Handmade Bridal Hair Accessories: Canberra

Hubby took both the kids out to various places on Saturday morning and I had a creative urge I jumped on after listening to Elizabeth Gilberts TED talk on Friday night!

This is a large delicious silk chiffon and silk organza blossom, all hand cut, shaped, embellished and sewn together.  I have attached it to a dual purpose clip/pin back for use in hair or on a dress.  So pretty!  One of my most popular searches in my etsy store is for ivory hair accessories so thought I had better add some more.

This silk is also ivory but with creamy tones.  This hair comb is a lovely mix of organza lace, feathers and millinery leaves, also listed in my etsy store.  

I can't tell you how happy I am to learn new techniques and this is the result.  Free motion embroidery on suede.  Thank you Youtube!  I have an eighteen year old Janome sewing machine, nothing fancy.  I purchased a thirty dollar darning foot, threw on my darning plate and off I went.  I love the free-style scribbling - so fun. 

Thrifted: Children's Art Cabinet DIY

Once again thank you Tiny's, source of all fabulous second hand furniture.  The big decision I currently have will be whether to paint this beauty yellow or grey???  I had selected a light yellow-gold porters paint for the small road side find  my lovely friend found for me designated for a certain space but have since decided not to invest any more time and money into it. This is the perfect width and size - crazy perfect and I have been searching for over a year.  Hubby sent me an sms from Tiny's showing a photo and I screamed out loud - almost jumped into the phone - GET IT!!!!

The glass will go and I plan on seeing how fabric or paper covered foam core or a thin wood will go replacing the glass.   I guess I could just paint over the glass too but wondered if it would be a safety issue? 

Aside from these lovely details, I also love that the cabinet comes with a key so when we have younger children visit I can lock it!   Which tempts me greatly to fill it with MY hair accessory making supplies!  Hopefully you won't have to wait one year to see the finished result.  I would like to paint it before summer before it gets difficult to paint in the heat.  Any votes on grey or yellow?  I'd love to hear....

Grace Designs Hair Accessories: Real Wedding

Another stunning bride was kind enough to send me a couple of photos from her special day.  Sophie wore the large silk upcycled blossom in her hair.    

What a gorgeous bridal party!  So lovely, thanks for sharing Sophie.  Photos by Jade Norwood Photography, South Australia.