Just a quick post of 3 diaries I have painted the front covers of. Traditional narrowboat roses, a typically British craft!!!

Been busy over the last few days or so, sewing & reinventing bits from old jewellery & a couple of old leather belts.
Sorry about the light in the photos, it is quite overcast here today!!!

Reinvented silver coloured necklace, wrapped with recycled sari silk ribbon

Four keyring/handbag charms

Three leather cuffs, all made from an old belt.

The same cuffs opened out. The 2 stitched ones are the original stitching from the belt.
One has a button fastening, the other a glass bead.
The middle cuff has a sterling silver bracelet stitched across.

Handmade felt, hand stitched shoulder bag with leather belt for strap.

Inside of bag is lined with vintage corded cotton plush

Small, lined, shabby bag made from cotton fabric & finished with lace doilies & handmade felt flower.