Showing posts with label custom design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label custom design. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Today's project, IKEA Slipcover Makeover, and Next on the agenda


Today's project was to make a chair slipcover for a chair from Ikea that is no longer stocked.  
I received the old tattered slip cover, and was commissioned to remake it in a lovely pinstriped charcoal. (see close up below).  It was a enjoyable one, but a challenge, as I did not have the chair!  First, I took the old slipcover apart, numbered each piece, then used each piece as a pattern. I then numbered the underside of the fabric with chalk and piece it all together!

This is the picture sent by my customer, who was very satisfied.  Although, my perfectionist side is telling me that the wrinkles in the arms should be corrected. But, I suppose it is a slip cover, yes?

And what is next on the agenda for Ash Tree Meadow Designs?  Well, we have a series of costumes to show you - *drum roll* - the professional photos!  Yay!  

As for me, I will be crafting up a special gift basket for our giveaway winner, Lisa Bennett.
Who, when presented with a choice of gift basket, chose our Ash Tree Meadow Design Accessory Basket - and I am so excited!  Pictures, of course, to follow!

 

This is a close up of the new slipcover material

And this is the old, cut and marked :)



And the winner is!

Thank you to all of you who participated in our shop giveaway.  I truly appreciate all the likes and positive comments, along with the general goodwill.  Thank you also to all my wonderful customers, with out whom, I would be lost among mounds of inventory! 

Until next time! 


Thursday, September 17, 2015

Day 38 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: The Italian Renaissance & A Custom Cake Artisan



The first unveiling of our Italian Renaissance Costume!
The costume is made of a satin bodice and satin skirt.  I choose dark forest green for the bodice, and plum for the skirt, both colors would have been available in a similar shade during the Italian Renaissance (of course, most likely in silk, not satin).  The costume with the bodice was styled from a museum sketch on the renaissance period.  It was a garment that a wealthy merchant's daughter may have worn.  The bodice is stiffened with foam, overlaid with a striped sheer fabric, and trimmed in a frilly fringe and embroidered ribbon.  As you can see, the bodice ties in the back.  The headdress can be worn a number of ways, here it is worn as veil.   I may post more pictures of how it can be worn in a later post, but now, it is time for our featured guest.... 

 
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 When I first saw Kāke coming up in my news feed, I was immediately impressed.  I had no idea that the amazing artist behind these awesome cakes my friend, Rosalyn. (Pictured, right)
You can imagine my thrill when I was directed first to her facebook page, then to her website.  Just look at these cakes!  They are incredible!

I naturally had to feature Kāke on my blog, and I hope all of my readers head over to her facebook page to see  the latest designs and be sure to like her page when you visit!

All of the cakes at Kāke are original, so expect to be wowed! She also makes and decorates cookies (above, left), so much creativity here.  And yes, this hamburger is a cake!

 To visit the Kāke website click the pictures above or at www.kakestudiobakery.ca
To visit her facebook page click the link or picture below

 
                                                 https://www.facebook.com/kakestudiobakery



Thursday, August 20, 2015

Day 10 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: Mike the Monster and a Free Invoicing Service!

Monster's Inc Inspired Umbrella

This week I shipped a different kind of parasol - a horned umbrella.  This was perhaps the most difficult item I have ever made!  This was a custom design request from a customer on Etsy.  She wanted something subtle, but something that still said Monster's Inc.  She specifically asked for a green umbrella with horns, specifying that she was aiming for the friendly monster, Mike.

The challenge was really adding horns that would close and stand up.  And this was a huge challenge.  In order to properly create the effect, I chose to use wire and parachute fabric.  Typically, my parasols are made from EVA plastic, however, in this case plastic just wasn't durable enough.It is still a very delicate umbrella, but I love how it turned out.  
I think Mike agrees with me, don't you?  :)    
  
And now for our featured guest! (Business owners, this is especially for you!)



















                     Mike from Monster's Inc.



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Inveezy is a free online invoicing service developed by a friend of mine.   Easy, convenient, and free, this revolutionary app is sure to make many small business owner's lives easier.  Personally, I love how streamline their site is, and that it is free!   Visit their facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/inveezy, or the actual invoice system at https://www.inveezy.com.  The super thing about this is that you never need to lose an invoice!