...and work continues

 We added the second layer to our Wonder Woman shoes, next we're going to start coating it with layers of matte gloss.

One Shoe, Two Shoe -- Wonder Woman Shoe

One shoe down in our experiment trying out a new method for putting together comic book shoes.  There were difficulties with the first method we tried.  This method is proving much easier, and looks awesome.

The images in the photos are the first of two layers.  The second layer will include some cutouts of Wonder Woman and a few "CRASH", "SMAASH" and "SKREEE" blurbs.  We're thinking of using a matte finish rather than glossy to match the vintage matte brown of the original shoe underneath.

If you wear size 9 1/2 an want to preorder these shoes before we even post them for sale on -- send us a private message in our Etsy shop.

If your a crafter, and you want to know how to make some shoes yourself... you should LIKE us on Facebook.  We've been posting information all month on working with comic books.

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Toodles.

Getting Snazzy: Comic Convention Gear

We're beginning a new adventure in upcyling comic books.  Now we're hunting out unique gently used or vintage shoes, purses, wallets and other accessories to dress up with Super Heroines and Villains.  We've collected a lot of fun items, and can't wait for you to see their designs when we're done.

These items are a great way to get snazzed-up for the upcoming comic conventions all over the U.S.

"Laser Beams"

Set your laser beams on this!  Chris has taken his designs to a new height.  It's been a long process finishing this piece because we just moved to Asheville, North Carolina.

We're super excited about the move, and ready to start creating some wonderful new pieces.

This geometric piece has some super fine detailed cuts in its design. 

The bright backgrounds add a nice touch to the box.

It's now available in our Etsy shop, and will soon be available on Ebay.  Keep an eye out for moregreat designs.  Sends us a message if you have something custom you'd like done.

Huge Moving Sale

We're planning to move to Asheville, North Carolina within the next month.  The store will still be happening and we will have a shop on the streets of downtown Asheville.  However, we really want to pack light.  So, all our handmade inventory is now on sale!!!

 

Why Buy Mailers When You Can Upcycle?

It seemed silly to buy new envelopes to ship upcycled goods out to customers.  Once our envelopes ran out, we set off to work on an upcycled solution.  At first, we tried shipping in leftover coffee bags from our morning coffee.  It was smelly though -- and we weren't sure if customers would appreciate the smell.  Is there anyone who doesn't like the smell of coffee?  After some thought -- here's what we came up with...



Yes, that's right -- our food packaging from our own kitchen has become the solution to our shipping problem.  We turned the boxes from our Morning Star veggie chicken meal inside out to reveal the cardboard inside.  We weren't sure if the post office accepted shipping packaging with a lot of print on it.  Once they were turned inside out we taped them together.


These handmade envelopes have worked great for shipping small items.  The envelopes are strong -- and best of all -- upcycled!

Pop Can Butterflies

I got this great punch machine for Christmas that works great for upcycling cans.  Watch it in action.

 The punch cut through an Arizona pop can without a problem.  I was able to get a handful of butterflies from one can.  I have tried other punches, but they barely even made a mark in the aluminum.

 These are the earrings I was able to make from the cut butterfly pieces.  I cut up a plastic soda bottle to make a piece to display the earrings on. These earrings are available in our Etsy Shop.