Posts Tagged ‘clothing’
Red Rose And Key: romantic cluster necklace
Night-angel earrings: silver angel wings
Ladybirds In Autumn: leaf earrings with ladybugs
Red Berries: bronze filigree & scarlet earrings
About the Artisan in her own words:
Silverlight Jewelry – People have asked me what ‘soft gothic’ means. I use the phrase to describe the kind of jewellery I make. ‘Gothic’ means, among other things, ‘of or pertaining to a literary style characterised by gloom, the grotesque, and the supernatural’. I’ve also heard it defined as ‘characterised by a preoccupation with death’.
Victorian Silver Key: black & silver bracelet
Azure Jewel necklace: bright blue vintage cabochon
Heraldic Shield earrings: enamelled lions & crowns
Gothic Shield necklace: black and silver pendant
I’m going for a softer, less gloomy but still introspective and thoughtful feel. Gothicism without the harshness, grotesqueness, or the preoccupation with death. A somewhat bohemian aesthetic, influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites and the New Romantics, the neo-goths and the romantigoths. A bohemian gothic. A romantic gothic. A soft, classy, elegant gothic.
Designs run from simple, relatively conservative pieces with just a hint of gothic charisma, so that they are suitable for wearing to work, to bold, unabashedly bohemian showstoppers that are only suitable for rock stars and those blessed people who are so secure in themselves that they can handle the gaping stares. Designed for dreamers with day jobs who moonlight as rockstars.
Golden Honey earrings: cloisonne with gold bees
Green Forest: elfin green & copper earrings
Cloud earrings: tranquil peace jade with bronze
Copper Hearts earrings: green glass and old copper
Whiteleaf jewelry – In my jewellery-making, this translates to a love of semiprecious stones that look like what they are: lumps of beautiful rock, pulled out of the earth. I tend to use undyed, unfaceted stones, rather than stones that have been highly refined and cut (though those are beautiful too).
As a vegetarian with vegan sympathies, I don’t like to use real pearls, so I go out of my way to find irregularly shaped faux pearls that will imitate the stunning, organic beauty of freshwater pearls.
I also try to use imitation leather, rather than genuine leather, in consideration of those who would rather not wear animal skin. Where I do use real leather, it is from upholstery off-cuts or colour samples which would be thrown away if I did not turn them into something beautiful. Whiteleaf Jewellery: earthy, eclectic adornments for nature lovers.
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Halloween Pet Collar Slipcover – Size Small
All About the Artisan in her own words:
I think I was born to craft. My favorite mediums to work with are fabric and yarn. Working with these 2 mediums, there is no limit to fantastic things that can be created.
Chicago Blackhawks Towel w/Crochet Top
Ironing Board Cover – Stitch and Sew
Crochet Mary Jane Slippers – Blue Wave
The items I create have been used by myself and my family for many years. They have either simplified life or brought smiles to many faces. Family and friends enjoy the items I create so they are the reason I am here today.
Neck Cooler – choose a favorite 1
Fabric Gift Bag – Happy Birthday on black
Ford Trucks Plastic Bag Storage
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Madonna and Child Vintage Look Petite Wall Art
Recycled Wall Art Three Little Kittens
Twig Wreath with Violet Berries and Angel
Vintage Look Wood Wall Art Psalm 23
All About the Artisan in her own words:
I have always had the gift to create. I see new life in all things. I use a lot of found items and recreate them into something beautiful and new. I enjoy taking trash and making it into a new treasure.
My Christian faith and love of God are also a large part of inspiration for my creations. The events of 911 had a dramatic affect on me and have totally redirected my heart and life. God has worked in a big way in my life. When we open the door to our heart, God is just waiting to pour his Grace in!
Wall sign with Original Inspiration about Love
Mother Verse Plaque with Madonna and Child
Vintage Inspirations Sign God Does not Expect
My God-given gift of creativity, is for me, a way to share my heart with others through inspirations and scriptures which have touched me personally. God speaks through the ordinary more often than we take the time to see. It is my goal to use my creative gift to touch your heart.
My work is inspired by Faith and the desire of making all things new! I use upcycled, repurposed and new materials to create my inspirational signs, decor and door panel art. Distressing and crackling the wood, gives my work a vintage-time worn look. Prints and inspirations are decoupaged and sealed with a clear coat onto the distressed wood and panels.
Mom and Me Vintage Look Petite Wood Sign
Vintage Look Victorian Angel Wood Wall Art
Inspirational Quote on Vintage Look Sign
Victorian Angel Recycled Door Panel Art
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My Zibbet Friend – ARTEMIS 53
Posted on: September 27, 2010
Vintage McClintock Gunne Sax Dress Velvet Holiday
Vintage 80s Cabbage Rose Dress by Loralie
Vintage Gunne Sax Dress Prairie School Marm Style
Vintage Gunne Sax Dress and Lace Jacket
All About the Artisan in her own words:
For Years I have been a Collector of Items of Great Beauty, an Offshoot from My Mother’s Teachings. I Have All of My Life Been Drawn to those Things of the Past…a Kinder, Gentler Time. As a Child, Mother Taught Me Quality and An Eye for the Unique that I Could Claim as Mine. I am Forever Indebted to Her for Those Lessons Imparted.
I am also an Avid Gunne Sax Dress collector. I have well over 150 Gunne Sax Dresses along with even more similar ones in small to the Rare large!
Vintage Gunne Sax Dress Wedding Satin & Lace
Gunne Sax Dress Vintage Wedding by McClintock
Vintage Bridal Veil from Davids with Headpiece
Gunne sax Wedding Dress Vintage Jessica Label
Today I bring you the Best that I have from Vintage Gowns and Jewelry to Accessories that will Glow in the Moonlight and bring out the Goddess that Lies within us all. I welcome you with a Happy Heart in Hopes that You might find the stuff that your dreams are made of. Don’t We all Deserve This?
Vintage Rhinestone Earrings ‘Leaves Falling
Vintage Kramer Demi Parure Trembler Set
Vintage Weiss AB Rhinestone Brooch
Magnificent Vintage deep Red Brooch and Earrings
I Wish to Pass on to the Future Generations Not Only the Quality But the Character and Sentiment of the Vintage Bridal Gown. May You Find a Piece of Your Dreams in These Pages. My Mother will be Watching Fondly.
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Not content with just one shop, this artisan has 4!
All About the Artisan in her own words:
My graphic design experience started in high school with a major in art. I won first place in an ad layout contest. I started working in a print shop after school back in high school. And continued most of my life working in the printing and publishing fields.
Pink Flowers Refrigerator Magnets
Proofreader by profession with 35 years experience proofreading for major publishers. I have proofread magazines and books for major magazines and book publishing houses.
My shop Wild Goose Chase has vintage items, cards, Valentines, supplies, patterns, art books, feathers, ACEOs, and other curiosities.
Vintage Donkey Salt & Pepper Shakers
Vintage Dollhouse Furniture – Bedroom
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Pale Blue Button Scarf Free US Shipping
Autumn Magnetic Bookmarks Set of 2
Needlework Lovers Bear Chair Vignette
All About the Artisan in her own words:
I love to create. Since I was a child,I have always been busy with various forms of fiber work including knitting, crochet, needlepoint, embroidery and weaving. Alongside of those interests was that famous old cookie tin of buttons that I loved to play with. After a fulfilling career in education followed by the ease of online selling, I now devote myself fulltime to combining fibers and buttons. I also love and make clocks, magnets and bookmarks. I love special orders so please don’t hesitate to ask. I am proud of my 100% feedback selling online with several hundred items off to new homes.
In April 2007 a book called Button!Button! was published and several of my creations were included (pictures below). It was a very exciting experience.
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My Friends at Zibbet
Posted on: September 22, 2010
I have been very fortunate to make many new friends at Zibbet. All of these artisans are unique, not only in their art and crafts but their friendships.
We are all able and ready to lend advise, opinions, support and help to fellow artisans whenever possible. Our backgrounds are different and diverse but we all share a common goal.
Starting tomorrow, I am going to feature one of them daily. We all work at supporting each other and making Zibbet.com a fun and friendly shopping experience. With the Christmas Season fast approaching it is time to start thinking about shopping. See all of the unique and affordable items you can purchase for family, friends and your furbabies!
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My crochet hooks are flying and the yarn and thread is sizzling. I have been crocheting up a storm alright.
I now have 2 cowls finished and a third one just about done. I have love for cowls as they are easier than scarves to put on and wear. When I used to take the train to work and home, I always saw the ladies struggling to put on their scarves and coats. They were bumping into each other and swaying wildly as the train pulled into the station. and I was one of them. Then there was the struggle to unwind the scarf or, if a shorter scarf, find it all askew under the coat. Ah yes, those were the days. I now find it far easier to slip on a 
cowl and end the madness of the scarf.
I’ve also have the very large trivet/hot pad finished. Now that was fun and I am now thinking of how to use that pattern for smaller items. It will fit your largest pot or your best casserole with ease. Everything is in my shop – Jillys Stuff.
Time to get back to the hooks and yarn. I have more plans and patterns to start or complete.
I hate humidity! I can handle the heat but I hate it when it is sticky and muggy out. That is what it is like today and I hate it. I want to do so many things but my mood now prevents me from getting any enthusiasm over anything. I think I will go sit in the corner and pout.
I did receive an envelope in the mail yesterday full of wonderful Start Christmas Swap items. 
Lovely paper, ribbon and tags to start my christmas projects with. Now this cheers me up a little and I love all of the snowmen and bright colors. Maybe if I stare at all of this long enough I will get a tiny bit of inspiration.
I think I will go and have a third cup of coffee. Maybe that will help me get going, or not.
Yes, thank goodness for my online friends. I met a new friend with the Swap-bot blogger swap the other day. Beth of The Neat Get Neater has a great blog about her adventures as a, “Self-Proclaimed Neat Freak” in a “family that is not so in love with neatness.” Drop by and have a read. You can enter her newest giveaway – A Sonicscrubber!
I sure could have used Beth at my house today as I tidied up the rats nest beside my easy chair in the livingroom. My hubby has been frowning at me lately and I think that is why. Now, I have no trouble with organizing and I am quite often a very tidy person, however, there are those very creative days where everything gets tossed, dropped, scattered and pushed into a pile while looking for just the right item for my latest craft. That is how I end up with the rats nest. Bits and pieces of fabric, yarn, buttons, trim and ribbon scattered here and there just in case I need it. Now I am all tidy until the next creative moment hits.
Speaking of creative moments, I was able to stop at my favorite fabric store to pick up some supplies for projects. I walked in on a sale – yipeee, and immediately went insane. I now have the materials for a birdcage veil I have been planning on making and some trim to finish off a pincushion. The rats nest will return any day now!
I am still swapping at Swap-bot and yesterday’s mail held a lovely envelope with the Bookmark Swap 
in it. I never know what I will receive and this was a lovely way to start my week and they will come in very handy. It is such fun not to have boring mail now and little surprises show up nearly every day.
Now it is time to go and watch my favorite show – TAPS – The Atlantic Paranormal Society. Even the beagle knows not to bother me when this show is on. He has been out for a good walk so there is no excuses from him. As for the hubby and our son, well, they can go and do whatever they like as long as it isn’t around me. Nice arrangement!
All About Jilly and Her Stuff 