Had a wasted week due to illness but getting back to doing a bit more now. This morning I am titivating an old hat ready for Ascot Races next Wednesday (hope the weather is as nice as it is now). I have already altered the shape of the top of the hat by putting a 'dent' in it because it was too tall by dampening it then resting a weight in it overnight and then pushing back a bump for the top of my head. I have dug out all my old lacy bits and made a couple of flowers and just made a band out of some fabric scrap which I know will go with my jacket. The lace I have draped over the brim is a shaped piece of vintage handmade lace which has been waiting for a project. It is too good to just use on the hat so has been lightly tacked in place so I can remove it afterwards. Let's hope it doesn't rain.
A few weeks ago I mentioned a friend had given me another challenge - this time it was to use up some empty wire spools. Here is the result - I painted the tops of the spool with acrylic paint and then screwed them onto a backing board and voilà a hanger for all my necklaces - guess who wears a lot of orange. Off for a drink - can't face coffee at the moment -and to do some desk-hopping now.
Jackie
Wow. I really love what you've done with the hat and how clever are you to use the cotton reels like that....I have loads so will have to get my thinking cap on now :-)
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Annie x # 10
I am so impressed with your repurposing of the wire spools.... and what a crafty clever solution to stop tangled necklaces. Brilliant enjoy your week and have a great time at the races in your fab hat.
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I saw from your comment on Bishopsmate that you haven't been well, Jackie - I'm so sorry to hear that. Here's hoping that you feel better before Ascot, as it would a shame not to get a chance to wear the hat - it's fab! I love how you've transformed a basic straw hat into something very vintagey!
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Oh what fab projects Jackie - the hat will be perfect and I love what you have done with the spools too. x Jo
ReplyDeleteFabulous hat, Jackie! Looks lovely with the lace and I can see what you did with the top. Gosh, you have so many necklaces - and what a great way to store them! I like the challenges your friend gives you - they make you think outside the box! have a great week and I hope it will be dry for you next Wednesday at Ascot! zsuzsa #32
ReplyDeleteOoh, you clever lady - a fabulous make with the wire spools and what a pretty hat - how ingenious to change the shape of it like that - you are going to look fabulous at Ascot wearing that wonderful creation. I'll keep my fingers crossed for sunny weather for you!
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Diana #24
Oh what a beautiful hat! Will we see a photo of you all dolled up? I'd love to see your outfit.
ReplyDeleteFab what you did with the spools. Good idea. And I smiled at the necklaces. I love orange too (Dutch national colour) and have many things in orange.
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Lisca
Love the spools idea. Fab hat too. Elaine no. 20
ReplyDeleteJackie, that hat is gorgeous! Wear it well! Love your creativity with the spools! And what a jewelry stash!!!! :) Have fun at the races! Blessings, Felicia #50
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie, The hat is lovely. Sure hope it is dry for you.
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Sue #15
Nice hat. Hope you have fun at the races. Sorry you weren't feeling well. Hopefully you're on the mend now. What a great idea with the spools. Upcycling seems to be a theme this week.
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Sharon K #4
Your hat looks good. I hope you are feeling better!
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Diane - WOYWW #2
Love the hat and the cotton reels are a brilliant idea. Have a great woyww and happy crafting, Angela x 26
ReplyDeleteThat hat is so cool! And the altered wire spool? I am in awe. You are so clever!
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Tertia #46
great repurposing of the spools! and that hat looks fabulous! Love the lacy/ vintage feel. Creative Blessings! Kelly #37
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