I think they are rather charming :)
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Ho, ho, hoing in September!
It's only September but the Christmas orders have already started. These bitties are already sold, but I will have some listed a bit closer to the holiday season.
I think they are rather charming :)
I think they are rather charming :)
Wednesday, September 03, 2014
Hogwart's House Cards
I’m
a big Harry Potter fan. Big. I own all the books and movies (Prisoner
of Azkaban is on heavy rotation in my studio). “Muggle” is a term
frequently used in my house. I made myself a mail owl who could
easily pass for Hedwig’s cousin. It’s only natural that a Potterhead
such as myself would eventually make a gigantic mess creating a set of
cards inspired by the four houses of Hogwart’s with my Graphic 45 goodies.
Really Very Big Supply List:
Don’t be terrified of
this massive supply list, I’ve just taken colour coordinated snippets
from a boatload of Graphic 45 collections. Never be afraid to mix and match! Jump in and have fun!
Gryffindor
Slytherin
Hufflepuff
Ravenclaw
White bond paper
Jute twine
Monday, September 01, 2014
Lace Wrist Cuff for Tresors de Luxe
I've been waiting to create this project since joining the Tresors de Luxe design team. A pretty wrist cuff made with those fabulous laces!
I've used three types of lace in this piece, layering them all together
and added a snip of ivory ribbon. The piece has been aged with a bit of
coffee so that I can make up a story about this being found in the
bottom drawer of a dusty dresser. I've stiffened the cuff with slightly
with a light application of starch.
I think this buzzy little bee charm is a perfect Victorian-esque accent.
And the addition of this filagree clasp closure is the perfect finishing touch.
Supply list:
Ivory Embroidered Fabric Lace Trim LA-092Ivory Cotton Venice Lace Embroidered Lace Trim LA-0Filagree clasp closureAntique Brass Wreath
Medium Bee CharmIvoryRibbon
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Two quick tutes
It's nearing the first of the month, which means I'm swamped with looming deadlines and sitting on a pile of projects I can't reveal just yet. What I can show you are a couple of tutorials you might find helpful.
First, I've put together this snapguide showing how I assemble the flower die-cut accessories from Graphic 45 for pretty dimensional flowers.
And secondly, a guide on how to achieve a crackle paint finish... without crackle paint finish. I'm certain many of you have seen this technique, it certainly isn't my original invention, but for those who haven't it's a nice little trick to file away for future use.
First, I've put together this snapguide showing how I assemble the flower die-cut accessories from Graphic 45 for pretty dimensional flowers.
And secondly, a guide on how to achieve a crackle paint finish... without crackle paint finish. I'm certain many of you have seen this technique, it certainly isn't my original invention, but for those who haven't it's a nice little trick to file away for future use.
Hope you're enjoying the long weekend!
xoxo
Friday, August 29, 2014
Back to School Magnets with Petaloo
My kiddo is going back to school which means that once again my
fridge will become the household bulleten board. It's where every bit
of work with a good grade will be displayed. It's also where important
scraps of paper will be lost admid the jumble.
So I've decided that if my fridge will become a jumble (there's no two ways about it...) that it's going to be a pretty jumble!
I've created a set of pretty magnets using Petaloo flowers, Graphic 45 tags and stickers from their Couture collection.
I've glued two strong 'button' magnets on the back of each piece so that there's no sliding about.
It's a simple project but it sure will be nice for we mom's to have something elegant to look at while sorting through permission forms and fundraising sheets :)
Supplies:
Petaloo Burlap Blossoms
Petaloo Mixed Textured LayersCouture Flowers
Couture Alphabet Stickers
Couture BannersMagnets
So I've decided that if my fridge will become a jumble (there's no two ways about it...) that it's going to be a pretty jumble!
I've created a set of pretty magnets using Petaloo flowers, Graphic 45 tags and stickers from their Couture collection.
I've glued two strong 'button' magnets on the back of each piece so that there's no sliding about.
It's a simple project but it sure will be nice for we mom's to have something elegant to look at while sorting through permission forms and fundraising sheets :)
Supplies:
Petaloo Burlap Blossoms
Petaloo Mixed Textured LayersCouture Flowers
Couture Alphabet Stickers
Couture BannersMagnets
Thursday, August 28, 2014
The French Farm Box
I completed this piece a few weeks ago but it refused to be photographed. Another try with the camera this morning and I'm much more pleased with the results.
Miniature books, tea cups, flowers and even some very small mail are housed inside. It's sort of my imagining of the perfect, neat, little French fairy farm house.
The overall size of this piece is 5.4" x 7.25" x 3". Room boxes and dioramas are such a great way to get your dollhouse fix without having to accommodate an entire doll house :)
This piece is listed in the etsy shop HERE.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
The Fairy Box
After much to-do and dallying I've finally finished "The Fairy Box".
The exterior finishing touches were evading me for quite a long time... but I think I finally coaxed them out.
The piece measures approximately 7.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 overall.
The insides include stacks of tiny books on a thread spool, various pots of glittery pixie dust, a basket of wands, bottles and vials of very nice things, and a fru-fru fairy frock on a clothespin mannequin.
One of my favourite things is the little table inside. Unfortunately you can't make it out because it refused to be photographed. You'll have to take my word when I tell you it's made from old clothes pegs with chess knights (or horsey guys) for legs.
The Fairy Box is listed on etsy HERE.
Here's a list of some of the supplies that went into making this piece:
Glass Vials and Bottles
Wood Knobs, Feet, Roofs
Antique 3D Gold Crowns
Star Tinsel*
Just Wings Collage Sheet
Little Potions Collage Sheet
Miniature Glass Domes*
Pewter Dollhouse Dishes
Pewter Dollhouse Dishes
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