Embroidered Cosmetic Bag Set

I'm still getting the hang of my embroidery machine and am so excited about all the possible projects to make with it. One of the toughest things has been choosing the best thread color for fabrics - especially prints because they tend to have both lighter and darker colors. I wanted to embroider my friend's name in a coordinating color but still wanted it to stand out. To be on the safe side I bought several different yellow threads and tried them all to see which one looked best. While the result was still subtle I think these turned out pretty cute! The cosmetic bag set ended up being the perfect gift for my friend. Can't wait to embroider more items!

Weekly Favorites - August 6th

Things that make me happy this week!

Glitter and Sparkle hand painted letters by A Charmed Life:

Good Morning hand painted mug by La Bella Rae:

Vintage Women's Blazer from Hootz:

Reclaimed Wood Candle Holder by travisyutzy:

Elegant Bridal Clutch

One of my favorite handmade items from my wedding was my bridal clutch. I knew I wanted an elegant style that complimented the details of my dress. My dress was rather simple save for the ruffle cascade in the back and the beaded sash so I used those attributes for the overall look of the clutch.

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I opted for a white dupioni silk for both the interior and exterior. Using strips of the silk fabric, I created a ruffle detailing along the right side of the handbag that incorporated the ruffles along the back of my dress.

Fortunately I had a beautiful brooch that I pinned along the ruffles. The brooch complimented the white gold and diamonds of my bridal jewelry but also brought in the gold tones from our wedding theme. 

I love the way the clutch turned out and feel that it truly was the perfect accessory for my wedding gown.

Support for Sully 2012

Sully has a seizure disorder that is difficult to treat. He's undergone several very intense surgeries and requires therapy sessions, hospital stays and costly medications. His family hosts a Spaghetti Dinner benefit yearly to try and offset some of the financial burdens and get Sully the care he needs. A silent auction is held during the dinner and since we can't attend the benefit I'm happy to contribute a few handmade items to the auction.

Additionally, proceeds from any purchases in my Etsy shop on August 26th will go to Sully's benefit so mark your calendars :)

For more information or to make a donation please visit http://supportforsully.com/Benefit.html

New Autumn 2012 Jewelry Rolls

I'm so excited to share these gorgeous jewelry rolls with rich, colorful fabrics for autumn! Check them out in my Etsy shop :)

What a difference fabric makes!

We found the perfect bench to place on the patio. I love the classic look of the wooden bench and it was just the right size for the space but it was a bit plain and rather uncomfortable to sit on after a while.

The Sunbrella fabric line has durable outdoor fabrics with a huge selection of colors and patterns. I made a long bench cushion and lots of plush pillows. Now our bench looks inviting and is incredibly cozy!