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Seeing Spots

December 11, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

I have been meaning to make a camera strap for a while now, and it was a quick and satisfying project. Everything looks good with Amy’s Lotus Full Moon Spots. I used a tutorial I found at Ikat Bag and bought my strap hardware here. My Mum gave me some black leather from her stash.

Sarah has put in an order for a strap for her video camera – in red and white polka dots!

I added to my collection of polka dot fabrics this week with these lovely Kaffe Fassett Spots.

Spots are super cheerful, don’t you think?

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  1. two hippos says

    December 12, 2010 at 1:06 am

    those spot fabrics are fabulous!

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  2. Handmade says

    December 12, 2010 at 1:10 am

    Your ingenuity amazes me!

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  3. Kate says

    December 11, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Great strap! I think we have been shopping at the same spot – I have bought all of those recently too.

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  4. rachelmp says

    December 11, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    I just can’t resist spots. They look great in everything!

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  5. suzitee says

    December 11, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    Well, you know how I feel about spots 🙂 They look gorgeous all piled up together!

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  6. Simone de Klerk says

    December 12, 2010 at 1:02 am

    Those spots are definitely cheerful in color and all!

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  7. Dragonfly says

    December 12, 2010 at 1:43 am

    I think I might have to make a camera strap – it’s fab! My favourite spots are Full Moon, in lime green if I had to pick a colour.

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  8. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    December 12, 2010 at 2:41 am

    Great idea. I must get around to making one of these too!

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  9. Bela says

    December 12, 2010 at 3:47 am

    Cheerful spots they are!!! I love them in all colors!!

    Sweet girls, I wish you have a great week!!! Bela

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  10. Tine says

    December 12, 2010 at 5:13 am

    Great camera strap!
    I love spots too – but then yesterday my sweetie was telling me tat they are not very manly. Hmm. I guess I never really did think of that ;D

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  11. Stephanie says

    December 12, 2010 at 5:40 am

    Great gift for a shutterbug! Yes, polka dots are happy things. I love that line of Amy Butler.

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  12. Janellybelly says

    December 12, 2010 at 6:15 am

    What a fantastic strap you’ve made, and the spotty fabrics look delicious (& which TT shop had the green spots on white?).

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  13. Rumi says

    December 12, 2010 at 6:28 am

    Love polka dots! Perfect for your camera strap.

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  14. notyet100 says

    December 12, 2010 at 10:08 am

    very cute,..;-)

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  15. Anita says

    December 12, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Love the strap and the dots! I like the way you finished off the ends with a solid dark colour, it really sets it off. It is very neat looking too. Well done. Kind regards, Anita.

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  16. Sandrine says

    December 12, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    Great strap!Lovely colours and yes I agree spotty fabrics are really cute 🙂
    I have one of those in my to do list…I hope I will get to it before Xmas!

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  17. Thimbleanna says

    December 13, 2010 at 7:13 am

    I loooovvvveeee all those spots! And you’re so brave — you actually built your strap with the hardware. I took the lazy way out and just re-used an old strap. Your strap is adorable. I’d like to make a few straps for Christmas, but it’s getting late!

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  18. Tracy says

    December 13, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Wonderful camera strap, Lisa! I’ve been meaning to add that to my to-make list as well. And nothing like polka dots for cheer and smiles! Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  19. Dogwood says

    December 13, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    love the dots. great camera strap. you are a creative lady. enjoy your days.

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  20. Suzie says

    December 14, 2010 at 8:50 am

    I just love the fabrics! And the strap, a clever and neat idea!

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  21. Angel.Pearls says

    December 15, 2010 at 3:18 am

    The dotted fabrics sprap in beautiful -colourful and fun. Eva

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  22. Floortje says

    December 15, 2010 at 11:49 am

    I like the polka dot fabrics !

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  23. Dmarie says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    too cute!!

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