Hearts Off to Handmade Designers!

I love Little Tee Tee Showcase

It started with a heart.  Its results are astounding. The brief was – create something special from a heart.

It is amazing how inventive some people are. They are just blessed with the creativity gene.  I have been so inspired by the beauty of some of these creations. Here are my personal favourites.

A large silver lace children's crown by Arabella's Wardrobe




Hand stamped lace heart buttoned hairclips//elastics by Minky Minx Design Studo - Vintage Ispired Creations
 

Girls Playsuit by Sweet Delilah

Heart Delight by KIDS ROOMS

These amazing designers have put their wares on this showcase for your purchase (I would buy everything if I could!). It commences tomorrow at 8.30pm (Friday the 17th August 2012) and ends the same time on Monday the 20th August 2012.

If this has left you feeling inspired or got your creative mind buzzing you can find all your heart desires and needs HERE.



DIY Tutorial - 4 hair clips in 4 mins!

Yes, you CAN make gorgeous hair clips with not much fuss & no sewing skills whatsoever!

What you need:

• Hot glue gun (you can pick these up at the local hardware store or even $2 shops)
• Fabric flowers - I used a vintage pink peony available HERE; a hot pink, felt-backed tulle flower with bling center available HERE; a light pink chiffon/tulle flower with diamontie centre available HERE & a gold ribbon flower available HERE.
• 1 x pink pearl & clear diamond mini button available HERE
  
• 3 x brooch tray/alligator clips available HERE
• 1 x grosgrain-covered alligator clip available HERE

 Clip 1:

• Plug your glue gun in to warm up
• Take one metal brooch/alligator clip & the pink chiffon flower
• Squeeze lots of glue into the brooch tray & quickly place the felt part of the flower onto the glue
• Hold for 3 seconds then you're done!
• Cost: $1.85 (plus glue)

 Clip 2:

• Take one metal brooch/alligator clip & the hot pink tulle flower
• Squeeze lots of glue into the brooch tray & quickly place the felt part of the flower onto the glue
• Hold for 3 seconds then you're done!
• Cost: $1.80 (plus glue)

 
 Clip 3:

• Take one metal brooch/alligator clip, the mini pearl button & vintage pink chiffon flower.
  
• Cut off the excess mesh from the back of the flower
• Squeeze lots of glue into the brooch tray & quickly place the flower onto the glue & hold for 3 seconds.
• Place a dab of glue in the centre of the flower & hold the flat-backed button in place for 3 seconds - then you're done!
• Cost: $2.95 (plus glue)

 

 

 Clip 4:

• Take one ribbon-covered clip & the small gold flower.
  
• Squeeze a fair amount of glue onto the back of the flower then press it in place onto the clip.
• Hold for 3 seconds - then you're done!
• Cost: $1.10 (plus glue)

 And there you have 4 pretty new hair clips to match so many different outfits ... and all for under $8.00!

Happy Creating

x

Doilies

Doilies.... When I think of these, I think of my grandma.  She used to crochet doilies in bed. We have a few of her creations in our house. It’s strange how what I consider an old artform is getting a revamp of sorts. Gone are the days of just planting them on the dinner table or as a coaster for your cuppa. Now they can be made into anything.

Here are just a few that I loved.

Doily Lampshade by Shannon South

Doily bib necklace by owlandsparrowvintage 

 

Sweet girls dress by taraKdesigns

 

Crochet bag by BangDollVintage ...

Sweet cushion by Koochie Koo

if these pictures inspire, you can create something amazingly unique with your own doilies - if you don't have any your grandmother made, you can always buy a few from Little Tee Tee Laces, trims and more  Here