Summer Breeze Pillows!

So I just finished these new "Summer Breeze" pillows, and I have to say that I've outdone myself this time! hehe... No seriously this is my new favourite design -- although usually when I come up with something new it becomes my new favourite design until I think of something else. They are made of a fabulous linen fabric with intertwined gold accents, which is also lightly painted in brown and white flowers and leaves. The satin flower is appliqued on, and I used glitter paint to do the flower detailing. (Who knew I would find a use for that tube of glitter paint in my drawer?) The pillow backing is a soft brown microsuede material.

My Favourite (handmade) Things - Dresses

So it's been quite a while since I've posted some of my favourite Etsy picks. Today's theme is DRESSES.

Sand Princess skirt from Etsy seller Aloha O Ka Aina



(Okay so this is a skirt, not a dress, but I absolutely love it! I think I just might buy it...)
















English Rose Ruffle Dress from Etsy seller Lirola


















Fork Pleat Dress from Etsy seller betsyBdesign















Dreamy Day Wedding Dress from Etsy seller ouma

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The Flower Patch

So this latest innovation was dreamed up on the subway ride home while trying to pass the time... I thought it would be cool to applique different layers of fabric together to make flower petals and this was the result :) I had picked up this brown wool fabric at the annual fabric sale at the Textile Museum of Canada quite a while ago, and had always pictured putting one or two large bright flowers in the corners, but I never got around to working on it until this weekend. I like the bold colours and the simplicity of these covers. The idea was to use the brown fabric that has a vintage / retro feel to it, and contrast it with fresh vibrant colours.

Instant Messenger Pillows!

I just finished up more of my Instant Messenger Pillows, with the new addition of "OMG". (And I also discovered that it looks kinda cool if I just photograph the cushion cover without the inserts, so you may be seeing more of my pillows photographed this way.) The text is in Courier font, outlined in black stitching and hand painted with black fabric paint. These would make a perfect accent to your office, or even living room. For the inner geek in you.... :)

My Favourite (handmade) Things

This week's theme is envelope clutches. They've been in style for ages, but I've always resisted them because I hated the idea of always having to hold it... or clutch it ;) But they just look so sophisticated that even I've come around.

Envelope clutch bronze from etsy seller mishidesign.

Blue and silver sari envelope purse from etsy seller tweedylane.

Woven envelope clutch from etsy seller alamodestuff.

Bold leather clutch from etsy seller sidneyann

Introducing True Tiffany!

Well, I am back from vacation and already hard at work! I lucked out and found this aqua-coloured material at the Fabricland inventory sale, and I just so happened to have thick white ribbon at home from previous crafty endeavours... So, I couldn't help but try to replicate that little blue box that make girls so giddy.


And the bow isn't just for show, it's used to close the opening and secure the cover around the pillow. I'm quite clever that way :P