New Cell Phone Pouch

Have you seen the new cell phone pouch? 

I have revamped it a few times. 

I'm going to show you my thinking/trial and error process

This is the first one: 

I didn't like the extra space above the cell phone. Just didn't look right to me.

I updated it by making that part smaller... this is the one that I tested with...

I really liked it! We went to the farmers market one Saturday morning, and I didn't have an arm or hand to hold my bag, so, I just brought this. I hooked it to my belt loop, and was still able to have my stuff on me, and hold the boys' hands!

I loved it until... I had to start digging for change.

So, I updated it one last time, and I LOVE it even more!

front

back

I added a zipper on the back of the pouch to hold the stuff that I need to get to often or stuff that I don't want to dig for, like change.

Let me know what you think!

New Items and discount code

At my day job, we are required to have an ID to go to the offices/rooms. The lanyards that they had given us wasn't very comfortable on my neck, especially when I wear non-collar shirts.
I decided to sew together a lanyard. I made myself a green one. I call it... the Green Lanyard. LOL, you know, like Green Lantern. Ohhhh... I'm so cheesy! Anyway, I tested it out for a few weeks before I decided to make more to sell.

I'm very excited to introduce my new items for the shop! Fabric lanyards! I offer two different lengths. Short and long.

I use cotton fabric with a light interfacing, and attached a metal steel swivel hook to it.

The approx. dimension of the short of the fabric is about 16 - 17" and the fabric of the long is about 21 - 22"
The swivel hook is about 2"

I will be posting new lanyards all this month!

Now for the discount!!
For the month of October, Save 10% on your purchase of listed lanyards when you post "Green Lantern" in the 'message to seller'! Since Etsy doesn't do coupon codes for certain sections of my shop, I'll just have to send you the partial refund you after the fact. I know, it's a pain, but I want to give you a discount! *the fine print that is not so tiny -- discount is only for listed lanyards, does not apply to custom orders of lanyards*

Check out the shop to see what I have in stock now! www.ni-cherndesigns.com

Craft Apron Completed

Last week I had a craft show, and I kept losing my phone, pen, paper, etc. everything really.

I stitched together a craft apron last night. This is the first one that I made. So, there are some imperfections, but I think it turned out pretty well.  It took less than 2 hours to measure, cut, and stitch. There is a zipper at the middle of the green part, it's hard to see... but it's there!

Total of 6 pockets (including 1 zipper pocket for the money)
Long strap to be tied in front (i like the tie in the front in case the tie goes out on the back, i don't want the apron to fall!)

I was originally going to use the sewing machine fabric as a my sewing machine cover, but I think this is cute too. I'll just have to go back and get some more!

I am going to try and get a tutorial together for this, but I am swamped with work and everything else in the next few weeks. So, you won't hear much from me, so if I forget by November, remind me!!
And for those who do not sew or have time to sew, I'll make more to list in shop.

So...
What do you think of the apron?

Donating to Art Unleashed, Part 2

I made a new tote... this is the first one, and it will be donated to Art Unleashed. ...
I've been doing some tote sketches to add to my shop collection. Couple nights ago, I started cutting fabrics, etc. Started at 9pm, shortly after the boys went to bed. Then it was getting pretty late, I looked up at the clock in the craft room and the hands said it was midnight... only to find out that the batteries were dying, and it was actually 2am!!
So, I was like, Well, I'm up this late already, might as well just finish it. Thinking that it'll take me another hour.  Nope, I did not finish it until 445am. Got into bed at 5am. Got a 2 hour power nap. went to work........................ not as a productive day since half of my brain was still asleep!

Then later finding out that I have strep. Ugh. What a week, already!!

I will be keeping a distance from everyone for a few days until it's "safe" to interact with other human beings!

Oh yes, so what do you think? Love to hear some feedback on how to make it perfect for you!