I have so neglected my blog, sorry everyone, and I have to say crafting in general too. Blame Etsy, I seem to spend all my time doing stuff for my Etsy shops. I say shops because I now have 3, nothing like making hard work for myself.
I have FrenchGypsy for Vintage French items. CartesPostales for Vintage and Antique French postcards, which are very easy to find here of course. Then I opened FabricsFrench because by chance I came across masses of top quality new upholstery fabrics from Paris designer houses. The way it is going if I want to start selling my craft stuff or art, I'll have to open yet another. Not sure I relish that idea much.
Anyway whilst browsing around Etsy, as you do, I came across some handmade paper garlands which looked so effective and simple to make.....so that is what I did/copied.
I made this garland from a Vintage French novel. It is for my heartbroken friend in the UK who is experiencing Marriage difficulties. I hope this will cheer her up. She loves colour so I inked the edges in the brightest most vivid inks I could find. Made a bit of mistake sewing them by machine together. I used thick green shiny thread which my machine did not like much. But, once I'd started, I was committed to continue.
Live and learn as they say.
I am still working on Mr Milo's 'Grave' decoration, which I will show you once it is completed. No deathiness about it, it is going to be bright and cheerful. Still missing my pal so much, especially now the sun is in the garden and he is not here to enjoy it.
I have FrenchGypsy for Vintage French items. CartesPostales for Vintage and Antique French postcards, which are very easy to find here of course. Then I opened FabricsFrench because by chance I came across masses of top quality new upholstery fabrics from Paris designer houses. The way it is going if I want to start selling my craft stuff or art, I'll have to open yet another. Not sure I relish that idea much.
Anyway whilst browsing around Etsy, as you do, I came across some handmade paper garlands which looked so effective and simple to make.....so that is what I did/copied.
I made this garland from a Vintage French novel. It is for my heartbroken friend in the UK who is experiencing Marriage difficulties. I hope this will cheer her up. She loves colour so I inked the edges in the brightest most vivid inks I could find. Made a bit of mistake sewing them by machine together. I used thick green shiny thread which my machine did not like much. But, once I'd started, I was committed to continue.
Live and learn as they say.
I am still working on Mr Milo's 'Grave' decoration, which I will show you once it is completed. No deathiness about it, it is going to be bright and cheerful. Still missing my pal so much, especially now the sun is in the garden and he is not here to enjoy it.
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That's so pretty, Jan! I bet it cheered your friend up no end. When such difficulties occur, it's so nice to know your friends still love you and think of you even if they are far away. I love the coloured inking on the edges of the printed hearts. Very effective!
ReplyDeleteSorry to miss this when you first posted. I've been extremely busy with projects recently (lots of deadlines!) and have neglected my blog list for a while.
Shoshi