A Vintage Rose Emporium Exclusive-Old Shoe Transformation Inspired By Marie Antionette

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome to INSPIRE,

a blog for creative inspiration.

I am here to share with you, a brief tutorial

on how to turn an old shoe into an inspired treasure.

I have had these pointed toe "mules" for many years. They were loved, and were worn well.

Older feet, means more comfort in footwear,

and well, these were never comfortable.

My inspiration to transform the shoe,

came from 2 sources, the opulent styling's of

Marie Antoinette, and the GORGEOUS ruffled trim, appliques, flower, braided & ruffled satin ribbons

from The Vintage Rose Emporium.

I began by "cleaning" the entire shoe with warm soapy water. Once dry, I applied 2 coats of white gesso to the entire shoe.

 

I had purchased a beautiful shabby chic printed tissue paper on clearance a while back, so I used the various prints, to cover the inside, front and heal of the shoe, applied with matte medium.

I used permanent fabric glue, to adhere to rows of the luscious sheer, pink satin trimmed ruffle trim to the inner edge of the shoe, in addition to the braided trim, flower and a single portion of the sheer trim to the back of the shoe.

I created mini rosettes to complement the flower

on the front of the shoe, and added them to each side where the sheer trim ended.

To complete the shoe, VRE heart applique, and floral bow, in addition to the white ribbon bows (a gift from a crafty friend), beaded trim, white feathers & for the sole and heal cap, I used some rose-gold paint, all from my personal stash.

So, there you have it, an easy and elegant transformation for an old shoe.

I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial, and find yourself inspired by this project.

For absolutely beautiful trims, ribbon, lace, appliques and more, that are vintage or vintage inspired

visit The Vintage Rose Emporium.

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Until next time,

Crafty Blessings!



Flea Market Shabby Romantic Bottle

Hello there,

welcome to INSPIRE.

As promised earlier this week, 

I am here to share a second project

created with items from

The Vintage Rose Emporium.

How is this for an "upcycle" project?

A "Flea Market Shabby Bottle".

The floral print design, is actually a napkin

from VRE.

As it turns out, I used the entire napkin 

on this project.

I prepped the bottle by removing the labels

with warm soapy water.

Once thoroughly dried, I applied 2 coats of gesso, and 1 coat of milk paint, in shabby pink.

To apply napkin to the bottle, I first removed the second blank layer of the napkin

to enhance a near see through effect

for the chalk paint to show through the design.

I then applied the napkin with a matte medium.

I also dry brushed gesso very lightly over the napkin, to complete the shabby look.

I had an antique glass door know in my personal stash, that was perfect for the top of the bottle.

I used a variety of VRE items to finish the look, including a rhinestone buckle, satin trimmed sheer ribbon wrapped around the neck of the bottle, and through the buckle, flat back pearl trim, and heart appliqués.

I have got to say, I think I am in love with 

this project, and how shabby it turned out.

I hope you find yourself inspired to create something beautiful too.

Visit The Vintage Rose Emporium

for your vintage, and vintage inspired 

crafting supplies.

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Thanks so much for visiting!

Crafty Blessings!

An Exclusive Design: Beautiful Elegant Shabby Chic Mini Top Hat

Hello Everyone.

Welcome to INSPIRE.

 

Today I want to share with you

my latest design for

The Vintage Rose Emporium.

Designed with exclusive VRE

laces, trims & appliques.

 

 

I began this project with a

3.5x6x5 linen textured paper top hat design, cut with my electric cutting machine.

 

 

Once the hat was assembled, I then entirely covered it with light weight muslin cloth

(a gift from a friend).

 

 

I followed with adding an ivory stretch lace from my personal stash on the shaft of the top hat.

 

I glued a gorgeous venice lace as the hat's band, followed by two pearl strands, one in ivory, one in bronze, to embellish the band.

For the top of the hat shaft, I added large ivory fabric rosettes, and ivory braided trim.

 

 

On the edge of the brim of the hat, I used a champagne braided trim.

 

 

On one side of the hat, I added a beautiful sequined applique, and gilded gold leave appliques.

I also created 3 pearl embellished designs from additional venice lace, to add as focal points on both sides and back of the top hat.

 

 

 

 

I complete the design, I some ivory tulle for the back of the hat, feathers and more ivory flat pearl stands throughout the entire design.

 

 

A very lovely top hat indeed.

 

 

For your vintage and vintage inspired 

crafting products,

visit The Vintage Rose Emporium.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403440756344726/

 

 

I hope you find yourself inspired today.

Thank you for visiting, and

please visit again soon.

Crafty Blessings!

 

 



Victorian Noel

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to share with you,

my first project for

The Vintage Rose Emporium.

 

 

 I know, it is a wee bit soon,

but the vintage and vintage inspired

items from VRE, had me in a

Victorian inspired Christmas mode.

 

This is also an "upcycle" project,

reusing wooden container that resin items came in, and a Christmas gift bag.

 

SUPPLIES:

The Vintage Rose Emporium

Plastic Cherub

Sheer Satin Ribbon

Bling

Rose Petals

White Peacock Feather

Pleated Satin Ribbon

Sheer Applique Leafs

 

Additional Supplies Used

Glue

Pop Dots

Stapler

Vintage Sheet Music

Glitter

Wire

Distress Ink

Acrylic Paint

Gesso

Large Background Rubber Stamp

 

I first coated the wooden container with gesso, once dried used a deep ivory acrylic paint, followed by using a metallic gold acrylic paint & background stamp, to add décor to the back and sides

of the container.

 

 

 

 

I cut the word NOEL from the gift bag, 

as well as sheet music to add to

the individual squares, 

using distressing ink to the edges

of the sheet music, followed by glue and glitter.

Using pop dots in layers for depth, on both the sheet music & letters, to adhere inside the squares.

 

 

 

I then cut silk rose petal, to narrower shapes, gluing them together to for, a Poinsettia, gluing bling as the center, & using glue and glitter around the edges of each petal.

 

 

I used a gold interference paint on the cherub, as wells as glitter to the wings.

I added wire to form stems for bling, cut the tip off the peacock feather, and sheer leaf appliques

behind the poinsettia,

stapled the gold rope (also from the gift bag) to the top in order to hang on the wall.

 

 

 

 

Very satisfied with the finished results,

if I say so myself.

 

 

 

Remember to visit

The Vintage Rose Emporium

for unique vintage & vintage inspired crafting supplies.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403440756344726/

 

 

Thank You so much for viewing,

please visit again soon.

Crafty Blessings!