Handmade For the Holidays!

This weekend in Los Angeles!

Purse Organizer

I work in a really bad area, and choose to take public transportation. As such, I always try to be prepared in case of emergency with pepper spray, stun gun, etc. However I quickly realized last week when I had an unfortunate incident on my lunch break that it doesn't matter what I have in my purse if I can't get at it quickly while panicking. I saw a purse organizer at one of the big box stores, and decided to make my own, customized to each of the things that I carry on a daily basis. I have a pocket for my stun gun, wallet, portable vinyl shopping bag, iPod, cell phone, mini sketch book, etc.

To make it, I measured the width of my purse and doubled that measurement. I measured how high in my purse I wanted it to sit. I made three rectangles of fabric, one about 4 extra inches in width. I sewed together the two that are twice the width of my purse, and put in some recycled thin cardboard (from a pilates book/dvd set), and then used the third piece to make the pockets. I measured each item I wanted to put in and made an appropriately sized pocket. When I was finished, I sewed a loop of fabric to clip my keys to. Hopefully now I will be ready for anything that comes my way!!!

Urban Construction Designs at Craft Republic Fair

Here are some pictures from the Craft Republic fair in Pomona!

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Holiday Punk Rock Craft Fair Application!

I am organizing a holiday punk rock craft fair in Los Angeles with my
friends at the Kiss or Kill Club. Kiss or Kill is a weekly punk
showcase of local bands, and sadly the tradition is coming to an end.
The final event is going to be on Wednesday, December 12th. Since it
is the final event ever, there should be tons of people attending. If
you are interested in applying to be a vendor, please apply directly
through the following link:

http://www.urbanconstructiondesigns.com/KOK.html

Thanks!
Alicia
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Polymer Clay Business Card Couch

I just finished the cutest business card holder. It's a mini couch made out of polymer clay! I found a great tutorial at the link below.

http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/cardcouch.html



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New Shop!

Now you can order directly from me without registering for Etsy!

More Needle Felting!

Here is another one of my needle felting projects! I saw this in Adorn magazine, and this idea was what prompted me to want to learn how to felt. :)



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New Styles in Etsy Shop!

I just uploaded two new styles into my shop! I am so proud of the beaded heart necklace, I can't take mine off!



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Needle Felted Cat

I have been wanting to start needle felting for a while, and I finally bought a starter kit today at That Yarn Store in Eagle Rock. :) For one of my first projects, I had to make a felt sculpture of my cat Fluffy. I think it looks like him...even down to his droopy little ears. :)

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New Styles in Etsy Shop!

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Punk Rock Drive In!

*POSTPONED* NEW DATE:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND!
PUNK ROCK DRIVE IN! I will be vending along with mixed breed creations, and suzi boneshaker!

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PUNKROCKDRIVEIN FOR MORE INFO

Reorganized Etsy Shop!

I have tons of styles that come in multiple colors. Since it is not easy to sort through so many listings, I reorganized the listings so for the styles above, you can see all of the colors available at once, and just pick which color you like the best.

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Crafters For Critters!

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FREE SHIPPING!

For all of my MySpace friends, I am offering free shipping through the end of September! (If you're not on my myspace, just sent a friend request to www.myspace.com/urbanconstruction) Just enter the code "myspaceship" in the message to seller at checkout, as well as the link to your myspace page, and I will email you an updated invoice. Tons of new styles in the shop as well!

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More New Styles in Etsy Shop!

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New Styles in Etsy Shop!

And more to come all week!

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Sunset Through The Clouds

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Art Journal Entry

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The Infamous Scarf

I almost forgot to post a picture of my infamous scarf that everyone saw me knitting forever, but no one saw me finish!

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My Recent Craft Projects

Decoupaged chair:



Painted and recovered chair in black vinyl:



Painted fan blades:




Photo album:




Rhinestone stapler:




Painted wood and clay decorated mail holder:



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