Sketch to Reality...

I often like to sketch my ideas before I create them....while they most often take a u-turn and end up looking totally different than their original inspiration, it's nice to have a jumping off point.  I usually let the textiles, and Vintage items I find direct the project; and organically it ends up something much more exciting than I could have ever put on paper.

With that being said....sometimes it comes out, exactly as I planned...with this headpiece for example.  My vision was to have it nestled amongst a pile of crazy curls, in an abstract design, but the piece turned out just as I had designed.  Light and airy, with height and depth.  Each petal has been subtly hand painted and layered.  The front embroidery piece, was also painted, beaded and embroidered...lined with a sheer tulle, and shaped for fit.  Each leaf was painted, shaped and placed for beautiful effect.  The beaded strands make it romantic and whimsical...and have also been painted for added depth.  I call it "El Jaleo" after the John Singer Sargent painting.  It reminds me of a Spanish dancer....and model Aimee portrays it here to perfection.  Not sure if this is for everyone...but an adventurous bride, a masquerade ball...or even an English Tea might suit this piece perfectly. 

xo,

Erin 

 * photo compliments of Enchanted Images

Clearing the Decks...

I've been gone a while, and while I can't say this is brilliant way to return...I can say it is a good reason to!  I am having a sale on a section of hair accessories in my shop, and it's the first time I've done a sale on just a section of items.  Time to clear out my hair accessories section, because I have so many new ideas bursting out of my head!  I need to make some room for new things to happen!

If you haven't checked out my shop for a while, there are a lot of new items there...so take a look.  Always one of a kind, and always made with a loving hand!
Cheers,
Erin

www.WrappedInClover.etsy.com

*photos compliments of Enchanted Images

Hang Up Your Stocking!!!

They're done!!!  I can officially add Costume Designer to my list of things I can call myself.  Holy Cow this was a big undertaking...now lets hope the darn things fit!!!  The whole time I was making these I kept imagining my three year old wagging her finger at me singing "Hang Up Your Stocking"!!!  It's enough to keep going:)  

Here she is... have you ever watched a three year old try to tap?  Pretty funny...she's the one with the bobbed hair.  

Here are the costumes...

 and the close up's...

Holiday Giveaway 2011

 Wrapped In Clover Giveaway, Holiday 2011!! 

This is my first official giveaway, so I hope you will all enter and pass along to others!!!!

*How to enter:

1. Comment on my facebook posting about this giveaway (that way I have your name)

2. Recommend my facebook page or my shop on your wall

Winner will be drawn and announced on November 30th

"Raven Flora" - necklace and earring set

Inspirational Quote...

This saying resonated with me...had to share.  

-E

Buried...

Sorry for my long absence here, but somehow...like always, I have gotten BURIED this time of year with projects.  I am always busy during the Holidays, filling custom orders and keeping up with my kids schedules...but this year takes the cake.  Somehow, I ended up taking on some BIG costume projects for my Daughters dance studio.  While usually I would love this project...this time of year has left me with no free time to myself...and creatively a little tapped out.  Combine this with custom Halloween costumes for my girls, multiple large Wrapped In Clover orders, a 90th Birthday party for my Grammy...and life with a 3 and 6 year old... cross your fingers for me that I'll emerge unscathed from this season.

For now, I'll be sewing.

Costumes in the works...I've exploded onto my dining room table.  

Another beautiful Wedding!

This picture just came to me compliments of Heather.  I was commissioned to make all matching necklaces for her bridesmaids in her recent wedding.  Heather is the GORGEOUS bride in the middle....of course:)  The trick was... they were to be made from Vintage pieces...which is usually a tough call to find multiples of matching vintage pieces, however I found a supplier of "new old stock" (old necklaces that never sold...truly vintage, in mass quantity) and bought them all!!!  So Heather was able to get a bunch of matching necklaces, with the vintage component...cool!  The colors were super cute too...Yellow, White, and black and white polka dots.  Thanks Heather...Enjoy the photo!