Rye's Crafts & Craft Blog Thread

[Rye]

It's gotten to the point where I'm doing too many different kind of crafts, so I'm gonna just keep it ALL in one thread to spare you guys. XD

Here are the new things I've made in the past few weeks:

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.160808721.jpg (http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.160808721.jpg)

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.160808748.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.160808748.jpg)

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.160942276.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.160942276.jpg)

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.159083125.jpg (http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.159083125.jpg)


http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.159117704.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.159117704.jpg)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TEguk9sVuaI/AAAAAAAAADQ/dIKQ8BvtjlE/s400/pincushion1-3-2.jpg (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TEguk9sVuaI/AAAAAAAAADQ/dIKQ8BvtjlE/s1600/pincushion1-3-2.jpg)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TEguoz12o1I/AAAAAAAAADY/IOWFTsP0sIQ/s400/prettypinkpin1.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TEguoz12o1I/AAAAAAAAADY/IOWFTsP0sIQ/s1600/prettypinkpin1.jpg)

(The last two items, the pincushions, were my first two sales on Etsy!)

You can see all this and more on my Etsy!

As for my blog, here it is (http://shizuka-urusai.blogspot.com/). Monda made my gorgeous banner. I will be updating it later tonight.

Shizuka Urusai Craft Blog // Pouches & Pincushions (http://shizuka-urusai.blogspot.com/)

[Madame Adequate]

I'm really proud of all the hard work you do, babe ;o You're getting to be so GOOD at this! Be pleased with yourself.

And everyone should check out her Etsy and buy something :kaoclove: I can guarantee first-hand that she makes quality stuff! I love the pencil case she made for me, it's so pretty.

[Shlup]

Yes! My camera case and zipper pouch are wonderful, and they're among the first of the Rye-creations.

The pin cushions came out so cuuuuuute!

[Marshall Banana]

It's a very sweet blog! :cake:

[Rye]

Thank you, all! I'm going to put up more pictures soon. I'll be crafting today~

[Rye]

So I've been kind of busy and slacking on the actual crafting - I've been working more on my Etsy shop and blog and advertising. But here is a new pincushion!

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.161798560.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.161798560.jpg)

[xXsarahXx]

Aww that pincushion is adorable :D
I do check in on your blog from time to time see how you're getting on, your going from strength to strength with you're crafting, keep at it :D

[Chloe.]

You make such cute stuff Rye, that pencil case especially stood out for me. Keep at the good work! I look forward to seeing more :)

[Rye]

Wow, thank you so much, guys!

@ Chloe - I never expected it, but everyone LOVES that pencil case the best. I'm going to retake some photos of it tomorrow to get them brighter. :)

I made a new craft today out of the really gorgeous Kyoto fabric I bought in Kiteya SOHO when I went shopping in Manhattan yesterday. Details about can be seen in my latest blog entry!

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.162776366.jpg (http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.162776366.jpg)

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.162776326.jpg (http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.162776326.jpg)

[Miriel]

I love your crafty goodness! You wouldn't know how to sew with leather would you?

[Marshall Banana]

Ever thought of making doggie toys? =D

Some craft stores and pet stores sell packs of squeakers to put inside handmade plushies. Dogs love 'em.

[Rye]

Thanks! I've not tried leather yet, but it's sewn the same as cotton, just with a special needle and thicker thread. Gonna try it!

I want to try pet toys! I'm planning on signing up for a craft fair and I want a few things besides pouches to make to kind of diversify. Plushies, dog toys, it can all work!

[Miriel]

Ahhh! YES. Make pet stuff!

[Rye]

I'm actually drawing up a pattern for a fat round owl plushie. That would be perfect for a small squeaky toy inside, as well as some animal safe hypoallergenic poly-fill. As people who have doggies, what kind of material would be best? I was think a sort of furry soft material, or maybe fleece, like the material I use for my sleep masks.

[Miriel]

My dogs like the ones that have a bit of texture to them rather than something super smooth or soft. I think they like something that they can bite into and get a good grip on.

Any chance you can make a cute patterned fabric doggie leash? Someone at the SF renegade craft fair was selling stuff like that, but at $70 a pop, I couldn't justify it. :( Love my dogs, but not THAT much!

[Rye]

I found a really easy tutorial for making a patterned doggie leash.
$70? Yeowtch! I mean, crafting myself, I definitely respect the need to price fairly according to your time, but unless that leash was made of some magical stuff, that's really expensive. Some people really overcharge. All that leash is, in the tutorial I read, is a small strip of canvas fabric, 2 yards long, plus cute patterned fabric, and a metal hook to attach to the leash. That shouldn't be very difficult at all, or expensive. I'll research into it more and let you know. My main concern is just making sure I can find the thick strong canvas fabric, so I know the leash won't snap or break. Your dogs are good enough at escaping without adding a flimsy leash to that problem. XD

[Shlup]

Your dogs are good enough at escaping without adding a flimsy leash to that problem. XD

Ahahaha

Yeah, I would worry about the durability for non-purse-sized dogs. Once, when I was talking my friend's greyhounds, a lady's dog broke off his leash and attacked us and that dog was like Charlie's size, I think.

[Rye]

I bought some really awesome fleece material for pet toys! It has nice texture to it, it's the kind of fleece I see on a lot of dog toys. Hooray for Jo-Ann's Founder Sale! I'll be trying to make some soon.

Today, I bought some amazingly pretty buttons on sale and make some pincushions. I only had enough day light to make photos of one of the though.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TF9DnZlthcI/AAAAAAAAAGA/lFgefFnT4bI/s400/goldpincushion4.jpg
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TF9DnZlthcI/AAAAAAAAAGA/lFgefFnT4bI/s1600/goldpincushion4.jpg)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TF9DsUIS1yI/AAAAAAAAAGI/f-wOoduM29c/s400/goldpincushion1.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nlQ5DjPU79k/TF9DsUIS1yI/AAAAAAAAAGI/f-wOoduM29c/s1600/goldpincushion1.jpg)

[Marshall Banana]

I like that the buttons match the flowers in the fabric!

[Shlup]

Oo, yes, those buttons are pretty.

[Rye]

I am going through BUTTON MANIA.

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.166142712.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.166142712.jpg)

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.166142685.jpg (http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.166142685.jpg)

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.165463929.jpg (http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.165463929.jpg)


I'm signing up for a craft fair (http://shizuka-urusai.blogspot.com/) for next month. =D

[Shlup]

Oo, your pictures are getting nicer too.

[Rye]

I've been told that having a separate twitter for your shop/business is a good way to get views. Please add me if you'd like updates on new items!

http://twitter.com/ShizukaUrusai

[Rye]

MORE STUFF.

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.169246110.jpg
(http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.169246110.jpg)

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.169245244.jpg
(http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.169245244.jpg)

I can't wait to receive my new fabrics, so I can really go on a crafting spree in preparation for my craft fair.

[Chloe.]

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.166142712.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.166142712.jpg)

I really like this one, especially the colour of the button :jess:

[Rye]

Thanks, Chloe!

I sold my winking owl pouch and tissue holder! Woooooo!

A new listing;

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.169860651.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.169860651.jpg)

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.169860722.jpg (http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.169860722.jpg)

[Chloe.]

Oooh, that's a really nice pattern and I love the colours! Glad to hear your stuff is selling well :)

[Rye]

I've been using interfacing and a new sewing technique for these new pouches, and I see a big improvement already! Woo hoo!

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.171691240.jpg

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.171780903.jpg

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.171809119.jpg

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.171687203.jpg

[Freya]

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.171691240.jpg
I love this one! The fabric is way cute!

[Rye]

Thank you! :} That's one of my favorite fabrics too.

[Chloe.]

I also love that fabric, that one is probably my favourite out of the four :jess:

I also really like this one:


http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.171809119.jpg


So cute!

[Madame Adequate]

Keep up the good work baby! :D I'm so proud.

[Rye]

I love you guys!

Here is an elephant tissue holder;

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.172901438.jpg (http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.172901438.jpg)

[xXsarahXx]

That is completely adorable!

[Rye]

<3 Thanks.

Another new item. This is my favorite fabric I've ever used. Japanese Cotton Linen Blend + Cute design + autumn tones = love.

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.173857164.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.173857164.jpg)

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.173857232.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.173857232.jpg)

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.173857179.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.173857179.jpg)

[Rye]

I updated my blog just now. I'd really appreciate some feedback from anyone either in this thread or in a comment on the entry about your thoughts on supplying eReader pouches, which eReaders I should supply pouches for, etc. Thanks a bunch!

Shizuka Urusai Craft Blog // Pouches & Pincushions: eReader Pouches (http://shizuka-urusai.blogspot.com/2010/09/ereader-pouches.html)

[Rye]

I got a lot of new fabric in the mail, so here are some updates. =O

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.179868765.jpg (http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179868765.jpg)

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.178766083.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.178766083.jpg)

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.179314380.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179314380.jpg)

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.179817016.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179817016.jpg)

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.179818908.jpg (http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179818908.jpg)

(I just got my shop label tags today, so you can see that in my most recent pouch, I love them!)

[Rantz]

Nice as always! I love the fabrics, particularly of the last two.

[Madonna]

Your crafts always have a nice pattern and look so cute. Pocket tissue holders are an idea with which I have never grappled, but they must be handy.

I am not one to adequately judge sewing craftsmanship, but from what the shots show, your work looks great and I plan on making a purchase in the future.

[Rye]

Wow, thanks so much, guys. I'm really glad to hear that you think it looks well made! I'm pleased. =D

[Rye]

I seriously can't get over how much I love this fabric in this pouch.

I'm probably going to retake the photos tomorrow. They're not very good since they were taken with the flash on since it's been raining for days without end, and I prefer slightly more sunny and natural lighting for my photography. I really need to invest in a lightbox. But anyway, here:

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.180764563.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.180764563.jpg)

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.180762949.jpg (http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.180762949.jpg)

[Madame Adequate]

This goes well with your dress!

[Psychotic]

I'm on a boat and
it's going fast and
I got a nautical themed shizuka ursurai.

[Rye]

Take a good hard look at the motherfucking boat!

[Rye]

Umbrella Set:

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.181775160.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181776679.jpg)

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.181867923.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181867923.jpg)

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181867947.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.181867947.jpg)

[Rye]

Also, one of my favorite fabrics I've ever used. Paris Lovers Zipper Pouch!

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.181869483.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/listing/58536700/paris-lovers-kawaii-handmade-zipper)

[Rye]

I've started to make tiny pouches too!

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.182905739.jpg (http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.182905739.jpg)

[Rye]

New listings, ahoy~

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.186108090.jpg

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.185453784.jpg

[Rye]

It's been a while;

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.187937065.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/listing/60349345/in-the-forest-pink-and-brown-pencil-case)

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.187973305.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/listing/60350000/anchors-and-sails-pleat-clutch-pouch-in)

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.189277450.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/listing/60720327/love-letters-in-cotton-linen-elegant)

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.190291250.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/listing/61048285/strawberry-wonder-in-pink-kawaii)

Strawberry Wonder! =O

Also, I made a consignment order for our very own KaiserDragon. =O~

Not the best photo, but here:

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.189907429.jpg

[Madame Adequate]

Even compared to the start of this thread you've improved considerably :o Keep it up :D

[Freya]

It's been a while;

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.187937065.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/listing/60349345/in-the-forest-pink-and-brown-pencil-case)



That one reminds me of a sundae cause of the colors! I like the pattern!

[Carl the Llama]

Also, I made a consignment order for our very own KaiserDragon. =O~

Not the best photo, but here:

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.189907429.jpg



You guys should also note that I did not buy these very feminine articles for myself, they are for my sister lol.

Looking forward to seeing her face on Christmas when she gets her presents xD

[Raven Riley]

Oh my gosh, I love your crafts! They are are so cute! :jess:

[Rye]

You're a star, Raven Riley!

Here are some new things. I use a lightbox now, so the picture quality is tremendously improved:

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.197051757.jpg

http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.195153323.jpg

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.195919662.jpg

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.197010193.jpg

http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.195042733.jpg

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.197423764.jpg