Hobbies, anyone?

[2Nu]

Those are BEAUTIFUL manekineko!

What a great combination of traditional floral and geometric patterns and the COLORS! Magnifique!

Those bamboo handles with the brass C hitch fasteners give it a very attractive asian & western style pairing.

And freestanding ta boot!

WOW!

You should have an e-bay store, I'm sure you would do quite well for yourself![;)]

[manekineko]

Thanks, Wolvy. I tried selling the silk ones (pictured earlier in this thread) two years ago, to a very upscale boutique in Newport, RI. The owner loved them and placed an order for four purses (to be sold for $100/retail apiece), but when I sent them to her, she backed out of the order! It really pissed me off and put me off the selling idea for a while. I may give some more thought to marketing them again. I have so many ideas for new bags to make, and I have an unbelievable collection of fabrics (velvets, leathers, silks, cottons, linens). My next creation will use velvets and maybe tweed for fall.

[manekineko]

2Nu, thanks for the compliments! You really have an appreciation for design and hardware, LOL! Ebay... Now there's an idea!

[KYYX4ever]

Those are gorgeous! very unique. I like the bamboo handles; gives them a nice Asian flair.[:)]

[WolverineSyr]

I think 2Nu's on to something Manekineko. Ebay might be a great way to sell them. You could set up your own store, set your price & go from there.

[manekineko]

Thanks, KYYX!

[MARV]

Here's an example of the furniture and jewelry boxes I decorate. They're generrally found pieces that I restore, paint, decoupage, etc. I also do handbags made of cigar boxes and other home furnishings. Sorry, I only have b&w shots right now. When I get a digital camera, I'll put up alot more stuff.....

<img src="http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/marvymarv/marvy03.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

<img src="http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/marvymarv/marvy02.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

[MARV]

And lately, I've undertaken the lengthy task of converting all my old home movies to DVD along with music, graphics, etc.....I swear, I must have attention deficit order. I have WAY too many hobbies, lol!

[2Nu]

Pretty funky stuff Marv,
Your artistic talent definitely shows. (B&W pics work there too)
NOW GET YOURSELF A FRIGGIN DIGITAL CAMEREA ALREADY!! [;)]

[phillyidol]

Marv that desk looks awesome! I love it. You should sell stuff too! That would do well in Manhattan.

[mygreen]

Seriously, all jokes aside (for the moment) Marvy marv and Manekineko you should start you own little NWO EBay shop. These are GREAT! You two are very talented.

[MARV]

Hey thanx guys for the compiments [:I]

I'd like to try selling some pieces at a show or something down the road. In the meantime, I've been doing it by word of mouth. I sold a chest of drawers this summer for $1,000!

Blir was helping me to buy a very good digitial camera when my computer died and I was forced to put the money in to a new computer. *sigh* I know, I know, I'll get the digital camera soon enough.....then I'll join the rest of you in the 21st century [:p]

[Moparmark]

Wow, you people are going to make me look like the lazy sod I am.For what it,s worth I work out with free weights nightly and run once a week.I can,t forget to mention record collecting(4,500-5,000)whitch put a strain on the marriage and lovingly built a 1968 Harley FL chopper(strain on marriage).I must add Nascar and an interest in the paranormal.As for gardening or handyman stuff Im useless.

[manekineko]

Marv, those look great! I'd love to see them in color so I can make out what some of those images are. What a unique idea. That's amazing that you sold a chest for such an amount. [:)]

[manekineko]

Thanks, mygreen!