A little weary, a little sparkly

Featuring a pair of vintage silver toned, oxidised metal dangles that I have converted into earrings with bronze tone ear wires.

What do you see?

The latest necklace that I listed on http://felt.co.nz/shop/lindensage features a solid brass pendant with incredible filigree detailing. I don't know the age of the piece but most likely from the early to mid 1900s. I believe that they were base stamping components for jewellery designs.

The lady that I got it from says that the piece was a "coppery" colour and not so pretty. So, it was subjected to her altering process. She applied her gold leafing technique and then applied antiquing solution and sealed it. It is finished on both sides and the end result is the golden patina beauty as pictured.

I see "a wing" or "an intricate pendant" or "a butterfly". What do you see?

Crafty Cinema

In view of the long weekend, I know many of us have crafty projects lined up, or at least, are thinking of attempting to create something. Well, I'm going to attempt some sewing and recently, while reading Crafty Chica's Guide to Artful Sewing by Kathy Cano-Murillo, I came across her list of movies that showcased sewing on the silver screen. So gather everyone in the family for some popcorn and sewing!

Nacho Libre (2006)
Lucha libre costumes, masks, and a party suit all made in a church orphanage

Kinky Boots (2005)
Boring shoe factory gets a drag queen makeover by way of boots

The Incredibles (2004)
Dysfunctional superhero costumes

Gone with the Wind (1939)
Emergency dress made from drapes

The Color Purple (1985)
Woman empowers herself by designing trousers

Pretty in Pink (1986)
Prom dress redo

The Sound of Music (1965)
Kids' play clothes made from drapes

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (2005)
Wedding suit repaired with the help of spiders and their silky webbing

Mystery Men (1999)
Fashionista designer creates state-of-the-art superhero costumes

How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
Drama at the quilting group

Gandhi (1982)
One man inspires India to return to hand-spun materials

Enchanted (2007)
Day dresses made from drapes

Dick (1999)
Clothes made from the American flag

Everything old is new again...

Do you ever have big plans that you never actually manage to make time for? For a long time now I’ve wanted to attack a pile of vintage trinkets collected over the last few years and to breathe new life into them. They need checking, cleaning, and finally, creative embellishment. Works of art that the "restoration team" just hasn’t gotten to them yet. Most have had a life of their own before they made it to my hands. Each one so unique, you would never see them anywhere else. But what are the stories behind them? I will never know.

Wanted...Dead or Alive

I just couldn't resist putting these 3 items together. And what a look girl! Biker chick, bad girl, gypsy, boho chic, cowgirl... whatever the feel, it's definitely worth a second look.

Forever and ever...

Vintage sheet music forever cherished in a silver tone pendant. SOLD

Love Birds

A pair of love birds perched on a branch...surrounded by delicate vintage glass beads and ribbon. SOLD