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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Hearts and Laces

I wanted to use a piece of my tea-stained lace to make a little gift for a special someone.
rusty bits cotton, cheesecloth, and some old flannelette
gathering embellishments
hmmm, which shall I use?
 flannelette base, rusty bits cotton, FME with gold thread, a brown fiber topper with FME'd gold thread
covered with rusty cheesecloth, and then some tea-stained lace
rusty bits cotton bottom

 add a tawny-colored shell heart and a tea-stained lace heart









an acorn button to attach once the wrist size is known







a cheesecloth flower with a two-thread tatted center and a bead cluster sits atop the hearts








 tawny gold and brown seed beads dance along the lace
and Voila!  a bracelet for a special lady with a chain and button closure
Hmmm, maybe I should run some brown ribbon through the gold chain.


What do you think?
Well, I decided against the chain: it didn't seem to match the shabby-vintage feel of the fabrics.

I removed it and used a piece of chocolate ribbon. Then, I added a second acorn button for a smoother closure. I'll attach the backing once the bracelet has been sized and the buttons secured.


I sure hope the recipient likes this bracelet!

I hope you've had a creative day.

Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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23 comments:

  1. EmmaMarch 10, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Very lovely, she should be delighted with your gift! Lots of wonderful things you've received in your last post - my latest treat was the Cas Holmes book - delicious ;)

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  2. SuztatsMarch 10, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks Emma, I hope you're right. Gee, for some reason I haven't had time to read, lately. ;-) Enjoy your book. Hugs

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  3. KarenMarch 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    it's gorgeous!! such a special gift...

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  4. FoxMarch 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    ..right out of Robin's Sherwood... You did it again! It is lovely.
    Fox : )

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  5. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I'm sure the gift will be appreciated. You've got a large stash of bits and bobs there to chose from and you put them together beautifully.

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  6. DortheMarch 10, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Hi dear Suz,
    it is a beautifull bracelet, and I`m sure your reciever will love it, it looks fantastic with the rustet laces and fabric`s ,--the beautifull flower,and buttons- all so gorgeus- Suz.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  7. sjmcdowellMarch 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Suz,

    Oh what a lovely creation you have made!!!
    I am sure your friend will love and cherish it!!!

    Big hugs,

    Susan ;)

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  8. JillayneMarch 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Gorgeous Susan - just lovely. Your hand dyed laces make the project but I am also thinking the rusty tin adds a certain panache as well.
    And it looks like you enjoyed it which is a lovely thing when it's a gift - such good karma then!

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  9. SuztatsMarch 10, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Thanks Karen! I hope she thinks so, too! Hugs

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  10. SuztatsMarch 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Fox! I like the warm tones, and the acorn buttons....what could be more perfect in Sherwood? Hugs

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  11. SuztatsMarch 10, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Janet, it's so much fun to search through all my bits and find different elements that work together. I love to play in my stash! Do you get lost in your tubs of yarn? Hugs

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  12. shirleyMarch 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    You are so clever susie, and what a wonderful lot of mail you have been getting....

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  13. Doreen GMarch 10, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Fabulous design Suz and I am sure it will be loved by the special someone who will receive it.

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  14. SuztatsMarch 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Thank you Dorthe! I had so much fun making this, and keeping it a secret. Hugs
    Shirley it seems I go for weeks without mail, and then everything arrives at once! I don't mind, as long as it's not bills.

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  15. SuztatsMarch 10, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Susan, I sure hope my friend likes it! Thanks so much for your lovely comments! Hugs

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  16. SuztatsMarch 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Thank you, Jillayne! It was almost as though I'd planned the tea-dyed laces for this project, but I'm not that organized. It was a happy accident, and I was so pleased the tea-dye went so well with the rusty bits. I did enjoy making this, and I always like to think positive thoughts about the recipient when I create something. I guess I'm hoping to infuse the gift with happiness. Hugs

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  17. SuztatsMarch 11, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Doreen, thank you for your comment. I sure hope she likes it. Hugs

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  18. My Creative House March 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Suz, what a beautiful bracelet you have made, love the lace and the rusty cheesecloth and cotton and the acorn button.
    Anni

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  19. SuztatsMarch 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I'm so glad you like the bracelet and the components I used: I was very pleased with the result. Have a great weekend! Hugs

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  20. CreateologyMarch 11, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    This is certainly a one of a kind very special gift. I really like the ribbon in place of the chain. Your details really make this unique. Stunning! Happy weekend to you...

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  21. SuztatsMarch 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Thank you so much Createology for your lovely comments! I' so glad you like the ribbon, too. The chain was a nice contrast, but didn't blend with the look I was after. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs

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  22. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSMarch 12, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Your tea stain bracelet with all the lace and other lovely embellishments are truly lovely. Hugs judy

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  23. SuztatsMarch 12, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Thank you so much, Judy! It was my first fabric cuff bracelet, and I'm so pleased it turned out the way it did. Hugs

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