tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52758006447669794802024-03-14T07:32:34.747+00:00Valerie's Creative StudioValerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-48693247114561118302015-04-01T14:37:00.001+01:002015-04-01T14:37:42.892+01:00Two Years Later !I'm quite sure most of my readers have given up on me by now, my life got so busy ( good and bad) you can guess what I mean , so here I am again ready to communicate with whoever likes to engage with me. I'm fast approaching my birthday 25th April ,and will be celebrating with family and friends. Work "my alteration business" is still busy which I'm delighted with, considering the Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-33232615595467297142013-08-01T00:59:00.000+01:002013-08-01T00:59:01.396+01:006 months later !!!!!!!!!!I cannot believe it's been 6 months since my last post. I have been so busy with my crafts and am now making some totes and handbags. I have purchased lovely tweed and check fabric which I think will make lovely bags. As I'm sure you all know when you are a creative person you seem to have so many ideas in your head and never enough time to make them all ,and for sure you never get Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-78978170013843332082013-01-03T22:38:00.001+00:002013-01-03T22:38:22.198+00:00Positive Thinking I intend to begin this new year with a positive manner. After receiving good results for my biopsy and my friend is on the last leg of her recovery from breast cancer,life is slowly getting back to normal! It all makes you think just what is important in life and how we worry and "moan" over the slightest thing. Christmas was lovely enjoying it with my children and grandchildren.&Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-41686441598945241252012-10-20T09:18:00.000+01:002012-10-20T09:18:57.546+01:00A quick thoughtQuite a lot has been going on in my life lately. After the upset of my friend being diagnosed with breast cancer ,and her ongoing treatment ,which is all good T.G. I had a biopsy myself about a week ago. It involved a mark on my face which was growing slowly .I am now awaiting results so hopefully all is well!
Apart from that I am still kept busy with my alteration business (Nips &Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-16710675674964168182012-08-03T00:37:00.001+01:002012-08-03T00:37:10.975+01:00Life ChangesThe past month life has not been good ,in fact getting a kick in the "butt" would describe it perfectly!
My best friend ,since my late teens,was diagnosed with the dreaded "Breast Cancer".Total shock not just to me and her family but more importantly ,to herself. It's like time has stood still yet gone so fast. Looking on the good side ,it was a small tumor and has been removed successfully,but Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-1929189480942013012012-06-30T17:12:00.000+01:002012-06-30T17:12:58.609+01:00Simple Change to Sleeves
Making a simple change to this dress. Cut the sleeves to elbow length and then gather the fabric at the centre sides of each sleeve, sew a couple of nice buttons on and now you have changed the whole look of your dress (for the better)Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-76949717955282773732012-06-28T23:21:00.000+01:002012-06-30T17:21:06.855+01:00Piece of left over fabric
After altering this lovely bridsmaids dress into a knee length dress I had enough fabric over to make a matching clutch bag . The bag has an inside pocket and magnetic snap closure.
Another satisified customer !
Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-80166803756537257212012-06-09T00:36:00.000+01:002012-06-09T00:36:02.558+01:00I cannot believe it's been over 4 weeks since I last posted.Where does the time go? Lots of alterations of bridesmaids and communion dresses has put my crafts on the "back burner" for a while but I'm starting to catch up now. The craft fairs are beginning now so my baby blankets and booties are selling well.
Apart from this football has taken over and I must say I'm looking forward to watching&Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-74776244902782938412012-05-02T23:05:00.000+01:002012-06-09T00:42:00.319+01:00Fair in lucanThe last weekend in April was a busy one for me.I was exhibiting some of my crafts at "Art Attacks" in Balgaddy ,Lucan. An Art and Crafts fair helping to support the local senior school.Altogether about 45 artists and crafters were there and what a great bunch they were !So enjoyable and helpful and of course I spent most of my earnings on lovely goodies for my home.Don't you think it's Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-26163025215075202012012-04-18T22:42:00.001+01:002012-06-09T00:43:37.647+01:00From Fabric to Apron
This was a piece of fabric I bought last November, "Skulls and Roses" I call it. And I love it! Every time I looked at it I kept wondering just what to make so as you can see it's now a lovely apron. Trimmed in red cotton with pocket and frill around the bottom. I guess you certainly would be noticed cooking in the kitchen with this apron!!!!!!!!
Take a look at it on my Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-34964193768011612252012-04-01T20:16:00.000+01:002012-04-01T20:16:08.252+01:00http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTE1Nzg0MXwyNTI0MjU4MjEz/spring-in-the-country
This is my painting of Country Cottage that was listed in the Etsy treasury above if you would like to view
Thanks Ale for including it .Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-91381778814758406532012-03-31T23:31:00.000+01:002012-03-31T23:33:21.291+01:00Vintage dress restyledThis lovely simple vintage dress bought in Dublin. A request,from a lady for her second marriage, to change this dress befitting for a bride. The fabric was so beautiful ,delicate,light and simple.
As you can see the neckline was typically vintage, as was the sleeve style.
Adding a satin waistband with a decorative embellishment fitted to the front changed the style greatly,Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-79396280730308664432012-03-27T23:10:00.000+01:002012-03-27T23:10:01.487+01:00Pretty Flower Girl
This lovely "flower girl" dress I restyled to fit pretty Kieri .The bows and headband matched the bridesmaid dresses.Kieri was flower girl to her mam and her brother was pageboy. What a handsome pair they make!
Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-85317463123683879722012-03-14T00:04:00.000+00:002012-03-14T00:04:23.799+00:00Easter Chicks Flannel Blanket
This is my newest flannel baby blanket,so pretty in reality trimmed across the top in lemon with a lemon heart sewn under my "Angel" label.
Slightly stronger in colour than the picture shows. Reverse side in white flannel fabric. So soft and cosy for baby.
I love making these baby blankets and bibs to match.
I have also decided on making matching baby booties Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-17144506918016243722012-02-26T23:23:00.000+00:002012-02-26T23:24:58.220+00:00
This is a commission painting of mine, painted for a very good friend and I have just realised prints of the same have been selling on an Internet site in China in varies sizes. So much for "copyright" laws,how on earth do you do anything about this scam?
Has this happened to anyone else? I would be delighted to hear feedback of what you can do about it.! And also what on earth do you say Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-791973483293037312012-02-14T20:29:00.000+00:002012-02-14T20:29:19.331+00:00Baby Fabric
HI all , just thought I would like to show you some of my new baby fabrics which have arrived.
Won't they make lovely blankets,all flannel with plain flannel backing and large enough to fit a cot/crib.
Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-69799540154453602302012-02-02T23:13:00.000+00:002012-02-02T23:13:20.674+00:00Keeping in touch!Hi all, I seem to be getting very lazy posting on my blog. I worked so hard coming up to Christmas with alterations and crafts,selling at markets etc. Maybe I needed the break! But I have been busy in my workshop lots of alterations including altering a lovely vintage wedding dress and also (for a different customer) a pretty flower girls dress. Obviously I cannot show you the photos yet but I Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-53178594084387432972012-01-02T20:26:00.000+00:002012-01-02T20:26:15.327+00:00Wishing you all a Happy New Year!Well here we are the first day of the new year! just where does time go,one minute you're working hard getting ready for craft fairs ,selling your goods along with sewing for your customers and the next minute it's all over and beginning a new year just to start all over again. Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same?
Not that I'm complaining about having plenty of work!
This year Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-78517781392327296852011-12-21T22:17:00.000+00:002011-12-21T22:17:51.343+00:00Happy Christmas Everyone !Tomorrow Thursday 22nd December is my last working day before the Christmas holidays.
I would like to thank all my blog followers and of course my clients and also my crafter friends for making the year so enjoyable and very interesting. I love reading your blogs and seeing all the wonderful crafts made.
So wishing you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-43503331931908360212011-12-13T21:55:00.000+00:002011-12-13T21:55:58.234+00:00Castletown House Christmas FairCastletown House Christmas Fair.A really great day ,as you can see my stands are low in stock and by the end of day I was all sold out !By the way this is my friend (with the hat) She helps me out from time to time.No more craft fairs this year as I have lots of alterations to finish in my workshop.Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-1448964535836646532011-12-06T00:20:00.000+00:002011-12-06T00:20:01.817+00:00Lengthen a DressQuick and easy way to add length to a dress. As seen in picture 1., sew your strip of lace about one half ins.seam to the hem of the dress
This is what it looks like from the front of dress Now add some ribbon over the joined seam
This is the ribbon stitched to the seam
All finished and ready to wear,this can be done on most dresses, just remember use a fabric that suits the fabric in yourValerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-26383497584979888002011-11-17T01:18:00.000+00:002011-11-17T01:18:54.008+00:00My Market StandYes,this is me at the first of my Christmas Craft Fairs this season. In Killester, north Dublin,a really great fair. Lots of lovely people and crafters. Sold out most of my baby blankets and velvet scarves. I'm now busy sewing more crafts for the coming craft fairs this weekend. Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-60899382333139978492011-11-10T09:38:00.000+00:002011-11-10T09:38:07.197+00:00My latests CraftThought you would like to view some of my baby flannel blankets,so soft and cosy,
Ideal gift for baby or toddler. http://www.facebook.com/valeries.craftsThanks for looking.Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-29858717115629248122011-11-07T23:31:00.000+00:002011-11-07T23:31:00.550+00:00Workshop orders ready to go.I know I've been neglecting my blog lately, my alteration business has taken up all my time. I really don't mean to complain but I was asked to make some unusual items for customers ,ie, a fabric cover for a water cooler, a fabric cover for a very large wine rack, 37ins wide and 70ins tall (imagine all the wine that holds ).
I was delighted to receive compliments on both of Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5275800644766979480.post-72017883781013577402011-10-22T19:12:00.000+01:002011-10-22T19:12:13.377+01:00Can't Believe It !What a lovely surprise to receive this beautiful silver necklace from Jess of Epheriell Designs.I won her giveaway piece,all the way from Australia.Thanks Jess,check out her site, http://www.epheriell.com/.Valerie's Creative Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00443493982891047301noreply@blogger.com0