Before I left for Asheville and the Prairie Fairyland getaway, I felt the need to make something. Anything!- I just HAD to be creative for a while. After working on the kitchen redo for so long, I was aching to get into the studio.
So, I snuck out for an afternoon to play hooky from the remodelling projects and whipped up a few cuff bracelets.
This is one of my faves, it features a very old, carved cameo.
No two are alike. What fun would it be to make them assembly line style?
But all feature foofs, fluffs, and pretties from my stash of vintage goodness.
Some are all flowery with millinery blooms.
Some are dripping in rhinestones.
Others are wrapped in lace. 
All were pure joy to create!
I'd like to experiment with some ephemera covered ones when I get back, too.
Each of these were made with vintage ribbons in satin and velvet. I'm also thinking about doing a tutorial for these. Now that I have the hang of it. Once you get the basics on how to cover the cuff they are simple to do. It would be a low cost tute, probably about 5 or 6 bucks if you are interested, I'll be posting about it when I return from my adventure.
EDIT- This post was written ahead of time, before I left on my trip. I'll have new posts all week while I am away, but might not get to answer all comments or emails, but I will be reading and enjoying them on my Ipad. Thanks for coming by! I hope to add some "Live" posts from the road too.
what pretty details your cuffs have!
I love each of those. They are so pretty.
Very pretty, Karla! Have a wonderful time!
Jane-Jacksonville
Ah, Karla, your cuffs have such an exquisitely magical look to them! Love them! Have a wonderful time away! ^.^ So wish I was going to Asheville! And, it’s so close too!
I’d love a tutorial on these, they are fabulous! Hope you have a great trip.
Beautiful, and yes, I would love a tutorial on how-to for these….I know you are having a wonderful time in Ashville, this is the prefect time of year for the changing of leaves there and I hope you get a chance to visit the Biltmore….Ashville is a great artsy town with lots of great shops too….
hugs
Brenda
Hi Karla
I’ve been following along with you kitchen/dining re-do – looks fab. I especially like the ceiling tins.
Those cuffs are beautiful, my fav is the dripping rhinestones.
Have a great time!
Leann
Those are beautiful Karla! Looking forward to meeting you on Thursday!
Penny
Karla, love love your cuffs…would love to learn how you created these….love your kitchen.
peggy lee
Hi dear Karla, they are gorgeous-I love them all-but the one with brown velvet flower is so beautiful. Happy tour Karla.
Hugs Dorthe
These are so pretty, would love to see a tutoral…Have a great adventure!
Beautiful! I’d love to learn how to do these.
Hope you have a great trip.
Karla, I would be interested in taking your tutorial for the cuffs. I love yours!
Love your cuff bracelets and looking forward to your tutorial.
I know you are having a wonderful time in Ashville, this is the prefect time of year for the changing of leaves there and I hope you get a chance to visit the Biltmore..
know you are having a wonderful time in Ashville, this is the prefect time of year for the changing of leaves there and I hope you get a chance to visit the Biltmore.
Your creations always make me wish I could just pick them up and look at them. Your room looks amazing again would love a tour.
Enjoy your vacation!!
Glad you were able to sneak in some creative time in your studio before your Prairie Fairyland getaway. Looking forwards to seeing pictures from your adventure!
Very pretty. Hope you’re having a great time; can’t wait to hear all about it!!!
All of these are just lovely! Fun to play before hitting the road. Hope it’s going well!