Cleaning Leather Mephisto Sandals

Cleaning Product for leather footbed: Woly Sport Cleaning Shampoo $18.95 CDN (Quick Cobbler). Says "Ideal for athletic footwear made of leather, fabric or synthetic material as well as light synthetic shoes." Product made in Germany.

Leather Care: Lexol Leather Conditioner $11.95 CDN (Quick Cobbler). Says "Softens leather, prevents cracking. Lexol protects old and new leather from cracking and premature aging by providing the lubrication necessary to keep it strong and supple. It is made w/ the finest tanning oils which are emulsified into microscopic droplets. The oil droplets bond to the leather fibers, nourishing the leather and leaving no greasy residue. Use regularly to keep your leather looking and performing its best."
I have not used this on the footbed, but I guess it could work.

Once I washed and let my Mephisto sandals air dry for maaaaaany days, I sealed the outsides of the cork parts with rubber cement (this is what was recommended to me by the Quick Cobbler). I know that sounds odd, but the cork has to be completely sealed from moisture or it will allow water through it and it will disintegrate, dry out and need replacing (which I have had done). The Quick Cobbler added bits of cork to the chipped out parts of cork. Only cost me $20 to repair the missing chunks of fallen out cork.

Koko -- almost done!

Getting her ready for a photoshoot at my friend Cece's house! Just finishing the shoe & maybe a hat & feather boa and mini cupcake.

Koko Kitty

My latest creation: a white cat named Koko. She is the second doll my friend has ordered from me and will be friends with Molly Cat -- they have matching dresses!

Pretty in Pink

This is Molly Cat. She is hip & happenin' in her funky Mary Janes and raspberry beret! She loves minty cupcakes with colourful sprinkles. Her necklace charm says: angel. Her details are dainty, right down to her boy-cut undies!

Princesse Lisette -- work in progress

Ok so my crochet projects are dominating our blog... oh well! Here's my latest project. Her name is Princesse Lisette. At first she was looking a lot like Elizabeth Taylor with the heavy eye makeup & big blue eyes and big lips. But then I added the funky hat & feather boa and now I really like her french-chic attitude!

Will post another pic when she's complete.

Newest amigurumi buddies

"Marmalade" -- she's a hip, edgy orange cat wearing a camouflage hoody dress complete with front kangaroo pocket. She is also wearing a charm necklace with the word "dream". Her buddy is a white, albino beatnik bunny named "Christopher". He's wearing a designer black turtleneck sweater, and the soles of his feet are green.

Night Jack-o-lanterns

This is how the jack-o-lanterns look at night! The entire little white pumpkin was glowing translucent.