Swag Bag

This Saturday is Indie I Do at Heritage Hall and the first 30 couples through the door will receive a swag bag filled with items from all of the vendors. For my contribution I used scrap wool and made hearts in a variety of colours.

Here are some process shots that I took along the way.

I have a few tickets still available for the show if anyone in the Vancouver area is interested in coming. You can email me info(at)shibangdesigns.com if you’re interested.

Aren’t these dresses beautiful? They are by pure  (something) clothing co who will be at the show.

The New iPad Sleeve is Here!

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been working on my prototype for the iPad sleeve and the final product is now here. There were lots of things to consider in making the design and I experimented with several different closure options. This sleeve works really well with the iPad on it’s own or with a smartcover. I can make it larger to accommodate larger book covers as well.

I’ve begun posting this in my online store and etsy shop.

A new website for Shibang is underway right now with the help of a webmaster to make the site iPad friendly.

velcro closure

Elastic Closure

Rosie & Travis

I’m happy to share photographs taken by Nine 29 Photography from a wedding this fall in Oregon.They were kindly sent to me by Rosie, the beautiful bride pictured above with her husband Travis.

Indie I Do

At the end of this month Indie I Do will be coming to Heritage Hall for one day only. It’s a chance for brides to be to look at locally made options for their wedding that are not necessarily what you’d find in a typical bridal shop. The Straight wrote an article about the show this week in the Style section calling it Funky wedding flair for the fashionable bride and groom.

I’m working on a series of clutches with kisslock frames as well as different fabrics and colour options to suit spring and summer weddings.

If you live in Vancouver and are interested in coming I have a few passes available, just email me if you’re interested or leave a comment below.

 

Pinterest Inspiration

www.nerochronicles.com

Over the holidays I spent more time that usual looking at Pinterest and here are some of my favourite images.

www.bhg.com

www.ivillage.com

www.downandoutchic.blogspot.com

www.myflightsofwhimsy.blogspot.com

www.downandoutchic.blogspot.com

www.livebreathedecor.com

New iPad Sleeve

I had hoped to have this new and improved version of the iPad sleeve ready before Christmas but they’re just about ready now and I’m sure that after the holidays there may be a few people looking for something to protect their device in something that is unique.

Here’s a glimpse of the case the opens lengthwise, has a lining with some structure and an outer cashmere blend wool.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Local-E Pop Up Shop

This Sunday wraps up the end of Local-E Pop Up Shop in Gastown, Vancouver. Curated by Lexi of Daub + Design, this shop carries an assortment of locally made jewellery, swim wear, clothing, baby goods and handbags.

The shop is located on Cambie St, between West Cordova and Water St. All designers work shifts in the shop so it’s always a surprise who you’re going to meet. A few of the clothing designers had booths at the One of a Kind Vancouver Show which was last weekend so now they have more stock in store. Last Friday night we hosted a customer appreciation night and 24 Hours Vancouver stopped by — as you can see in the Dec.13th edition below:

There are 15 designers carried in the store and all can be found on the website Local-E.

• APFYT
• Bianca Barr Designs
• Cassie Dee
• Daub + Design
• Jola V.
• Little Houses
• Local Grain
• Meiku
• Mara Gottler
• Mortar and Pestle Apparel
• Shibang Designs
• Superfly Lullabies
• The Stowe

The Store hours are 11am – 7pm daily — until Sunday December.18th, when the pop up shop finishes.

 

Chicago

VraiFaux

Jolene McClelland makes fantastic jewellery. Her line VraiFaux reinterprets classic shapes with vibrant colours and vintage stones. They are really good quality with every detail considered — from the faux wood grain box and matching earring backing.

Find VraiFaux in the Etsy Pavilion this weekend at The One of a Kind Show Chicago.  These items and more are also available on Etsy.