New Interchangeable Shawl Stick Designs Created With a Snap

Our shawl pins are a popular item at the yarn shops where they are sold and sometimes we have a hard time keeping up with making more designs.  It seems as soon as we make a bunch, the stores snatch them up and we don't have many left to list in our Etsy shop or online store.  When we started up our Snap Decisions Collection (Interchangeable Fashion in a Snap!), we came up with an idea of adding a snap base (with clay) to a metal shawl stick so the designs could be interchanged.

Our other shawl pin styles are metal that we cover in clay and after a lot of brain storming (and lack of sleep) I finally figured out how to add a snap base to those as well.  I am quite excited about this.  While the metal sticks work best in knits with a tighter weave, the clay covered sticks are a little thicker, so are a better fit for bulky or loose weave knits.

These shawl sticks work really well with our larger snaps as the snap base is plain (no frame surrounding it).  The snaps can be worn on other similar type snap base accessories and worn as a necklace or even a large chunky ring.

Finally, our third and latest shawl stick design has the clay covered stick and a snap base with a decorative metal frame.  The frame makes the shawl stick more suitable for adding our regular size snaps. 

All of our new shawl sticks with a snap base are available in our online store and some sets we have put together will be in our Etsy shop soon.

They are also available in several yarn shops that sell our work:

Kelowna Yarn & Needlecraft

Kelowna, BC

A Twist of Yarn

Vernon, BC

Intwined Fibre Arts

Salmon Arm, BC

Lynden Tree Yarns

Grand Forks, BC

Donna's Yarn & Craft

Kamloops, BC

Knit 2 Yarns

Kamloops, BC

Snap Decisions Collection at the Silhouette Fashion Boutique

Our trunk show at the Silhouette Fashion Boutique last Monday afternoon went really well.  It was a great opportunity to share a little bit about the polymer clay and how our pieces are created with some of the staff and their customers.  We have a nice portable set up for smaller pop-up shows like these and can surprisingly still show off most of the pieces from our Snap Decisions Collection.

The Silhouette Fashion Boutique is one of the nicest shops I've been to.  The clothing selection is really fabulous including all the top Canadian designs plus more!  There is something there for almost every body shape as well as a great selection in style and color.  If you aren't sure what you would look good in, the staff there are very helpful.

Owner, TJ (left) and worker, Hazel (right)

Silhouette Fashion Boutique, Salmon Arm

Window display at Silhouette Fashion Boutique

Silhouette Fashion Boutique, Salmon Arm

You can now find a selection of our Snap Decisions Collection at this wonderful store.  These make a great accessory to go with that new outfit or an excellent gift.  Here are a few samples of what you will find there:

Chain belts with 3 interchangeable snap bases in 2 different styles: 

Crystal accent belt with interchangeable snap bases

'Lace' interchangeable snap belt

Zipper Necklace:  This longer necklace has a pretty rhinestone framed snap base on an elegant stainless steel snake chain.  This necklace is easy wear as there is no clasp to fiddle with.  The snap base slides up and down the chain like a zipper and can be worn at any length. 

Zipper Lariat Necklace

Fancy Tools for Sewing

We are always looking for unique items to create or cover with the polymer clay.  Since sewing was my first love and something I still enjoy doing when I have a little extra time, I couldn't pass up these seam rippers.  Even though I don't like ripping out any stitches and generally cringe when I have to, I think using one of these will make it more tolerable and perhaps even enjoyable!

These are quite unique as each end pulls out to reveal a small and large seam ripper that are super sharp.

The seam rippers tuck away and are stored inside the case when not in use.

These were a big hit at the quilt show and since we made extra, we now have some listed in our online store. 

Ready for Christmas...

We've been busy getting ready for our first (and largest) Christmas show of the year coming up this weekend.  Just thought I'd share with you a few new pieces I've been working on.

   

Poinsettia Flower Brooch                      Tartan Plaid Earrings

   

Shiny Christmas present Earrings

   

Some flirty ribbon necklaces

A variety of accessories

Hair barrettes, pill boxes, mirror compacts and pens

   

And some new pill boxes and pens for the men ...

So, will post again next week... in the meantime, have a great weekend.