A new addition?

I have been wanting to make jewellery items out of kimono fabrics for a while now, but was unsure how to make them. At the weekend I got busy playing with fabrics and after a lot of fiddling, I came up with this kimono cuff idea! I have used kimono fabric on the outer side and a contrasting cotton fabric on the inner side, with strong canvas strap in between the fabric pieces to add stiffness. Each cuff has been finished off with a rose button and neon pink elastic loop closure. I'm thinking of trying more in varying widths and colours and may even add charms and tassels to some of them too! They would look great worn on their own, or in a group in a selection of widths and colours together.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Spring into spring

Spring into spring with this cute little blossom handbag!

It's made from a bright pink, red and turquoise vintage blossom kimono fabric and I couldn't resist it's pretty design and beautifully soft feel. I decided to use a different fabric for the flap of the bag. It's a softer pink, but still has a blossom design on it and matches so well. I decided to add my signature bright lining for a flash of colour on the inside and this time it's a bright red cotton. These handbag designs are relatively new to my shop, and I'm loving making them. My favourite part of the process is taking time to choose the perfect combination of fabrics, and finding a suitable co-ordinating strap that fits across the body. In this case it is neon pink!

The bag can be worn over the shoulder or across the body and has a very strong hidden magnet closure to keep the bag closed. You can find it in my store here.

I decided to team my handbag with an electric blue summer skirt.

I think it shows off the colours beautifully!

Liza's Little Things

Selling my items on Etsy means that I am often trawling through other shops to see what is out there. Needless to say, the temptation to buy is high! There are so many talented people creating wonderful, unique pieces.

One item I couldn't pass by, was a beautiful neon necklace by Liza's Little Things, a shop run by Liza Casulli who is based in Athens, Greece. I can't wait to wear this with a summer dress. Roll on summer!

You can check out Liza's lovely store here. 

A hint of neon

Check out this fab Etsy treasury by Little Red Window. I love the touches of neon used in each piece.

You can click on any image to find out more.

Neon Pink & Granite disk Nec... kingstonjewell... $45	Red Grey Original Abstract P... DUEALBERI $67	Cake Bunting, Neon Triangle ... LBCpaper $10	Neon yellow and gray floral ... cheekyleopard $20
Elegant floral zipper pouch ... SpringFlavor $17	Felted slippers (any size)... Juperi $70	Grey and white triangle prin... foundbymarie $34	Set of 6 Linen Cocktail Napk... sewjanesew $18
Ikat GRAY on Linen color fie... yiayias $49	Neon Pink Owl Tote Bag - Nat... LesMiniboux $32	Grey linen scarf with neon y... StudioBin $39	Knitted Triangle Pattern Bab... YarningMade $95
Large Tote bag, Canvas, Neon... byMART $52	Black and white rays cushion... sisauvage $45	Grey linen with neon orange ... PALEOLOCHIC $27	spring Bunny - Toy , Fabric ... TIMOHANDMADE $50

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Neon brights

I love these neon brights, created by North London-based company 'A Minds Eye', who has produced a series of juicily-designed items in hot pink and sportswear grey. I love the idea of a cushion with neon pink lace on a crisp white ground, or a rough-edged border in grey with a stencil of crisp white lace. 

You can see more designs here.