Do you recall the “Denim Tree Pencil Case Tutorial” from way back when? Like, way back in August (the 20th of August 2010 to be exact). Hey, that’s a whole month ago! Well, if you do not recall, never fear! Here is the link.
I wanted to give a friend of mine one of these little pencil case/bags as a gift. The original two tree pencil cases were gifted to my two university-bound daughters. That meant making a WHOLE NEW ONE for my friend. I love the trees and will eventually make a tree-one for myself but I thought I’d create a different design on my friend’s little denim bag. Just to make it… different I guess.
So last night, I concocted this new little denim design using all the same techniques as for the tree. I wanted a two-toned design. That’s when my tiny brain suddenly remembered. I’ve had this dark teal denim in my stash since like 1983. Well gee-willikers, time to break it out!
So I used some teal pieces and some regular used denim pieces for my two tones. And then I mashed them together to make the Ducky Denim Pouch.
Unfortunately this little ducky cannot swim. He is earthbound just like me. Don’t worry little ducky, you’ll be well cared for. My friend will make certain of that. And besides, the world is a wonderful place.
Wouldn’t you agree?
Well, I hope you have a lovely day!
Simone says
so cute! Love the ducky! What a lucky duck of a friend you have!
Michelle L. says
Two tone!!!!!!! And the duck zipper pull!!!! And the flower in the small circle!!!!!
Melissa says
Adorable – the teal and silver gives it a sort of Navajo look.
Catherine says
Oh that duck is sooo cute!! Love it!
Ariane says
I love the look of the teal with the other denim. It looks great!! Love the little duck on the zipper pull. Adorable!!!
KJ@letsgoflyakite says
Someone is one lucky duck! This is precious.
Anji* says
Awesome! Love the two-tone effect.. my boy would love it – he loves ducks! I might just have to make him one!
Amy says
I love the ducky zipper pull! Too cute. I can't think of a better use for teal denim…. 🙂
Aunt Peaches says
Oh Michelle, you are a never ending source of inspiration! First you leave the most encouraging comments on my blog and then I pop over here to see what you have been up to and I find this darling little ducky!!! The zipper pull is my favorite part. I think anything of mine had a zipper pull that adorable I would giggle every time I had cause to pull it 🙂
1bellastager says
These are adorable:)
Cecily says
Very pretty – love the way it turned out. Those ducks are too cute!
Amber says
Can I just say I'm jealous of how organized your fabric is…I have an award waiting for you on my blog come and check it out! http://www.lifelovegreen.com/2010/09/two-blog-awards/
creativejewishmom.com says
Such an original way to use denim, love that teel and so happy to hear it finally found it's purpose! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday! Great to have you as always!
Marie {Make and Takes} says
Great idea. Not thought of rolled denim! I love it. Cutest ducky!!
Gośka says
Hello. I added a link on my blog for this technique to create the jeans. Since it with you first read about this, so I did not want to be that it was my idea. I greet and welcome each other on the blog.