Sketch to Reality...

I often like to sketch my ideas before I create them....while they most often take a u-turn and end up looking totally different than their original inspiration, it's nice to have a jumping off point.  I usually let the textiles, and Vintage items I find direct the project; and organically it ends up something much more exciting than I could have ever put on paper.

With that being said....sometimes it comes out, exactly as I planned...with this headpiece for example.  My vision was to have it nestled amongst a pile of crazy curls, in an abstract design, but the piece turned out just as I had designed.  Light and airy, with height and depth.  Each petal has been subtly hand painted and layered.  The front embroidery piece, was also painted, beaded and embroidered...lined with a sheer tulle, and shaped for fit.  Each leaf was painted, shaped and placed for beautiful effect.  The beaded strands make it romantic and whimsical...and have also been painted for added depth.  I call it "El Jaleo" after the John Singer Sargent painting.  It reminds me of a Spanish dancer....and model Aimee portrays it here to perfection.  Not sure if this is for everyone...but an adventurous bride, a masquerade ball...or even an English Tea might suit this piece perfectly. 

xo,

Erin 

 * photo compliments of Enchanted Images

Clearing the Decks...

I've been gone a while, and while I can't say this is brilliant way to return...I can say it is a good reason to!  I am having a sale on a section of hair accessories in my shop, and it's the first time I've done a sale on just a section of items.  Time to clear out my hair accessories section, because I have so many new ideas bursting out of my head!  I need to make some room for new things to happen!

If you haven't checked out my shop for a while, there are a lot of new items there...so take a look.  Always one of a kind, and always made with a loving hand!
Cheers,
Erin

www.WrappedInClover.etsy.com

*photos compliments of Enchanted Images