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| Brynwood Needleworks - Labels In My Vintage Tin |
We had our Open House yesterday, so I was away from home most of the afternoon. When I got home (to a sparkling clean abode!), I decided to do some prep work for my bag projects. In addition to setting up my d-ring tabs for my next batch of Grab & Go Clutches, I had some label prepping to do, too.
This is how I store them (until I have too many to put fit). I use a vintage English Huntley & Palmer children's biscuit tin that I've had for decades. The froggy on the lid is from "The Wind In The Willows", one of my favorite childhood stories. I even have a vintage copy of the book, which I would have shown you, but it's already packed to go to the farm.
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Prepping Labels |
Even my label setup is production style now. I start with my woven labels from CustomCoutureLabelCo on Etsy. (In fact, I just placed another order with them.) Then I take long 1.25" strips of natural cork. I make the strips from scraps leftover from making bags, wallets and my other cork pieces.
I use a glue stick to secure the labels - centered on the width of the strip(s) - and about .75" apart, lengthwise. Once they're glued down to the strips, I set my machine to make tiny stitches and sew each one to the cork. I cut them apart when I'm finished and into the tin they go!
Today, I'll cut the pieces and assemble the parts to make new Grab & Go Clutches. Once they're finished, I'll list them up in my shop.
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| Brynwood Needleworks - Mug Mats |
Just a reminder that there's still time to sign up for our March Mug Mat Swap. You can read about it HERE. I've put together a list of those who have already signed up, and we've have a nice group so far. There's always room for more, so if you'd like to join in, just email me using the link in my right side bar. Be sure to put "Mug Mat Swap" in the subject line so I don't miss it.
That is the sweetest little tin for holding your lovely Brynwood labels. Each professional touch you add makes the details all the more special. I made two mug mats for practice from your tutorial and I can see I need a lot more practice on my binding of corners. One is rather rounded. I am excited to be iin your mug mat swap. Lovely Sunshine Day Dear...
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, I've been admiring your gorgeous work. I'm still under the weather and not getting much done. Please give my love to Tag and Bella. Blessings
ReplyDeletePS Re the tin, are you sure it shows Mr Toad of Toad Hall? It looks more like Beatrix Potter's Mr. Jeremy Fisher to me. However. my brain is not as sharp as it used to be. lol