Category Archives: Embellishment

From Lozenges to Lovely! The Purple Dress

Posted on May 18, 2012 by destashification

A beautiful purple dress presented itself while cruising the aisles at a National Off-Price Store. It was knit (so very comfortable) with a pleated front that had empire waist shaping defined by a small rectangle. Comfort and shaping – a … Continue reading →

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Prom Purse Finished – because time ran out!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by destashification

The Prom Dress was beyond beautiful.  A skirt of cascading rows of coral chiffon, and a bodice with heavy rhinestone and “jeweled” embellishments! Of course, such an occasion calls for a Prom Purse. Of course, such an occasion also occurs … Continue reading →

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More on Idea Keepers

Posted on April 25, 2012 by destashification

Idea Keepers make great gifts –  so two more were created to increase the Gift Stash! This post also includes improved details on folding the corners so raw edges do not show (or fray!) Supplies: Three 62 cent notebooks WAYYYYY … Continue reading →

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Sixty-Two Cent Idea Keeper

Posted on April 17, 2012 by destashification

I found a small notebook priced at 62 cents!  I did not even think anything was priced for less than a dollar anymore.  (The cent sign has even been deleted from keyboards!) The size (about 6″ * 8″) and lightweight … Continue reading →

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More Memory Jacket

Posted on March 17, 2012 by destashification

The Memory Jacket was a hit! My mother was thrilled with it and spent quite a bit of time trying to identify each of the embellishments. The center back panel was crazy quilted and heavily embellished.  The lower right back … Continue reading →

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The Memory Jacket

Posted on March 14, 2012 by destashification

My mother asked that I create a “Memory Jacket” for her 80th birthday. Crazy quilting, charms, embroidery are combined with bits and pieces to create a jacket identifying occurrences in her life. The farm in Iowa where she grew up … Continue reading →

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If you Give a Mouse a Cookie…

Posted on March 1, 2012 by destashification

The Destashification Version of the Story: If you give The Destasher several yards of fine woolen fabric, she will need a pattern. If she finds a pattern in The Stash, it will specify interfacing. If she goes to the store … Continue reading →

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The Purse d’Resistance is now a Backpack!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by destashification

Last summer, the Purse d’Resistance was created to carry all the necessities during a month of travel.   Unfortunately, somewhere in the creative process, visual and textural interest trumped common sense. As a result, the base and body of a purse … Continue reading →

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How to Make Those Faces

Posted on January 31, 2012 by destashification

Beaded Face Cabochons add just the right embellishment to purses and jackets.  The beading options are endless! This post outlines the steps to create a basic beaded face cabochon. Start with a polymer clay face.  They are simple to make … Continue reading →

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Simple Boho Sling Bag

Posted on August 24, 2011 by destashification

My niece requested a bag “kinda like” this one, “but in purple and turquoise”. This is the result.  Tutorial here. Many of these boho bags – in a variety of colors – can be seen slung over shoulders. They also … Continue reading →

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