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Braided Circle Rug Jan. 2008
I made this from scraps of different fabrics. I sewed 3 strips about 1-2" wide into a 42 ft. rope! then I sewed the braids together in a circle. All together it took about 5 hours, and the rug is about 22" wide. I love it!
Scrap Rug
I made this out of an old skirt and blouse, with used drapery fabric for the backing.First step: Tear the clothes into 3" x 1" strips.Second step: Cut out a rectangle of old embroidered drapery fabric and folded over the edges for a clean look.Third step: Sew the strips in alternating colors in a straight line one by one.The whole progect took about 2 hours. It's very soft and thanks to the thick embroidred material it doesn't slide much. Next time I want to make one out of sweater fabric so it will be extra cushy!
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Domino Braclelet and Earrings! Too cute!
The following is from my blog post on Amanda of With Sugar on Top. She is a self proclaimed "cupcakes baker by day and super crafty villain by night."
After being in the antique auction business for years,she now has a online boutique,
WithSugarOnTop.com and a cupcake and cookie bakery, The house of Sweets in downtown Delray Beach, Florida.
This October she will host her first craft fair,
Stitch Rock. With over 40 vendors attending it will be packed full of uncommon handmade goods!
Meet a cool new Collage artist, CindyG
Here are some really eye catching collages from a artist on Etsy.com. Her work is so bold and vibrant. I had to look at all the details of every picture because she ads so much to each one. She is based in Vancouver BC, Canada. You can order custom collages for yourself or friends at
http://www.cindyg.etsy.com/.
Her collages are now available as jewelry, designed by CindyG and created by Beth Spatafora of
http://www.arete.etsy.com/ Here is Cindy's interview:
Cindy: As a makeup artist it's colours, faces, photography and expressions which I find most inspiring. Music, my dreams, my moods, poetry, fashion and the many places I have traveled to are also inspirations of mine...
For the full interview visit
My Blog!Here are some of my completed projects from August!
FRANCISCAN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN FUNDRAISER
When you shop Mercado del Mundo.org from July 23-29 2007,a portion of every purchase will go to the Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston!
The Hospital is one of the nation’s largest Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospitals, whose mission is to provide comprehensive rehabilitative, developmental, medical, educational and psychosocial services to infants, children, adolescents and young adults in and beyond their community regardless of their ability to pay!
Every customer is entered into a raffle to win a beautiful silk shawl or one of a kind Oviedo Style handbag. Have fun and shop for charity! visit www.mercadodelmundo.org and enjoy!
Here is a before and after photo of the last Tshirt bag I made!! I am so excited that a shop in PA may sell some.
Andrea Funk: Cool Tshirt Quilts!
This woman makes the coolest quilts out of Tshirts! What a clever idea! I had to do a post on my blog about Andrea, the quilts go perfect with my Tshirt Handbags!
You can go to her website Too Cool Tshirt Quilts and read her interview on my blog Oviedo Style! 
NICOLE YOST : ASTA ARTS, aka kick ass rubber stamps!
This week I snagged an interview with Nicole Yost creator of Asta Arts, as seen on Wickedly Chic
and Scrapbooking and How . She designs rubber stamps that you won't find at most craft stores. These are definitely not your usual rubber stamps. They are so retro and fun, when I saw her work I actually thought it was a tattoo site! Enjoy the article and then visit her site!
What Inspires You? Nicole: A lot of my stamp designs are inspired by old-school tattoo art and lowbrow culture. The images I chose for my stamps when I started out were just things I would like to use myself as a crafter.....
For the whole article visit Oviedo Style Blog STIKSEL Unique Handmade gifts from the Netherlands!
I found Stiksel on Etsy and was intrigued by her diverse styles. A mix including Frida Kahlo , Buddha, and old Post Bags.
My favorite pieces are the passport cases. These are so off the wall, but not too zany that you wouldn't mind carrying in public! The recycle Post Bag Journal is a great way to bring the past to life.
Stiksel is Karin, a Graphic Designer in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Her work includes photographs, textiles, collages, Prints, Bags.
She is inspired by materials and textures
Stiksel's materials include linen, leather, paper, beads screenprint, and textiles.
See even more amazing art at http://stiksel.blogspot.com/ Thank you and Enjoy!
HANDMADE PRETTIES, by LARA
I love Lara's HANDMADE PRETTIES. Her bright color combos really caught my eye! I love all the different materials she uses and the fun toys she creates. There's the dainty flower hairpins, vintage bird brooches, funky character pincushions, jewelry and children's clothing and more! Read below to find out all about Handmade Pretties. ENJOY!!WHAT INSPIRES YOU?LARA: I am inspired by materials, colors, shapes, all things natural, and all things weird. I often choose color combos because I see one fabric lying on top of the other. I take walks and see interesting plants or strange objects discarded on the street and find the shapes or textures interesting. I like juxtaposing unexpected patterns or materials just to see what happens. I often work like a mad scientist, throwing together things just to see what will happen (incidentally I have a lot of failed experiments lying around)For the rest of the article visit Oviedo Style Blog
I found Atelier Kanawa on Etsy.com. Her delicate hair pins , jewelry, and Kimono baskets are so beautiful. It's great to see some traditional styles that have survived the changing seasons of fashions. To read the full article visit
www.ostylemdm.blogspot.com Visit www.OviedoStyle.etsy.comto purchase a Custom handbag. You can order a Handbag from your favorite T-shirt or Tank top! Unique and good for the Planet!
Aimee Ray's work really caught my eye, so fun and whimsical I just had to share her with you! I really like her Fat Kitties, how original! The picture of the Lady and the unicorn is all embroidery! I wish I had that much patience! The Highwire picture is digital. Check out her website for more amazing work! www.dreamfollow.com and www.littledear.etsy.com
For the full interview visit www.ostylemdm.blogspot.com .
My fave silk shawls the Red Lily! For spring, the Coral Reef ! and the classic Black handbeaded Peacock!
New CreationRemovable Charm Necklaces See More at
www.OviedoStyle.etsy.com
Leah OviedoWebsitewww.oviedostyle.com OR www.mercadodelmundo.org Blog www.ostylemdm.blogspot.com Contact email : info@mercadodelmundo.net WOW, this is some awesome art! Her name is Ricki Mountain and she has been showing her art for years in galleries. I love all the colors and I am especially fond of the collage pieces.
She has been featured in Decor Magazine, aRtiTude Magazine, and Home Accents Today. Her abstract expressionist paintings have been snagged by collectors in the US and Europe as well as galleries from here to New York.
I hope you enjoy her art as much as I do. Here are some links to see more of this talented artist.
http://WWW.RickiMountain.com http://Trends2Trade.com http://Rickimountainstudios.blogspot.com I made this bag from an old tank top. It has a magnetic snap closure on the sides(arm holes) . it really holds a lot of stuff, including my little purse, books, movies, and a small compact unbrella! I just love to design using unwanted materials!
HOME SHOPPING WITH FRIENDS!If anyone in Southern California is interested in making some extra cash or raising money for a charity, my company
www.mercadodelmundo.org , throws Home Shopping Parties and Fundraisers.
We sell Women's Clothing and Accessories. Silk Ruanas, Wraps, and Tops. Wrinkle Free Clothing great for Traveling, you never have to iron these clothes. Jewelry from artists all over the states, with varying styles, and stones. Handbags, original one of a kind Totes too!
We just moved to Carlsbad, near San Diego, and will drive almost anywhere in Southern CA for a Shopping Party.
We also plan joint parties if you would like to showcase your product too!!www.mercadodelmundo.org is the website, Enjoy!
RECYCLED BAGSNew bags, in honor of Earth day, I recycled the fabric! 
Here are 2 new bags, I used material that was unwanted.
The Purple Antique bag was made from drapery material, then beaded and finally a heart charm I got from somebodies necklace!
The Blue Skull bag was made from a old t-shirt, with a butterfly and some random embroidery lines for color. The handles are detachable, just untie and throw in the washer!
Both bags have magnetic snap closures.
I would love some feedback! Has anybody else made something out of unwanted materials?
Here are some pictures I took from my last trip to downtown San Diego, Enjoy!
About I love art, creating crafts, and I love supporting other artists. This is one reason my mother JoAnne and I started Mercado del Mundo so we could support new artists and cooperatives and give them a outlet to show their designs. We have jewelry by artists from San Francisco to Texas and hope to find more all over the world. Our Silks come from China, The Wrinkle Free Clothing is made in Los Angeles, and I design the one of a kind Handbags.
Because what Mercado del Mundo translates into is World Market.
ContactEmail:
info@mercadodelmundo.net Below Mammoth tusk goddess pendant and
Dichroic glass pendant.
All jewelry available online at
http://mercadodelmundo.net/jewelry/index.html
Above Blister Pearl Pendant and Mulitstone Triangle Pendant
Where I Find InspirationI find inspiration everywhere, from Thrift Stores to High-end Boutiques, from Art Galleries to Craft Stores, People walking down the street to models strutting down the runway. The world is my muse!
ProductsBelow: Silk Velvet Ruana with beaded peacock design. All products available online at
www.mercadodelmundo.net 
Above Red Medallion Ruana over Red Wrinkle Free Tank dress. Pink purse with handpainted handle and gold chain.
CARDS, a new set for spring!
Blog ArticlesCheck out my blog at
www.ostylemdm.blogspot.com for great links to more Artists, Volunteer opportunities, Foundations, and Women's groups!
Links we Love!http://www.myteakind.com Obscure Folk Root Rock!
www.andeair.com Airbrush designs on Clothing, Autos and More!
Interviews
