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    by Kaylah Stroup April 27, 2015
    The very first pouch to sell out of my last collection was the skull pouch. I love skulls, of course, but I was nervous about that pouch for two reasons. First, I wasn’t sure how it would look printed. I was worried the details would just get washed out. Then I wasn’t positive other people liked skulls, or at least liked them enough to want a cute little pouch with them on it. Well, guess it was good I trusted my gut because apparently skulls are pretty cool.

    I had whole bunch of really great ideas for my next batch of pouches but after seeing the success of the skull pouch I decided to run with it. I photographed a bunch of different skulls from my collection laid out in different ways and ended up choosing five different photos to get printed on fabric.

    To be honest, I wasn’t crazy about the fabric when it arrived. I suppose I was just nervous because after cutting it and getting it all sew up…I AM IN LOVE. These babies are so pretty. No product shots today though, just a bunch of behind the scene photos from these past few weeks while working on them.

    As you can see, Professor was quite the little helper. I had taken the glass top off my desk and moved it onto the floor to photograph the skulls. It’s easier to control the lighting if I can actually move the whole surface I’m working on. But being on the floor meant I couldn’t walk away from what I was doing because some nosy little kitty would come by, sniff everything, then plop down to take a nap. Lil’ guy is lucky he’s so darn cute.

    The pouches will be available for purchase on Wednesday, April 29th at 8:30am EDT. On Wednesday morning I’ll be sharing a photos of the finished products as well as a link to the shop. (It’s the same link as before if you’re someone who wants to have it open and refreshing!) Can’t wait to share the finish product!!!
    xoxo

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  • It’s the little things…

    by Kaylah Stroup April 23, 2015

    like finally getting organized!!! I may collect a lot of things but I do have one thing going for me – I’m organized…for the most part. I like for things to be in their place, and do my best to keep things around the house neat. Honestly, I can’t even stand to have messy closets. …

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  • collection of curiosities – part two

    by Kaylah Stroup April 22, 2015

    Last week I shared some photos of my living room and today I’d like to share a few more of my favorite corner. I guess this is part two of my collection of oddities. The ones in my office are more natural oddities. Basically they’re all just things that used to be alive or part …

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