Elegant Economies: jewelry

Friday, December 30, 2011

Gimme Some Bling!

Sometimes you NEED some bling! Especially in the bleak, cold days of winter.
What can a girl do?
Make a pink and crystal and ribbon and gold and silver blingy necklace!!!

I love the necklaces that are in style right now. The ones with several strands of beads and chain hooked together with one toggle. I already had the old, excuse me....vintage.... chain. String the large beads on wire, use a crimp to attach to a large jump ring. Fasten as many strands as you please. Tie them all together with ribbon, then tie the other end of the ribbon to a toggle. Super easy BLING!

I don't have a mannequin.

The only dummy in the house was...Got any guesses who?

That is me trying to figure out how to take my pictures...sooo serious!

Feeling down after the rush of the Christmas Season? Been making stuff for everyone? Take a bit of time for yourself. Give yourself permission to rest.

Make a little bling !

Until next time.

I will be linking to these blog parties:
Monday-
Mosaic Monday at dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/
Masterpiece Monday at boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.blogspot
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at http://houseinroses.blogspot.com
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com
Tuesday-
ClubG.W. at charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com
Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time Interiors
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
projectqueen.orgTablescape Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays Treasures at www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com
Wednesday-
Primp Your Stuff at http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Wednesday is Rednesday athttp://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Thursday-

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On the Porch

Treasure Hunt Thursday at F.M.B.P.T.Y.

Friday-

Feathered Nesthttp://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Freckled Laundry-Air Your Laundry

Freestyle Friday at Happy Hour Projects

Home Sweet Home Friday at thecharmofhome.blogspot.com

Potpouri Friday 2805

Show and Tell Friday at http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

The Shabby Nest:Frugal Fridayhttp://www.shabbynest.blogspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration at Common Ground

Saturday-

How Sweet the Sound http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com

Sunday-

Sunday's Best at My 1929 Charmer
Think Pink Sunday at The Pink Flamingo

Monday, October 10, 2011

Sew What?

Ok, new season....new wardrobe! Only in my dreams!

Sooo what do I do?

1. Drag last years stuff out of the bins.

2. See what still fits. [won't even go down that rabbit trail]

3. Look to see if there are any new trends that I like.

4.Match up new styles w/ sewing patterns.

5. Pull fabric out [adore this part]!

6. Sew away!

Spiegel

Sundance

Pinterest is a fun place to play....pin your ideas....look at other folks pins....

I have to be careful....could spend hours playing there!

Fabric.com is a great source for fabrics. Walmart is bringing back their fabrics....yaaaay! There are a gazzillion sites to shop from online.

The pattern below is wonderful. I have sewn just about every length... very comfortable. Super easy! Minimal skills needed....you can do this!

Here are a few of the items I whipped up. When I make or buy anything it has to go with at least 3 other things in my wardrobe. The toile fabric is a skirt made from the pattern above. I made a shirt out of the same fabric as well as a black blouse w/ pretty rhinestone buttons. All interchange.[ The pink fabric rose comes off.]