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Join the circus– C.1940’s upcycled cardboard luggage–part 1 of 3
Apologies, I forgot to take some ‘before photo’s’ . I picked this cardboard case up from an op-shop for $2. It was in it’s original shades of blue and brown, and beaten out of shape. It is cardboard...
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Join the circus– C.1940’s upcycled cardboard luggage–part 2 of 3
This is where we left the last post – click pic to return to the previous post. This post looks at the completion of the outer shell I filled in the lettering with white enamel and a SZ000 paint brush....
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*HELP* I need some order in my wardrobe…… Oh wait I can help myself! (0_o)
My wardrobe (aka – spare double room) has become an overstuffed burden rather than the joy it once was. You would not be wrong if you were to say it’s a little on the hoarding side of the spectrum… So...
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Thank you to all of my followers..
A huge THANKS to you all for following me, thanks for the ‘likes’, the ‘reblogs’ and supportive comments. I really appreciate them all. I hope you have had a great year and I look forward to blogging...
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NZ souvenir spoon bracelets
For my sisters I crafted some handmade jewellery. A little quirky and kitsch and kiwi themed, these bracelets are constructed from Souvenir Spoons, jump rings and old coins no longer in use. I wanted...
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How to – Vintage hair
For the last 12 months I have in my opinion, been ultra lazy with my hair and style (and I’ve enjoyed it immensely). I ditched my curling and straightening tongs back in Jan 2012 and went vintage style...
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Wardrobe catch-ups
Hi Everyone, I’ve had loads of recent interest and comments on the wardrobe post I did six months ago. So as you may all be aware I had a serious addiction to clothing that got totally out of hand, and...
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WEEKEND MAYHEM 2 PROJECTS ON A SATURDAY!
CHEAP & CHEERFUL LITTLE DEER BROOCH I made this today to go with my cute rockabilly blue and white polk-a-dot dress. I wanted an adorable contemporary embellishment that I could wear with...
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Winters coming–store the firewood and sew some coats!!!
It’s hard to believe that winter is around the corner with this awful humid heatwave of a summer we’re experiencing in NZ right now. Soon though, there will be a chill in the air and I will be ready!...
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Stuck in a perpetual design phase that is yet to produce tangible products…. Ugh
Although recent posts have been few and far between, I can assure you – I have been very busy behind the scenes. I invested in an iPad for my project management studies except I found It much more...
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Gearing up for a summer of sewing
This summer I want to try my hand at pattern making and bring to life some of my fashion sketches. I usually alter existing commercial patterns to create what I want, but that method has it’s...
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3.5hour Refashion – Art Deco Inspired Couture Lace Dress
My ‘birth week’ is approaching very soon (every year I try and take a week off around my birthday so I can have some much needed me time). The plan for my birth week includes a good clean out of my...
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6hour hand-sewn silk couture dress – refashioned & inspired by art deco
Hi Everyone, As promised in my last post ‘3.5hour Refashion – Art Deco Inspired Couture Lace Dress‘ I mentioned I would have another art deco inspired refashion all stitched up this week….. and, here...
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Project Elbow Patch
I had a slouchy merino jersey that I love to slop around the house in. It was so comfortable that I was not ready to part with it when I find the elbows had started to wear through and a little hole...
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2013 in review – a huge thanks to all my followers for making this year a...
In 2012 this little blog got 13,000 views. In 2013 this little blog got 33,000 views - wow!!!!! Thank you for making 2013 great! With a special thanks to all of those who took the time to write a...
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Join the circus– C.1940’s upcycled cardboard luggage–part 1 of 3
Apologies, I forgot to take some ‘before photo’s’ . I picked this cardboard case up from an op-shop for $2. It was in it’s original shades of blue and brown, and beaten out of shape. It is cardboard...
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Join the circus– C.1940’s upcycled cardboard luggage–part 2 of 3
This is where we left the last post – click pic to return to the previous post. This post looks at the completion of the outer shell I filled in the lettering with white enamel and a SZ000 paint brush....
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*HELP* I need some order in my wardrobe…… Oh wait I can help myself! (0_o)
My wardrobe (aka – spare double room) has become an overstuffed burden rather than the joy it once was. You would not be wrong if you were to say it’s a little on the hoarding side of the spectrum… So...
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Thank you to all of my followers..
A huge THANKS to you all for following me, thanks for the ‘likes’, the ‘reblogs’ and supportive comments. I really appreciate them all. I hope you have had a great year and I look forward to blogging...
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NZ souvenir spoon bracelets
For my sisters I crafted some handmade jewellery. A little quirky and kitsch and kiwi themed, these bracelets are constructed from Souvenir Spoons, jump rings and old coins no longer in use. I wanted...
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