Showing posts with label handcrafted. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handcrafted. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Traditional American Crafts


This 256 page book is chock-full of craft projects like weaving, handcrafted furniture, Bavarian folk art, doll making, quilting, needlework, embroidery, cross stitch, crewelwork, rug making, calligraphy, liebsbrief, crochet, painted finishes, stenciling, wood burning, wreath making, and much more. Be prepared to spend many repetitive hours perusing this treasury of information.

Here are a few of the excerpts that you’re sure to fall in love with:

     “Whether it’s a simple crayon drawing from a child or an intricate, cut-paper valentine … 
       a gift made by hand and offered from the heart is special, unique, and forever cherished.”

     “Over the years, inventive wood smiths have used the simplest of tools to shape native 
      materials …”

     “As needlework magazines, transfer patterns, and mail-order kits proliferated around the 
      turn of this century, American housewives began stitching decorative covers and fancy 
      cases for every item in sight.”

This book is a must have for today’s craftsperson.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Shabby Chic Bohemian Bracelet

A romantic, layered bracelet of mauves, pinks and turquoise accented with a vintage pearl and enamel focal. This one of a kind piece is made with lovely Swarovski crystals and rondelles, Czech glass beads, freshwater pearls, faux pearls, quartzite, complimented by warm wire tones of silver, brass, and gold that add to its shabby chic, bohemian charm.

Shabby Chic Bracelet Vintage Style Jewelry by VLLDesigns on Etsy, $19.99