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Post by togan on Aug 28, 2019 9:02:23 GMT -6
I was thinking about gifts for the upcoming holidays. I wanted something functional this year to add to the little baskets I make. I make soaps usually which seemed to be a big hit with both male and female recipients. Some of the baskets would have carefully curated stationary items (fountain pens, cute notepads, etc). So I thought about making keychains. I have some pretty cork fabric that would make amazing key fobs. And some other materials too. Then while thinking on this I came across these lovely macrame keychains in beautiful fall colors from AllyRaeThreadCo on Etsy. I not only wanted one for myself, but felt even more inspired to work with fibers. So I grabbed a bunch of embroidery floss from my stash (who knows when you might need it, can never have too many random supplies) and came up with some tassel keychains that incorporated some of my gems. Here's one I made for my wristlet bag, with prasiolite. I'm thinking about making some that are way bigger. The tassel is about 2". I showed my aunt and she wants one in purple. She's my favorite aunt, so I'm going to have to find her a big purple gem and make it. lol Attachment Deleted |
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Post by caeterle on Aug 28, 2019 12:14:07 GMT -6
That is so pretty, Togan! I can imagine them being a big hit with the recipients, especially with beautiful stones! My favorite color is black. Just saying  |
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Post by togan on Aug 28, 2019 12:47:07 GMT -6
Noted Cat =) and thanks! I started on a bookmark too, I'll post updates when I finish it.
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Post by Michele on Aug 28, 2019 13:36:43 GMT -6
That is very cute and creative. Great gift idea.
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Post by lotty64 on Aug 29, 2019 8:48:45 GMT -6
Togan they are really cute. I have loads of embroidery floss here too. Hmm......... Oh BTW I like red.
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Post by michelle on Aug 29, 2019 11:37:45 GMT -6
Lovely! Fiber mixed with stones is an awesome idea.
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Post by DawninCal on Aug 29, 2019 14:23:16 GMT -6
I'm more of a red girl, myself... Those are adorable, togan. But, not cutsie adorable; more like elegant and chic adorable. They will make terrific gifts!  Dawn |
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Post by gbobmi on Aug 29, 2019 14:37:20 GMT -6
Sweet!
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Post by cymmy on Sept 3, 2019 8:40:32 GMT -6
I love making the tassels and have made many for my pieces with my hand dyed floss. i find the hand dyed just brings even more depth into it. Here are a few i made . I think yours turned out really cute and I love the idea of a keychain! ![]() |
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Post by Michele on Sept 3, 2019 21:30:38 GMT -6
Love the colors of the tassels - perfect accents.
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Post by Irith-Rita on Sept 30, 2019 7:45:42 GMT -6
I love the tassels you made. I somehow never get to making any of my own.
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Post by togan on Sept 30, 2019 9:01:50 GMT -6
Thanks ladies! and yes Diane those are super cute tassels that you made! I love the bracelet, very boho! Sorry for the late reply!
I did make a few more, but I got sidetracked by a bunch of other things and forgot to take pics. I'll share soon!
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Post by cymmy on Oct 1, 2019 1:57:11 GMT -6
Thanks ladies! and yes Diane those are super cute tassels that you made! I love the bracelet, very boho! Sorry for the late reply! I did make a few more, but I got sidetracked by a bunch of other things and forgot to take pics. I'll share soon! Can't wait to see them! I love the tassels but somehow managed to not add any to this new collection I am working on. I might have to rectify that with the next one. I do tend to go boho with my work and even use the phrase bohemian wanderlust in my logo but lately I have really been going towards sparkly fairy like work. not sure what is happening there but I am having fun with it! |
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Post by DawninCal on Oct 1, 2019 10:10:34 GMT -6
Love the colors you've achieved in your tassles, Cymmy! Very cute pieces too! I bought a couple of sets of tassles while on vacation. I'm thinking earrings. Dawn |
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Post by cymmy on Oct 3, 2019 2:38:17 GMT -6
Love the colors you've achieved in your tassles, Cymmy! Very cute pieces too! I bought a couple of sets of tassles while on vacation. I'm thinking earrings. Dawn Thanks Dawn! |
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