Posts Tagged ‘DIY’
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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The Battle with the Scrap Yarn
Posted on: September 15, 2010
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Yes, this is it. All of my scrap yarn jumbled together in one humungous pile. There are partial balls, uncompleted projects and handfuls all thrown in together. What a mess! I finally have had enough and decided end this disorganization once and for all.
With all of the patience I could muster, I slowly tackled this mess and rewound balls, pulled apart unfinished pieces and all of the other pieces . Each color was then wound neatly and set aside carefully. I was so happy that I had gotten that far until the one question popped into my head – “How are you going to store it?” Well the good old zip lock bag trick was useless and putting them into an old cookie tin would only end in the same mess. Then it hit me! I had the answer all along in my fridge!
Yes, in my fridge. And here it is – 
You can’t see it very well but each cup holds a ball of yarn. They will now stay separated and neat. I am so proud of myself. It has only taken me forever to come up with this idea.
Yes, I am a little slow but at least I come up with something in the end. Sometimes frustration does have it’s benefits.
Monday Morning Blahs!
Posted on: September 6, 2010
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I am not a fan of Mondays. This is a holiday Monday and I have the blues.
Nothing new in Friday’s mailbox and the weekend has been quiet. I have managed to get more crocheting done and am working on some ATC (Artist Trading Cards). I needed a break as my fingers were getting tired. It is a slow process and I hope to use them as business cards and include them in some of my orders. I’ll probably do a tutorial on IndieSmiles and will keep you updated.
It has finally cooled down here in Ontario, Canada and I can officially declare that Autumn has arrived. The kids go back to school tomorrow and I can get back into my school year routine. My son is not happy about this but he is getting to that age and would rather sleep in. Oh, Well!
It’s a very drab day outside and incredibly quiet in the neighbourhood. Buck the beagle is snoring away behind me and our grandfather clock in the hallway just chimed 11a.m. ten minutes early again. I guess I had better get hubby to fix that today. Ho-hum. Another Monday.
Wednesday’s Mail
Posted on: September 2, 2010
Yes, it is still hot up here. Hope we get a break soon.
Here is the surprise in the mailbox yesterday. It came all wrapped up with a pretty pink envelope and note. What a treat when I opened up the package and found all of this –
Fat quarters, red ric rac, patterned ribbon and a super reusable shopping bag. I am going to keep the bag in my purse for any of those “I am only going in to grab one thing” shopping trips. This came from the “Sewing swap with a twist” swap at Swap-bot. I am so lucky!
All About Jilly and Her Stuff 
