In Deep Water

Now you may ask

What am I going to be doing with these Sari  ribbons?

Well I decided to jump into the deep end and learn

a completely new skill

and take a course in Diane Cooks on-line Workshop

"Heart Strings"

You can read all about it here

and also at

Artful Gathering Workshops where Diane will be

running this course.

Now you all know that I am a textile, fabric and fibre artist

primarily and so to take this on has put me in the

raw beginner category but, hey

what have I got to lose?

and

I casually mentioned this to a couple of friends

and the next thing I started receiving

bits and pieces that I could

incorporate into my

new venture

such as

this

little parcel all the way from Bornholm

from my dear friend, Dorthe,

including this most gorgeous card made by her

and

a dear little package containing medals, beads, crucifixes,

keys etc. etc.

and just have a look what else was included?

One of her handcrafted angels

with the most beautiful face!

Isn't she just so sweet?

Also

and all the way from the U.K.

came this box, wrapped so beautifully in a hand knitted doiley

(not shown - oops - sorry!)

from another dear friend, Liz of Lululizinlalaland

and these amazing little boot buttons

as well as

more sari ribbon in a beautiful soft mossy shade of green

and last, but not least, some very fine narrow vintage laces

 


which can be added to the sari Heart Strings
.

Such a delicious combination of colours called

"Pebble"

with a touch of pink added.

Thank you both dear friends for your kindness and encouragement!

It is rather nice to know that you have those

friends that believe in

what you do!!!

Now I have to say so far I am keeping my head above water
and hopefully very soon I will be able to show you
my very first attempt at jewellery making
including some 
of the materials which I am just so at home with.


It feels very strange holding jewellery tools instead of
sewing threads, fabrics and sitting at my
trusty sewing machine!


Hope some of you too are stretching your wings 
and venturing into new fields of creativity -
I know this will be fun!!!


Thank you everyone for coming to visit me - 
I so love hearing your comments -
Each one is so appreciated!
and I will endeavour to reciprocate as best I can.


xxxxSuzy

Blog Makeover

Now just in case you haven't noticed

I have a complete new look to my blog

and

this has only been made possible

with some wonderful collaborative work

with Karen Valentine

from

www.mydesertcottage.blogspot.com

At the moment Karen is offering to

upgrade your blog at any level you desire 

even a complete makeover

if you wish.

Now

I really recommend that if you are feeling intimidated,

inadequate or just plain lacking the time

to undertake this

then

visit Karen as at the moment she has a wonderful special

being offered in Blog Design to assist you!

Just click on the image above.
♥♥♥

I found this journey quite amazing as it really made 

me stop and think "how do I want bloggers to see me

and my creativity"!
- not such an easy question I tell you!
I really wanted something that would reflect
a professional approach
to my own style
(and let's face it each of us has their own unique style!).

We really put quite a bit into this project

(mainly Karen)

and I am very happy with the result!

Tell me what you think?

Also I'd like to mention that Karen is holding a party

"Where Bloggers Create"

on 14th July, 2012

which has become an annual event

and

this year I will be entering my creative space for viewing

(More of that later)

so if you would like to open your studio or creative space

please go and visit her blog above and put your

name down there.

Thank you so much Karen for giving me the face lift my blog

needed!

♥♥♥

Keepsakes from Cut Lace Napkins

There are several women out there at present

whom could certainly do with some

little cheer, kindness and beauty

in their lives that

 they could

treasure

and so I decided to dive into my baskets

of lace, doilies and cloths

(where else I ask you???)

and pull out several of these simple but ever 

so beautiful linen cut lace napkins

to create some

of these little keepsakes!

and

and another one, like this

with a corsage from a satin suffolk puff

(they are so easy to make from a

circle of gathered fabric!)

and this one

with some pretty beaded lace

with pearls
Image here was from Cemerony-Share

and one which bears an image of

the Madonna and child.

Now doesn't the image accompanied by the cut lace flower

look so beautiful and simple.

You see it only takes a simple thing to start with 

to create something 

which will be come a precious little

keepsake that means something

special and meaningful

to someone.

I have also added to the back of each napkin

even more plain lace and cut lace fabric.

and

and before you know it

you have a selection of

these little treasures

to lift the hearts of just a few

in need!

xxx Suzy

Shabby Book Wrap for a Handmade Paper Address Book

To start this post I would just love to say "thank you so much"

to all of the wonderful people that keep coming back

to see the next thing I will be creating

and

for leaving such amazing comments

and 

also to all of my new Followers - you keep me inspired!

I used this beautifully hand crafted, handmade paper

Address Book

to create

this 

Recycled Fabric Book Wrap.

Every piece (except for the felt base) has been

recycled, and in come cases,

coffee dyed

and the materials consist of some vintage upholstery

fabric (washed and washed by moi several times)

embroidered doily tablecloth,

vintage curtaining,

cut lace tray cloth,

a vintage scarf, broderie englaise lace,

sheer embroidered lace,

part of a cotton blouse,

mop buttons

collaged

layer by layer and oh! quilted also

and a vintage key with string.

(Inside back cover).

Now this will be going into my Etsy shop,

most likely tomorrow 6th June

so if anyone is interested

in purchasing

this book

prior

to inclusion into my shop
(click on above name - below blog header)

or

 just email me at suziqu@tpg.com.au

Be kind to one another

as life is short

and 

precious!

xx Suzy