tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55870806932917968782024-02-20T07:48:43.368-07:00Rha! DesignsSewing, knitting, crocheting, arts and crafts know no bounds.Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-87688501793183567442012-07-15T13:55:00.002-07:002012-07-15T13:55:19.692-07:00Custom Bag For Laura (update)I have the bag assembled!! I will be finishing up today with the matching travel tissue holder and coin purse.<br />
I love these bowtuck bags, they have so many pockets and so many uses. Great for everyone. <br />
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~Rha!Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-56484744521411482012012-07-11T22:08:00.002-07:002012-07-11T22:08:51.663-07:00Custom Bag For LauraHi Laura, <br />
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Here are a few pics of your bag in progress. I am just waiting for my order of interfacing to arrive and I can start assembling the bag! Your fabric choices look awesome together, very good choices.<br />
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~Rha</div>Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-7974152211556132232012-06-23T21:31:00.004-07:002012-08-05T17:16:59.568-07:00Knit pants for a little girlI tried my hand at making a pair of knit pants... well let me tell you... sewing on knit fabric is HARD!!... I need to scour the net and find some info and tips for sewing with knits LOL<br />
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~RhaRambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-58500861070203888462012-06-23T16:23:00.003-07:002012-06-23T16:23:56.296-07:00Banners I have madeHello readers...<br />
I have been offering to make banners for sellers using the new shop site <a href="http://craftcafe.co/">craftcafe.co</a><br />
I have been offering these banners for free, so therefor I do not tweak the banner... if they dislike it, I am ok with that, however if they like it but want some changes, I would have to charge a small fee for that, because at that time it becomes a bit more customized and from past experience, customizing to a customer's specifications can be very time consuming. IF the customer wants the banner in a psd (layered) file, then yes there would be a small fee for that as well.<br />
I also offer to resize existing banners if that is what someone needs, free of charge of course.<br />
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So, without further ado, here are some banners I have made for <a href="http://craftcafe.co/">craftcafe.co</a> sellers (size is 1040 x 200)<br />
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Thank you everyone for entering, and please do come back and visit often as I do plan to run <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">more contests.</span></span><br />
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Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-72149323284241413402012-06-12T17:42:00.004-07:002012-06-12T17:47:43.736-07:00DIY Photo BoxHello everyone, are you tired of trying to take photos of your product and having sun spots, bad lighting, or off color due to artificial lighting? This helps me take better pictures, maybe it will help you too! Make a photo box using everyday items, without breaking the bank! These instructions are for making your own photo box. The size of the box will be determined by the size of the cardboard box you start with. <br />
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Cardboard box (with flaps if possible)<br />
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Tape the flaps so that it extends the height of the box.<br />
Cut windows into three sides of the box, leaving the bottom and one side uncut. Cut up to about 2 inches from the edges.<br />
The uncut side now becomes the bottom of the box, and the bottom now becomes the back of the box. cut poster board to fit inside the box so it covers the back and bottom. Tape or glue down the poster board, do not fold it to fit into the corner, allow it to bend so it had a slight curve.<br />
Cut the white tissue paper so it covers the window, tape into place using the duct or masking tape.<br />
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The inside of the box can be painted white before applying the white poster board, but it is not necessary.<br />
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I wrote this tutorial after I had made my photo box, so I was unable to show the step by step photos. I am including some snapshots which I hope will help visualize the steps above. If you have any questions, you can leave a comment here, and I will answer to the best of my ability.<br />
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Thanks for visiting, I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and your photo box. <br />
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Please do not copy this tutorial, a link back to this tutorial would be greatly appreciated.<br />
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All photos have not been edited except for size. There has been no color changing, or "clean up". This is exactly how it looks coming out of the camera. (sorry about the messy room heh) <br />
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Rha! will be having a two year anniversary over on facebook, and to celebrate I am giving away an anniversary prize package, with new items being added for each 100 likes.<br />
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To enter the giveaway, I am going to give rafflecopter a try. If you have any questions, just let me know!<br />
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Thanks for being a part of Rha!<br />
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Facebook page is... http://www.facebook.com/rhadesigns<br />
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Wednesdays to showcase the newest items from Rha! Designs. This
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A beautiful and handy teabag wallet<br />
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Great coin purse and travel tissue holder set<br />
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Beautiful birds reversible tote bag<br />
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~RhaRambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-64265277576920911862012-05-06T21:42:00.001-07:002012-05-06T21:42:32.975-07:00Rha's Mailing List<br />Hello <span style="font-size: large;">happy</span> folks! I trust everyone had a <b><span style="font-size: large;">fantastic </span></b>weekend. A big thank you to those who attended my live auction on Sat night. Some great deals were scored and a <b>free gift</b> will be winging its way to one lucky attendee.<br />
I have had people asking me "<span style="background-color: yellow;">how will I know when you are having specials, sales or live auctions?</span>". Well the answer to that is that there are a few different ways to be kept in the loop.<br />
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<li>I have just finished creating my mailing list in conjunction with the google groups. So now you can subscribe via the handy subscription box to the right, and receive notices in your mail. Don't worry, I will not share your info with anyone else. I also will not send you msg after msg after msg. One, maybe two msgs per day at the most. (most commonly one per day) letting you know if I have any live auctions coming up, flash sales, or specials.</li>
<li>You can also join (like) my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rhadesigns" target="_blank">facebook page</a> to see when I have specials coming up, see pictures of new items, and of course share your comments and questions.</li>
<li>There is also this blog that you are currently reading, when I remember to blog here that is. :)</li>
<li>I also post to a few other facebook groups. <a href="http://outbid.com/">outbid.com</a> is where I hold my live auctions, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Outbid" target="_blank">outbid's facebook</a> page is one of the additional pages I post announces to, especially regarding my upcoming live auctions, which are quickly becoming a favorite feature of Rha! Designs for both myself, and you, the customers.</li>
<li>I recently joined <a href="http://www.paidinstyle.com/" target="_blank">paidINstyle</a>, a great new site for sharing and marketing of all types. Be sure to check it out!</li>
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~RhaRambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-17544664594448286772012-05-03T12:32:00.002-07:002012-05-06T21:03:45.412-07:00Testing A New Tissue HolderHello everyone, I hope it has been a good week so far. I would like to share my newest creation with you. I just finished this last night, it is a <span style="font-size: large;">prototype </span>for a full size tissue holder, on the same concept as the travel tissue packs. I just need to confirm it is the correct size for the full size tissues. (I ran out).<br />
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If this works, it would be great for <span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: yellow; font-size: small;">in the car</span></span>, or even the home and eliminate those boxes everywhere. Slip it into the desk drawer, sit it on the coffee table, pop one onto the back window of the car... and who cares if it gets dirty, just pop it into the washer. No more <span style="font-size: large;">crushed boxes</span> of tissue in the car.<br />
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~RhaRambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-11592335880268745822012-05-01T15:14:00.001-07:002012-05-01T15:14:18.076-07:00Humpday Auction Fun!!Who likes to have fun on humpday? I do I do! Come on over and join me for my humpday live auction fun at http://www.outbid.com/auctions/636<br />
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<br />Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-77481623833921715202012-04-26T10:51:00.001-07:002012-04-26T10:51:08.272-07:00Live Online Auction From Rha! Designs <b><span style="font-size: large;">Handmade </span></b>items by Edie of Rha!
Designs available for auction on Outbid.com before they are put for sale anywhere else! Low starting bids, great deals! <span style="font-size: small;">NEW </span>time Sat April 28/12 at 2PM PDT! So come on over and rsvp and mark
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http://www.outbid.com/auctions/591<br />
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Here is a sneak peek at a few of the items up for bids. (there are more than just the ones pictured)<br />
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The live auction for Rha! Designs on outbid.com has ended and I would just like to say thank you to all the wonderful bidders and attendees! I had so much fun and am looking forward to my next auction!<br />
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Thank you all once again!<br />
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~RhaRambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-45104179059864229812012-04-20T20:33:00.000-07:002012-04-20T20:33:16.351-07:00The Lovely Wristlet SetsHere is another sneak peek at the items coming up in the Sunday Auction on Outbid.<br />
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I just wanted to let you know, I have made the most adorable wristlets!! OMG they are soooo cute. I so need to make one of these for myself!!<br />
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I am going to be putting a couple of them in the auction on Sat. April 21/12 so be sure to be there to bid on one. These will also include a matching coin purse, tissue holder, and card wallet! All matching, so you can be styling with your wristlet!<br />
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I so love these things. I was all set to take pictures today, and when I tried, wouldn't you know it, the batteries in the camera were dead. I just replaced them with what I thought was a fresh set... but alas, the kids like to put the old batteries back in the drawer, and as luck would have it, I grab the dead ones! ugh<br />
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So tomorrow I will try again, with another fresh (hopefully fresh) set of batteries!<br />
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I also made another of the mini totes so those will be listed as well!<br />
This is going to be such a fun auction, combine the great items along with my surprises for the winners... see this <a href="http://rhadesigns.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-first-auction-on-outbid.html" target="_blank">post</a> for more info, this auction is sure to have a lot of happy winners!<br />
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Remember, Sat April 21/12 at 5pm PDT see you there!<br />
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UPDATE: The auction has been moved to Sunday April 22/12 at 7pm PDT <br />
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~Rha!Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-34501235973866991412012-04-17T17:31:00.004-07:002012-04-17T17:31:56.371-07:00New Mini Tote<b>Happy Tuesday everyone!</b><br />
I took a couple snapshots with my phone to show you the cute little <span style="font-size: large;">mini tote</span> that I just finished. This mini tote will be added to the upcoming auction and I will attempt to make more in other colors before the auction and add those as well. <span style="color: #cc0000;">C</span><span style="color: #f1c232;">o</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">l</span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">o</span><span style="color: magenta;">r</span> suggestions are welcome. I will be taking proper pictures for the auction as well.<br />
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~Rha!Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-6450202600245889792012-04-16T23:55:00.007-07:002012-04-17T00:10:32.608-07:00My First Auction on Outbid<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hi everyone and welcome to <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Monday</span>. I hope everyone had a <span style="font-size:130%;">wonderful </span>weekend. I just wanted to follow up on my previous post regarding Outbid. I held my first real auction on Outbid on Sat, and it went very well, I sold 6 out of the 10 items listed, not bad at all, and I learned a few things that I hope will <span style="font-weight: bold;">improve </span>my next auction!</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Speaking of my next </span><a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" href="http://www.outbid.com/auctions/464">auction</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, it will be on <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Sat April 21/12 at 5pm PDT</span>. I do hope that you can attend, as I would love to meet my readers. As a <span style="font-size:130%;">special </span>offer to my readers, I will include a <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">surprise gift</span></span> in your package if you bid and win and reply to this post letting me know you won an item (include your name from the auction site so I will know who you are)! <span style="font-size:85%;">This special offer only applies to the Sat April 21/12 5PM PDT auction on Outbid.com .</span></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">And just to tease, here are a couple of samples of the items up for bids...</span><br /><br />Thank you dear readers for visiting me and I wish you all a wonderful week!<br /><br />~Rha<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-89efMnw8zbk/T40WXBfMJWI/AAAAAAAABTs/oWK5i3RGRHQ/s1600/striped%2Bmakeupbag1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-89efMnw8zbk/T40WXBfMJWI/AAAAAAAABTs/oWK5i3RGRHQ/s320/striped%2Bmakeupbag1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732262485504566626" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gUq99OS6A1I/T40WMi5zUoI/AAAAAAAABTg/SRfyf5Kh18Q/s1600/bowtuck%2Bside%2Btied.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gUq99OS6A1I/T40WMi5zUoI/AAAAAAAABTg/SRfyf5Kh18Q/s320/bowtuck%2Bside%2Btied.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732262305495995010" border="0" /></a>Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-39406056120245480362012-04-08T19:34:00.003-07:002012-04-08T19:49:23.664-07:00Trying a new auction siteI have been trying out a new auction site called Tophatter, while it started out ok, with a few sales here and there, it has now become a huge flop. Not because my items won't sell, but because of the way they have it set up, I (and many many others) can not even schedule anything to auction.<br /> While the concept of a live auction site is really cool, tophatter has a lot to learn about making it so everyone can utilize their platform.<br /><br /> During the time of trying out tophatter, I saw someone mention outbid, another live auction site, so being the curious person I am, I decided to give it a look-see. I liked what I saw, and at this time, there are no fees, so I followed the example of the staff at outbid and created some test (mock) auctions, just to get a feel for it, as well as attended some of their mock auctions so I could see what it is like from the bidders point of view. Sufficient to say, I was and am wowed by outbid.<br /><br /> Outbid has only been public for a week or so at the time of this post, so there is no huge influx of people (yet). Even so, they have gotten a good start on a great concept. The basis of outbid is that you... YOU create your own auction, with your own items, you will not be competing against others since it will be YOUR auction. You decide when it will take place, and you spread the word. Post to your blog, send notices to your email list, pin on pinterest, tweet and whatever else you do to promote your store, you can and should do, to promote your auction.<br /> With outbid, it is not just another automated counter counting down till no more bids, YOU are the auctioneer and you can (if you so choose) use the mic, so your buyers can actually hear you as you point out the key points of your product, get caught up in the excitement, and even answer their questions. If you are not comfortable being on mic and have a friend who is, pass the mic to them, let them be your auctioneer, or heck, you can even share the mic where you are both on the air!<br /> <br />That's not all.... got questions? Staff are always willing to help and will even help you with your auction if you need it.<br /><br /> Wait... what? You say you have friends who want to sell stuff too, and you would rather do it as one auction... sure why not... list their items with you, and when theirs are on the block, pass or share the mic.<br /><br /> And don't forget the lobby, before the auction starts, the lobby opens, people can come in, and mingle with one another, chat with the auctioneer(s) and one another, and of course browse through the items for sale.<br /> The excitement and thrill of a live auction from the comfort of your home... wow!<br /><br />Outbid looks to me, like it will be the next bid thing for online auctions!<br />Visit <a href="http://www.outbid.com/auctions/233">outbid</a> today and be sure to RSVP for my auction which includes handmade items made by yours truly!Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-50040404721691270882012-03-19T19:21:00.001-07:002012-03-19T19:22:16.210-07:00PagesYou will notice some page links appearing at the top of the feed window. Rest assured I will eventually get them filled in.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting Rha! Designs<br /><br />~RhaRambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-19511639671347953802012-03-19T19:08:00.003-07:002012-03-19T19:16:29.785-07:00Just a little update<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hi folks,</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I did not forget about my </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >poor neglected</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">blog</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, I have been spending much time in bed. I injured my back which is also affecting my sciatic nerve.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I went for x-rays today, will see doctor again on Thursday. Hopefully she will have answers as to what is going on, and a solution to getting me </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">back </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">to being mobile.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Until then I use the laptop... which is not easy when laying in bed. ugh.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">So... for now I will leave you with </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >this </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">picture of an item I made many years ago...</span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3dBxDzLmqQc/T2fnjm8ZNqI/AAAAAAAABQk/o9N0uzmgAoM/s1600/delove.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 261px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3dBxDzLmqQc/T2fnjm8ZNqI/AAAAAAAABQk/o9N0uzmgAoM/s320/delove.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721796450532800162" border="0" /></a><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">(Made from a </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >real </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">duck </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">egg</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, carved using a high speed drill, freehand)</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">~Rha</span>Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-63969608884598311032012-02-28T17:30:00.004-07:002012-02-28T17:31:37.099-07:00Quilt topThis is an upcycled fabric quilt top, only the top, it is not quilted yet.<br />Queen size, fence rail pattern, stitched using sewing machine.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5H6zkM3OR44/T01x2dwL3SI/AAAAAAAABPg/kcCRlx_QFb8/s1600/quilt%2Binsp.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5H6zkM3OR44/T01x2dwL3SI/AAAAAAAABPg/kcCRlx_QFb8/s320/quilt%2Binsp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714348682716634402" border="0" /></a>Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-66282283877224752912012-02-23T15:10:00.004-07:002012-02-23T15:17:38.933-07:00Knitted baby sweater and vest<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >first attempt</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> at knitting a sweater, was fun to do, and I hope that the little girl who got it, liked it (she has since outgrown it).</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The little vest went along with the sweater to the same little girl, however I never did finish the booties as I found I did not like knitted booties as much as I do crocheted, and the tam/hat was just... <span style="font-size:85%;">not right</span>. </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Eventually I will be <span style="font-size:130%;">making more</span> for my </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RhaDesigns">Etsy</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> store, however, at this time, I am doing more sewing and enjoying the sewing machine.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e72uMbKzdJc/T0a5VReIbwI/AAAAAAAABPE/LwFTm_Xc7HE/s1600/babyhoodie.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e72uMbKzdJc/T0a5VReIbwI/AAAAAAAABPE/LwFTm_Xc7HE/s320/babyhoodie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712456952484228866" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lCc3ADyUWPI/T0a5WMQprUI/AAAAAAAABPQ/mCohiUg6nXk/s1600/babyvest.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lCc3ADyUWPI/T0a5WMQprUI/AAAAAAAABPQ/mCohiUg6nXk/s320/babyvest.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712456968265379138" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I will be posting more of my past creations... so stay tuned.<br />Also, be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RhaDesigns">Etsy</a> store, as there might be something there just for you!<br /><br />~Rha<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lCc3ADyUWPI/T0a5WMQprUI/AAAAAAAABPQ/mCohiUg6nXk/s1600/babyvest.jpg"></a>Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-20689374346306668602012-02-21T19:52:00.009-07:002012-04-08T19:50:26.529-07:00Lined Denim Bag (ON SALE)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ifZbunc6Rk8/T0RZxspuUpI/AAAAAAAABOA/sd_ty_Q9f0k/s1600/jeanbag%2Bfront.jpg"></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Styles </span>that never go out of style, t<span class="hasCaption">his <span style="font-size:130%;">cute denim bag</span> is one of them!<br />Made from upcycled jeans, it is a trendy way to <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Go Green</span>. Hand crafted featuring a soft flannel on</span><span class="hasCaption"> both the shoulder strap and lining, this purse is a perfect addition to any wardrobe.<br /><br /></span><span class="hasCaption"></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ifZbunc6Rk8/T0RZxspuUpI/AAAAAAAABOA/sd_ty_Q9f0k/s1600/jeanbag%2Bfront.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ifZbunc6Rk8/T0RZxspuUpI/AAAAAAAABOA/sd_ty_Q9f0k/s320/jeanbag%2Bfront.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711788937747255954" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-owOFu56hfrI/T0RZx9aBPXI/AAAAAAAABOM/yb_-YHu4_cs/s1600/jeanbag%2Bback.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-owOFu56hfrI/T0RZx9aBPXI/AAAAAAAABOM/yb_-YHu4_cs/s320/jeanbag%2Bback.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711788942244789618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7_nhcAnqMUo/T0RZyIhcXlI/AAAAAAAABOY/icT81IQZs38/s1600/jeanbag%2Binside.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7_nhcAnqMUo/T0RZyIhcXlI/AAAAAAAABOY/icT81IQZs38/s320/jeanbag%2Binside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711788945228717650" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="hasCaption"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SOLD</span><br />If you are interested in a purse similar to this contact me at edierha @ hotmail.com (without the spaces)<br /><br />~Rha<br /><br /><br /></span>Rambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587080693291796878.post-66373826803083936642012-02-21T16:36:00.006-07:002012-02-21T16:43:33.094-07:00A friend gave me some fabricAs mentioned in a previous post... a great <span style="font-size:130%;">friend </span>gave me a <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >ton </span>of fabric, so now I am in the process of sorting it out. Once that is done, then I will be able to get back to making items for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RhaDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more">ETSY</a> store.<br /><br />Here are some progress pictures of the <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">fabric sorting</span>... and this is only some of it. This extra fabric will enable me to have more variety in the items I make, wooot!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ubo4wvwYemo/T0Qq1OjMFMI/AAAAAAAABNk/6tTzwEtg12o/s1600/donated%2Bfabricfolded.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ubo4wvwYemo/T0Qq1OjMFMI/AAAAAAAABNk/6tTzwEtg12o/s320/donated%2Bfabricfolded.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711737321339753666" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UvVYuZoDzHA/T0Qq07NsujI/AAAAAAAABNY/EhL9sXM1zZY/s1600/donated%2Bfabricbasket.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UvVYuZoDzHA/T0Qq07NsujI/AAAAAAAABNY/EhL9sXM1zZY/s320/donated%2Bfabricbasket.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711737316149344818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rvB44CuEuaE/T0Qq1ONQWsI/AAAAAAAABNw/VR9NdtKSJqQ/s1600/donated%2Bfabricmore.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rvB44CuEuaE/T0Qq1ONQWsI/AAAAAAAABNw/VR9NdtKSJqQ/s320/donated%2Bfabricmore.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711737321247759042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Check back soon as I will be posting some more pictures of items I have made. :)<br />~RhaRambling Rhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216917364242237184noreply@blogger.com0