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Monday, 30 May 2011

Pretty bits and bobs i had to share!

i purchased these oilcloths from laura ashley a few weeks ago when they were in sale, going to make a few items from them, i think tablecloths, outdoor cushions and an order for a girls apron and pump bag from the cupcake one. 

these are some cross stitch canvas ideas i made using remnants from my degree work, they make a great change to square canvases and im going to add more to the collection my work develops. I have also had an order from a friend for some!

beautiful button bouquets i found at the wedding show with my sister, i will definitely be having a go now i have some free time!

too true! Claire Coles work is lovely, she embroiders onto wallpaper using fabrics and embroidery/ applique techniques, definitely worth a visit.

cath kidston car!

im really contemplating doing an upholstery course so i can make my own covers for vintage chairs and sofas i keep seeing in my local charity and antique shops. the car boot is full of good fines but im not so sure iv got the know how to re-upholster them properly!





Found these beautiful cards in homebase of all places, there by abacus cards, they are just lovely images fab for summer birthdays...

















my beautiful chandelier i bought from the co-op! cant wait now to get my house so i can have it out the box and look at it all day :)



a lovely outfit, but somehow i don't think my sister will let me dress my niece in anything like this...too cute!

A small collection of my Commission items...

Just an insight into some of the bits i make and sell through my facebook page (see the link at the side of my blog 'Distinctly Individual')

                                                   my new bag made for me! i love cakes...





 a cake stand made from vintage plates

my new summer shoes!


lots of spare buttons...

memo board

hanging hearts

letter and signs...


my favourite cake stand with cath kidston cakes from ebay


my bargain poker table from a antique fair, re-vamped Distinctly Individual styleee!...



mirror for a customer

jazzing up some old sandals

vintage curtains and FQ's to make unique chair cushions

to see lots more click on the link to my facebook page!

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

My Final Major Project - Childhood Nostalgia

Mood Board of initial inspiration, Clothkits, horrockes and the 1950's...

Buttons and fabric bought from Paris, Acetates, PVC's and Cottons: €100 just on Buttons!

Print Designs using Children as inspiration-
Final Printed Fabrics and Colour Palette Inspiration:


Illustrations:

Range Plans:


Above - Urban Outfitters Branding, Packaging and Instore Merchandising