Handmade objects always have a story. They have a real character and charm over mass-produced items. My blog is featuring all the handmade items I make and I'm also going to post Free Patterns for crocheting, knitting and other crafts. I'm also going to post my favourite recipes for free! Are you interested in a certain pattern or recipe? Feel free to contact me.

I love to recycle books and records and create unique purses, clocks, IPhone docks, Ereader Tablet Covers, hollow safe books. You can find my crafting in My RETROGRANDMA Etsy Store

I also love to seek out collectible treasures and you can find them in my RetroClassics shop on Etsy

I've had a number of opportunities for my unique handmade items to be featured on many blogs. I LOVE the RETRO ERA and that's why they call me "RETROGRANDMA"! FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/Retrograndma







26 September 2014

Book Purse for the book lover!

I love this amazing book purse because of it's hardcover!  Blue hardcover with gold printing and matching cotton floral material - watch heads turn as you walk down the street with this one!  John Steinbeck - Grapes of Wrath, The Moon is Down, Cannery Row, East of Eden and Of Mice and Men - click on this to view the listing in my Etsy Shop.  Remember it's never too early to get your Christmas shopping done now - before all the good ones are gone  :-)

23 September 2014

Nancy Drew Book Purse by RetroGrandma

Nancy Drew Fans will love this unique idea - Book Purses made from the books!  Great unique gift idea - never too early to start Christmas shopping now.  


13 September 2014

Jane Austen Book Purse

Just made this book purse this week.  I love the hardcover!  It made such a classy handbag.  
Jane Austen Book Purse found in my Etsy Store - RetroGrandma

6 September 2014

Back to School Gifts!

What a great gift for that special teacher or librarian!  You can find more of my book purses on Etsy.  Just search for RetroGrandma.