tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post8816506182987524123..comments2023-10-30T10:23:00.150-04:00Comments on Cathy Spivey Mendola: April Art Elements' Theme Reveal-RepurposingCathy Spivey Mendolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-18368189417119764632019-05-17T05:34:53.088-04:002019-05-17T05:34:53.088-04:00Once upon a time I dreamed of making a denim tote ...Once upon a time I dreamed of making a denim tote - I went as far as a thread catcher :) Love the necktie re-purposing, especially the bracelet!bairozanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480725582668681075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-49161010301615027712019-05-02T13:09:41.096-04:002019-05-02T13:09:41.096-04:00What fantastic ideas for reusing neckties, Cathy! ...What fantastic ideas for reusing neckties, Cathy! When I'd see the sneak peeks from you on IG, I'd think about necktie-based projects and completely draw a blank every time. :) Awesome repurposing, and wonderful projects. I especially love the pillow. And as for the tote bag - the necktie handles and skeleton patches are a great fit for it! I too hope the handles last well.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535260143291588958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-87663274361357063372019-05-01T17:22:06.727-04:002019-05-01T17:22:06.727-04:00How many ways can someone use an old necktie? I...How many ways can someone use an old necktie? I'm impressed! I love all of them. I'm not sure I would have had the inspiration to work with old ties, but the result is stunning. I think my favorite is the cuff and the sunglasses case. They're wonderful. The business card holder is really fun. The denim tote is right up my alley. I am sure the ties will hold up great. Gorgeous and clever work, friend!Jennifer Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470332267386141926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-4432351279201649142019-05-01T12:57:09.271-04:002019-05-01T12:57:09.271-04:00I love that you can make bags too, apart from so m...I love that you can make bags too, apart from so many other beautiful things. You are super talented Cathy and I think that the cushion is pure genius. I love its vibrancyDivya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05992644186355459121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-28655779259946073712019-05-01T11:05:32.961-04:002019-05-01T11:05:32.961-04:00Thank you Karin!!Thank you Karin!!Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-33464065494824817862019-05-01T11:05:19.085-04:002019-05-01T11:05:19.085-04:00Thank you Laney! I do love that necktie. It was a...Thank you Laney! I do love that necktie. It was always a favorite so I decided to use it solo to let it 'shine' all by itself. Now I'm afraid of throwing it in my purse and getting it snagged or stained. Eventually I will get over the newness of it and allow myself to use it.Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-82166423223524354082019-05-01T11:03:13.177-04:002019-05-01T11:03:13.177-04:00Thank you Hope! I really got carried away with rep...Thank you Hope! I really got carried away with repurposing those neckties once I got started. But it was fun.Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-79652238864092855452019-05-01T11:02:33.868-04:002019-05-01T11:02:33.868-04:00Thank you Caroline!! I think that is my favorite a...Thank you Caroline!! I think that is my favorite also.Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-3616808414949778002019-05-01T11:02:08.528-04:002019-05-01T11:02:08.528-04:00Thank you! Oh I would love to see her projects fro...Thank you! Oh I would love to see her projects from old neckties. An obi sash sounds like a great idea. I just wish I still had the waistline to wear something like that;-)Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-29668074227201977232019-05-01T11:00:50.180-04:002019-05-01T11:00:50.180-04:00Thanks Kathy! Once I got started with the ties I ...Thanks Kathy! Once I got started with the ties I couldn't stop. I kept getting new ideas.Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-16886111217639639962019-05-01T11:00:07.902-04:002019-05-01T11:00:07.902-04:00Thank you Sue! I knew there had to be a better use...Thank you Sue! I knew there had to be a better use for those old neckties.Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-33094516766769224322019-05-01T10:59:23.913-04:002019-05-01T10:59:23.913-04:00Seriously! Those bright neckties from the 80's...Seriously! Those bright neckties from the 80's & early 90's are a flashback to women's shoulder pads and jewel toned suits as well. Funny how styles change. I'm just glad I held onto these!Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-52341558241634015432019-05-01T10:57:37.713-04:002019-05-01T10:57:37.713-04:00Thank you Shirlee! He still has a few in the close...Thank you Shirlee! He still has a few in the closet that I haven't confiscated but they are more conservative than these;-)Cathy Spivey Mendolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353775388613836052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-35711599910131705392019-05-01T02:24:41.875-04:002019-05-01T02:24:41.875-04:00Love all your projects! And the colors, WOW!Love all your projects! And the colors, WOW!Karin Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480825897197779471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-63035152828275768752019-05-01T02:21:46.795-04:002019-05-01T02:21:46.795-04:00oo I love those, I saw the sunglasses one on Insta...oo I love those, I saw the sunglasses one on Instagram and fell in love with that. I love the colours they are so vibrant :D Laneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980209891214714602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-76231586326216445372019-04-30T20:11:11.947-04:002019-04-30T20:11:11.947-04:00WOW! You found so very many ways to reuse those ol...WOW! You found so very many ways to reuse those old neckties. I'm in awe of your creativity. And, I cannot wait to see those tutorials!CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-75362897328711499112019-04-30T14:39:18.090-04:002019-04-30T14:39:18.090-04:00Wonderful designs Cathy, I love that they're a...Wonderful designs Cathy, I love that they're all so practical too... my favourite is the tie cushion, the colours are stunning together. Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645112703547174643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-11901729407636338492019-04-30T13:47:38.254-04:002019-04-30T13:47:38.254-04:00Cathy, I was eagerly awaiting to see what you did ...Cathy, I was eagerly awaiting to see what you did with the ties! And all your projects came out great! I especially love the pillow, those prints are just WOW~~ .. Peg made a lot of things out of neckties but they're not activated in our shop. The colors in your little glasses case reminds me of an obi belt she made. AlysenChic Chix and Champagnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307079249583790219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-90419590226302376792019-04-30T13:15:21.762-04:002019-04-30T13:15:21.762-04:00I love all the projects that you made with the tie...I love all the projects that you made with the ties. Good for you--creating new from old! baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-66477062861374177892019-04-30T10:20:20.506-04:002019-04-30T10:20:20.506-04:00Great projects Cathy! Ties that don't look so ...Great projects Cathy! Ties that don't look so great now look really great as your purses and business card holder! you are so creative!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-73901421333162850892019-04-30T09:37:12.406-04:002019-04-30T09:37:12.406-04:00Gosh those ties really took me back in time! You c...Gosh those ties really took me back in time! You created some wonderful things to give the textiles new life and I love that. Many thanks for joining us in this challenge.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974728482917154566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407878081989312685.post-82966368909126852122019-04-30T08:45:07.774-04:002019-04-30T08:45:07.774-04:00Great projects! Your husband also has/had some fa...Great projects! Your husband also has/had some fancy tyes!Shirlee Fassellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408506544726687105noreply@blogger.com