Some New Projects

I just posted two new necklaces on my Etsy, but here are two others I made this last week:

For my recycled line I've made a few bottle cap necklaces from some organic iced tea I've been drinking. I love the quotes on the caps. I'ved overlaid the caps with wrapped wire pendants, the one above is a Lucille Ball quote and a pink heart pendant on hemp.

I made a billow bead and caged bead pendant necklace on a sleek black rubber cord. I made another billow bead necklace, but it didn't turn out as I'd hoped.

Even though I'm not a decorator at the bakery, I've been taught a few basics like writing on cakes so I can personalize finished cakes that people buy on the spot. Above is my first attempt at icing flowers on a piece of parchment. I think I just found a new possible career path.

Unfortunately, movement on my Etsy has been almost non-existent lately, my new listings are getting hardly any views and I haven't had a sale in a month and a half. Is this a slow period of the year in general or am I just not listing anything tempting?

Upcycled Hibiscus Beach Tote

Sorry it took so long to get this photographed, I finished it last week. It is a Hibiscus Beach Tote recycled from a sun dress I found. Though it may be a bit hard to see (why did I choose a blue background? I was going for symbolism of the ocean... anyway,)I ended up putting slender denim straps on it. There are two pockets in the front and the bag is roomy enough for you towel, suit, sandals, and of course sunblock. I'm not sure if I'll post this on Etsy, I am attempting the flea market again on the 22nd, if I don't sell it there I may list it.

Work Music Suggestion

I've been listening to The Vitamin String Quartet while writing and sewing lately, they gave me a boost to finish the Upcylced Shoulder Bag one post down. A group of studio musicians from Vitamin Records records pop and rock music using mainly violins and violas, with the occasional cello or guitar to spice things up.
You can purchase their CDs through Barnes and Noble I believe, they can also be found on iTunes or some things on Playlist.com. Here are some links to their YouTube channel where you'll find the most complete collection of their music, here are some of my favorites:
Cover of Oasis's "Wonderwall"
Cover of U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday"
Bob Dylan's "Lay, Lady, Lay"
No Doubt's "Bathwater"
Paramore's "CrushCrushCrush"
Muse's "Supermassive Black Hole"
There are plenty of other artists they cover as well; they do some amazing tracks of Nirvana and The Killers.

Upcycled Corduroy Shoulder Bag

This shoulder bag started its life as a skirt. The skirt was handed down to me and the size was wrong, but I fell in love with the fabric and "upcycled" it. It's lined with white cotton printed with blue roses, the pocket on the front matches the lining. It's the perfect size for some clothes for the weekend or all your notebooks for a long day at university. I will probably post it on Etsy later this week.