In continuing with preparing Amy's accessories for her wedding, I had blogged about her bracelet a time ago and I had already finished my mom's earrings. I have Amy's necklace and earrings still to do... and the bridesmaid jewelry too... but what I'm about to share with you is a first for Designs By Dawn Marie.
Amy in her beautiful veil - click to enlarge photo |
The piping is hand-stitched using silver-lined crystal 1.8mm Toho cubes from Artbeads.com. Then on the tulle itself, I created a random pattern of sparkle using Swarovski #3128 Lochrosen crystal sequins. Not too many suppliers carry this style of Swarovski crystal. I was referred to this style of crystal from Sherry Serafini from a class I took with her back in November and I picked them up from Fusion Beads. I knew they would be perfect for the veil because they lay flat and provide a ton of sparkle. SO I got 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm crystal in foil-back and AB finished and created a "snowfall" effect using the smaller crystals near the top and graduating to the larger crystals as I neared the bottom.
Let me tell you, capturing the picture was a challenge because the crystals sparkle just so darn much. I stitched over 100 crystals on her veil and it turned out beautifully. Everybody at the party was just blown away at how perfect it is for Amy! I know Amy loved it and I cannot wait to see her wearing it on her wedding day... heck I'm already a blubbing big sister crying all over the place here. Oy...
Can't wait to share more with you, but I have to get back to work! Hope your week is fantastic!
{Hugs!}
~Dawn
Amy, Grandma and Mom |
Corsage made by Frontier Flowers in Fontana, WI |
Flower Centerpiece by Frontier Flowers in Fontana, WI |
5 comments:
Wow, the veil is gorgeous. Just gorgeous. And those orchids LOVE! Beautiful job on the veil :-)
Hi Dawn,
The veil is gorgeous and I am sure your Sister is going to look like a beautiful Angel on her wedding day. The flowers are beautiful. The cake has my mouth watering!
Therese
The veil is beautiful, love the way it sparkles. Checked out the bracelet too.... out of this world beautiful. What a wonderful big sister, I wish everyone had a big sister like you.
First off, thank you a bazillion times for the link to the cake! I've been looking for a good coconut cake ever since I left my favorite Thai restaurant behind in NC.
Also, the veil is gorgeous. Swarovski sequins! What a great idea. Your sister's going to have such an awesome wedding. :)
Wow maybe you should be a wedding coordinator or not that's not it a wedding accessories maker.
Everything looks wonderful.
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