Sunday, February 13, 2011

Handmade with Love...

 Well, as promised I have been busy in my new art room, sewing up a storm! Inspired by the romance of Valentine's Day, I created these cushions.
I used vintage images printed onto calico, lace and material I have collected from op-shops - old velvet dressing-gowns and bridesmaid's dresses are fabulous for cutting up to use in projects - and so cheap!

 I found the silver ice-bucket at the local trash and treasure market for $5 and filled it with faded hydrangas from my garden...these were grown from cuttings from my dad, so they are precious to me...

I also found this gorgeous nightgown - so pretty...shown here with a little fur shrug and a brooch I found at a local second-hand shop. I love the thrill of the hunt and when I find little treasures I am so happy.
Happy Valentine's Day everybody - don't forget to spoil yourself today xxx
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17 comments:

  1. Marfi-topiaFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    this is such a beautiful post!
    i love all these amazing items:)

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  2. Theresa MacNaughtonFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day! I adore your pillows - they are so beautiful. And what amazing finds! I always love hunting for good treasures. :) Have a heartwarming day!!! Theresa :)

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  3. VictoriaFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Tina..oh Tina...how I want to jump inside your photos and have a tea or two with you and have some girl-chat! Such gorgeous gorgeous magical settings you create...my heart is captivated. I love love all the pillows...you are such an enchantress! Hugs..you made my day!
    Thanks for the beauty you share! I am full of inspiring-Tina-esque sparkles now!!
    HUgs
    xo
    Victoria~

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  4. MelissaFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Well you HAVE been busy Tina! Oh and I would be too if I had such a fun room to lose myself!...I went back to that post before leaving a comment here just to smile:) LOVE your pillows! They are so fun and whimsy!
    ....and I am IN. Love. with that nightgown....divine!...and I have to say I am still drooling over the mermaid pictures!! Keep inspiring!!

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  5. Betty February 14, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    I guess we have been thinking alike. I too have been making pillows for our new bedroom, but nothing as beautiful as yours. I just love what you have done with them. Happy Valentine Day.

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  6. AlinaFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day to you too! LOVE the pillows, hearts are my most favorite shape, (actually, my home looks as if it was Valentine's Day everyday :0) Beautiful work, lovely post XO

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day, Tina! Oh, your pillows are so sweet ... like petit fours for the home. Indeed, today is a very fine day for overdosing on self-pampering!! :)) I wish for you a day overflowing with love and sparkles! Hugs, P.

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  8. mirsini's creationsFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Hey! Very very beautiful pillows and your magic garden is wonderful indeed! And what fantastic dress is that! Oh! I believe you will be fabulous wearing it! ;) Have a lovely day Tina! :>

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  9. BohemianFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh what a magical vignette and your creations are beautiful! Happy Valentine's Day... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  10. ReneeFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    What a lovely spot with lovely pillows. I could just sit there for hours.

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  11. VictoriaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Tina...I just dropped by to revisit this beautiful post..and sent this link off to my sis..another kindred spirit! thanks again for sharing your magical world!!
    Hugs
    and sparkles
    Victoria~

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  12. Ruthie ReddenFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Tina, i love your cushions. It must be all that creativity floating in the air of your beautiful wee studio space. x x There is something extra lovely about making something new from something old. I see you are a treasure seeker too x x

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  13. Jo PotterFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Hi Tina,
    This is a beautiful Valentine's Day post. Really romantic with all the antique lace. The cushions are wonderful and very imaginative.
    Have you ever thought of having a etsy shop?
    I think the cushions would sell well. Lovely to drop by and see you again.
    Best fairy wishes.
    Jo. xx

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I hope you had an amazing Valentines Day. I loved that you used the Shakespeare quote for one of your beautiful pillows. One of my favourite love quotes by Shakespeare is "When you do dance, I wish you a wave o' th' sea, that you might ever do
    nothing but that."

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    you have made a gaggle of cushions...love them

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  16. romany soupFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Oh i just adore all these beautiful photos of your gorgeous garden filled with your divine creations! I hope you dont mind but i've put one of your photos on my desktop so whenever i turn on my computer i see your lovely piccy! xxx

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  17. Carousel DreamsFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Of course I don't mind Jeannie - I'm glad my photo gives you joy x

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