Decopatch Monogram Hanging Letters Tutorial

As I promised in this post, here is a full entry dedicated to decopatch. I haven't mentioned on here that I am to be married, even though my wedding is a whole year away I am starting with all my decor now because (A.) I just can't wait and (B.) I like to be organised and (C.) as I am doing it all myself it is going to a while! The theme we are having is rustic red roses hence the red rose paper I will be using and the twine to hang.

Pretty pins!

I know it's pretty lame but i just love my new pin wheels! Can't wait for a project to start using them. Only 99p each as well, what a bargain. Here is the link to buy.

Yasmin - Elizabeth

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Ruffle tie skirt with appliqué tee

My sewing project of the week is complete! Little outfit for my adopted cousin Lily.


Pattern courtesy of Viola Lee

Yasmin - Elizabeth

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Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts event

Yesterday was such a good day! Went to the ICHF event Creativestitches & Hobbycrafts at Aintree. Me and a lot of older people it seems young people don't craft or sew anymore!? There was a wide variety of supplies for stitching, dressmaking, beading, knitting, papercrafts, jewellery making, beading, stamping and embossing as well as workshops. Here are my goodies from the day - 

Fabrics - the orange one is simply beautiful with floral embroidery .

Ribbon and Giant buttons, who wouldn't want or need giant buttons!?

DECOPATCH!!!

super cute babies/children sewing patterns

My personal fave has to the Decopatch goodies, the letters are for the wedding reception and the paper is a beautiful red rose design. I will dedicate a full post to how I get on with it but for now here is a link to the website to see what beautiful creations you can make - DECOPATCH.

The workshops were so inspiring, the people just made it look effortless. I (tried) made ribbon roses, used a foil machine (they are amazing for handmade invitations), learnt how to decopatch and watched how with a stencil, soap and glitter you can make the most beautiful designs.

Look out for the Decopatch post soon!

Yasmin - Elizabeth

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Enterprise course

I began a course this week called the enterprise course with the Prince's Trust, It's basically a course for young people wanting to start up their own business. I have learnt so much in the past 2 days, 2 more to go! Hopefully by the end of it (the not revealing the name till i buy the domain) boutique will not only be a dream but a likely reality!

Yasmin~Elizabeth
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Tutorial // Oversized lined reversible Tote bag

When I asked my mum what she wanted for Mother's day her reply was a holiday bag this post will demonstrate how I created the bag.

My Princess Jasmine costume

Here is the princess jasmine costume I made for the pirates & princess' party. I will do a more detailed post about how I did it soon.

Yasmin ~ Elizabeth
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DIY tutorial for Easy boys pirate costume (under £7)

Me an my little boy are going to a Pirates & Princess' party this weekend, very exciting! This post will be about how I created his costume and I will do another post about how I did my Princess Jasmine costume (yes i am getting dressed up to!!!)

Please note when I say under £7 It is because I tried to use what I already had as much as possible. I bought the red t-shirt, stripey tights and skull patch from ebay which came to £6.50 the rest of the stuff I already had and you probably will to!

my little pirate

Pillowcase dress/ bloomers/ drawstring bag

I've been a busy bee this week sewing a little outfit for my niece's Birthday, she is the big 2 today!

Pillowcase dress

green gingham bloomers with matching ruffle headband

drawstring gift bag to present the outfit in

Probably can't see from the picture but the floral fabric has green flowers on, so the bloomers compliment the dress very well. I will definitely be making more baby/toddler outfits! Really enjoyed this project and i'm really pleased with the outcome.

Yasmin - Elizabeth

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Fabric finds!

Was delighted to find these 3 fabrics in a charity store yesterday got them all for £4! Hmmm what to do with them!!

Yasmin-Elizabeth

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Madeleine mini bloomers

So this was on one of my first projects on my new sewing machine! Really pleased with how they turned out, can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can start wearing them! I used the free pattern from coletterie.com

Yasmin-Elizabeth

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Been a while...

Apologies for long absence, been having major Macbook issues and had a very hectic Christmas/New year!! But i'm back with a brand new sewing machine and this gorgeous book from Liberty with lots of beautiful sewing projects, Can't wait to get started on some and share with you all.

Yasmin-Elizabeth

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Christmas gift tags

Inspired by Fishes make wishes tute on these wonderful shabby chic stars I created something similar for my gift tags this year. They are stars, Christmas trees and holly leaves. They are a nice finishing touch for my wrapped presents!

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Yasmin-Elizabeth

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Tutorials

Tutorial / Christmas stocking cutlery holders

Please click 'read more' for the tutorial!

Apron finished Yay!

Really pleased with how it's turned out as there were techniques I'd never used before first time doing any applique and even mastered the crossstitch. It is all hand sewn and going to be a Christmas present for my wonderful mum.

Yasmin-Elizabeth
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Tutorial /Pretty lace trim & ribbon Christmas baubles

Had a lovely weekend putting up the Christmas decorations. Made some orange pomanders for the first time and also added some little pretty touches to some baubles I bought which I wanted to share so here we go - 


Please click 'read more' for the tutorial!

About Yasmin-Elizabeth

I just love making/creating things, end of. The whole joy & satisfaction that comes from handmade and do-it-yourself projects makes me feel happy inside. I particularly love creating mixed-media art work & sewing. Among my other interests are digital design and illustration.

I studied multimedia at Liverpool Community college. During my time there I fell in love with the adobe creative suite especially Illustrator and Photoshop. I learnt so much during those 2 years! Happy times. Following my graduation, I was accepted into Glasgow school of Art to study Visual Communication, which would of led to a degree in design but unfortunately due to domestic commitments I was unable to return to the course after the first year. 

I am currently a stay-at-home mama to my little Jelly tot Malachy, he is 2. We live in Liverpool, England. In the last year I have discovered a great love for sewing and although I still have a lot to learn I would class myself as well and truly addicted. Having a blog to share my creations and to view other peoples makes this an exciting time for me. I have learnt so many techniques by following peoples tutorials and would love to give something back. 

Me& Malachy

Yasmin-Elizabeth

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1st Blog!

Well hello there, I don't really know what to write or where to begin but I bet nobody ever does. I have been meaning to join the blogging world for so long and here I am! In the past couple of weeks I have felt a great resurgence in doing what I love (all things creative but mostly mixed-media) and have decided my little boy, Malachy (18 months) is now old enough to go to nursery a couple of days a week. While he is in nursery I am going to be very busy building my website, doing illustrations, collages, illo friday, promotion. Here will be where I share it all, I hope you enjoy!



Yasmin-Elizabeth
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