Sunday, January 6, 2013

Where I'm at in my craftiness



On top is the beginnings of my bra for the Flash Mob dance. As you can see, mostly purchased flowers, some handmade. However, I have assembled the less complex ready made flowers into more intricate shapes. So, definitely some crafting going on here. As you can see, I did not put any large flowers centrally. That, in my opinion, is a design disaster unless you are going for humor. I am sticking with cool shades of yellow, red (pink), green and blue green. I like the way these colors seem happy! Still. lots of gaps so much more flower gluing ahead. And, yes, fellow Craft Wars fans I am trying to not incur the wrath of Jo Pearson and am avoiding glue strings!
The second photo is a scan of page 86 of Vogue magazine January 20132. A really fun issue, I encourage you to buy it or check it out at the library. This is the skirt I like. I have that exact lace featured at the skirt top but do not think it will work on someone larger than a size 2. I think I'll modify some applique to use on my version. I did not attempt to make or buy the top. I got this one http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=Classiques+Entier%C2%AE+Lace+Trim+Ponte+Peplum+Top+IVORY+X-Large&origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0 at Nordstrom's and think it will look good. Hope my skirt alterations are successful. It's fun to figure this out. 
Well, back to crafting!
 

6 comments:

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Love the bra.

Tona said...

You have a really good start on your bra. I think it's looking really good. I'm anxious to see your skirt when it's all finished.

Sandy #1781 said...

I am going to love your bra; the colors are wonderful! I like that skirt and the blouse you picked. It will look great.

Tanya Napier said...

2I plan on starting my bra today. Your's is looking good!

Gail L said...

Bra is looking fah-bu-lous dahling!

Cindy deRosier said...

The bra is looking great! Looking forward to seeing your finished skirt.

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