(nyk-lectic) and HydraHeart Collaboration.

Molly and I put our talents together and came up with a tote and shoe set. Perfect for the fall season coming up. You can find them in my shop and hers.

Enjoy your last few days of summer.

Pleated Clutch.

A new design for my etsy shop. A clutch with a pleat. It is perfect for those few things you need for a night out. Made with wool for the outside and lined with satin.

Hydra Heart.

I've been crazy busy lately ... but who isn't this time of year. I got a little side job and made a new friend. I am helping Molly cut out and sew together her adorable line of shoes. Have a look at her etsy shop HydraHeart.

Cyber Monday.

Its Cyber Monday people. Visit all your favorite websites for Holiday specials.

Stop by (nyk-lectic) shop. I will be offering free shipping on all orders ... and new things will be added to the shop throughout the day.

Friday Five.

Come by the shop for a closer look.

Friday Five.

The Friday Five.

I attempted to take (nyk-lectic) to a local swap meet ... but I am not quite ready yet. I need to have papers and numbers and things I've never heard of.

So with the stash of things I made ... I am going to post five new items in the shop on Fridays. Here is the first five.

Subdued.

I always choose colors that are more muted. But since they are hidden inside these purses ... I thought a little brightness would be fun. I will be updating the shop this week ... and these will be in it.

Pleated Purse.

After a few trials ... here is the pleated purse. I have seen a few designs like this one (somewhere on the internet). Only they had more pleats. I had to have my own and this is what I came up with. I forgot to sew a label in this one ... so that makes it mine. But I have a few cut out for the shop ... more pictures soon.

La Loteria

There are cards for most stores now days. So I created a little pocket to keep them all in one spot. It is also handy to hold your license and some cash for a night on the town.

They are made of cotton and are machine washable.

This batch was made with Loteria cards (mexican bingo) printed on the fabric.




I should have them photographed and in my etsy shop this weekend.

Ready to Ship.

Another Etsy Find.

I love one inch buttons. I found ButtonKitty on etsy. I sent her an email with a picture on my business card and a note of what I wanted. And a few days later ... ta-da ... these were in my mailbox. I am not yet sure what I will do with one hundred buttons ... but they are adorable.




There was also a surprise magnet in my package ... I stuck it here in my sewing nook.

And of course a button for the collection on my bag.

I Heart Etsy.

When I first started (nyk-lectic) last fall I wasn't sure where I was going with it ... and well ... I still don't. I just know that I like to make things with my sewing machine and that my friends have always told me ... "You could sell this stuff."
Each week I am coming up with new ideas. Lately I have put a little more focus on the packaging. One of the things I ordered for packaging came from CraftPudding another shop on etsy. She makes hand carved stamps and even does custom orders. Here are the stamps that I ordered.



Here they are stamped on my packaging tissue and thank you cards.