It was a bear, you guys, a real live bear. Apparently most of you weren't quite as impressed with the bear poo as I was [giggle]. I am a nut for wild animal sightings. I think my enthusiasm for the visits from Mr. Bear clouded my judgment of what pictures you would really like to see. But, come on, there is a bear in my backyard. How cool is that? Ok. I will shut-up about the bear now. But I do thank Nanette, Tonya, Brigette, and Jona for sharing my enthusiasm with clever comments about bears and my close-up photography skills. LOL! Today I promise to stick with pictures of things that are lovely and tasteful.
A while back I ordered some woven sew-in tags for the things I was making.
I like the tags very much, but they are a little large. Also, I ordered them with orange lettering. The tags look lovely in their storage jar and on items that coordinate with orange. Most of the time, though, they don't look good sewn in to what I am making. I usually end up not sewing one on.
Well, a few days back, I found this tutorial by Patchwork*Pottery. It is a dandy. Look at these cool tags I made with my computer, twill tape, and iron-on transfer paper.
You should definitely give this a try if you are in the market for some tags. Thanks for a great tutorial, Laurraine.
I've also been busy stitching up some bags for a few custom orders. Here is my latest effort.
The green Amy Butler full moon polka dot fabric seems to be my default fabric. It goes with everything. I only have a bit of it left. I can't decide whether I should get some more or move on. Hmmm? I don't want to be a one note wonder. It's probably time to move on. But I will miss those green polka dots. They have served me well.
I guess that's all for now unless you'd like to see what the deer are leaving in my yard. Just kidding!
Tootles,
Cassie
i love the orange tags, and the new ones are cute too!! if i knew how to sew i would make some tags for myself!!
:applauds you fervently
Posted by: brigette | November 11, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I am in the market for some new tags and yours turned out so nice-thanks for sharing that little tutorial!
And I love any of AB's dots, they work well with anything-it's a good coordinating print.
Posted by: Marie | November 11, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Ok, I couldnt make the poo link work before, but I can now. And now I have to ask. Just what in gods name has that bear been eating? LOL That poo is hugely disgusting and not at all what I expected.
Posted by: Sarah | November 11, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Love the trim you have used on your latest bag! Your printer labels are great - it would be fun having different sized labels for different projects.
Posted by: Lisa | November 11, 2008 at 03:18 PM
Oh go on ... show us the deer poop. Just think of it, you could have a whole poop category where you show us all sorts of wildlife poop. (You know...tag your posts with "poop", then someone could click on the poop category and get the scoop, er poop scoop.) Think of it as being instrumental to the education of your city slicker blogging friends!
Love your tags -- both of them. And the bag is gorgeous. I hate it when a well loved fabric gets to that point -- to buy more, or not to buy more. It almost seems that when I buy more I don't like it anymore, but if I don't I pine away for it. I do love those polkies though!
Oh, and you are FAR from a one hit wonder!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 11, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I love both versions of your labels. I'm so glad to hear there is an easy way to print your own, but I never would have guessed using twill tape. Great tip!
Posted by: Terriaw | November 11, 2008 at 06:51 PM
I am not a green Person as a rule but I just love your green bag It Is AB FAB.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Mary Wood | November 11, 2008 at 09:33 PM
The tags are both wonderful. I'll have to try that! I especially love the orange lettering on the woven ones though. SO cute. Bears or no bears I love everything you do.
Posted by: Nanette | November 12, 2008 at 12:29 PM
You're awesome Cassie!!
I love tags :o)
Very neat and very clever...
'You go girl'.
Posted by: Robyn | November 12, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Fun tags and cute, cute purse. I'd have a hard time letting the Polka Dot go too.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | November 12, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Those tags are so cute (my favorite is the orange!). I love those lime dots for the very reason you mentioned...they go with everything (in fact I was going to do a whole post on it!). I just received my 3rd bolt of it because I have a hard time keeping it in stock (apparently we're not the only ones who noticed!).
Posted by: Jona | November 13, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Hey Cassie,
I'm trying to do labels myself. In order to invert the letters I used PhotoShop but they come out blurry. What did you use? You're are so pretty & you even got your site on there. I love them. Is there a secret?
Posted by: Renee | November 17, 2008 at 02:22 PM