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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Craft Nation Voting Pool--I'm In!

I have two items in this weeks voting pool for Craft Nations Unite! Help me go international by voting for my items!

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and

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I also have some new pics to come very soon!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Pictures, Anyone?

This is a design I made a few years ago.
 I was just starting to use beads in my work at this point.
And then, of course, we can't forget about the lovely sparkly metallic hat!
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Friday, May 27, 2011

The Graduation Dress

I crocheted my niece a dress for graduation in Aunt Lydia's size 10 dark royal crochet thread. I used her measurements and size and obtained details about the length and style she wanted as well as the color. I worked feverishly to get it finished in time since this was a rush order and shipped it to her in California.

SHE LOVED IT! It fit her perfectly, and she loved the color and my design. My sister just called me tonight and informed me that it was a hit at the graduation! All the girls and parents loved it, so hopefully this will lead to future orders for clothing, accessories, maybe even a formal dress or two for homecoming, prom, or winter formal. I will post a pic as soon as I get it.

I am currently working on two dresses and one blanket. One is a dark royal blue dress for me and the other is a sample to showcase my work. It is a creamy colored 1920's inspired gown with pearl beads accenting the neckline and empire waistline. I will post pics of these as soon as they are finished. I am also working on a family blanket as a gift. It is a white, personalized blanket/afghan/throw with all the names of the immediate family stitched into it. Again, I will post a pic as soon as it's finished.

Monday, May 23, 2011

My First Post

This is my first time blogging on here, so please bear with me. The metallic gold hat pictured on my Facebook page was a hit! Everybody that saw it loved it! I gifted it to a friend so she can wear it to work and help me advertise. It came out a lot more glamorous than I had originally envisioned, which is awesome!

I am now working on two projects simultaneously.
1) A variegated blouse with a ruffle around the asymmetrical neckline and a tulle "sleeve". I might post pictures of the work in progress, I haven't decided yet. I'm making it to fit me since I don't currently have any orders and wearing my creations is the best way to advertise.
2) A Family blanket/throw with the parents' names and all the children's names worked into it. I'm making it as a gift as well.

I'm also stll waiting on my shipment of business cards I ordered. I was able to print a few temporaries but I will be glad to have plenty so I don't have to worry about how many I give out.