Embroidered Bridal Headpiece

Hi all,

So, it took what seemed like forever, but here it is.  My first ever attempt at an embroidered bridal headpiece.  It is handmade by me and features pearls, bugle beads and seed beads.  Every bead had been sewn on by me.  And yes, there are quite a few of them.

The piece is backed by felt and attached to a cream ribbon.  I can also make ones fixed to a headband and/or a clip.

I have got a bit addicted to making these designs now, so watch this space for more photos soon.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Annaliese (TAD)

Handmade Fimo Clay Cake Toppers

Hi,

So seeing as I had no other plans for Bank Holiday Monday I thought why not get the Fimo out and have a dabble.  Well, I could see that it had been longer than I thought since my last play as one of my big packs of white clay was no longer white.  It was more like a little bit green with hints of brown and in places it was showing signs of growth, not the best look considering I wanted to make Fimo cake toppers with white wedding dresses.  Yes, the pack had been given to me and unbeknown to me it had been opened and had probably got a bit damp.  Let that be my tip of the day to you - always check any Fimo based pressies  oh and remember the importance of resealing.  

Anyway, I  managed to save a bit of the white and had a lot of fun creating this couple.  I appreciate that my skills still need polishing, but it's a start.

Watch this space for more Fimo fun :o)

TTFN, 

Annaliese (TAD)

Pink Champagne

Hi,

I've finally been able to find a bit of time to make some new pieces.  There is definitely a pink and champagne colour theme going on.  Maybe that's my subconsciousness telling me I actually need a glass of pink champagne.

Here's a bracelet with matching earrings.  One of my favourite sets which ooozes femininity (Have I just invented a new word?)

Let me know what you think.

Thanks, T.A.D

Latest Commissioned Tiara

Hi,

I had been busy with a new job recently which kept me away from my sparklies.
However, the sparkle time is back now.  So here is a photo of my latest commissioned tiara.

A very excited customer is going to be a bridesmaid for her sister in November.  We had a few consultations and I took a few ready made tiaras and headbands over for her to look at <make excited noises over>

The bridesmaid dress is chocolate brown and dusky pink.  My client wanted more pearls than crystals in the main part of the tiara but also wanted plenty of sparkle.  Hence the double band of Swarovski crystals on the band.  We choose a combination of cream, powder almond and dusky pink Swarovski crystal pearls.  The copper wire added warmth to the overall piece and complimented all the pearls and crystals.

There is always pressure when making a piece for someone as opposed to making an 'off-the-shelf' item as there is a bigger expectation.  So imagine my delight when I received the best possible compliment:

'Wow, this is even better than I could ever have imagined'

Here is a picture, I would love to know what you think.

Thanks,

Annaliese (TAD)

First Magazine Appearance :o)

I am so excited to blog that 2 of my tiaras have been featured in a magazine,  Not only have they been featured but they also won me the 'Star Letter' spot.

Til the next post :o)
Annaliese (TAD)