Bags, bags, bags: so many bags!

I had these in mind for Christmas, but these are great for anytime… They’re just handy to keep around, and even better because they are a conversation-starter on their own (before the receiver even has a chance to peek inside)!

These few are made from tan plastic grocery bags with other plastics inserted inside the layers … for instance, the red netting/mesh is from an apple bag, and I’ve also used part of a bread bag for some other color variation. (The bows on the outside are from ribbons that I previously received on gifts, and have re-purposed here.) The little handles are really cute, if you ask me!

I’ll also be making some matching mini-envelopes to match, with a little blank card inside, on which to write some merry greetings. I was thinking of listing these at my Etsy Store, just for the heck of it. Perhaps. You never know.

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Free mini-workshop! Sat, Nov. 20th


This coming Saturday (11-20-2010) at Sutra Salon in Georgetown KY, I’ll be doing some demonstrations on making Christmas ornaments and gift bags from recycled materials. It’s happening during Sutra’s Holiday Open House and Bazaar from 12pm – 4pm… hang out with us, do some crafts, and learn about some other earth-friendly products.

Well be using mostly soda bottles and plastic bags (my favorites!) with a smattering of other types of plastic as well. If you feel like bringing your own certain type of soda bottle and giving it a go, BRING IT! Otherwise, I should have plenty of materials on hand for everyone to play with. If you have any questions about how to make your own Artventions, I’ll be happy to offer advice in person as well.

I’ve created a Facebook Event Page just for fun, but no RSVP’s are necessary…if you have questions please call Sutra Salon (213 North Court Street) at (502) 570-5292.

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Bangles and Baubles

I’ve finally photographed a few of the jewelry pieces I’ve been making from recycled materials. I’m also planning on doing some small workshops before the year is over, so I’ll post the dates and locations for those once they are finalized. Meanwhile, please enjoy the eye-candy! The bracelets are made from beverage bottles, and the necklace is made from aluminum pop-tabs and silver plastic.

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Gallery installation currently underway!

Hear ye, hear ye! The Lexington Fashion Collaborative is working with local businesses to create an art installation, to be on display with an opening reception on September 12th. Read more about the project and see progress photos at the LFC Neighborhood Series blog page. The exhibit will be part of the festivities during Boomslang, a three-day music event put on by WRFL.

Also in the plans for this fall is the Fashion’s Night Out event on Sept 10th, a few art presentations by yours truly, perhaps a fair or two, and the Art Fever reverse raffle and the Lexington Art League. Plus some secret stuff that we’re working very hard to get ready for launch … it’s a whirlwind around here!

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Sat. June 5th… Future of Fashion 2

This Saturday our group of super-talented artists is celebrating two years together! The Lexington Fashion Collaborative presents our second annual Future of Fashion show at the Carnegie Center in Lexington KY. Doors open at 5pm, show starts at 6pm. I believe I’ll be the first “act” to go on, so make sure to get there early and enjoy some appetizers from Magee’s Bakery and Coffee Times. Please visit our Facebook event page for ticket info and more details.
See you there!
Jamie

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