April 2, 2009
- Easter Eggs From Men's Silk Ties
Just in time for EASTER . I've decorated many eggs over the years but this is my favorite technique and they are made from men's silk ties. They are fun to make, even with children, and can be given as gifts! Thanks to MARTHA STWEART. Here are the instructions but there is a video available too on her website:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=955500e62abd0110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&backto=true
HAVE FUN! (…)
February 7, 2009
- Men's Silk Neckties
I do a lot with men's ties. You can find them easily at flea markets and tag sales, some vintage and others new. Or, who knows, a few of the men in your life may have some hanging around! This is one of the many footstools I've made from pure 100% silk vintage ties. No sewing required. The ties are weaved and then just knotted on the opposite side of the footstool. It's the patchwork look without all the work. Isn't this cool?
Tie Footstool
- More Ties!! Tie Pillows
[caption id="attachment_269" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Tie Pillow Weaved Design"][/caption]
[caption id="attachment_268" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Tie Pillow Horizontal Design"][/caption]
These vintage tie pillows have to be sewn, sorry. For the pillows on the left there is much more sewing involved, but look how pretty they come! The pillows above only need a few stiches on the sides after the weaving of the ties . (…) - More Ties!! Tie Sunglass/Reading Glass Cases
Big glamorous sunglasses are the trend lately. I used to just throw them in my handbag, but they would get scratched. (…)
