Sneak PeaK!!

Here is my brand spanking new product that I'll be taking to The CLothing Show in Toronto this weekend - SOFTIE SLEEVE SCRAPS SCRUNCHIE FOR YOUR NECK! So soft and so warm and really cute. I made them from left over t-shirt remmenants from other projects, mostly sleeves. Some open and close with special vintage buttons, and some are really just like a scrunchie...but for your neck.

Thanks to Emily and Ashley for being so sexy.

Wish me luck in Toronto!

WIN A Shopping Spree At THE CLOTHING SHOW!!

Oh yes, I am very busy getting brand new stock ready for The Clothing Show in Toronto September 26-28, I only have one more week AHH! I will be sharing booth #566 in the ECO section with Lauren of Down 2 Earth Designs http://www.down2earthdesigns.etsy.com/. Come visit us!

I am really excited to be attending the show and even more excited to tell you that you can enter to win a $1000 shopping spree (including a gift certificate from Second Life Designs) AND you can receive a bunch of FREE coupons from several really cool vendors, just join the mailing list http//www.theclothingshow.com/promotions.html and you will be entered to win the shopping spree and will also get the coupons emailed back to you. Just print them out and take them with you to The Clothing Show! Sweet!

I've made some more upcycled bangles with my new chocolate brown embroidery thread. The best part - the colour matches really well with my summer bangles too, so they can all still be worn together in the fall!



These are some new long necklaces I made out of some interesting patterened hooks/rings(?) I found. They are on vintage chains, and reclaimed charms. I think that they're really unique and lots of fun. I made one (not shown) for my friend Erin and she just told me that she also loves wearing it with the big ring off for a more subtle look. The big rings easily open and close on a tiny hinge so you can slide it out of the chain!

Second Life Designs Debuts Baby Clothes!

I will be taking a BRAND NEW collection of baby and kids clothing to HYPE this weekend. These are gently used clothes which have been screen printed by hand with my original designs using a non-toxic waterbased fabric ink. And of course they are machine washable. Hope all you moms like it!

Details for HYPE

Here is a map showing how to get to Kitchener City Hall, where Hype will be. For a bigger image click here //http://www.kitchener.ca/pdf/city_hall_directions.pdf



In regards to parking, there is an open air lot on King, Parking garage below city hall--access from Yonge st, and parking structure near Duke + Ontario. $4 for first 3 hours; $1.50 for every hr following. FREE after 6pm. FREE on Sundays2 hour FREE parking on all downtown streets. Click here for a map of downtown parking facillities http://www.kitchener.ca/pdf/parking_map.pdf

End of Summer SALE at Grand Bend Market

Next Sunday, August 31 will be my LAST apearance at the Pinery Flea and Farmer's Market at Grand Bend for the year so I will be having a SALE on summer clothing!

The market is open rain or shine from 8am - 4pm and located just south of Grand Bend. There are many vendors including fresh produce, fair trade coffee, and lots of vintage treasures. Come by my booth and say hello for your free gift when you mention the blog! See you there! http://www.pineryantiquefleamarket.com/

"New" Vintage Screen Printed Purses at Gruv

More screen printed vintage shoulder bags and hand bags featuring my new FIREWORKS design! These 5 one-of-a-kind peices are for sale at Gruv (10 Ontario St, Stratford). They are all hand printed with original designs by me!

Hype on King!

I will be part of this festival along with lots of other great local artistans and musicians. It will be second life designs' first appearance at an art/craft show and I'm really looking forward to it! If you don't have plans the first weekend of September mark this on your calendar! Closer to the date I will give you a sneak preview of some of the new items I will be taking with me!

I got involved after hearing about The Reclaimed Craft Market http://reclaimedcraft.wordpress.com/ put on by the ladies of http://imadeitshop.wordpress.com/. There are so many cool crafty people out there!

My first ever post!

Hello!

My name is Pamela, owner/creator/designer of second life designs. This new little business venture is the result of my obsession with fashion and vintage, and my concerns over social and environmental issues all colliding into one thing. second life designs specializes in hand made (by me) one-of-kind items by upcycling, reconstrucing and screen printing. I use salvaged, used and natural materials as much as possible. I also have a pet budgie, Lemon, and bunny rabbit, Pierre, who keep me company while I work.

I've started a blog to keep some people (hopefully) updated on what I've been up to, show off some new work and announce upcoming events where I will be selling some things. This is my first time blogging so please be nice and hopefully once I get used writing these it will be less "dear diary" like (unfortunately, I was never good at keeping a diary and would always rip up the pages whenever I re-read it).

Anyway, the photos above are some of my "new" vintage purses and wallets. All are screen printed by hand with my own designs. These items are all now for sale at From Mars, a really great store in London, Ontario (347 Talbot St). Hope you enjoyed the post!