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or rather forgotten pictures! I was romaging through my  computer photos to tidy and  clear my files and I came accross these pictures of past designs, Just thought I’d share them with you..They’ve either sold or given as present…

At the moment I’ve made a couple of framed purses that I must photograph and list. It’s nice also to take the time to make stuff for myself too…I realized that the little time I had to sew was all spent for the etsy shop and really there are so many projects that I’d like to make for either Dylan, Hubby, the house, the sewing room or myself…so stay tuned I’ll try to show when I get to take pics…That and my very first dress all made by myself! I’ve got an other one on the way too.  See you next post ^_^

I’m really getting into the retro 40′s/50′s vibe. I’ve actually realized just looking around and following a few vintage inspired blogs, that I love the 50′s lifestyle, fashion and the way women where curvacious and womanly. Figure hugging dresses, circle skirts, eye liner and red lips, It really is a killer look. And you can really dress it down too!

So here’s a little short list of my retro inspired faves on Etsy, Hope you like:

Salor swimsuit by www.fablesbybarrie.etsy.com

Ceramic Anchor Buckle belt by www.Cassieart.etsy.com

 Custom made Galaxy dress fishtail pencil style by www.heartmycloset.etsy.com

Modern flair small purse by www.msnizbit.etsy.com

Send your fabric for custom shoes by www.nataliefaye1031.etsy.com

Kristelle austrian crystal bracelet by www.laclaire.etsy.com

Classic Black Satin Bow Headband by www.bloomsnbows.etsy.com

a few bits and pieces, but Baby has been teething badly on and off for a couple of weeks now…he’s been snotty and feverish and clingy as well as cutting 3 teeth at a time!

Here’s a couple of bits I’ve been doing…

Eye masks with travel pouch wich is ok for travelling but for migraines, a blackout fabric as backing would probably be more suitable. Still need to work on that one

Custom order for a French Jewelry roll

And two more rolls for the shop you can see more pictures here and here

I hope to make more makeup bags and gift sets soon, I’ve got some nice fabric I’d like to use but just didn’t get a chance lately to do more sewing… Also I’ll have to update you with my dressmaking class, It’s quite exciting as I’ll be probably finishing my dress next week at the class. I finally settled for this pattern Vogue 8278, but I must tell you more about it next time and show you the fabric I picked…

Til next time then!

A couple of treasuries some of my items have been featured in from the crafty Ireland team…

Nancenet70-Bagged in Ireland

and

ProjectSarafan-Wooly and Green

Well Ladies, It is Saturday and it’s already been a week since the Bead Soup Party (scroll down for previous post). It’s been a gigantic blog hop party, 210 participants! It took me 3 days to go around all the blogs!

So here’s my giveaway, a lavender and lime polka dots coin purse with ring holder (to use it as a jewelry case instead of a coin purse if you wish)

102 comments (and more still coming as I write) , 51 blog followers and 83 fans on facebook…

That makes it 236 entries…(Biggest ever giveaway for me!!)

so the winner who was drawn is Julianna Cannon!

(Please contact me Julianna to let me know your shipping address)

Thank you so much to all the participants and look forward to the next BSP starting in August

A very earthly selection with blue crystals…blues, browns, ecrus…nice! (see more pictures here) Unusual for me as I do more colorful and lampwork and sterling silver Jewellery. Unfortunately, when Wire wrapping the handcrafted pendant, here’s what happened:

N o t     g r e a t.

So I had to rethink my piece ( using one of Rach’s lentil beads as pendant) and came up with TWO pieces. Hope you like…

I made all the copper links myself. Not bad considering I’d never used copper before in my life.

And added a cute little porcelaine birdie..

‘Copper Bird Song Necklace’

 and my second piece…

I have been concocting little darling earrings. Unfortunately the bad light (combined with the battery-hungry-monster-camera of mine) is still a major annoying factor for me. I hope to scrape some money and get a new camera soon. For the moment though, that will have to do….*sigh*.. 

 I  still think they’re as cute as a button though lol. In the boutique in the next couple of days hopefully. And don’t forget to check out the blog on saturday, as it will be the big Bead Soup Party reveal AND a I shall have a GIVEAWAY!

Thanks for looking as always and stay tuned ^_^

Baby Doll Trinket Keepsake – www.funwallart.etsy.com

Organic upcycled Kinn Jones hat - www.sparkyjones.etsy.com

OOAK padded linen etui box - www.tialys.etsy.com

Print by www.valentinadesign.etsy.com

Mini envelope clutch by www.nanabysally.etsy.com

This week I’ve enrolled into my first ever dress making class: 2 hours for 6 weeks, learning how to make your very own garment.

So there I am, checking www.sewingdirect.co.uk out for dress patterns. My thinking behind it was that the most complex pattern -as far as beginners go- I’ll go for, the most I’ll learn…and I’ll have help at hand anyway…hum…Here’s what I had in mind;

Day dress by Donna Karan Vogue 1220

I think it looks stunning. I like it. But then our Tutor said something about how disheartened you could get if you were to take on a project that was too much. That really taking on  and finishing a simple project would actually boost our confidence.

It got me thinking – this woman knows what she’s talking about, let’s not play it too hard. I was a bit ambitious.  Let’s not run before we can walk. Especially because adding to the level difficulty of the dress, I’ve got to remember that whatever pattern I’ll take on, I’ll have to lengthen here and there (I’m over 6ft tall)…

So taking it all in and thinking that I’ll always be able to do V 1220 when I get more experienced, I’ve finally settled for…

Very Easy Vogue (I didn’t make it up, that’s what it’s called) 8683

I thought it would be quite versatile, with or without leaves. In extra I was thinking of an Obi belt either to make or buy. I spotted a gorgeous one here from www.voknits.etsy.com

Next, when I receive my pattern (I do HOPE I’ll get it before my class wednesday :O ) I’ve got to pick the fabric…

What kind of material would you see?

…From Balanced. I know, I have had them for a couple of weeks now. However waiting for a bit of sunshine in this part of the world to take pictures takes like forever. So in the end, I decided to stuck them on the kitchen counter, juggling between a rubbish camera and a non existing light lol.

Here they are…Thank you Rach for giving me the opportunity to challenge myself : I have never used copper before and I’ve been meaning to give it a go for ages, so that’s great !

 Beaded bead, round quartz beads, resin lentils

 Stone beads

 swarovski and czeck crystals, handcrafted pendant

Handmade copper toggle

See here the bead selection I sent to Rachel and you can actually check out what other BSP goers have sent here on Flicker

Bead Soup Party reveal on the 26th February!! Stay tuned…