Here is a wedding invitation kit design I did for some friends a few months ago.
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* Projects for 2011 *
I have organized the small corner of the guest room that I refer to as my "sewing station". I've also recently collected a bunch more fabric and have started on some new projects for the upcoming year. 2011 here I come!
Here are some peeks...
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* Etsy Updates *
I'm trying out a new look for my etsy shop! I decided to have the application shots of the bows being worn as the main photos instead of the bows themselves.
Check out the site HERE, and leave me a comment saying if you like seeing the bows on a person, or by themselves. Thanks!
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* Custom Bows *
For anyone interested, I also offer custom bows at Maebella. I recently did this one for a friend of mine. The specifications were "pink" and "Fleur de Lis". I think it came out pretty cool. I usually use round button accents, but I love the shape of this charm without a round button. I'll definitely have to try more like this!
If you are interested in a custom bow, email me at maria_torti@hotmail.com.
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* Craft Fair Display *
Here is a look at my table from the craft fair last Sunday. Unfortunately, the weather was awful (I was sliding on black ice all over the place!), so there weren't as many people there as I had hoped. But, I met some nice people and sold some bows nonetheless. Thanks to all who came by!
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* Maebella Updates *
I just added some new bows to my etsy. Check out the new patterns and buttons! Lots more to make, and I'll have more available online after next week. Very excited!!!
Check out my site and let me know your favorite bows! Here are some of mine:
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* In the Bow Zone *
I am participating in an upcoming Craft Fair on December 12th for Rivier College in Nashua, NH. In preparation, I have been making a bunch more bows. Needless to say, I'm in the "Bow Zone". Here's a sneak peek at some of the bows in process (over 100 so far!).
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* Sunday Sketch to Final Product *
Here are some Save the Date's I did for my friend's wedding. It's so much fun designing invitations, and I love that this one was so different from what you typically see for weddings.
* Sketch *
* Final Product *
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* Buttons Buttons *
This is the start of my Maebella bow week! During the week I'll be sewing a BUNCH more bows for my online shop to prepare for the holidays.
(Check out this huge button! I think it's the biggest one I have so far.)
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* Art Opening Postcards *
My mom has her oil paintings in the North Hampton Library for the month of November, so I designed some postcards for her.
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* New Etsy Shop Maebella Open! *
Hi all! I'm pleased to announce the official opening of my new Etsy shop Maebella by mtdesigns. Maebella is a line of handmade bows that you can clip to your hair, clothes, bags etc. to customize any outfit. Check out the shop here and leave me a comment with your thoughts.
Now is a great time to buy a Maebella bow for holiday gifts and/or stocking stuffers!
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* Video Illustration *
I created a little video in camtasia (demo version) as a sample for a work thing. I made the video to document the process of colorizing a sketch in photoshop. I like to sketch any cool fashion photo shoots I find in magazines for fun. This sketch is based on an image in an old urban outfitters catalog. Enjoy!
song is "Another Day" by Jamie Lidell
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* Handmade Bags and Lessons Learned *
I have been spending a lot of my time teaching myself patience through sewing. The patience thing is difficult, but the sewing is fun, and the final product always makes me happy.
I have been developing prototypes of different bags. This most recent bag came out pretty well for a prototype. It is certainly not perfect, but at least I know how to make the next one even better.
In our society, instant gratification is the norm. Spending the many hours to learn how to make a bag, rather than just running over to Target to pick up a brand new one, is hard for me.
Although I understand the benefit of handmade, I am struggling with the time involved and am constantly making mistakes. If nothing else, this has been a great lesson to learn in patience and problem-solving.
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* DIY necklaces on the cheap *
If you've never been to Promise Tangeman's blog, check it out. She has some really cool ideas for all sorts of artsy things. This DIY blog post in particular caught my attention. It's a simple way to create sculptural and unique necklaces out of shower curtain rings.
I used this tutorial to make some of my own. You can mix and match the materials to make all sorts of different styles. I made one using earth tones for a more subtle look. The other is a bold black and white graphic print with a bright pink accent for a louder statement.
I love projects that are quick and inexpensive, but that you can do multiple times in different ways. This one was a lot of fun to make. I hope you can try it yourself!
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