Saturday, August 2, 2014

 Welcome to my first Haberdashery Hop!!! Isn't Haberdashery a cool word? i just looked it up [I thought it meant hat store, scarves, gloves etc...] I was not correct! LOL  It is a store or place with small items sewing needs and buttons.
So When the Wonderful Melissa Trudinger proposed a haberdashery hop with lace and button and other sundries [love that word too] I was all in!!!

I had just bought the felt flowers you see here and I really love them!!! The colors are much more crisp in person! The base on this is a narrow leather bracelet with holes along both sides. Once I figured out the overall design, I used very thin copper colored wire to hold the layers of flowers and the button together, then used it to attach it to the bracelet. Then I built on that.  I am thinking at this point I am done!  UMMMMM, not so much!!! the right side was bare and you just know the bracelet would roll on the wrist [some thing I really hate!!!] So I mumbled and fussed and finally thought to add some charms over the the flowers I added and used 2 strands of waxed linen thread [another notion from the haberdashery lol] to attach that.

 I finished that end, trimmed and then attached the bar for the clasp. And "good it is done" ...UMMMMM...not quite.
You guys know I love Love LOVE Dangles...LOL so I just had to add a ...few...
I used the waxed linen again And it worked great!!!
NOW IT IS DONE!!!
I hope everybody has fun with this hop and I hope you have a Blessed Day!!!
Check out the other wonderful Haberdashery Blog Hop participants here: www.beadrecipes.wordpress.com   http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com

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36 comments:

  1. Tammy AdamsAugust 2, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Gorgeous as always. You are a master of layers and embellishments that keep the eye moving all around a piece without being too fussy or looking forced.

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    1. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      What a Wonderful compliment Tammy!!! Thank you so much!!! Have a Blessed Day! I am pretty speechless, I don't know what else to say!

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  2. KepiAugust 2, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful, the dang lies took an already gorgeous piece over the top. The colors of those felt flowers are so pretty, lovely design!

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    1. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 10:01 AM

      Thank you so much Kepi!!! Danglies are my middle name I think...LOL You should see the flowers in person. The colors are very crisp and stunning!! have a Blessed Day!

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  3. Firefly Design StudioAugust 2, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    Your layering technique is FAB! Very pretty :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 10:11 AM

      I really appreciate the compliment! I really had a lot of fun with this! Have a Blessed Day!

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  4. Ann SchroederAugust 2, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Oh my goodness, it just kept getting better, didn't it? I love your bracelet. So pretty and fun. Clever construction. And yes, I love the word "haberdashery"!

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    1. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 10:13 AM

      Thank you Ann So much!!! Sometimes when you add more it does not work but this time I got lucky and it did! I am glad you like it!! Have a Blessed Day!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 2, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    The buttons are adorable. I love the layers.

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    1. UnknownAugust 2, 2014 at 10:15 AM

      Thank you so much Lennis!!! I have quite the plethora of buttons. You ain't seen nothing yet...LOL Have a Blessed Day!!!

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  6. Karin GAugust 2, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Wow that is a fabulous bracelet, such a clever and unique technique! And your choice of colors, fabulous!

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    1. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 12:07 PM

      Thank you So much Karin!!! I really had fun with this. I saw the flowers somewhere [can't remember where I bought them] and just loved them. so when this hop came up I was really excited! Really glad you like it! Have a Blessed Day!!!

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  7. anafiassaAugust 2, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    What a fun, lovely bracelet! I love its depth and all of the layers that you used... Very nicely done. You are very talented! :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 12:09 PM

      Awwww Thank You so much !!! I am glad you think I am talented!!! i will tell you the bracelet was fun to do and I really love the colors too!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!

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  8. Treasures by LouiseAugust 2, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Robin, you made a beautiful bracelet, and I especially love the wing peeking out on one side and the gemstones on linen dangles.

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    1. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 12:12 PM

      Hi Louise, I am really glad you like it!!! The angel wing is on one side and I don't think you can see it but there is an owl and a linen dangle next to the wing. Have a Blessed day!

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  9. JanineAugust 3, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Love the layered felted flowers. What a fun and playful bracelet

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    1. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 12:14 PM

      I am so glad you like it Janine!!! It was really fun to make! Have a Blessed Day!!!

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  10. Dolores RamlAugust 3, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Love your bracelet with all of it's layers. Hadn't thought about using felt but it works well in your design.

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    1. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 12:16 PM

      Hi Dolores, I have hundreds of parchment/cotton flowers and hundreds of buttons...these just seemed to work for me! Really glad you love it! Have a Blessed day!!!

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  11. Karen MitchellAugust 3, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Yes, you're right about the dangles. They definitely finish the bracelet off perfectly!

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    1. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM

      Hi Karen, I don't think there are very many designs that I have made that did not have danglies in it!!! I just love them. I really think they "finish" off designs nicely! Have a Blessed day!

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  12. kmorganAugust 3, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Wow! That's really beautiful! I really love unique & eclectic things. This bracelet works for me! & I love dangles & bangles, so all around it's a HIT! :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 3:57 PM

      Hi kmorgan! I am so glad you love it!! I really enjoy making one of a kind jewelry so I strive for the unique. I hope you have a Blessed Day!

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  13. Divya NAugust 4, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    I love how you have played with the colors and layers - pretty

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    1. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 3:58 PM

      Hi Divya! I am really glad you like it! Have a Blessed Day!

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  14. bairozanAugust 5, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    I love the colors and the layered look! Those buttons are so pretty and the dangles and typical jewelry findings just made the bracelet more sophisticated :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 7, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you so much! This was really fun to do and fun to figure out!!! Have a Blessed day!!!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 5, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    It looks great Robin, love the dangles, they really make the bracelet look fabulous! Thanks for joining in with my blog hop!

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    1. UnknownAugust 7, 2014 at 10:04 AM

      I loved doing this hop it was really fun!!! this bracelet made me stretch just a little and I love that, so Thank you so much for that!! Have a Blessed Day!

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  16. Lori AndersonAugust 6, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    THAT is truly amazing. You should be proud!

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    1. UnknownAugust 7, 2014 at 10:06 AM

      Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I really appreciate that! I had a lot of fun with this one. Hope you are feeling better every day!! Have a Blessed Day!

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  17. Lilik KristianiAugust 10, 2014 at 2:39 AM

    Truly out of the rules and so beautiful result *well done Robin*

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  18. UnknownAugust 10, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    Thank you so much LiliKrist!!! This was fun and I love to do different so...
    Have a Blessed Day!!!

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  19. kerenskyAugust 11, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    What a lovely bright and summery piece you have created Robin. Looks like you had a lot of fun.

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  20. UnknownAugust 11, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Hi kerensky!!! I am so glad you like it! Yes I really did have fun making it!!! Have a Blessed Day!

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