23 September 2009

Wrist-y Business

Eight days and counting and I haven't used up the
goodies from my bag of scrap.

Good thing I still find inspiration to turn
them from blah to Tada!.

Tiny beads from the bag of scrap PLUS beads that I've
had for several years now (ignored & unused)...

PLUS scrap felt from the bib necklace & hair clip
I made last week (we have a no waste policy here!)...

...EQUALS this fascinating cuff!

I sewed the beads by hand on the piece of felt topped with a piece of tulle (or you can use a clean garlic sack). The purple flower at the center is a vintage brooch I bought at a London flea market. I can easily detach it if I want to use it separately.

To close the ends, I sewed on this bright blue ribbon.

Tada! A modern wrist corsage you can wear anytime.
Because you know, a little wrist action never hurt anybody.
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18 comments:

  1. ClairSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I just can't get over how productive you are Claire :)

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  2. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    Good morning Clair! Thanks for your visit today =)

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  3. LisaSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    This looks like a museum piece! I love it

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  4. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Wow, thanks Lisa!

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  5. JeannetteSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Thanks for the sweet comment! And what a joy to discover your blog....I will grab a cup of coffee and read the rest of your blog.
    The corsage is wonderful...so old style glamourous!
    ♥ Jeannette

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  6. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks for visiting me too Jeannette!

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  7. DisneySeptember 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Wow!! How on earth did you get that from those "blah"s?? Amazing!!

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  8. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hi there Disney! So glad you like it =)

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  9. UnknownSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    that vintage brooch is gorgeous. i really salute you, Claire. some of my friends think i'm creative in the way i dress, but i'd never think up the things you come up with. utterly beyond me to imagine the possibilities of turning blahs to such tadas. well done.

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  10. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Blush! Tom Tuttle, you are too kind! Thanks so much =)

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  11. AshleySeptember 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    So kitschy and cute!

    http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com

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  12. Monica AguinagaSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    oh! lovely! fantastic idea! I love your blog so much!

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  13. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks a lot Ashley and Monica =)

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  14. Gingham SkiesSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Love your cute cuff!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

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  15. UnknownSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Such an inspirational blog!!! My boys love coming to visit and plan, or shall I say scheme? Twin eleven yr. olds with paper, plastic, whatever they find...thanks for helping with their creativity!

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  16. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks for stopping by also Miss Gingham Skies!

    Hi Duane! Thanks for the visit...enjoy crafting with the boys! I'm definite it's going to be fun & memorable =)

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  17. JuanaOctober 5, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Love your blog! So creative and ispirational! Thanks for sharing such lovely things!

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  18. Claire Mercado-ObiasOctober 5, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Thank you my dear Juanita for visiting my blog =) Hope you get to use some of my ideas!

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