Wednesday 30 October 2013

Brrrrrrrrrrrrr its cold

                    
I think winter has decided to give us a taste of what is to come in the next couple of months.The sun is shining and the frost is covering everything and I'm beginning to wonder if its time to get the super chunky knits and warm winter coats out of the loft

Still, we have Halloween to come in the next couple of days, then bonfire night and we all know that means pumpkin soup, devils roasts, hot spiced apple juice and something with custard (and possible sticky toffee if we find ourselves lucky) and all those lovely edibles that warm our cockles wherever and whatever they are.

I'm currently working on some designs for a set of Christmas scarves in muslin for gift giving or for yourselves working with metallic gold paint and 100% cotton that is so warm and soft you would think you were wearing nothing but are still 'oh so warm'


My plan involves some gorgeous star and snowflake prints and dip dyed edges that are perfect for jazzing up your winter party outfits





Thursday 3 October 2013

Sneaking back into my blog

With many apologies for my laxness of late.

I do however have some yummy goodies to show you in the form of NEW recycled sari wrap bracelets but in this case they are made  from a gorgeous Linen art yarn

Frosty Morning - Grey linen wrap bracelet with amethyst bead charm


Autumn Blossom  - Orange linen wrap bracelet with orange and brown glass beads


Heart of the Mermaid - Teal linen wrap bracelet with smokey glass heart charm



Friday 7 June 2013

TeamCB SOTW - Belle Cards and Gifts

This week our TeamCB SOTW is Fiona from Bellecardsandgifts

Fiona is my darling friend, a fellow lover of peacocks, elephants, Moroccan designs, bright bold colours, boho style and of course is a fellow foodie.

We like to interview our team members so to find out more  just carry on down the screen

Welcome to this week’s Shop of the Week, Bellecardsandgifts, a treasure trove of vintage style trinket boxes and gifts. Find out more about Fiona in our interview…
Describe your “typical” working day or week
A typical day for me starts around 6.30 when I have my first cup of herbal tea, browse Etsy for new faves and look at my shop activity. I normally take this time to check my stats, relist any expired orders and, if I’m lucky(!) relist a sold order.
I am an absolute treasury addict and seem to find early mornings are the best time to create one, as I sit by my window overlooking the park and listen to the birds sing and the world slowly wake up. It’s my favourite time of the day.
My best days to work creatively are normally Monday and Wednesday when I don’t have college and other commitments to distract me. I make a list each week of what I would like to achieve and keep referring back to it as I find more inspiration. I like to sketch out my designs first although this often develops into something quite different!

Set of 4 Marie Antoinette Coasters by Bellecardsandgifts

At the moment I am working on a series of themed wooden trinket boxes…. I am photographing and listing my Shakespeare one today. Queen Elizabeth I and characters from Charles Dickens are the next ones in my Famous Brits series. Then I want to make a Vintage Olde Sweete Shoppe box, with candy pink stripes and handmade miniature sweets. I am thrilled to have just found a gorgeous dolls house miniatures shop local to me, where I can source gorgeous detail for my boxes.
My Sundays are taken up with doing a stall at the famous craft market Abbey Mills, where William Morris once had his print workshops. It is a wonderful place where I love to look at other stalls and find lots of lovely ephemera for my boxes – like lace, vintage watch parts, beads etc… so I am thrilled to be selling there myself!
What advice would you give someone taking up your craft for the first time?
For anyone considering starting their own craft business I would say ‘Be Brave, Be Bold’ and in the words of the Grandfather of the British Craft Industry William Morris – ‘Create For Love, Not Profit’. I believe that if you are passionate enough about what you make, that passion will shine through and the sales will come!
Steampunk necklace heart and angel wing by Bellecardsandgifts

Which piece of equipment would you be helpless without?
The item I could never be without is my pair of small but very sharp scissors. They are vital for getting great cuts, especially the fine detail of decoupage. I use them for so many other things too like wire wrapping and adding glue to small areas. There have been a few occasions when I have lost them and it’s panic stations!
Tell us about what inspires and motivates you
I find inspiration in so many things, from exhibitions like Hollywood Costume at the V & A, to finding gorgeous vintage things at flea markets… basically anything beautiful from times gone by!
Thank you Fiona! We love your style and words of wisdom.
Fiona was talking to Nadine of imyinda and MuntjacVintage
Article published by Erika of ErikaPrice and Blucha jewellery





Some more gorgeous things from Fiona


Vintage Sweet Shop Trinket Box Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe

 

Union Jack Love Sign Steampunk Key

 

 

Purple Flower Headband




 

Peacock Cuff Bracelet

 

Friday 24 May 2013

Linen Rose Brooches

Cream Linen Brooch Womans Rose Brooch Ecru Cream Jewellery Natural Corsage

A stunning textile rose brooch made from a beautiful cream linen fabric in oatmeal with gold glass beads in the center.

This rose had been hand rolled and stitched with a cream felt back and has a antiqued copper brooch back

Rose is in a neutral shade and is a perfect accessory for every occasion to be worn in a hat, coat, jacket or top or even to be pinned to your bag.

Rose measures approx 3" across




Cream Linen Brooch Rose Brooch Womans Summer Corsage Rose Corsage Fashion Jewellery

 

A stunning handmade rolled rose brooch made from a beautiful cream linen fabric in oatmeal with caramel amber glass beads in the center.

This rose had been hand rolled and stitched with a cream felt back and has an antiqued copper brooch back

Rose is in a neutral shade and is a perfect accessory for every occasion to be worn in a hat, coat, jacket or top or even to be pinned to your bag.

Rose measures approx 3" across




Cream Linen Brooch Rose Brooch Womans Summer Corsage Rose Corsage

 

 A stunning textile brooch made from a beautiful cream linen fabric in oatmeal with caramel wood beads in the center.

This rose had been hand rolled and stitched with a cream felt back and has an antiqued copper brooch back

Rose is in a neutral shade and is a perfect accessory for every occasion to be worn in a hat, coat, jacket or top or even to be pinned to your bag.

Rose measures approx 3" across

Cream Linen Brooch Rose Brooch Womans Summer Corsage Rose Corsage Fashion Jewellery

 

 A stunning summer brooch made from a beautiful cream linen fabric in oatmeal with opaque white glass beads in the center.

This rose had been hand rolled and stitched with a cream felt back and has an antiqued copper brooch back

Rose is in a neutral shade and is a perfect accessory for every occasion to be worn in a hat, coat, jacket or top or even to be pinned to your bag.

Rose measures approx 3" across


Cream Linen Brooch Rose Brooch Womans Summer Corsage Rose Corsage

 

A stunning textile brooch made from a beautiful cream linen fabric in oatmeal with white opaque glass and caramel wood beads in the center.

This rose had been hand rolled and stitched with a cream felt back and has an antiqued copper brooch back

Rose is in a neutral shade and is a perfect accessory for every occasion to be worn in a hat, coat, jacket or top or even to be pinned to your bag.

Rose measures approx 2 1/2" across

More linen brooches here
http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shalotte?section_id=13662468

Silk rose brooches in vibrant colours
http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shalotte?section_id=10767791


 

Wednesday 15 May 2013

Christms Star Scarf Printed Womens Accessory Scarf Winter Christmas Yule Star Print

A gorgeous seasonal scarf in a beautiful pleated fabric with an original star design in various sizes.

Long scarf that is ideal for wrapping and layering

Available with or without serged sides in black



Beautiful printed accessory

Light and airy and perfect for layering

Made with polyester fabric

For more of our scarves please visit

Tuesday 14 May 2013

Striped Scarf Nautical Womens Scarf Blue Orange Yellow Lightweight Summer Accessory

A stunning ladies scarf made from lightweight striped fabric in blues yellow and orange

A great beach/nautical accessory for summer

Beautiful printed accessory

Light and airy and perfect for spring

Made with polyester fabric

To buy this scarf follow this link

For more of our scarves please visit
 Scarves from Shalotte

for more of our items

Wednesday 8 May 2013

Adventures with Shibori

Would people be interested in seeing our chiffon scarves in Shibori?

Example of the gorgeous work that can be created using this technique.

This piece was made using smoke grey chiffon and large wooden beads


“Yun Yan”

“cloud and smoke”

things temporal and fleeting in life








 



Wednesday 1 May 2013

May Day Promo for all our lovely customers

Special 1st of May coupon code. 10% off all items with the code 'MayDay' 

Valid till Monday 

Get 10% off this!

    Botanical Necklace Women's Copper Wire Work Seedpod Minimalist Modern Jewellery



and  these
Recycled Sari Silk Bangles

even these

Women's Scarf Floral Lightweight Fashion Accessory Summer Mothers Day Scarf Indian Style Metallic Print Ladies Accessory

Ocean Necklace Green Ceramic Seahorse Bead Charm Copper Pearl Jewellery



Women's Spring Scarf Greyed Jade Chiffon Green Women's Fashion Accessory Spring Fashion Gift



Chunky Blue Necklace Women's Blue Glass Beaded Turquoise Sky Blue White Necklace


Silk Wrap Bracelet Woman's Brown Silk Ribbon Infinity Wrap Bangle Peacock in the Grass Copper T Bar Clasp Boho Accessory


 


So why not pop along to our Etsy  shop today  and see if what we have on offer