Bag It

I thought I'd change things up a bit this week. Rather than going to the "Show Your Handmade" thread (which you should still go and check out), I thought I'd showcase something from the team pages. Because I'm a sucker for bags...

A knitter can never have too many project bags...

Project Bag by The Needle Palace

Has your city banned plastic bags yet? Mine has...

Market Bag - Oranges by Not Without Annette

A good tote bag gets used quite a lot...

Cotton Tote by Stitchuation

And we always need bags with a bit of fun...

Leather Fringed Festival Bag with Beads by Resplendent Leather

This vintage piece is stunning...

Vintage Embroidered Velvet Clutch Purse from India from RagNBoneVintage 

And I can't resist a little crocheted bag now and again...

Loopy Large Crochet Bag by Giggles

This one has a pop of color on the inside...

Black & White Backpack with Lime Green Lining by Three Sisters Harvest

And check out more bags at...

Bag It curated by California Crafters Club Of Etsy - CCCOE on Etsy

Summery, Sort Of

It's officially summer. So, I went in search of teammates' items that screamed summer to me. And...well, perhaps I didn't exactly come up with the summer collection I'd hoped for. But these are summery, kind of...

What's more summery than a big summer movie? Like the sequel to Monsters Inc.

Monsters Inc Crayon Tote by Not Without Annette

While clutches aren't so summery, necessarily, this washed out orange makes me think of hot days with too much sun.

Orange Clutch by Lulu's Creations

When the weather warms up, I find it uncomfortable to knit, but crochet is fine. And what better to make than a nice lacy top for the warmer weather. (This is a listing for a pattern, not a finished item. But I could see myself wearing that.)

Lacy Layering Halter Tank - PDF Pattern by Foothill Fibers N' Photo

And what better to do during the warmer evenings than to lounge around outside and take in a plant wall hanging?

Silver Industrial Tillandsia Air Plant Wall Hanging by Crazy Art Dolls 

This shelf makes me think of finding weathered objects outside. In the heat.

Reclaimed Wood Shelf by ThisnThat Cafe

As do these brooches.

Porcelain Clay 3 Brooch Grab Bag by Mint Julep Design

And I couldn't do one of my strange collections without some jewelry. Maybe not so summery, but it wouldn't be out place this season. Or any season.

Peace Sign & Dove Charm Bracelet by Love Yew Designs

This post contributed by Liz from Zizi Rho Designs who's not much of a summer aficionado (the cooler weather is better), but whose shop does feature beach sandals and water bottle carriers--perfect for the summer.