Mayfly: stuff I want(ed)

When I saw Hannah's leather bracelet in this photo, I wanted one. I figured I could make one, but the end of the summer was just too full for frivolous accessory making. So this morning I headed to the thrift store for a couple of nicely worn leather belts and to Hobby Lobby for a snap kit (hello, 40% off coupon) and lickity-split I've got a leather cuff factory going on over here.

So it turns out a waist is much bigger than a wrist. Do you want one too? If you leave me a comment on this post, I'll pick a name on Wednesday (8/25) and send you one. I'll even make it custom for your wrist size. OK? OK.

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(photo c.o. Heather Smith Jones)

The other thing I want is my friend Heather Smith Jones's book. Have you pre-ordered your copy? I have. This woman has been pouring her heart into this project for a year, and I'm guessing it will be nothing short of amazing, especially since my other friend Rachel Saldana took all the photos. I. cannot. wait.

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I feel a storm of making stuff rumbling around now that I've actually got a few minutes of quiet time to think. I hope it pans out, because it is long overdue.

Comments

It's freaking adorable! I think I had something like this in the 70's. Of course I am too young too remember ;-)

Posted by: lera | August 19, 2010 5:05 PM

love this! so smart.

Posted by: Samantha Hirst | August 19, 2010 5:12 PM

you betca i want one!
a cuff,
and a book.

i'll get the book myself, though.

xo,
tt

Posted by: tara thayer | August 19, 2010 5:13 PM

Very cool bracelet! How did you cut it? (In case I want to make my own....)

Posted by: Mary | August 19, 2010 5:14 PM

clever girl.

Posted by: melissa f. | August 19, 2010 5:22 PM

i would love love love the cuff!

Posted by: natalie @ our old southern house | August 19, 2010 5:23 PM

uh, can i enter? i love cuffs. :)

ps. you are so smart!!

Posted by: hannah | August 19, 2010 5:24 PM

Oh that cuff is so awesome. You definitely scored with that cool belt. Thanks for the generous giveaway offer.

Posted by: Beth H | August 19, 2010 5:50 PM

What a great idea - I love the whole cuff thing and in leather to boot!

And yes, on the making storm outlook - me too, me too.

Posted by: Ali | August 19, 2010 5:52 PM

Oh my goodness, I would love this! So cute! And how clever of you to think of using a thrifted belt!

Posted by: Mary Beth | August 19, 2010 5:53 PM

Wow! What a great idea! I'd love one!

Posted by: Laura | August 19, 2010 5:54 PM

Oh goodness! I would love one of those. I'm woefully underaccessorized. So very cute!

I'm super excited about Heather's book and can't wait to get it.

Posted by: Sarah :: greenclogs | August 19, 2010 6:10 PM

I'd love to have one! They are super cute.

Posted by: Martha | August 19, 2010 6:18 PM

oh yes!!!

it turned out so cute, Alicia!

Posted by: kirsten | August 19, 2010 6:22 PM

Yes Please!!!

Posted by: Danielle | August 19, 2010 6:30 PM

love the bracelet, seriously so great.

the book is on my list too.

Posted by: Kelly | August 19, 2010 6:31 PM

oh my goodness. so perfect. so smarty pants of you to try it out. fingers crossed...

Posted by: sarah | August 19, 2010 6:40 PM

Ooh lovely!

I'm thinking one in thick pure wool felt would be gorgeous too.

Posted by: suse | August 19, 2010 6:57 PM

i love, love, love it! so stinkin' adorable!

Posted by: amanda | August 19, 2010 7:06 PM

That cuff is extremely cool and so very smart. Is there anything you can't make? :) I think you should make lots and lots of them, to your hearts content.

Posted by: heather smith jones | August 19, 2010 7:15 PM

I love the bracelet! Totally want one.

Posted by: Maggie | August 19, 2010 7:22 PM

awesome!

Posted by: beki | August 19, 2010 7:33 PM

That bracelet is beautiful. Very creative. Thanks for the chance.

Posted by: Christy | August 19, 2010 7:51 PM

Yes please! Cute! Actually I have a too small belt that would be great for that. Just need a snap kit I guess.

Posted by: Rebecca | August 19, 2010 8:56 PM

Clever, clever girl. The cuff is lovely...going to have to try this. How long did it take to make just the one? And, as another asked, how did you cut the belt?

Posted by: Alisa | August 19, 2010 10:09 PM

So very brilliant. Love it so much!!!

Posted by: Whimsy | August 19, 2010 10:44 PM

Lovely and so clever of you.

Posted by: BethS | August 19, 2010 10:52 PM

gosh that is brilliant.
I love it.
I have been staring at the photo for days.

Posted by: ramona | August 19, 2010 11:49 PM

I had a leather bracelet, that my Bff and I bought matching ones on the way to summer camp in 7th grade, I wore that thing every day till the latch broke, years I tell you. I think it just may be time for another leather cuff bracelet.

Posted by: annette | August 20, 2010 12:21 AM

OMG, yes please! Thanks!!!

Posted by: gina | August 20, 2010 12:48 AM

I want! I need!

Posted by: mihaljevicka | August 20, 2010 3:56 AM

Ooh, I would love me an awesome wrist cuff!

Posted by: dw | August 20, 2010 4:33 AM

Wow that is really cute.

Posted by: Brooke | August 20, 2010 6:32 AM

I've wanted to do this forever....
please make one for me:)

Posted by: Kathy Weisner | August 20, 2010 8:43 AM

What a clever and pretty cuff! Count me in -- a bracelet that M can't yank off my wrist and break into a million pieces!

Posted by: amy h | August 20, 2010 9:44 AM

I want one! Please let us know how you made it, that way if I don't win one then I can make one! Never worked with leather before. Just realized the belt I am wearing would make a wonderful cuff. Should I sacrifice it to the crafting gods?

Posted by: RebeccaL | August 20, 2010 10:02 AM

You're so smart... the cuff is adorable!

Posted by: Stacy | August 20, 2010 11:15 AM

awesome! very cool, indeed.

Posted by: sonja | August 20, 2010 12:31 PM

wow, i love that bracelet. i'd love to be chosen to get it's twin ;)

Posted by: robin (woowoo mama) | August 20, 2010 12:58 PM

How lovely - might send it to my nephew in NZ if I win

Posted by: cherry Hall | August 20, 2010 1:40 PM

Oh gosh how I love this! It turned out beautifully. A while back there was a set of black ones I saw in a thrift shop, I always wished I had picked them up (of course they were gone when I returned). But I like yours much better.

Posted by: Allison | August 20, 2010 1:55 PM

oh my! I saw the photo over on flickr and was in love... brilliant. I would love one.
:)

Posted by: Vanessa | August 20, 2010 2:17 PM

This is a great idea! Why didn't I think of it? :)

Posted by: Lindsay | August 20, 2010 2:18 PM

you are so smart, using a belt! and yes, i'll be buying the book. how could i not? it's going to be amazing.

Posted by: erin | August 20, 2010 7:02 PM

What a brilliant idea. I love it!

Posted by: Cari | August 20, 2010 8:13 PM

Yes, I want one! Count me in. And if I don't win, I'm totally stealing your idea and making some of my own. I hear you on the storm as well. There just aren't enough hours in the day. Wonderbaby doesn't like making nearly as much as I do. :) So happy to see you back. xo

Posted by: miss chris | August 20, 2010 9:30 PM

Love the cuff idea! And of course I would love to wear one. Sign me up.

Posted by: Erin | August 20, 2010 11:54 PM

you are one smart cookie. where would we be without thrift stores and hobby lobby?

Posted by: rach | August 21, 2010 7:53 AM

Nice job on the cuff! It's super cool! Thanks so for the offer...I totally want one! (crossing my finges here!)

Posted by: Julia | August 21, 2010 10:24 AM

Oh, I'd love one of my very own!

Posted by: Patty | August 21, 2010 11:19 AM

Yes! It's gorgeous. Tutorial soon?

Posted by: Stacia | August 21, 2010 12:08 PM

Love that little cuff. I'm becoming a bit of a cuff fan and this one is clever!

Posted by: Andrea | August 21, 2010 1:22 PM

cute cuff!

Posted by: hanna | August 21, 2010 1:43 PM

What a great idea........Can I have one...pretty please....

Posted by: Dad | August 21, 2010 1:49 PM

That's a fantastic idea!

Posted by: Nicole | August 21, 2010 6:23 PM

one) cute cuff and everything that hannah wears makes me wish i was thinner and cooler and swoon (two) i cannot wait for the book (three) glad to be reading blogs again after a 3 month self imposed break.

Posted by: heidi | August 21, 2010 9:27 PM

Awesome cuff! Count me in! How about a tutorial for the "not so lucky"?!

Posted by: Andrea | August 22, 2010 5:11 AM

Ooh, I love the cuff! I've looked at those on etsy before but never made a purchase. If I don't win this one, I think a trip to Hobby Lobby may be in order!

Posted by: Leslie | August 22, 2010 7:53 AM

yes, please! i love a perfect cuff, and that one's darn near perfect. (we always make sure to stop by a hobby lobby during our midwest tours, too.)

Posted by: tara | August 22, 2010 10:04 AM

love your cuff, made from belt. Great idea.

Thanks.

Posted by: Melissa A. | August 22, 2010 7:44 PM

I would never have thought to make one myself. It's absolutely lovely! Well done. :)

Posted by: Nadine | August 22, 2010 8:01 PM

oh this is so cool, you clever thing. Saw this on your flickr so just had to pop over for a chance to win!

Posted by: hanna | August 22, 2010 8:43 PM

love a chance to get a cuff as well! and what a great book recommendation. thanks!

Posted by: hannah | August 22, 2010 10:28 PM

Wow. How adorable. Now, I'm going to have to take a trip to Goodwill for leather belts. You don't plan on posting a tutorial do you? If not, well, I can always hope my name gets picked in your drawing ... heehee.

Posted by: .tif | August 22, 2010 10:43 PM

What a gorgeous belt to have found to re-craft!

Posted by: ~Heather | August 23, 2010 8:20 AM

Your cuff turned out so cute... how crafty!

Posted by: julie | August 23, 2010 9:45 AM

I keep going back to your post- I love the cuff! I can't tell you how much I would love to have one of these!

Posted by: lara | August 23, 2010 12:51 PM

LOVE this!!! thanks for the chance to win!

Posted by: allison c | August 24, 2010 9:22 AM

okay. i LOVE this. and if i don't win, um, can i buy one from you? love. love. alicia. so cool.

Posted by: molly | August 24, 2010 12:22 PM

Simply fabulous! I'd love one to come my way!