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There's been lots of things happening at home this month, but I've also fitted in some crafting time, so wanted to update my blog with a taster of some of my latest handmade items. I have several other 'work-in-progress' projects, which I shall show once completed. |
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A little handmade hand bag, made from a cheerful vintage fabric and old wooden button. |
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In fact I loved the fabric so much, I made a cushion from it too... |
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One of my patriotic hand-stitched brooches. |
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This miniature mannequin started out as one of those modern pieces designed for the dressing table. I stripped her back to her 'bare bones' so that I could give her a simple makeover. |
First I had to give the torso a coat of cream paint...
And then using some printed tissue from a vintage sewing pattern (which was missing a vital piece, so was no longer of use)...
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I decoupaged the surface of her. |
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This antique picture frame was given to me by a friend. It was missing its glass, so I decided to revisit another old idea from a few years ago and make a notice board from it. |
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I painted the frame and then added a pad of foam, overlaid with an antique French rose fabric. A length of lace stretched across provides a place to tuck in notes and messages, or photos and postcards. |
Painted pegboard.
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A cherry fairy called Morello. I'm reserved, thank you! |
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A cute c1930's doll received a little make-over...I had to re-paint her eyes and then fashion a flapper dress for her to wear. |
I also gave her a ribbon flower headdress.
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Some simple little decorative assemblage pieces, made from antique photos and vintage trinkets. |
All arrived at the shop this week.
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Some of the vintage treasures I've managed to source are filling the shelves too...
Lots of pretty boudoir accessories.
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Kitchenalia. |
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Bathroom bits. |
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And some vintage fashion... Including this c1930's crepe tea dress (with a few small issues, but still very wearable.) |
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A linen coat. Sorry I'm sold. |
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And beautiful c1920's piano shawl. |
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Hope life is treating you kindly... Thanks for stopping-by, Niki x |