Origami Crane Earrings

I thought I would share my love of origami with the world though earnings :)

I was testing what size of paper to use for the cranes and i settled upon 1.5 inch square paper. I thought this little family of cranes was cute so i am sharing that as well.

These are the finished earnings. I have other colors of fabric and beads available. If you would like to purchase a pair (or more) from me. Send me a message through this site or http://www.etsy.com/people/CARipeOlives to inquire about color and quantity options.

Muppet Style Puppets

My friend and I made some Muppet style puppets for a late Christmas 2009 gift for two of our friends.

here are some pictures of the process. We based the design from this post on www.ehow.com

drawing the pattern
(note to self: make the fingers longer and more separated next time)


one down one to go

gluing fabric to the mouth board

sewing the puppets
finalizing gluing in the mouth board

cutting out the foam to shape the head


the end our first work day.

finished products!

Wine Charms

I received an order for 3 sets of wine charms for three different sets of people.


This old fashion looking ones are for a friend that likes antiques.


close up of the charms

I used this latch clasp... It was really hard to find these at the craft store, they could be made just by making a loop with wire and bending the ends at the angles shown here.

I used a crimp bead at each end of the beads to keep them from moving around on the hoop.

all of the charms together

Set number two: Elephants.

Set number three: "Manly" Wine charms.

I used wild animal charms and stones turned into beads as the most manly inputs i could find at the craft store.
close up on a few of these charms.
All of this set together.

Drawstring Duct Tape Bag

I initially made this bag because a needed a "manly" bag to hold a small gift. It ended up being popular so I made a few more for some friends.


Here is the original in teal.

Next up is purple

Then black with a teal drawstring.

Group shot.
Action shot.
If you would like to purchase one (or more) from me. Send me a message through this site or http://www.etsy.com/people/CARipeOlives to inquire about color and quantity options.