Brown Flower Brooch with Trailing Ribbons

Another flower brooch with trailing ribbons, this one in a mix of browns, caramel, grey and black.

You can see the brooch back above. I like these simple pins because they're pretty sturdy and the kind that won't break off and leave you with an unwearable brooch.

Keyring Flower Charm

This is a gift I made for a friend who doesn't wear flower accessories. 

Not as brooches, or hair clips, or rings or earrings.

So she got a key ring -or bag charm if you prefer- with a flower she admired in a sweet, muted lilac.

You tie it around your key ring or your bag handle.

I use a version of this on my car key and home key sets and never have to waste time any more fishing into my bag for either set of keys.

It used to be a particular pet peeve of mine to have to manically search for those elusive keys.

Now I use the tell-tale leaves or flower to quickly fish it out of a pocket.

I've been making and using these for at least a couple of years and I'd vouch for their effectiveness.

Plus I get to carry a couple of my flowers around all day.....

Linked to:
Today's Creative Blog, Chase The Star

Organza Flower Ring Pillow

Back when I showed you the extra large bridal flower I was making for a special overseas bride, I promised you photos of the matching ring pillow.
So here they are. Lots of them.

I really enjoyed making it so I can safely predict some more in the future.

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Homework, The Gunny Sack, Today'sCreative Blog, Eat Make Grow, AnneMarie's Crochet Blog

Pale Blue Shantung Silk Ruffle Cuff

Lustrous pale blue  shantung silk and vintage white lace ruffle cuff.

Wraps around wrist and ties with a soft pale blue jersey ribbon.

My latest.

Linked to:

AnneMarie's Crochet Blog, Petite Hermine, I Heart Naptime, Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky!, HodgePodge Friday, Happy Hour Projects, Homework, Ginger Snap Crafts

Softest Champagne Silk Ruffle Cuff

The silk used for this cuff was such a joy to work with. 

In the most subtle of golds and soft as a baby kitten, it's most definately a favourite.

There's also some of my grandmother's prized crochet lace there.

I'm sure I've mentioned her before. She was a wizard with a hook.

 A real master.

Every time I see her handiwork I regret not learning to crochet from her when I had the chance.

So I use the precious stash I have judiciously.

I've also used some natural cotton ribbon in an antique white.

It's quite stiff to begin with, but every time it's worn, it gets softer and softer untill it's smooth and silky.

Linked to:

Homework, My Creative Space, I Heart Naptime, AnneMarie's Crochet Blog

Monday Moodboard - Sugar & Spice

1. GreenGrass2

2. HappyHappy

3. PetitPlat

4.rRradionica

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

Bridal White Ruffle Cuff

In total white, made out of the softest, most bridal white, natural cotton ruffles and layers of lace in dazzling white and antique white, this cuff is one of my favourite so far.

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Homework

My Creative Space - More Red and Fuschia

Yes, more red and fuschia .....and bronze.

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My Creative Space, Homework

OnePerfectDay Give-Away on Blue Collar Bride

This little taupe and purple organza accessory which can be worn as a headband, sash, choker or wrist corsage (more pictures and details here) is up for grabs  at Blue Collar Bride blog.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment.

So head on over to Wedding Sash Give-Away and good luck!

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

Give-Away: Black Shantung Silk Ruffle Cuff

There's a give-away of my Black Shantung Silk Ruffles Cuff over at Moderna Staxtopouta.

It runs till the 11th of November and it's terribly easy to enter. All you have to do is leave a comment HERE stating your favourite item in the OnePerfectDay shop.

All the details of the cuff: HERE.

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

Lavender Lovehearts

Lavender sachets are definately a big thing around here.

Not only do you get that fabulous lavender smell but you also get moth protection and the oportunity to play around with fabric, colours and shapes.....

These were from a big batch I'd started months ago but never got finished.

I love the heart shape

and the material is a very particular fabric of purple with an arabesque gold design going through it.

I fill it up with the freshest lavender I can find and then I add all sorts of other aromatic spices with properties that make you feel good and protect your clothes at the same time.

I promise to make a post with the lavender mix recipe soon.

I usualy tie a stick of cinamon under the bow but I was fresh out....

Linked to the super-talented Carolyn's Homework,

  Today's Crafty Blog,

Tea Rose Home

I heart Naptime

Petite Hermine

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