Designers Craft Connection - May Blog Hop

Welcome to the Designers Craft Connection Blog Hop for the month of May. The theme this month is Handmade Wishes. I chose to do a project that would showcase items that were handmade by others a long time ago. As always, almost all of the supplies used are thrifted.

I often find beautiful crocheted doilies at estate sales. I know these pieces take a lot of time to make so I  imagine that they hold many dreams and hopes within their intricately woven threads. I used several to create a wreath in celebration of the women who crafted these lacy pieces. This is my Mother's Day offering of handmade wishes to honor their handiwork.

I began with a wreath form and cut strips of burlap and wrapped it around the form. 

Next, I draped handmade doilies over the wreath while trying to vary the many shades of creamy white. I added lots of layers, including vintage {machine made} lace embellishments to creates  texture.

Next I draped several strands of faux pearls.

Then added handfuls of rhinestone jewelry to add sparkle. I love how this is dripping with lace, pearls and rhinestones.

My handmade wish is to honor everyone who patiently makes things by hand for the enjoyment of future generations.

Please use the DCC blog hop button on the right to view more awesome project created by a very talented group of crafters.

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Pieced Pastimes

Piece Pastimes 2013 Favorites

This is linked to:
504 Main, Beyond the Picket Fence, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, Coastal Charm, Common Ground, DIY Home Sweet Home, Elizabeth & Co, Faith, Grace, Crafts, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch to Yours, Hey What's for Dinner Mom?, Lamberts Lately, Making the World Cuter, My Repurposed Life, My Romantic Home, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Pieced Pastimes, Savvy Southern Style, Sew Can Do, Sew Much Ado, Simply Designing, Somewhat Simple, Sugar Bee Crafts, The 36th Avenue, The Colorado Lady, The Shabby Nest, The Thrifty Groove, The Thrifty Home, The Trendy Treehouse and Twin Dragonfly Designs

Valentine Heart Tartlet Assemblage

Today I Created | A Heart Tartlet Assemblage

I bought these Swedish Tartlet pans at an estate sale yesterday. I envisioned Valentine projects with the heart-shaped tins.

My first project was to use Cranberry colored Alcohol Ink in the center since this one particular tin had a flawed finish and the color would hide some of the scratches. I placed three drops of the ink in the center and tipped the tin to allow the ink to flow up each of the side grooves. I liked how this looks like rays emanating from the heart.

I embellished it simply by adding a smaller distressed banner with a stamped sentiment.

For this second Tartlet Assemblage I found this adorable image from the Graphics Fairy blog. I sized it to fit the tartlet tin, printed it on cardstock, trimmed it and edged it with tinsel ribbon. The last step was to adhered it to the center of the tartlet tin.

This is linked to the Graphics Fairy, Apron Thrift Girl, Creative Every Day, Keeping It Simple, Making the World Cuter, House of Grace, Someday Crafts, Blue Cricket Design, The Shabby Chic Cottage, Trendy Treehouse, FaveCrafts and Between Naps on the Porch.

Addendum: I have posted a third Valentine Heart Tartlet Assemblage.