a.wahl designs

obama goes abroad

2011-04-23T20:38:00.000-07:00

About a month ago I got an e-mail from a German man asking if I could ship him an Obama pillow. I quickly said yes and then inquired as to how he had found out about my pillows. Turns out someone who bought one of my pillows has a pretty snazzy New York apartment that made the cover of German Architectural Digest!!!! I nearly screamed when I saw Obama front and center on the cover. I'm still somewhat speechless. I apologize for how small the picture is, so far this is the only one I have been able to get my hands on.

les oiseaux

2011-04-23T20:33:00.000-07:00

I can't claim this idea as my own, but I do adore it! I originally saw it on a wedding blog, the bride had hung them in trees around the wedding ceremony. So easy to make!

patchwork USA, finally finished!

2011-04-23T20:30:00.001-07:00

After a little less than a year I have finally completed by Patchwork USA! I must say my United States geography has improved dramatically since beginning this project.

parties = a perfect excuse to decorate.

2011-04-23T17:09:00.000-07:00

So lately I've become more than a little obsessed with a number of wedding and event design blogs. When I was home over Christmas my friend Catherine and I decided to throw a party, yes we wanted to get our lovely friends together, but more than that...we wanted to make things! I must say it turned out pretty fab! If only I could convince my boyfriend to allow me to put a permanent one in our living room...

pennant decor

2010-06-28T15:41:00.000-07:00

Pennants seem to be making a comeback lately. I realize it wasn't very original of me to make my own set, but it was fun. Sometimes you cant help but to follow the masses. They're a fun and easy way to pep up a corner...and their easily relocated. I'm thinking that their next location should be the front porch.

treasure city fashion show

2010-06-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

A couple weekends ago I helped out local designer Melissa Taylor of Katastrophic Designs with some jewelry for her looks that walked the runway at the 3rd annual Treasure City Fashion show. All the clothes made of recycled clothing. It was a crazy event. Above, the model wears a headbands and an earring of mine. the second picture was taken by austin360.com of Melissa and I.

new: big flower headband

2010-06-16T10:27:00.000-07:00

the perfect summer headband...no?!

summer dress

2010-06-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

its getting hot in austin. and for me hotness is synonymous with dresses. the above article of clothing is what you get when you combine free time, half of a dress from target and a piece of ikea fabric....recognize it from below?! re-use. woo.

a. wahl + renegade

2010-05-16T19:35:00.000-07:00

I did austin's first renegade this weekend! Had a super good time and met lots of great people. So much positive feedback and some sales too! Being at the fair made me realize I need to bulk up my etsy site, with hope necklaces and cards will be added soon!

texas pride.

2010-04-29T18:04:00.000-07:00

new, braid/chain necklaces

2010-04-29T18:02:00.001-07:00

charm necklaces, for renegade!

2010-04-29T17:58:00.000-07:00

its almost here!

2010-04-23T08:06:00.000-07:00

it's been a doozy getting ready for it, what with finals right before but i can't wait!

mini address/number keeper.

2010-04-05T20:14:00.001-07:00

i realize everyone and their grandma has a smart phone these days but sometimes its fun to be old fashion. this little address/number mini book is made of recycled subscription tear outs and fits perfectly into its little grey pouch. So much more satisfying than an application. no?

texas vs. rhode island

2010-04-05T20:09:00.001-07:00

sorry little sister, but i got you beat.

pillow on design sponge

2010-03-20T14:19:00.000-07:00

i got a call from my girlfriend catherine yesterday telling me one of my obama pillows was on design sponge! pretty cray cray, i sell my pillows at the paperdoll in my hometown of bellingham washington and one of the great reupholstered pieces in the store, adorned by my obama is spotlighted on design sponge.

new cards

2010-03-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

saving random paper bits and hanging on to old magazines for far to long pays off...

new necklaces

2010-03-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

renegade bound!

to renegade!

2010-03-09T14:18:00.000-08:00

check out all the fab vendors that will be at austin's first ever renegade craft fair, including yours truly and a.wahls b.f.f F. is for Frank!

texas buttons

2010-02-27T17:34:00.000-08:00

new texas buttons. austin, san antonio, dallas, and fort worth. I have so much fun with the packaging.

new necklace

2010-02-27T17:30:00.000-08:00

trying to pump out some new stuff for renegade. chain and muslin, luv it.

renegade craft fair

2010-02-01T18:52:00.000-08:00

I've just submitted my application to the Austin Renegade Craft Fair! I went to one in San Francisco two summers ago and was super impressed, lots of great stuff and cool crafty people. If I go I'll be bringing my pillows and a slew of accessories and cards. Can't wait to get going making stuff!

cards

2010-02-01T18:49:00.001-08:00

A few of my new cards, envelopes included!

so fun!

2010-02-01T16:10:00.000-08:00

This summer I had the pleasure of making the above wedding banner for Allison and Berrys wedding, last month they had a splendid write up in FDlux magazine about their gorgeous Maine wedding and my banner made it into one of the photos. So happy with how it turned out and even happier that they loved it!

buttom time.

2010-02-01T16:04:00.000-08:00

i'm posting this picture to pump me up for a button making session this weekend, all of these have sold, but don't think I cant top em!

headbands!

2010-02-01T15:58:00.000-08:00

I was inspired by marc jacobs and sonia rykiel spring/summer 07 collections a few years back to start making headbands. Above are a few of my favorites so far...

A patchwork U.S.A

2010-01-28T19:50:00.000-08:00

Sew obviously i'm on a patriotic kick...this is the beggings of my latest project...err homework distraction. Soon to be the lower 48 in all its cardboard patchwork glory. I'm up to 23 states thus far. My exacto is getting dull but there's no stopping me now.

new on etsy

2009-12-09T11:46:00.000-08:00

it's taken far to long, but finally george washington and lincoln are available for sale on etsy!

Below are some photos from the photo shoot me and my pillows had the other day...in lieu of studying for finals! whooops. but...totally worth it.

inspiration notebook.

2009-11-12T15:19:00.000-08:00

When I see things I love I cut them out and paste them in my composition notebook otherwise known as my inspiration book. So fun to look at later!

mini art.

2009-10-31T16:41:00.001-07:00

i love tracing paper. old records. and alphabet stickers.

elaborate packaging. part 1

2009-10-31T16:34:00.001-07:00

Long distance relationship is tough but I must say some fun elaborate packaging came out of ours. living with stephen means I make him less stuff but now with a sister at RISD i've got a new target. the bottom picture is a christmaka advent calender. it was great fun.

lincoln.

2009-10-29T19:30:00.000-07:00

School work has been slowing down the pillow making process considerably as of late. Here is a relatively new Lincoln, within the next week I will attempt to be a one woman assembly line of these guys. hope to have some new ones up on etsy too...

NEW AND IMPROVED OBAMA PILLOW

2009-08-31T13:48:00.000-07:00

ta da. the obama pillow has just gotten even better. each one now has a small A.W tag printed on a scrap of vintage fabric, sturdier red fabric on the back and drumroll a "YES WE DID" patch on the back.

my #1 school supply.

2009-08-26T18:15:00.001-07:00

this Thermos never ceases to amaze me. keeps my water cold on these hot texas days.

decomposition notbook.

2009-08-26T18:12:00.001-07:00

the new composition notebook. fake wood. decomposable. luv it.

back to school dress.

2009-08-26T17:56:00.000-07:00

i was inspired by my newly fixed sewing machine, vintage fabric passed down from my aunt and of course the first day of school to make a new dress. when I was a kid picking out the outfit for the first day of school was a big deal. I may not be a kid anymore but heck no matter the age every girl should have a new outfit for the first day.

toastie.

2009-08-25T10:57:00.000-07:00

i volunteered at a daycare for children living in homeless shelters up in dallas. and on the first day the kids couldn't pronounce my name so they called me toastie.

bellingham buttons

2009-08-24T16:53:00.000-07:00

a new batch has been made. find them at the Paperdoll in bellingham wa! I hope to make some austin ones in the next few weeks.

new earrings.

2009-08-24T16:31:00.000-07:00

the best seller, with the kittens.

2009-08-24T16:29:00.000-07:00

yes, the kittens made it to austin. and no my boyfriend won't let me put them up. ah, at least they are here.

lord knows i try.

2009-08-24T16:23:00.000-07:00

amazing. the best 39 cent find to date.

my art supplies arrive in austin.

2009-08-24T16:19:00.000-07:00

so nice to be reunited with all of my paper and pens and random bits stuff I have been holding onto for years. Upon receiving my things I immediately began making a sign, the result of which can be seen in the photo. It is a Teddy Roosevelt quote that reads " Do what you can, with what you have, where you are". I found it fitting.

Wedding Banner

2009-08-06T08:47:00.000-07:00

I had the honor of making this banner for a couples wedding. It turned out great, the glitter was a nightmare tho! Whoever said "glitter is the herpes of craft supplies" was right.

pillow alert!

2009-07-30T11:20:00.000-07:00

I am currently working on a batch of pillows right now. because each one is hand painted and sewn the process takes some time. if you are interested in a pillow don't hesitate to e-mail me at tobieawahl@gmail.com. or you can check back in a few days, when I will with hope have a link to an etsy account, where my pillows etc. can be purchased.

thank you!

my cup collection

2009-07-30T11:15:00.001-07:00

this is just the beginning.

find my pillows at baby bean!

2009-07-25T17:08:00.000-07:00

my pillows are now for sale at Baby Bean, in Dallas TX. It ya'll don't know of it its a store full of the cutest kids clothes ever! The place will make you want to have a child just so you can cloth it in adorable outfits! check it at www.babybeanwear.com.

attention: my sisters art blog

2009-07-24T18:02:00.000-07:00

check my sisters art blog, she is major talented.
www.petitechouette24.blogspot.com

our founding fathers plus a few

2009-07-24T17:23:00.000-07:00

my presidential collection thus far.

necklace scan

2009-07-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

many of these are already sold, but I have a new batch on the way.

for catherine

2009-07-24T17:09:00.000-07:00

i am no communist. but this was specially requested and i gave in.

honest abe

2009-07-24T17:06:00.000-07:00

my personal favorite.

buttons

2009-07-24T17:05:00.000-07:00

three of my favorites. all are one of a kind, made from vintage magazines and scraps I collect.

a mass of buttons

2009-07-24T17:03:00.000-07:00

new buttons. yet to be sold...

ah. the bee gees

2009-07-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

my ode to one of my favorite groups of all time.

my pride and joy

2009-07-24T16:59:00.000-07:00

my charm collection.

oh chain, how i love you

2009-07-24T16:57:00.000-07:00

ah. chain. luv it. i dream about finding a big huge bag of vintage chain at a thrift store, the day has yet to come, but when it does it will be a darn good one.

2009-07-24T16:55:00.000-07:00

some of my favorite charms.

2009-07-24T16:52:00.000-07:00

i took apart a necklace with lots of great fake pearls. i love the look.

2009-07-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

ballerina necklace. for sale at Left Right Left in Bellingham Washington.