Men shirt = miniskirt

I have been spending a lot of time on DIY fashion blogs recently, they are way a huge inspiration source, i found this beautifull super easy project on Love aestethics,
He pasado mucho tiempo ultimamente en blogs de hazlo tu mismo, encontre esta faldita super fácil de hacer en Love aesthetics

My dad loves printed shirts, i found this old one he was ready to throw away,

Mi papá ama las camisas con estampados, y encontré esta vieja que guardaba en una de mis cajas de telas para ver en que la convertía después

Well, it looks a little bit old, but it was perfect for trying this project without ruinning a worthy one

mmm, se ve un poco viejita, pero es perfecta para probar este proyecto, así no arruino un estampado que en verdad valga la pena

First step is drawing a line from armpit to armpit (this way you use the maximun of fabric) draw the line with a piece of chalk

Lo primero es dibujar con una greda una linea que vaya de axila a axila, ( así aprovechas más tela)

Put some pins all along the line you draw

Pon algunos alfileres en la linea para quede derecho

Cut the line you draw

Corta sobre la linea

Fold the edge of the fabric 1/2 an inch, press it with an iron, fold and press again, 1 inch now, pinn it on place

Haz un doblez de media pulgada y planchalo en su sitio, vuelve a doblar ahora una pulgada y planchalo de nuevo, sostén el doblez con alfileres

sew it up, but stop a few inches before you reach the beggining, pin the edges of a piece of elastic, with the measure of your waist (or hip if you want) put the elastic inside the casing

Inserta un pedazo de elástico de la medida de tu cintura (o cadera) pon un seguro en cada extremo para que sea mas facil

Sew the two edges of the elastic together, and close the casing, being carefull not to touch the elastic

Cuando todo el elástico esté dentro, une los dos extremos

Done!!!

Listo!!!! rápido y super fácil, incluso puede hacerse a mano

Its sewing time!!!!

I bougth Tina Sparkles book The little green dress full of wonderfull and super easy clothing projects for make at home, i have this book for a few months, but now that im in sewing classes and have some skills using my sewing machine, i decided to start with the easiest project the ultraminiskirt!!!! i found this colorfull fabric, i know animal print its not on the spotligth anymore, but i liked the rich shade of pink,

The final result wasnt that bad (i mean it was the first garment id ever made myself) and i found out that if you pair it with the rigth stuff the result is amazing

Im wearing a Mango ruffelled shirt, and my brown longchamp bag

Nude Zara Heels

And this cute and colorfull Abril Gottwald statement ring, im so lucky to have this amazing designer in town

Are you familiar with clothes making? if not, try Tina´s book, plus you´ll have a lot of fun!

SPRINGspiration

I was absent for a really long period of time because a lot of reasons, an overscheduled agenda with my wedding, sewing classes, school, my job, time with my fiance, and a new project (a line of bridal accesories pictures coming soon!) But i still had the time to work in my beading projects. Here, i present this beautifull piece

Estuve ausente por mucho tiempo, no es para menos, tengo un horario supersaturado que incluye escuela, trabajo, clases de costura, planear mi boda, pasar tiempo con Arturo y una nueva linea de tocados para novia (subire fotos pronto!!) y aun así me doy el tiempo para trabajar en mis proyectos, que tal esta hermosura

I wanted so bad to make a butterfly (i love butterflies) and i found spring as the perfect scuse, its is unfinished already, but it would be the star of an art show  ill be part of, this may

Moría por hacer una mariposa (las amo) y la llegada de la primavera pareció la excusa perfecta, como siempre terminó siendo algo totalmente distinto a lo que tenía proyectado, y será la estrella de un bazar de beneficiencia el proximo mes

I felt incredibly inspired by a sort of items including this gorgeous vintage shoes i bougth in a trendy boutique in Argentina, they have decoupaged butterflies all over

Me sentí increiblemente inspirada por estos zapatos vintage con mariposas en decoupage que compre en una tienda vinatge en Argentina

I took the purple shades from this colorfull foulard i made from a scratch of fabric i bougth downtown for only 5 pesos (.30 dollar cents) i just fixed my sewing machine, and spending time on it is getting addictive.

Para la paleta de colores tomé los tonos morados de este foulard que hice yo misma con un retazo de tela de 5 pesos, mi máquina de coser está de vuelta, y se está volviendo adictiva!!!

And what about this gorgeous necklace i bougth in a trip to florence, i have a lot of butterflies necklaces but i felt the necesity of cretaing one myself

Y que tal este precioso collar que compre en mi viaje a Florencia, tengo muchos collares de mariposas y este me recordaba que era momento de hacer uno yo misma

Bead Soup Blog Party

Bead Soup Blog Party is here!!!!

The stash

My partner Tejae sent me this beautifull stash. The focal point its the stunning handmade polymer clay heart pendant, it is absolutly beautiull i specially loved the golden curvy pattern. The round  beads are also polymer clay and handmade, i liked them so much because they remind me of the first beads i ever worked with, they have the same shape and colors, and a really cool tribal vibe. I also received crystal beads in different colors and shapes,and  copper conectors in a variety of shapes and sizes, all of them beautifully wrapped up in one of Tejae's custom box and a precious handamde bandana.

The projects

Using the focal bead was a real challenge. The handmade heart pendant its so beautifull by itself  that it  would look just great with a simple golden chain. So i added some other components, and i kept  them smaller and with the same color pallette of the focal, so they would not overpower the heart. I add a little hint  of color with the turquoise shade, i love the way this color make the red pop out. In this necklace i am also using some of the cristal beads that Tejae sent me (they are on the fringe's end), and the copper connectors. I bead embrodier the other components, i also try to recreate de golden  pattern of the pendant . I used a suede navy cord, so you can adjust the length of the necklace.

This handmade beads Tejae made are so amazing!! As i told you above, they remind me of the first beads i ever worked with,. I created this simple, yet beautifull pendant using three different ones, and as a final touch a faceted drop shapped stone. I made the attachement using a bead weaving technique

This Green earrings are incredibly special. Not just because they are a beautifull elegant piece, but because i wore them in a very special ocasion.. my engagement. I like the way the green handmade beads stand out.

What i sent

A little story about what i sent to my partner Tejae

It's a little bit hard to find craft supplies in Mexico, i was a little concerned about this, specially when i saw that the other participants worked withbeautifull  handmade beads. But when i tell this to Tejae she told me to relax, and sent her any speciall found item. And that was exactly what i sent. I choose some pieces that where representative of  my country, and also had a strong meaning for me. I chosed an antique key i found in a really old house property of my mom,s family (built circa 1890), A pair of earrings made by the Huichol indians (A ethnic mexican group famous for there seedbeads crafts), and the best of all, a silver handmade turtle pendant i bougth in Zacatecas, a beautifull north mexican city, when i was taking a silver workshop a few years ago. It turned out that Tejae has just been in a Mexican beach in a turtle release camp, and she just adore the charm. I just loved the coincidence. Having a partner who loved  my country so much, was and incredible experience, thank you Tejae :)

Just twelve hours left!!!

Clock is tickling and i cant wait!!!!!!!! i am so excited , i just cant wait to see what the other participants made. Specially my partner Tejae.
 I would also like to thank Lori Anderson for hosting this amazing experience, and of course all of the other participants and members of the bead soup group, for all the support, and advice.
Im having a little trouble posting the participants links, because im not exactly a pro with internet tools but everyone can check out the participants list at Lori´s blog, starting at 12 AM.
Don´t forget to check out all the projects!!!

Back again!!!!!

I abandoned my blog for a while, and wow, time is rushing, fortunatetly i finished my bead soup blog projects a few weeks ago, but im still feeling the pressure cause i havent take the pictures yet, and i have to admit, pictures are my weak spot :s . Anyway, being part of BBSP had been and incredible experience, Lori post the map with the participants this morning and i felt awesome that the little lonely point rigth in the middle of mexico its actually me!!!!
You can check out the map with all the participants at Lori's blog
Just two days more to the blog party!!!!! I cant wait!!!!!

Colores y contrastes

El morado es definitivamente uno de mis colores favoritos, amo el realce que le dan tonos como el turquesa y el verde, estos aretes iniciaron siendo cuadrados (incluse tenia un boceto) pero como las piedras siempre tienen la última palabra,este fué el resultado final

En este collar apliqué una nueva técnica, el outside window  bezel, que sostiene la piedra en su lugar sin cubrirla del todo y ademas deja ver estos hermosos cristales que le añadi alrededor

Outside window bezel