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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

retro-rainbow cases (and a giveaway)

January 26, 2011

I had fun making these cosmetic/project cases from some of the rainbow-coloured vintage linen that I'd been hoarding for a while. I've reopened my etsy shop for the new year, and thought it would be nice to start with some cheerful and bright goods. I think most of the linens I used to make these cases are from the 1960's or 70's. My favourite is the one with orange marigold-style flowers.

And every new shop opening is a bit sweeter with a giveaway, don't you think? To say thank you for all your support and for visiting my blog, I have the blue linen case (in that last picture above) and some other wee things to give away to a reader. If you leave a comment on this post I'll draw a name randomly tomorrow or the next day. Maybe you could tell me something that you'd like to see in the etsy shop this year? Or otherwise, something about yourself. Cheers!

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226 responses to “retro-rainbow cases (and a giveaway)”

Whitney Taylor

January 27, 2011

I would love to see some more fabric like this!

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Jan

January 27, 2011

Melissa I love seeing how you breathe new life into old items… inspirational! I’d love to see more of your free-style embroidery.

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Carol

January 27, 2011

Hi Melissa – I love reading your blog and looking at your Etsy shop. You have inspired me to make so many things these past couple of years. Like you, I love using bits and pieces of upcycled/recycled/vintage fabrics. Hope you 2011 goes really well !

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angela

January 27, 2011

Hey mel. I’d love to own your lovely purse! Happy new year to you, I’d love to see some of your beautiful dolls again xoxo all the best for the year to come

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kaylovesvintage

January 27, 2011

just happy to see your shop open again

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Annika

January 27, 2011

Dear Melissa.
I read your blog almost every day and love the care that you take with making things and living in general. I often feel inspired to take a step back and re-evaluate my own life after reading a post or looking at one of your pics.
I like how you recycle vintage fabrics. Have you ever made any aprons for the shop?

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guildmaker

January 28, 2011

yay for re-opening! your little needlebooks are truly beautiful.

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michelle@bluemoss

January 28, 2011

Love all the things you make and I don’t always comment but your blog is a must read for me. 🙂
Especially love your brooches and needlebooks.

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Algae

January 28, 2011

I like anything that is made by you! so poetic and special.

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Francesca

January 28, 2011

I like everything you make 🙂

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Nikki Morrison

January 28, 2011

I absolutely love these zippered cases! I wish I had an idea of what I’d like to see in your etsy shop, but to be honest, I love it all! Your embroidery is so beautiful, and I adore everything you make! 🙂

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jenna

January 28, 2011

all beautiful! i especially love the one with the blue drawstring…so sweet. looks like you had some fun 🙂 i love to go digging through my grandmother’s box-o-fabric-scraps looking for just a perfect piece for a new makeover.

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Megan

January 28, 2011

You always make the prettiest things! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

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Katie

January 28, 2011

Thanks for the giveaway… don’t know if I’m too late! I love the simplicity of the things you make and how you paint and embroider the things in nature around you. It reminds me to keep my eyes open to the little things around me each season.

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julie

January 28, 2011

I’d love to see clothes, especially for wee ones. Your creations are so sweet.

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Laura

January 28, 2011

I remember some seed packets that you painted that I thought were just adorable- those would be fun to see in your shop! I also think all your embroidery it lovely- I’m just starting to teach myself, and seeing yours is very inspiring. Thank you for the giveaway!

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Fouzia

January 28, 2011

I love everything you make and wish to but it everytime I read your blog. I made the bag that you offered as a free tutorial and was showered with positive comments plus ppl couldn’t believe I had made it!! I hope I win!

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adriane

January 28, 2011

All of your work is beautiful, really love your little embroideries! Love all the linen too! Thanks for the chance!

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Funky Mommy

January 28, 2011

I la la love your shop! I would love to see more children’s clothing. I have loved seeing the pieces you have made for your little ones and would love to have the opportunity to buy some for my kiddos.

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Lindsay Jewell

January 28, 2011

I love your pleated tote bags. Would love to see more of those in the shop, for sure. 🙂

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Ellen Molle

January 30, 2011

Sounds lovely! I’m jealous of your hot summer, we’re freezing here in the u.s.! I love your blog and get great joy in your handmade projects. Keep up the good work!

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sara

January 30, 2011

hello from a US expat living on the north island (taranaki). love your beautiful style and work. i’d love to see some items for little ones as i have a two year old…. maybe little bags for kids to tote things in? cheers.

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skateboards

February 2, 2011

I really impressed on your wonderful fabric project, I really impressed on your great thought and thanks for share it.

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elisa.b

February 7, 2011

I’m a big fan of your blog and I love all the wonderful patterns, recycled lace and doilies, and your inspiring embroidered pieces. Your blog is one of the highlights of my day. 🙂

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Neus

February 19, 2011

hi!!! I love your blog! you do so nice things! I would love to see more stuff for girls, like bags (I love the one with green flowers). I’ll keep reading you! Neus from Barcelona! 😉

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April 28, 2011

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