Well, I can't seem to stop! Here are some more. The first one works as a keychain. The key goes into the pocket. I stuffed the larger heart, and crocheted an edging.
The key can also hang out....
The next heart has it's own waistband hanging hole....
The heart part is detachable and has a pin backing.
Next, instead of white buttons and lace, this one celebrates metal, for a bit of a steampunk look. It actually was cut from the zipper area of a pair of jeans. (Shades of Erica Jong!)
Here's another steampunky zipper inclusion heart:
UPDATE, 2/8: Here's what I'm wearing to a Valentine's party tonight:
General directions for embellished valentines like these are at the bottom of the last post.
A friend had a bagpiper at her wedding. She asked him to play something Jewish. He said he would ask his grandfather-in-law who knew EVERYTHING. So Pete taught him Shalom Alehem on the bagpipes! A great spirit has left this planet.
ReplyDeleteLove your use of old pants. Maybe I'll try some.
Hugs.
Great story, Marla!
DeleteThese are too fun!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary!
DeleteI loved that you added the crochet edging.
ReplyDeleteI love that you added the crochet edging.
ReplyDeleteThanks, LynDee. Crochet edging does make everything better!
ReplyDeleteErica Jong... we must be about the same age!
ReplyDeleteLike the key and metal accents. You are having a lot of fun aren't you!! Wheeee!
LeeAnna Paylor
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Yes, LeeAnna - Erica Jong, Pete Seeger, we're antiques! (Antiquities having fun creating future antiquities?)
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to play in my jeans stash. Unfortunately there are so many projects with deadlines ahead of that. One of these days....
ReplyDeletePlay is good, Carol. Hope you get time soon! Thanks for your comments!
DeleteLove these little beauties. So inspirational. I just love fabric scraps - especially denim. Brilliant
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilary!
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