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Thursday, October 27, 2011

My Creative Space - Kokeshi Brooches

I'm working on Kokeshi brooches today.

Firstly, I paint their hair and faces....


Then their "kimonos" are prepared, all tiny pieces of fabric taken from vintage kimonos. 


I even love the little scraps that come from trimming the kimonos.



I've been saving them and popping them in clear Christmas baubles, an idea I nicked from Kootoyoo a while back.


To see what other creative types have been up to this week, make yourself a cuppa and drop by here.

7 comments:

  1. I'm smitten by all the ways you're using that delicious fabric!

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  2. It's none-stop gorgeousness around here!

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  3. Wow intriguing, I will love to see them put together... and a lovely idea using the fabric scraps like that :)

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  4. I love the brooch bodies all lined up but even more I love your re-use of the scraps! Simple and gorgeous!

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  5. I love seeing the process Mel, I love my little brooch never fail to get a nice little comment when I wear her :)Now those Xmas deco are such a GREAT idea I have a ball full of scarp too :)But won't be as nice as yours! xx

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  6. Very cute...and the baubles...well that's ingenious!

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  7. What lovely brooches and Christmas baubles! I will definitely check out your Etsy store!

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