Wednesday, 31 March 2010

Bagfull of Daisies

I came across this sweet little bag recently, smothered in pink daisies.  Though very pretty, not really the kind of bag I would use, not as a bag anyway, but the daisies would be lovely for all sorts of projects.


The daisies are made from fabric tubes, some very nimble fingers hand-stitched the tubes, then fashioned them into daisies and sewed them onto the bag.  I can't imagine how long it would have taken to make them all.


Feeling just a little bit guilty, very soon I had unpicked the daisies and had a lovely stash of floral embellishments. First project this paper-covered box.


Next, a lavender heart.


I added some glass bugle beads to the centres.


This one's still a WIP.



They also make rather nifty dolly hats.


But the best thing is - I've still got loads left!



9 comments:

  1. The bag was pretty, but putting the daisies on the other items, has made them prettier. Lovely idea!

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  2. All so pretty! You have such lovely ideas.

    Bellaboo :0)

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  3. What a brilliant idea Lucy!
    The pink goes so beautifully with your box! I love them on the hearts too!
    Rachel x

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  4. OH lovely,so nice and pretty. hugs xx

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  5. I love that you re purposed those daises. It would have been sad for the person to be thrown in the back of a closet and the daisies not appreciated.

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  6. so clever of you to have thought to repurpose them...
    xxrosey

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  7. I absolutely agree with you - the bag is beautiful, but not something I'd use. I'm very impressed how they were made though. You have put the flowers to wonderful use. Am I right that you now also have a black bag to decorate in a manner that you WOULD use? xx

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  8. What a great find. I would have found it hard to take them off the purse, too.

    I love your creations. That box is gorgeous.

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Lucy x