Sunday, August 26, 2012

Summer vacation is over....

Why do the weekends go by so quickly? Because time sure does fly when you're having fun that's why, lol.   This was the last free weekend for everyone here in Houston.  School starts Monday....so does the crazy traffic, the getting caught behind school buses, and the waking up super early to avoid all of this.  I myself will start my evening classes on Tuesday...yay!!  So, for everyone that starts school tomorrow good luck and have a fantastic semester.

Now for this weeks project.  My next project will probably be in two weeks, just till I get situated with my class schedule.

I'm showing off a new tote that I made for my niece Aubrey.  It was for her second birthday.  I really enjoy sewing and making thing for my loved ones and for myself.  


Red on the inside.


For this tote bag I sewed a double pocket on the outside for some extra storage.


If you make it, then tag it.  My tag "Fifi Made This"


Okay are you ready to be attacked with cuteness.....really how can you not love this.  I made this as the special little add-on for the tote.


After about 7 different variations, I really liked the way I drew this little elephant.  I then traced on felt and sewed on the extra little pieces.  Then I drew the letter "A"  for her name and made it too.  Cute huh!  Her birthday theme was "Circus".


This has to be my favorite tote that I have made so far.


Until next time!  Thanks for stopping by.  

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48 comments:

  1. It is great. Thanks for linking it. I came from "Just something I whipped up"

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  2. Hi Fifi,
    This tote bag is amazing. Love the colors and the "A" and the little elephant!
    Have a nice week.

    Hugs from Portugal

    Ana Love Craft

    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  3. That is so adorable! I love the little elephant - so cute!!

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  4. the hang tags are outstanding idea!! good job!

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    1. Thank you very much. They're one of my favorite parts of making the bag.

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  5. Lovely bag! I agree, I enjoy making things for others too, especially when they're not expecting it. Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize this week!

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  6. Visiting you via Make It Pretty Monday. I would love for you to visit My Dream Canvas. This is very pretty. Have a great day. Anu

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  7. Super cute! The red interior and the elephant are ADORABLE!!!!
    Good sewing, girl!

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  8. Oh my gosh that is cute, love the material, and the elephant and the monogram. A very nice tote bag - Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  9. So cute. Like the little extra features. Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)

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  10. I really like the elephant touch to your bag.

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  11. How cute is that! Thank you for sharing this at Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  12. That really is adorable. You took circus cute and made it circus chic. Talent!

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  13. Looks great! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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  14. That is great! I really like all the little details that you added. And the red interior!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  15. This is so cute.
    Debi @ Adorned From Above

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  16. That is just so adorable! And that elephant! Cuteness.
    I love your tags too. Can you share how you make them (or, are they ordered)? I tried to hand embroider some, but that's not very practical. I know I can always order them, but the DIY-er in me refuses to back down without a fight. :/ :)

    Shazia @ HandmadeLove

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    1. Thank you Shazia.

      I will have a tutorial of them soon. I do make them myself.

      Have a great weekend.

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  17. Love the tote, it came out so cute! Thanks for linking up at the we made that linky!

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  18. So love this adorable little grey bag! How absolutely adorable is that little elephant! Thanks for sharing at tip toe thru tuesday!
    xoxo
    Kim

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  19. THat may be my favorite too! Great job!

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  20. This is so cute!! I would love for you to link it to my Tasty Thursdays party at The Mandatory Mooch. http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/08/tasty-thursdays-6.html

    Thanks,
    Nichi

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  21. I love that- great choice of fabrics.

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  22. I loooove that gray fabric! And the elephant embellishment is absolutely adorable!! Great job!! Thanks for sharing at our Weekend Wonders party!

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  23. Those are absolutely adorable! Well done!

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  24. Great shaped tote!!! Love the 'A' and the cute elephant...

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  25. beautiful bag...and cute elephant

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  26. Can't decide what I like more - the elephant or your FiFi Made tag! Too cute! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!

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  27. Very cute! Love the elephant. :) Thanks for stopping by the Sit and Relax hop!!
    Michelle
    Heartfelt Balance Handmade Life

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  28. Oh my gosh that elephant and initial are so darling! If you have time feel free to stop on by www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  29. Very very cute! So lucky niece!!! Loe the Elephant and the letters it's so beautiful made! Thank you for sharing

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  30. Your niece is a lucky little lady! I love the tag too! Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up! See you again next week! :)

    Barbara @ Chase the Star
    chasethestar.net

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  31. Great colors and such fun personalization. Thanks for sharing this week on Motivated Monday.
    pr

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  32. Oh my gosh.. that little elephant and the 'A' is the cutest I've ever seen... Thank you for linking into Colours Dekor... :) Love the colours too....

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  33. That is cute as can be! You have some mad sewing skills. I wish you were your niece :o)

    Thanks for linking up this week!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  34. This is super cute! Love the little elephant!

    Thanks for linking up at The Little Giggler!

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  35. So darn cute. And the elephant is the perfect embellishment. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you tomorrow!

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  36. Great tote! Love the red inside and the add ons!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.:)

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  37. This is great! I love the little charms! We'd love to have you link up at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/09/riverton-housewives-round-up-31.html

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  38. Hi Fifi,
    This is the cutest tote. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/simple-anti-aging-moisturizer-and.html
    from Wednesday until Sunday.
    Hope to see you there.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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  39. I am sure your niece loved the tote, Yvonne! thanks for sharing this beauty with us. We will be featuring it at the party ^^)

    Hugs,
    Lelanie

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  40. Very cute. Love the accessories!

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