Tuesday, July 8, 2008

::Vintage Victorian-Inspired Burlesque Bra::

Hooray! It's finally done!

A few friends of mine inspired me to make this, and I'll definitely be making a lot more in the future. There's a huge shortage of Victorian-inspired lingerie these days, and a huge demand for it in certain circles. Now, this isn't something that you'll find in a store like Victoria's Secret for sure, but custom-made is more fantastic! There are a few other girls who sell these, too, and I think their work is great as well. Some include girdles to match and make it a set, which I may start doing after a while. For this one, I've found numerous panties here and there that would work great with it and are pretty cheap in a store.

This one will soon be listed on my Etsy store [probably at $35.00] along with all my handmade stationery and other handmade items. Yay!

I'm actually highly considering making a bra and pantie set very much along these lines for my wedding in September. Of course, I don't think it would work well under the dress itself, but I'm sure that my husband-to-be/partner-in-crime would be happy to see it later. And the ruffles are just fabulous! :)

Enjoy it and get inspired!





::Pocket-Fold Wedding Invitation::

This is the first time I've had a request for one of these, but making it was so much fun!

The invitation itself serves as the envelope as well, and there is no chance of the pocket slips falling out. Each slip in the pocket will say "Reception", "Map" or "Directions", "Registries", etc.. The colors of this one are black, white, and silver, and the design is completed with a single rhinestone in the scroll design.

As I do with all of my designs, any part of it changeable according to what the person prefers. This particular couple is changing the patterned paper to a completely silver paper. I absolutely love this design, so thanks a ton to the couple who requested it!

Also, as always, if you like how the design looks or want more information on it or other designs, send me a message! All invitations and stationery I make are under $.76 per so far. I just think $200.00 is too much to pay for wedding invitations. :)