My Creative Space - Ivory And Pearl Hair Clips

I've been working on some ivory flower hair clips lately.

The perfect colour for bridal hair flowers.

The petals are a mix of ivory and the palest yellow-gold organzas and I love how they look with the pearls in the centres.

They're actually a tone or two yellower that the photos, like pastel gold, and they are just over 3.5 inches across.

I've got more of these petals ready to make into flowers, so I think I'll play around with the centres and see what happens. 

It's time to try some rhinestones and some stamen.

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Annemarie's Crochet Blog, I Heart Naptime, Create Craft Love, Six Sisters' Stuff, Homework

Lilac Fairytale Flower Hair Clip

This is my latest listing: large organza flowers in a sweet, romantic,  lilac.

To me, their shape resembles a cabbage rose and they are my latest addiction.

I've made them in all sorts of colours and sizes.

I'd love to see these flowers on a bride, bridesmaid or even a diminutive flowergirl.

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Handmade Hostess - Party Ideas for Unforgettable Hosting

I've had all sorts wonderful things coming through the mail lately that I haven't had the chance to share with you yet.

One of my favourite is Handmade Hostess by Kelly Lee-Creel and Rebecca Soder.

I was lucky enough to win this over at Sew, Mama, Sew blog, and I love it!

It's full of all sorts of wonderful projects to sew and make -37 in total - and it's beautifully photographed and presented.

I loved that it was divided into four sections according to the four seasons with projects following the sequence of the seasons as we come across them.

Another pleasant surprise was that this book takes you beyond just imaginative decorations and creative party themes as it focuses on the actual hosting of a successful gathering with tips and checklists that will help you through the -much less fun- aspects of planning organizing and getting it all right as stress free as possible.

An extra bonus was the 12 dessert recipes of mouthwatering cookies and cupcakes and pies that would be the perfect addition to any party or gathering.

Overall, I loved this book and I'd recommend it without question. It's very well put together and it's definately inspirational.

Thank you Kelly for the inscription!

It makes the book extra special.

Shades Of Red

New in the shop this week:

 All sorts of pretty reds.

Fairytale Flower - Red Organza Flower Hair Accessory

Extra Large Red Organza Flower Hair Clip- Fairytale Flower

Red Mix Organza Flower Hair Clip - Fairytale Flower

Large Red Mix Flower Hair Accessory - Fairytale Flower

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Peach Birds

Amber Alexander - Peach Birds Print

Anna And Dustin

Anna was sweet enough to share some pictures of her beautiful June 2013 wedding with me.

I just love the soft pink, blue and yellow accents surrounding them.

This wedding must have been a real pleasure to attend.

Everything looks so pretty and well-planned.

I love that bouquet!

And some Fairytale Flowers on the glowing bride's sash.

What an honour!

Aren't they a wonderful couple?

 Wedding Photography by Mary MacLane Photography

My Creative Space - Old Lace and Happiness

This is part of a newly acquired stash of wonderful vintage lace that I just had to share...

The joy of having this lot drop in my lap unexpectedly can only be appreciated by other manic makers, I'm sure. (Isn't that right girls?)

 Can you see the mustard yellow lace? It's a much deeper, yellower colour than the pictures and absolutely fabulous!

The large pieces of white lace are equally impressive but the sheer novelty of the colour does make it stand out.

There are also all sorts of trims in various sizes and designs....Some hand crocheted.

I can't wait to start on these! 

Ah, the possibilities are endless....

Golden Honey Bridal Flowers

More bridal flowers, this time in a sweet, pale, honey organza.

Fairytale Flower - etsy

Flower Organza Bridal Flowers

Handmade Bridal Hair Accessories

Golden Honey Flower Bridal Headband and Hair Clip

In case anyone is wondering, yes, I am going through a bridal mania lately.

It's fascinating to see  how many different  hues you can play around with and how many different flowers you can make within the pale confines of the bridal range.

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Etsy Favourites - Vintage Wedding Gowns

1967 - Vogue 1727 - OneMoreCupOfTea

1959 - Simplicity 3469  - marciecks

1967 -Vogue 1745 - GoVogue

1964 - Simplicity 5872 - PrettyPatternShop

1960s - Butterick 5660 - OurTimeCapsule

Today's Etsy Favourites are wonderful vintage bridal patterns. 

Enjoy these pretty awesome 1960s and 1970s wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses with the added bonus of some pretty fabulous wedding accessories inspiration for bridal hats, veils, caps, bows, scarves, headdresses and bouquets.

White Wedding

These are my latest bridal hair accessories, in total white.

Fairytale Flower - XL Bridal Flower

 This one is an extra large extravaganza of organza, tulle, feathers and rhinestones.

Bridal Flower Headpiece - Fairytale Flower

You can clip it straight onto the hair or you can attach it to a ribbon, which is what I've done in these pictures.
 I like the added romance of the organza ribbon trailing down the back back. 
Especially when the hair is swept up or short.

Oversized Bridal Hair Flower - Fairytale Flower

The one below is actualy the exact same flower and arrangement but in a considerably smaller scale.

Bridal Hair Accessory - Fairytale Flower

I'm enamoured with these feathers and how white they are.

Bridal White Wedding Flower - Fairytale Flower

You can see the organza ribbon in this picture. It's tied around the hair in a pretty bow and it's quite long so that it can trail behind.

White Organza Bridal Hair Flower - Fairytale Flower

You could actualy wear either of these flowers on a sash.

Bridal Headpiece - Fairytale Flower

I have a thing for all things bridal, whether over the top or subtle and subdued. 

What do you think?
Do you prefer a bride with accessories that make a statement or something more demure?



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Topping It Off!

Here are some very hasty photos of some much-loved champagne organza flowers.

While I do enjoy making every one of my flowers, bridal flowers have that extra bit of magic to them, don't they?

These are for the lovely Emmeline, who decided to arrange them as her cake topper on her special day.

Wishing you the most fabulous of wedding days, Emmeline!

Next time I'll take better pictures that do them justice.....

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Flower Girl

Flower Girl by LisaStubbs

New Fuchsia Pink And Red Organza Flower Rings

Here are my latest  organza flower rings in bright and happy combination of fuchsia and red -with a little black thrown in....

They're attached to an adjustable base, so they can be worn pretty much by anybody.

The black centres are natural onyx stones, carefully and patiently sewn onto the flower.

I love the sculptural embellishment they add and the contrast of the shiny black rocks with the delicate, semi-transparent organza.

I made some red ones too. They remind me of poppies.

Hopefully I'll get some modelled shots soon. They look so much better worn.

If you want to see other Fairytale Flower organza rings, click here (for black) and here for blue.

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Today's Creative Blog, Annemarie's Crochet Blog, The Gunny Sack