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Something New for Spring

Posted on March 26, 2010 | 1 comment

A Buttercup Yellow and Violet Lapel Pin! What better way to add some colour to a blouse or a spring jacket than with a one of a kind item!

butter cup pin for spring

Made using an old pin and some even older buttons. I used shades of yellow and violet to brighten up my wardrobe this spring! I took the idea from my former co-worker Kathryn – a crafty and creative gal in her own right.

violets in the sun

buttercups in the sun

violet pin for spring

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Cupid’s Arrow

Posted on February 17, 2010 | Leave a comment

For Valentine’s Day I recreated a lost treasure. A few months ago I gave my special someone an antique lapel pin. It was a silver arrow covered in rhinestones. It was real cool, not too girlie but masculine enough. He put it on his lamb’s wool sweater and somehow some way it was lost.

Around the holidays I was in Urban Outfitters and spotted almost the exact same arrow, only it was on a women’s necklace. I scooped it up anyway and put it aside, thinking I’d do something with it for Valentine’s Day.

I started by detaching it from its chain. I bought craft wire and filled the holes in with creative knots. I used Krazy glue to attach the arrow to a silver pin. And voila! I managed to re-create cupid’s arrow in time for Valentine’s Day.

The necklace I found at Urban

close-up of arrow on chain

craft wire at Home Hardware

The Arrow

the arrow is back where it belongs

Note: Accidentally while gluing the arrow to the pin, I glued the pin to my finger. Krazy glue bonds to skin quickly. But without panicking I soaked my finger in nail polish remover containing acetone. It worked like a charm.

Button me up!

Posted on December 17, 2009 | 6 comments

Here are two new broaches made from vintage buttons! For any sweater or coat this holiday season!
Each button was glued to the next on top of an old flat button pin.

One in Shades of RED and one in Shades of WHITE

Red Vintage Button Broach

Red Button Pin

Another shot of the red button broach

Shades of white button broach

close up of white button broach

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My Etsy Shop is NOW OPEN!!

Posted on December 3, 2009 | Leave a comment

At the request of many friends, strangers and co-workers, I have finally opened up my Etsy shop!!

find it here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JamesBlonde

My Etsy Shop! Banner designed by Mike Roussetos

I’m selling my Lemon Yellow Scarf – it’s one of a kind and the perfect gift for yourself or for someone who isn’t afraid of a little colour!

My Etsy Shop is NOW OPEN!

“She wore lemon
To colour in the cold grey night
She had heaven
And she held on so tight ” – U2 ‘Lemon‘

Reasons to LOVE my lemon yellow scarf:
1. It’s yellow
2. It’s 100% wool and will keep you warm
3. It’s got ruffles!
4. You will get noticed!
Have fun SHOPPING!!!

Brontosaurus Applique! ROAR!

Posted on November 28, 2009 | 4 comments

I was at work the other night and noticed our Brontosaurus necklace just came in – I was inspired!

Brontosaurus Applique on a men's sweater

I crocheted the Brontosaurus to be sewn onto a sweater or tee – I think I’m going to put mine onto a dress! For men or women this little guy is going to have a ROARing good time anywhere he goes.