ViviBijoux » etsy favorites http://vivibijoux.com Handmade French Jewellery and Accessories Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:49:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 When I discovered Pettiskirts http://vivibijoux.com/2011/08/when-i-discovered-pettiskirts/ http://vivibijoux.com/2011/08/when-i-discovered-pettiskirts/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:58:40 +0000 Virginie http://vivibijoux.com/?p=1140 Dear friends, although I do not have a girl (I have a 2year old boy that is keeping me far too busy right now) I must confess I’ve fallen in love with Pettiskirts.

Have you heard of them? They are fantastically voluminous skirts pretty much based on a vintage petticoat pattern using a modern non fraying fabric.

Pettiskirt by Dreamspun - Pick Color Size

Dream Spun Kids

little pink dragonfly

Mix and Match, Colours and Patterns…the limit is your imagination: I guess that’s why I fell in love with it, that and the amazing volume that the bottom ruffles create. There is yards upon yards of fabric here ladies; believe me, I’ve already made three and it’s been a ruffling marathon!

Since I discovered them a couple of months ago, I’ve been googling and searching on the internet for tutorials and materials…

To buy, these lovelies go anywhere from 45euros to 100e ‘pricy’ you’ll probably think. But when you realize the amount of work involved, the price seems to make more sense.

I do have two favorite Pettiskirts designers…one is Belle Ame:

 

But my favorite pettiskirt boutique has to be Kaiya Eve Couture : fantastic concept, products, fabrics and photography! And it’s supposed to be the original Pettiskirt. Unfortunately I can’t show you pics but you can hop on to the link. Kandi Lightner, the designer has appeared on Martha Stewart 

I hope to share with you a few tutorial links next time if you fancy having a go ^_^and pictures of my first attempts!

Belle Ame

 

Belle Ame

]]> http://vivibijoux.com/2011/08/when-i-discovered-pettiskirts/feed/ 2 Retro Favorites http://vivibijoux.com/2011/03/retro-favorites/ http://vivibijoux.com/2011/03/retro-favorites/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:30:55 +0000 Virginie http://vivibijoux.com/?p=1076 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:

Sailor Swimsuit (S and XL)

Salor swimsuit by www.fablesbybarrie.etsy.com

Ceramic Anchor Buckle with Reversible Striped and Dotted Belt

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

UNIQUE galaxy dress fishtail pencil style custom made all sizes

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

READY TO SHIP-50s Design/ Modern Flair - Small Purse

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

Send me your fabric, I'll make you shoes - Custom Shoes

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

KRISTELLE - Austrian Crystal Rhinestone and Jade Green Satin Ribbon Cuff Bracelet

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

Beautiful Classic Black Satin Bow Headband for girls and women

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

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

an Organic Upcycled 'kissable plum' Kinn Jones hat - Medium (READY TO SHIP): stiffened with organic canvas

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

OOAK Handmade Padded Linen Etui Box for Sewing or Treasures - Flora and Fauna

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

She believed she could so she did Print PICK A COLOR

Print by www.valentinadesign.etsy.com

Nana by Sally - Mini Envelope Clutch/Wallet

Mini envelope clutch by www.nanabysally.etsy.com

 

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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

Solid Black Kona Cotton Reversible Obi Wrap Belt - Custom Colors

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?

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Don’t forget to search for the words ‘craftyirelandteam’ and ‘teamfrench’ to have a look at what the irish and french crafters are up to on Etsy!

Home is where the heart is by me - Nice Day design

Let’s take the sun at home – by Douceslaines

Love and jewels are forever - by Creamarie

For pretty women -  by Mediterraneangirl

Tresors Francais -by  bohemienneivy

 

A fairy tale romance - byAmor

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 I’m pleased to say that I have been accepted as a member.

The web site shows all the talented artisan french speakers there is out there

SALE Cath Kidston Fabric cubes handmade necklace WAS 37USD

From www.petitechacal.etsy.com SALE Cath Kidston Fabric cubes handmade necklace

Petit sac crochet brooch with a leather flower .

Petit sac crocher brooch with a leather flower from www.madeinfrance.etsy.com

Classic grey beaded cord choker - Gris Chic

Classic Grey beaded cord chocker by www.kankou.etsy.com

 

]]> http://vivibijoux.com/2011/01/french-handmade-on-etsy/feed/ 5 My very first treasury for a team challenge http://vivibijoux.com/2010/10/my-very-first-challenge-treasury/ http://vivibijoux.com/2010/10/my-very-first-challenge-treasury/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:35:40 +0000 Virginie http://vivibijoux.com/?p=747 Please click on pic to go and check out my treasury ^_^

A new challenge for the Etsy Ireland team has arised. Rach from Balanced is the one behind the operation: All the participants who desire to make a treasury can do so for the next 4 days. It should feature 8-10 fellow team members and not include one of our items. Voting will be done via a poll widget on friday 15 Oct  here and the winner will be announced next Wednesday, Oct. 20. All the participant treasuries can be found here. The winner will receive a a little feature post here on the blog AND their Etsy Mini listed in the sidebar for one whole week!

The theme is Comfort…My chosen colour combo here is what I find comfy. I don’t know why I just do! Hope you like it, there’s nice items and shops there that are worth looking at :)

Oh! and a great tip I found (maybe you already knew about it) but I couldn’t ‘catch’ treasuries pictures. What I needed was a screenshot and I found a website for it http://www.thumbalizr.com/ where you can thumb your pages! Brillant!

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Please click away using the link above, the more clicks, the better chance this treasury has to make it to the front of Etsy :)

Baby Shoes

 

Baby quilt – Apples and Ice cream www.mukkymonkey.etsy.com $100

]]> http://vivibijoux.com/2010/07/irish-baby/feed/ 1 Ultra Violet Rust http://vivibijoux.com/2010/07/ultra-violet-rust/ http://vivibijoux.com/2010/07/ultra-violet-rust/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:39:05 +0000 Virginie http://vivibijoux.com/?p=474 Please click away here on this new treasury by www.balanced.etsy.com , my Sunny me Earrings are featured there ^_^

The theme is fab! I’m delighted that I discovered through this selection an artist from the Crafty Ireland Etsy team called Meluseena from www.meluseena.etsy.com . She’s very talented and I love some of her prints. Especially that one that I keep an eye on :

Marie Antoinette - Lustre Print Meluseena
 ”Marie-Antoinette”
Other prints are really quirky, but I think this is a definite favorite and maybe 2 or 3 prints like this would fit well in my craft/visitors room…
Fab!
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SweetHeart Scallop Summer Soiree Double Layer Apron
Sweetheart Scallop Summer soiree Apron by www.tallulahsophie.etsy.com $35
The fabric is real Chic and the contrast between pink, yellow,white and black adds to the fab layered design…Really, you wouldn’t want to cook a bolognese sauce with that on, it’s too cute to get tomatoe sauce all over yourself :)
BUSINESS CARD HOLDER/CARD HOLDER --Black and Ivory Damask--Cotton
Business card holder damask by www.ocstylescreations.etsy.com $7.99
I love it and love everything there is in the shop! go and check it out. When practical goes with good looking, can you ask for more?!
Jamestown Toile in Black and White Jewelry Pouch for Travel or Home Use, Large
Jamestown toile Jewelry pouch by www.susankeepsake.etsy.com $21
Useful and lovely, handy for your jewellery when you go away. I think the fabric and the inner gingham with loads and loads of pocket are so well thought out. Brillant idea!
Pleated Bag - Dandy Damask Spa lg (4 pockets)
Dandy damask pleated bag by www.bagsbycolette.etsy.com $49
Can you tell I’m into teal and white and black and damask…lol If you look at the item in the shop, you’ll see it’s as practical as it looks good.
GROOVY GURLZ JUNGLE L0VE REVERSIBLE BAG
Groovy gurlz jungle love bag by www.groovygurlz.etsy.com $18.50
Being a child at heart, I could easily wear this. Plus it’s reversible with, guess what…polka dots…An other thing I’m really into these days…
In fact, what I’m into right now ( as we’re talking about it) is ( in no particular order or link):
♥ marshmallows
♥ polka dots and damask
♥ teal/turquoise and black&white
♥ bows and ribbons
♥ anything ‘make your own’ ( I’m intrigued at how people make homemade stuff)
♥ have a nosey at people’s workshops
♥ oreos (they’re quite addictive you know)
♥ amazon’s craft books dpt (I could spend hours browsing and adding to my wishlist)
Ok, We are going to stop here because I’ve got to put the baby to bed…and we don’t want to bore you to death. lol.
Speak to you next post ^_^
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