ArtsiBitsi

OH, US
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My studio is in my home in the woods about 20 miles north of Columbus, Ohio. I love nature in all its forms: trees, flowers, bugs, fish, snakes.

Check out my site for bags and pouches featuring monsters, comics, geekery and classic photography. http://artsibitsi.etsy.com

craft interests: fashion, jewelry making, sewing, geekery

my etsy page:
http://artsibitsi.etsy.com

Member Since: 07/26/2008

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Mini Monster Pouches

Jun 28, 2009
2 comments

This is a very small adaptation of my original drawstring backpack design. Folks tell me that these fun little pouches are great for carrying all sorts of items. They are big enough for your...

Remarkable & Memorable Secret Postcard Pocket Purse

Sep 6, 2008

Over the years, my secret postcard purse has been the most popular of my designs. It features a transparent panel that allows you to change the look by inserting photos, postcards, you name it.

Monster Backpacks by ArtsiBitsi

Jul 27, 2008
2 comments

In these troubled times, a girl needs someone strong and fierce watching her back. These resourceful monsters are supportive and helpful -- just what today's independant female needs. :-)

Fashion Backpacks by Artsi Bitsi

Jul 26, 2008

I developed this backpack design to be fashionable and functional. All of the bags are fully lined for strength and structure. The straps are part of the drawstring closure, so its...

Hobo Bags by Artsi Bitsi

Jul 26, 2008
1 comment

My hobo-style bags feature long straps so that you can wear them across your chest, or over your shoulder. They close with a button or snap. They're big enough for all your stuff, but...

Re: Make an Incredible Shrinking Necklace

My circles aren't very circular after shrinking. I don't know what shape they are -- maybe elliptical.

Any advice?

posted: 1:53 pm on September 3rd

Re: Eco-lovely Bag

It's all about shopping at the right stores to get the prettiest bags, isn't it?

:-)

posted: 8:13 am on August 3rd

Re: Love-ly Tote

Cool collage!

posted: 8:11 am on August 3rd

Re: Eco-chic gear head bag

Nice design and I love that you used fused plastic bags. This may be the best designed and executed recycled plastic bag I've ever seen.

:-)

posted: 8:09 am on August 3rd

Re: Turn Photos and Words into Fabric.

Beautiful work.

Initially, I had some trouble getting the photo sheets to feed through my ink-jet printer. The sheets kept jamming. But I put a strip of (low-tack) painter's tape along the edge and that helped a lot. For some reason, it worked even better if I put the tape on messily, with some creases and wrinkles.

But once I got the sheets printed, and followed the instructions to make them color-fast, I was really impressed with the color, detail, and saturation.

:-)

posted: 9:15 am on August 2nd

Re: Free Thread Drawing

Ohhh.. a drawing for free thread.

I thought that this was post for a new embroidery technique, like freehand drawing, only with thread.

LOL
:-)

posted: 8:21 am on August 2nd

Re: Boreal Forest Tote

Really nicely done. I like how the texture suggests the bark of a tree too.

posted: 9:22 am on July 28th

Re: Dragonfly Tote

Gorgeous.

posted: 9:20 am on July 28th

Re: Eco-Chic One of a Kind Sweater Tote

This is awesome. What a great design.

posted: 2:42 pm on July 27th