Wednesday 31 August 2011

Getting ready for a local Market Competition Day

Lots of classes to enter - not enough time.  So I am just putting as many as I can together.

My handmade cards.  

I have been designing a range of fantasy girls for a couple of years and have loads of them.  I decided to use an element of my magical fantasy girls for these and combined them with a new fashion design set I got recently.  It worked quite well.  I used a handwritten font that we designed for signs that we make, and I think they look quite cool :)



A set of jewellery.

These are part of my latest jewellery range.  The competition class is an item of jewellery but I am submitting this set of necklace, earrings and bracelet - all matching.  I have used crackle beads for these and mother of pearl type beads.  I really like the way they turned out.


Any item made of wool or wool type fibres

This bracelet is made of hand dyed and woven wool that I bought form this amazing little shop out in the middle of nowhere.  The wool cost a fortune but its glowing with energy and used 3 strips here to make an woollen bracelet :)
Earrings
These were made by my 8 yr old sister.  I love them and think she has a great eye for what looks good. 


Mermaid
My mum made this as a project on a making unusual handcrafted sewing projects.  ITs made using recycled materials - woollen hair from a jumper, body material is an old sheet...

A bag
This is a bag that I made from my old pair of jeans.   
I added a hand strap and beads to decorate it.  I also used some fringing.
So its also a recycled project.

Cool link: Barefoot sandals

Have a look at this site and see how to make amazing barefoot sandals with cord/thong and and beads for a cool summer look.

http://www.rubysbeadwork.com/BFTutorial.html

Update

I have been making loads of jewellery this year.  I have sold quite a bit of it at a local market that runs about once a month.

Its really fun and I love the latest beads we bought.  Have some great charms too.  Trying to stick with unusual charms like mermaids, 4 leaf clovers, unicorns etc.

Will post some pics soon.  Been real busy.