Archive for the ‘Handmade’ Category
January 20th, 2012
*Recycle
*Reclaim
*Reuse
*Remake
My latest creation is a 2 in 1- hand made leather vessel/bowl
Designed to be used either side for a different decorative look
A beautiful OOAK handmade vessel I created from soft leather scrap and reclaimed fabrics from vintage sources such as tableclothes and doilys. All moulded together with French 1950′s dressmakers ribbons.
I use mine to display my antique & vintage button collections, shells and French coins on shelves and tables.
Buy my leather bowls at Cottontail shop
January 9th, 2012
My latest listings at Ateleirinparis& Nostalgi
“Tutti Frutti” Drink Coasters
Fresh and modern punched up with bright colours to give a contemporary look to your apartment, loft or home.
Vintage Buttons Boutons – Petite French Inspired Decoupage Box
“Shabby Paris” – Recycled Crochet Medallions
Fabulous lot of vintage recycled crochet medallions.Beaut colours! Deep rose reds, pinks, khaki greens and apricot and pastels.
2012 Calendar - Cliche Paris - Wall Calendar
Vintage Willow Pattern Japanese Porcelain Teacups & Saucers – Made in Japan-1930′s
Dotty Trim
Vintage 1950s nylon trim. Stunning, delicate and ever so soft vintage dotted trim, white with black dots. Wound on a large antique industrial wooden textile spool (bobbin) from Old U.S. Mill.
Vintage Sharpen-M-All Rotary Stropper
Comes with it’s original box Original instructions and 3 holders. Made by Howard Specialties Co., Inc. New York
October 7th, 2011
I’m so hooked on dyeing lately so here is my latest batch of cold water dyed fabrics and papers. I’ve had these dyes since the 70′s and they still worked really well. I was able to keep diluting the dye bath to get the very subtle tints. I’ve also been doing a bit of experimenting with rust dyeing and absolutely love it
On my other blog Outlook8studioI have a tutorial to share with you on rust dyeing
Have fun!
September 18th, 2011
“MADEMOISELLE COLLETTE ”
A new collection of hand- made paper brooches
“Atelierinparis”
Over the years I have collected boxes of archival mount board offcuts from my artwork.The other day I had a bit of a play with them and came up with some French- inspired brooches. Each brooch has been fully made by hand even the cutting so there maybe some flaws which I think only add to their charm
On the front I have decoupaged some French paper with Mademoiselle’s wearing 1950’s “Mode Française” enclosed with my vintage hand- dyed doily scraps.On the reverse I’ve decoupaged some French word or words with a nickel free brooch pin. Each piece is fully waterproofed with liquid gloss resin on the front and several coats of acrylic sealant on the reverse.
Brooch size approx. 3’x 2.5” – 8 x 6cm.
Brooch pin nickel free.
Packaged in an elegant hand- made sachet with a jewel to adorn
You can buy my new brooches and other French- inspired goodies from my Etsy shop
Atelierinparis
CARING FOR A BROOCH
Each piece of archival board is hand-cut and sanded then sealed with liquid gloss resin and several coats of acrylic sealant on the reverse. Waterproofed, this will protect the piece for normal wear and moisture but still wear and handle with care as you would any hand-made item.
CREATIVE WAYS TO WEAR YOUR BROOCH
Pin a brooch onto an evening bag. This method looks best when the brooch is pinned onto a clutch or other small evening bag. Pick a brooch that matches a color or detail in your dress, and it will really help tie the bag into the look.
Want your outfit to have little French chic? Simply wrap a scarf around your neck and fasten it in place with a brooch. Very simple but effective. For a slightly more modern take on this look, place the scarf around your waist or hips instead to draw the eye downwards and accentuate your figure.
Another neat idea takes a bit more creativity. Use a brooch as a hairpin. Make a bun or french twist extra glamorous by pinning a brooch in your hair. This usually looks best in the back of your hair, but use your judgment depending on the style. You will need bobby pins for this technique, since brooches are decorative but aren’t great at holding hair in place by themselves.
Do you have a plain belt? Jazz it up with a brooch. You can either pin the brooch directly onto the belt, or for leather or delicate items, use a piece of ribbon to hang the brooch or tie it in place while protecting belt.
September 11th, 2011
French magazines”Le Noël” and “La Maison”
I really love these magazines. I found them at book sale in Paris and bought them for a real bargain at only 1 EU. for all 65 .
Dated from the 1920,s, they show you how to make craft and decorate the home. Only wish I could read French… I just love the front illustrations. At the end of the book sale the vendors threw out torn antique books and old music sheets into the bins so I managed to rescue a few things and will use them in my artwork eventually.
February 26th, 2011
BEAUTIFUL FRENCH LACE + DECORATIVE FABRIC PIECES
When I was last in Paris, I found a couple of boxes of lace and fabrics full of vintage and newer pieces. Being such a hoarder, I couldn’t resist and sent it all back home to Australia. I now realize I won’t be able to use all of it, so gradually I will be listing small amounts in my shop.
Atelier in Paris
Pieces of delicate French lace and fabrics at different lengths. Perfect for sewing, craft, wedding, altered art journals, altered dolls, scrap booking, handmade cards, collage and art projects type fabric in pastel pinks and greens.
I don’t know yet what I’ll create with the lace and fabric, as it’s just too beautiful to use .
Any ideas?
January 1st, 2011
I have heaps of travel catalogs that I hate to throw away so I recycle them into notebooks, journals and artist books .I make each book cover as a separate collage piece – OOAK.
I re-use all my jotting and doodling paper I keep beside the computer so when I get a pile I create a book. In my books you may come across scribbles an idea a thought budgets old exhibition invites artist postcards catalog covers pages botched print- outs advertising materials junk mail magazine cut-outs-stickers wallpaper tags and baguette bags from Paris computer keyboard keys old cheque butts and more……I wire bound them with my binding machine and sometimes I join them with punched holes with ribbons , wire,cord just whatever is around.
They can be used for doodles and sketching to jot things down ideas thoughts lyrics words travel or artists journal whatever u want.
It’s fun making them,I must make more…
December 29th, 2010
“ROOM WITH A VIEW”
The inspiration behind my latest series of screen printed handmade petite cushions…
When I’m in Paris this is the view I see from my bedroom window. Most timesI see a big grey cat ( la Chat) scampering over the terracotta rooftops. He jumps from building to building with such grace and balance without any fear at all.
Petite Cushions
Gorgeous hand- made petite cushion made from 100% raw cotton duck canvas. Printed with high quality enviromentally friendly water based fabric inks with French grosgrain ribbon, looped to hang. The silkscreen print was created from my original drawing.
Petite Size – 6×4.5 inches = 16 x 12cm.approx.
Ideas
A touch of French chic for your home.
Hang it from a scrolled hook or door handle.
A unique addition to the boudoir, a brooch or decorative hat pin holder.
Dangle it from your wrist as a generous pin cushion or in the sewing room…
Please clickto purchase my petite cushions or to view my other home decor items
Enjoy your day!
October 25th, 2010
The World of Miss Clara
Look at the magical world of paper artist Miss Clara. Even if you don’t speak French, her incredible work and studio are worth a visit.
Thank you from Annekata
August 25th, 2010
My house and studio is stuffed with junk for my creative projects….
I have been collecting since I was born. I used to hide stuff under my bed in boxes as a child .As an adult I’m still putting stuff into boxes, plastic bags and other strange things. I view my collections as arrangements. They are all art installations scattered around my place as well as material for use in my art and craft projects.
Walking through the streets to the local shop I always come home with something foot- trodden. A piece of paper, packaging, a bright piece of plastic, glass, all will be used in my creations eventually. When I travel overseas (much to the sometimes embarrassment to friends and family) I often pick up off the ground, bottle tops, lolly papers, wires bright bits of plastic, even if an item disturbs me I’ll bring it home. On a tour once in Europe the whole busload of passengers collected bottle tops for me.
My stuff may brood for years in a dark space or cupboard till I come across it again sending me off on another project. On my last trip to Paris I came home with 40 kilo of junk. I collected baguette bags,packaging, bits of string,wire,tags, advertising, stones, free ad cards, labels from food items, torn posters, a book and papers from a bin.
I collect found photographs and make up my own stories about the images. I collect found images, negatives, scientific stuff,equations, wire,tin,bones, animal skeletons,fur, hair,watches, old mobile covers, eye glasses, shrivelled things,found numbers and fonts from keyboards, magazines and advertising,boxes, packaging,all sorts paper, vintage clothes, fabrics, wall papers,shells, driftwood, snowglobes, toys, childrens books,games and so much more.
What do you like to collect?
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