cute!!
Sally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
Looks amazing!! Love the little red buttons.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
P.S. I have a giveaway going on. Come over and check it out.
Oh you do make me laugh Gwen! Love all the animal pictures that helped you along in this post!!
The delicate cross stitches you added to the tote are gorgeous! Great job!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
your tote is so darling I've love you to add it to my what we wore and made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
what a charming bag! I love it.
megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
Very very cute!
This is so pretty!! Hope you can link it up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now. (And red during the holidays!) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/12/turquoise-lovin-17.html
Congratulations on your Bronze Star, Gwen!!!