My Creative Space - Journal Cover

I tried something new for me this week and had my first attempt at a journal cover.

This was the result and I'm kind of happy with it -though I see areas for improvement.

I raided my lace stash and used some lace scraps but also some of my grandmother's vintage crochet lace for the first time.

The polka dot fabric was just begging to be added

...so I caved in.....

I couldn't resist adding some vintage scraps and ribbons...

and a couple of black organza flowers...

Linked to:

Our Creative Spaces, Homework, AnneMarie's Crochet Blog

My Creative Space - Black Ruffle Cuffs

While black is definately a safe choice for accessories, I naturaly tend to move towards happy colours instead.

Lately, however, I've been drawn to the dramatic effect of black.

This ruffle cuff is black shantung silk -which is one of my all-time favourite materials to work with-

with some black lace and a taupe cotton ribbon to tie it closed.

This one is an ice-blue cotton ruffle cuff with an extra wide black lace over it

and a pale blue-gray cotton ribbon with black trimming to tie it closed.

Black Shantung Ruffle Cuff: here.

Ice Blue Ruffle Cuff with Black Lace: here.

Linked to:

Our Creative Spaces, Homework, TheGunnySack

My Creative Space- More Leaves

I've been working on my leaves for a bit now.

The pop of the bright red thread on the starkness of the cotton canvas is in keep with the red/pink phase that has come over me lately.

Usualy you will find them hidden under one of these.

But I find them way too pretty to always be playing second fiddle.

I actualy wear a pair identical to the one in the photo above, which I love.

I should have some ready to put in the shop soon.

Linked to:

Our Creative Spaces, Today's Creative Blog, Homework, AnneMarie'sBrieblog, Petite Hermine, I Heart Naptime

My Creative Space- Leaf Experiments

I've been working on my mother-daughter organza flowers a lot lately.

I've already confessed an addiction to making them.

Now I have to confess to yet another one....

It's the leaves...

I can't stop making those either.

I've been experimenting with different colours,  textures and sizes.

Different silks, denim, canvas, cotton, jersey and lace have all being given a go.

I have to admit to being slightly partial to the shantung silk but I do love them all.

These are the very latest version. Silk on denim.

I can't wait to see them fray....

For many , wonderful creative projects just click on Our Creative Spaces.

Also linked to Day and Age Designs

Creative Space - Sashes

Sashes are something I've been meaning to do more of for quite a long time.

Finaly, I'm getting started....

For what creative people everywhere are up to, click on Our Creative Spaces.

My Creative Space - Baby Pink

One of the things I love about Creative Spaces is that you get to see what people are doing (and when I say people I mean the amazing crafters that make and post the most inspiring  projects)  while they are actualy doing it.

I find that 'behind the scenes' glimpse into a project endlessly fascinating.

But my own photos of a work in progress never satisfy me.

So I'm posting the end product.

With a glimpse of the back.

Linked to  Our Creative Spaces

and zsazsazsu Saturday Shopping Day.

My Creative Space- Circles

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But be warned! You'll wish for many,  many  hours to go through each and every one of them.