Tea's Hope Chest

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Sweet Tattered Rags Needle book

Sweet Tattered Rags Needle book I created~~using a Paris stamped linen~shabby trims-buttons-vintage brooch-lace and roses~~

Boudoir Bag~

Update... my finished Boudoir bag..
Just look at all this "FLUFF"~~OH La La *~*Satin.....now this pretty silk will be a beautiful ~~Boudior bag to hang on your bed post....could hold your favorite novel~tissues...lotion ~ A Ladies Needful Things~ This is a vintage dress that had a few stains...This will be a gorgeous bag tomorrow... adding a few how to's tomorrow as I make the bag....so grab that old Vintage dress /gown out of the closet...or run to the nearest "Thrift Store~~ grab a old silk rag---.and~ Create~~~
leaving this section long-( will be folded together to create the bag---pin the tops with pins to pleat--sew in pleats- at this time I add a lining--just meassure the length of the fabric with your choice of fabric---"pin in" and pleat the lining and the main fabric together---- sew--trim edges
sew up sides invert----add the top binding--- I used the extra fabric from the dress to make the straps and around the top opening--
sew up sides invert----add the top binding--- I used the extra fabric from the dress to make the straps and around the top opening--
pinned the straps on ---I will add a rhinestone button on the flap closure add tattered laces---a paris patch..a touch of Victorian ~~ will post pics when finished---My Upcycled Vintage Boudior Bag~ remember to Upclcle/Repurpose~~

Friday, September 4, 2015

~*^Willow Creek Farm~*^ Welcome ~*^ recipes

Willow Creek Farm ~*^Willow Creek Farm~*^ Welcome ~*^ *This is a place to share recipes, photographs/stories~, about foods-history of your family recipes *Foods that you are trying to learn how to prepare. *Stories about your tried and true recipes, granny & mama's hand me down recipes. *Cook books,cook ware,cast iron,vintage cooking items--share your photos and the history. *Cooking history in your part of the world. *Share a family memory *Create your own album in the group for all your recipes/photos so they will be easy to find. * Have Fun -share our group with family & friends Join our recipe page..share your favorite Recipes and more Willow Creek Farm

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Creams Peach Lace and Crochet

Creams -soft peaches--lace-crochet-- I paired this outfit up for that shabby chic look.. added a pair of sweet cream ankle boots--the peachy lace top looks great with the creams-- added the vintage look jewelry--a touch of bling -- a tattered removeable peach rose pin back~ The lace skirt is from my daughters wedding dress- Now on to the next outfit~ Not too-- Shabby wink

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Creating Vintage Appeal Tattered Bags

Creating Vintage Appeal Tattered Bags-filled with crushed rose petals & Lavendar~ Made a satin bag insert trimmed in tatters and Lace ~
closeup sweet vintage tea stained trims
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Saturday, August 15, 2015

Tattered Jeans~~Ok I love "Tatters"

Tattered Jeans~~Ok I love "Tatters" I will sit and tatter a brand new pair of jeans to almost shreds~ A pair of jeans I have been working on.... These are way to big for me NOW..after all the work... they have bling on the pockets..front edge of pockets--- I cut and re-added the hem added shabby tatters,,, roses--pieces of old denim...I shredded front legs on the jeans--added a fabric behind sheds-OOAK for sure~~

Tattered Roses

I love creating Tattered Roses They turn out so pretty~ Grab a basket of scrap laces..sew/ or hot glue gun... Start creating..