A Fool for Tulle
Yes, I know, I know, I know. I've been a bad blogger! I've just been busy getting ready to reopen the shop (more details soon) and doing a bit of long-overdue crafting. I'll try to be a better blog girl from now on.....but I can't make any promises. Oh, and thanks for pouring on the love for Sam. I'm glad I'm not the only one with the urge to eat cute chubby babies!
So, anyway.......I've been loving tulle forever. It's undeniably vintage girly yet somehow there's a modern flair to it. It's just fun! A year or so ago, I made this hanger (above) after seeing one in Rachel Ashwell's book, The Gift of Giving. (page 71 for those of you who are going to go check it out.) I simply cut lengths of tulle from a 6" wide spool and tied each piece in a double knot on a wire hanger. This part seemed to take forever. Once the entire hanger was covered, I trimmed the tulle so all of the pieces were somewhat uniform in length. Then I added a velvet bow and some flowers to the top. It doesn't get much simpler than this. I wouldn't make a closet full of these, but one standing alone looks special. I have an old light blue lacey slip hanging on it on the back of our closet door at the moment.
Still on the tulle kick, I thought to make a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine's Day. If any holiday can handle tulle, it's most definitely this one! Same idea here except I started with a Styrofoam heart wreath form that I wrapped in 1" wide ivory satin ribbon.
Then I began tying on the tulle strips and trimming the edges.
After that, it's just about embellishing in whatever fashion you choose.
This is the fun part! I used mostly old millinery flowers and hung some lace streamers and a pearl necklace from the bottom.
There's a sweet little pearl heart charm held on with an old velvet hat pin.
I must say, I'm in love with this golden yellow color lately. I have never ever considered myself a yellow person, but this shade is pretty and now it's even popping up in the house decor here and there.
So now I have a wreath for Valentine's Day and it's still January. That's amazing! I'm usually doing things the day of. Hmmm, maybe I should start thinking about Easter now.....
Just gorgeous. I love the softness and magical feel tulle lends to your projects. The golden yellow really works well with the pinks. Thank you so much for sharing and I look forward to visiting your store. :)
Posted by: Elizabeth B | January 22, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing! Smiles...Joy
Posted by: Joy | January 22, 2008 at 10:38 PM
I love your tulle projects. They are so pretty.
Posted by: Heather Grow | January 22, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Andrea, they both look so soft and girly. Thanks for sharing.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 23, 2008 at 12:42 AM
I love the wreath and hanger!!! You are just so amazing! And thank you for posting.....I won't call and complain tomorrow!! lol
Dana
Posted by: Dana Smith | January 23, 2008 at 01:15 AM
Oh, I think your hanger and heart our so sweet, what a clever idea,
thanks for sharing Pinkie Denise
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | January 23, 2008 at 01:49 AM
Loved the title of the blog entry!! The heart is sooo pretty - that is a fabulous idea!! Sooo elegant:)
Debra
Posted by: Debra Johnson | January 23, 2008 at 02:15 AM
Andrea,
I too love the look of tulle. I like to use it for wrapping gifts. It just looks to feminine. Thanks for sharing your two wonderful ideas---I might just have to try and make them myself. Have a Happy day.
Mimi~
Posted by: mgpscrapbooker | January 23, 2008 at 06:42 AM
This is so pretty!!! I started making a tulle wreath for my daughter's nursery....ummm.... 5 years ago.... but it seemed to take forever!!! You've inspired me to have another go at it! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heather - Speckled Egg | January 23, 2008 at 08:23 AM
That is so lovely! And I know what you mean about the tulle! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | January 23, 2008 at 08:42 AM
gorgeous!!!!!
i adore that hanger!
beautiful!
this would be the best brides gift,
and yes your little one is scrumptious!!!!
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | January 23, 2008 at 08:45 AM
How sweet is this?
I have leftover tulle from the tutu I made my DGD for Christmas...
You have my wheels turning now..
Posted by: Dawn | January 23, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Those are so great! Good idea. PS- I gave you a Daily Dose award- just follow this link!
http://miastoriadivita.blogspot.com/2008/01/fashion-moment.html
Posted by: jerusalem | January 23, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Love, love the heart wreath you made for Valentine's Day! What a great idea; I feel an urge to go buy some tulle:) By the way, we'll forgive you being a "bad blogger girl" if it means your shop will re-open soon...Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Leah C | January 23, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Brilliant! I think I'm going to make a hanger as soon as I get home from work!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 23, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Andrea they are both so pretty! love all the adornments on them.
Posted by: Maria Rodarte | January 23, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Fun stuff Andrea, glad to see you crafting!
Posted by: Monicaa | January 23, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Oh, Andrea, I love these! So, so sweet! I think I need to carve out some time to re-create them for my home...thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tammy | January 23, 2008 at 10:24 AM
OHhh I am a fool too. Very fun !!!!! Thank you Clarice
Posted by: clarice | January 23, 2008 at 10:58 AM
So pretty! And both are easy to make. Hmm...I think I'll make some hangers for a girlfriend's birthday. Thanks for the ideas!
Susan
Posted by: Mrsfish/Pink Portuguese Roses | January 23, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Andrea,
Glad to see you back...but I must say I have rather enjoyed coming to your blog daily to check if you have posted anything and seeing that sweet, sweet boy of yours...he is a doll.
Your tulle creations are lovely ...who would have thought tulle could do so much. I think I may have to try the Valentine wreath...I have a wreath for the back door (wherever one enters) but the front door is sadly undressed for Valentines...so I must get started on one soon.
Thanks for sharing...
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | January 23, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Gorgoeus Andrea! What a great idea with the heart wreath... it is sooo stunning. The millinery flowers just make it!
xo Heather
Posted by: Heather- Pretty Petals | January 23, 2008 at 11:29 AM
I love them both Andrea!!
Great ideas!
Can't wait til you reopen your shop.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Ooooooohhhhh....just ADORING this look. So lovely and romantic! Don't you just LOVE that Rachel A book? One of my favs. Looking forward to your shop re-open. Even though you'll be "that much more" busy, you'll feel "that much more" like yourself! I promise! ;) Hugs to you and that cute chubby sweetie....cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | January 23, 2008 at 12:55 PM
so pretty...think I'll make my own. And that baby boy is A-DOR-A-BLE!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 23, 2008 at 01:07 PM