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"A Summer Fête" Add-Ons

 

As many of you know, we had the great pleasure of participating in French General's "Chateau Getaway" in France this past month. It was a whirlwind of friends, crafting, shopping... and lots of exploring. So many new sites and experiences mixed in with the familiar.

Driving through the French countryside is both humbling and breathtaking. A harrowing pin-turn on a road barely more than one lane wide, followed by a view so incredible you are moved to tears. We have been truly blessed in this abundant season.

We were also very fortunate to be able to bring a few treasures back with us to add to our assortment this month! More lovely items are being shipped back soon, and will be available in the weeks to come... (!)

 

We begin with a beautiful 3" wide cotton-on-tulle lace trim that was tucked into our suitcases for the trip abroad, and then transformed with incomparable French "woad dyeing". For infomation on this revered process, go here.

 

We have a very limited amount of this stunning color! Price is per yard.

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This is one of our very popular white gauze scarves that was also treated to a woad makeover. We love it, and cannot wait to pair it with a jean jacket!

SOLD OUT

A stunning French trim! Soft metallic gold knit over a cotton cord. Very unique and beautiful.

$4.00 per yard.

 

 

Not French, but lovely none-the-less! A deep pewter colored dupioni embroidered and encrusted with beads and cabochons, finished with a sparkly chandelier drop. Decorated on both sides!

$12.50

 

We are always excited to uncover a vintage stash of threads on wooden spools. These are especially beautiful. Lustrous silver with a unique shape.

$9.00 each spool.

 

A fun assortment of glass beads! Soft pink flowers and two sizes of lustrous leaves. Drilled sideways, and ready for your special project!

$9.50 ~ 18 pieces.

 

 

Another gorgeous bead assortment. Four coordinating colors of 10mm glass pearls (6 each), enhanced by 6 mother-of-pearl buttons, and 2 crystal shank buttons. Packaged in a glass vial. This is a beautiful group!

$18.00

 

 

Love these!! French "patches"... loosely woven with details in metallic gold. Sold in a set of three.

$11.00 per set.

 

 

Continuing our love affair with summer scarves, we offer this frothy confection! Lacy, white, and sparkly all over. What's not to love?!?

 

$20.00

 

 

Or how about a gorgeous silver-grey? We say yes! :)

 

$20.00

And once again, our beloved Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine. Filled with breathtaking photos, projects and recipes. It is truly a treasure.

$13.95

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Be sure to scroll through previous blog posts for items that may still be available for purchase! We have a great group of Grace Notes Stash Boxes that were just listed this week!

As always, if you are a current member of The Gilded Girls Stash Society, the shipping charges will be refunded and your add-on items will be shipped along with your regular kit!

For more information on the Stash Society and instructions for joining, go here. We would love to include you!!

xoxo Debbie & Shea

 

 

"Silver & Lace" Add-Ons

 

We have been enjoying the unpredictable May/June weather near the Southern California beaches. One day is very warm and breezy, the next day overcast and damp. But all-in-all, "June Gloom" has been very scarce here this year, and we are very grateful for the mild days before the summer heat truly arrives.

A cooling hand-held fan, a crisp white linen apron, and a few baubles to tuck amongst your treasures... an ode to June in this month's offerings!

 

Are you longing for the perfect accessory for the long, hot days of summer yet to come? We have you covered with this spectacular metallic silver Battenberg fan, hand dyed to a burnished silver finish. So pretty!

$18.00

The perfect 100% cotton apron! Perfectly white, with handmade Battenberg lace detailing and patch pockets, it lends itself beautifully to dyeing, embellishing, and decorating to your heart's content! Generous in length with wide back ties.

$18.00

From this month's kit, we are offering extra yards of this truly gorgeous lace trim. Substantial, yet very soft to the hand, it is the perfect trim! Dyed a dreamy "tobacco" color.

$10.00 per yard.

 

Same lace trim as above, but dyed the softest, most gorgeous vintage pink. We are truly crazy for this color!

$10.00 per yard.

A set of two dreamy pink embroidered appliques. Very large at 12" across.

$10.00 per set of 2.

 

Ivory "bridal" lace trim. Sparkly, scalloped and truly beautiful. 5" at it's widest.

$8.50 per yard.

This is a showstopper!! Gold metallic thread, embroidered on a ground of dyed ivory tulle.

A full 8" wide, heavy with pearls and sequins. This is very special!

$22.00 per yard

 

Silver Metallic on Ivory Printed Damask Paper 14" x 19".

$4.50

One small posy of tiny, velvety millinery blooms and colored stamens. Just darling!

$2.50 per bunch.

Georgeous, soulful pearly rosary chain. 6mm.

$14.00 per yard.

Our ever-popular rosary chain. 8mm. Clear or Pink.

$10.00 per yard.

Colors

Clear$10.00 USD Pink$10.00 USD

 

 

A truly beautiful brooch with a decidedly vintage feel. Rhinestones and pearls set in a charming floral shaped bronzed-colored setting. 

$12.50

 

And finally, the latest issue of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine has arrived, and it is as lovely and charming as ever! Treat yourself to this visual feast for the eyes!

$13.95

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Be sure to scroll through previous blog posts for items that may still be available for purchase!

As always, if you are a current member of The Gilded Girls Stash Society, the shipping charges will be refunded and your add-on items will be shipped along with your regular kit!

For more information on the Stash Society and instructions for joining, go here. We would love to include you!!

xoxo Debbie & Shea

May Crown & "Roses in Spring" Add-Ons

 

On this beautiful, balmy Mother's Day Eve, we are so happy to offer the sweetest, most romantic items to this month's "online shop".

Something to adorn, something to wear, something to create with!

 

A darling tiara for your collection. Roses and pearls, wirewrapped on old-gold... so divine!

 

Wear it as a headband to feel especially pretty!

$39.00

 

We are all about the summer scarves! A frothy bit at the neckline always looks fresh and feminine.

This one is a beautiful shade of "cafe au lait". It has not been dyed in our studio... this is the color straight from the manufacturer.

$18.50

Same as above, in white.

$18.50

 

This scarf is really lovely. Loads of ribbon roses embroidered on netting and finished with a darling fringe. Golden-taupe.

$20.00

 

This is a photo of two separate scarves. One pink, one blue. Lacy, soft and beautiful.

$19.00 each.

Colors

Pink Blue

 

Shea has declared this one her very favorite, and says that she will be wearing it all over France next month! A gorgeous, light gauzy fabric with a delicate lace fringe. Mais oui! Perfect!

$20.00

 

A perennial favorite. Hundreds of chiffon roses embroidered on a tulle base. 60" wide. Priced per yard.

$24.00

A really pretty, delicate fabric. Ivory tulle, embroidered with tiny pink roses and leaves. Scalloped border. Price is per yard.

$19.00

 

A smaller version of the ever-popular rosary chain. 6mm Clear Iridescent. Patinaed chain.

$10.00 per yard

Our most popular beaded rosary chain. 8mm Clear or Pink. Patinaed chain.

$10.00 per yard

Colors

Clear $10.00 USD Pink $10.00 USD

 

Set of three velvet roses. One of each color.

$11.00

And don't forget to grab your May issue of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine!! This is a truly lovely publication... food for the creative soul!!

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As always, if you are a current member of the Gilded Girls Stash Society, we will include your purchases with your box (shipping this Monday) and refund shipping charges. Have a fantastic Mother's Day day everyone!! Lots of hugs to all of you... the moms, the daughters, the sisters... the nurturers.

xoxo Debbie & Shea

 

Stash Society ~ "Roses in Spring" May 2012

 

Is there anything more hopeful, more beautiful, than the first blushes of rosebuds in the Spring?

There are many species of roses that grow year-round in our mild climate, but it is always unmistakeably Springtime when the full force of nature causes all manner of plant life to burst forth in cascades of blossoms and buds.

We adore this tenderest of seasons. And with that in mind, we present you "Roses in Spring".

 

Rose-Printed Cotton Linen in a generous 24" x 58". Just gorgeous!

 

"Paris Pink" Lace ~ 18" x 36"

Gold Metallic on Ivory Printed Sheet Music 14" x 19". (!!!)

 

Tea-Dyed Lace Trim 3" wide ~ 1 Yard

Ivory Crocheted Placemat ~ 13" x 19"

 

5 ~ Antiqued Brass Fleur de Lis Buttons

3 ~ Scalloped Bronze Buttons

 

18" ~ Iridized 6mm Rosary Chain

15 ~ Dusty Pink 8mm Glass Pearls

5 ~ Smoky Topaz Mirrored Chandelier Hexagon Beads

6 ~ Clear Blown-Glass Beads with Rose Design *Sorry that I do not have a side photo of these. If you took the Valentine Bracelet class, you know what these are. Beautiful!

 

9 Yards Velvet Ribbon!!

3 Yards Moss Green

3 Yards Taupe

3 Yards Paris Pink

 

2 Seriously Gorgeous 6" x 8" Rose Appliques With Pearls and Gold Metallic Thread. So pretty!

 

2 Bunches Pink Millinery Flowers

 

Another look at the rose-printed linen. So in love with this fabric!!

 

We are so excited to be working with this beautiful collection. A fantastic lampshade tutorial for the private GGSS blog is already in the works... you do not want to miss this one!!

Add-ons for this month will be posted tomorrow. I know this is a quick turnaround for Monday's shipping, and I apologize for the short notice, but I think you will love what we have collected!

As always, shipping charges on add-ons for active Stash Society members will be refunded.

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Have you ordered your copy of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine? So beautiful, filled with lovely homes, tantalizing recipes and creative how-to projects. Sure to be a favorite that you reach for again and again...

Stash Society members, look in your inbox for a link to purchase a copy to be included in this month's box.

If you are not a member, and would still like to order a copy, here is a button. Magazines will start shipping on Tuesday, May 15th.

Happy Mother's Day, everyone!!

xoxo Debbie & Shea

April Grace Notes

 

Oh, my! More beautiful "Grace Notes" collections are emerging from all corners of the studio.

Nivia has been hard at work going through every last box of fabric and flowers, putting together these beautiful assortments. Each is one-of-a-kind, and they include some of our very favorite supplies.

These unique, curated and color coordinated kits are being offered at an extra-special price in celebration of the Season! And we will even include a special "secret gift" with each purchase!

Enlarge the photos for extra detail. Remember, once each box is gone....

 

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Whew! There you have it...

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**If you purchase more than one kit, Paypal will charge double shipping. Please be assured that we will adjust this and refund the extra charges.

**If you are a current member of the Gilded Girls Stash Society and wish to have your purchase included with your regular shipment, we will refund all shipping, as usual.

xoxo Debbie & Shea

 

Pin It To Win It ~ "Spellbound"

 

UPDATE: Our winner is Sandra Lomas! Thanks, everyone, and congratulations, Sandra! Can't wait to send you your beautiful new bracelets!! xoxo

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TIME'S UP!!  ~ Winner will be announced shortly!

 

It's a glorious Monday, the Spring weather is fabulous, and we are in the mood for a giveaway!!

In the spirit of one of   our new-found obsessions, Pinterest, let's involve them and hopefully encourage traffic to everyone's boards!!

 

Here's how it will work. Simply pin the image above to any of your boards on Pinterest. The description must include this link: http://spellboundevent.com. Then come back to this post and link your pin in the comments, so we can all visit your boards!

Extra entry for also posting your link on our Facebook wall.

Remember, you must include the link to your pin in the comments or on Facebook!!

We will leave this contest open until Monday, April 23 at 12 noon PST.

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A because we DO love a giveaway......

One lucky participant will win this gorgeous set of bracelets created by Shea!! So pretty, and just perfect for the Spring and Summer.

So ladies... start pinning! We cannot wait to see what everyone is up to!

xoxo Debbie & Shea

 

"Glamorous Life" Add-Ons

 

The rain has been falling softly this morning in perenially sunny Southern California. Cool and breezy, with the promise of sunshine peeking through at any moment. I love these periods of "in-between", anticipation of warmer days and the abundant flowers of May.

But for today, the droplets on the studio windows seem to be echoing the shine and sparkle that lies within, waiting to be carefully wrapped in tissue and sent away to become the lovliest of projects and heirloom treasures.

Shine and sparkle, soulful metallics and precious keepsakes. We love April!!!

 

This month's crown is truly a handmade wonder. Freshwater pearls, Austrian crystals and molded leaves, all wire-wrapped to floral perfection!

 

Delicate, dreamy, delightful. We are smitten with this tiara! As always, only a handful available.

$48.00

This is an astonishingly beautiful sequin fabric. Creamy organza and glorious silver sequins. Soft and drapey, yet with a great weight and "hand". Just gorgeous! 54" wide.

$25.00 per yard.

 

The absolute sweetest organza with tiny flowers appliqued on, finished with a light sprinkling of pale gold sequins. This fabric is white, and we cannot wait to tea dye a piece to see what magic that creates! 54" wide.

$22.00 per yard.

 

Oh, my. This was yet another case of a dusty box yielding the truest of treasures! We scooped up all that were available in these two luscious colors, and we are so excited to offer them to you. Heavy satin bows completely covered on the fronts with seed beads, sequins and in the case of the "Sunset Pink" one, pearls. Fairly large at 5" across, these could be used in so many ways!

$18.00 each.

Colors

Silver Pink

This lace is just beautiful. Matte silver metallic, 2" wide. Gorgeous. Very limited quantity available.

$8.00 per yard.

As we have said so many times before, you can never have too many of these beauties in your "stash"! :)

Lovely beading on the lightest of organza bases, you will find yourself using these for so many different kinds of projects. For size reference, the round ones are approximately the size of a quarter.

Very special price for the set!

$26.00 for the set of 5.

So pretty. A silver dupioni silk heart, stuffed lightly, embroidered and beaded both front and back! Finished with a chandelier drop and a hanging cord. Love!

$12.50 each.

Anyone who knows us can tell you that we are always on the lookout for a pretty chandelier, and this amazing ornament really caught our fancy! A lovely shape, with pale, smoky beads suspended from gold wires. Very tempted to hide these all away!! :)

~SOLD OUT~

 

Our ever-popular rosary chain. 8mm. Clear or Pink.

$10.00 per yard.

Colors

Clear $10.00 USD Pink $10.00 USD

Have you seen this magazine? Are you a Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine devotee already? If not, you really owe it to yourself to check it out! This issue is gorgeous, and chock-full of cooking, decorating, and crafting inspiration! We have only a few copies left this month, so get your order in quickly!

~SOLD OUT~

Once again, we are offering our favorite set of jewelry tools, which remain one of our most often-requested items! If you are in need of the best set of basic jewelry tools available, look no further! This is the set that we use in our studio and classes, and they are truly life-changing!

$32.00 per set of 3.

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That's it! Thanks so much for "hanging" with us as we resolved our technology issues!! Enjoy the rest of your week!

xoxo Debbie & Shea

 

 

Stash Society ~ "The Glamorous Life"

 

What is it about sparkle that can create such joy in a woman's soul? The sparkle of rhinestones. The sparkle of vintage-y metallic threads. The sparkle of German glass glitter with just the perfect amount of sterling silver, bringing on the dreamiest patina as it ages. The sparkle of vintage French faceted sequins. Each of these has the ability to bring an enormous smile to our faces when they are on our worktable.

Combine them all together, and you have a spectacular April Stash!

 

Lace, bling, blingy lace...it's all here! This is truly a collection of "squee-inducing" gorgeousness!

 

Patinaed rhinestone buttons, chain and trims...sigh

24" each of our TWO "must have" rhinestone chain sizes

Petite rhinestone crown button

Extra large pave rhinestone button

Assorted antique silver metal buttons

Assorted large rhinestones in metal settings

Length of rhinestone trim

Patinaed, mirror-backed chandelier pendant

 

More assorted metal buttons!! (a girl can NEVER have too many buttons!!)

Rhinestone and beaded heart applique

12 of the sweetest vintage glass heart cabochons

 

A 10 dram vial of silver German glass glitter!! EEK!

18" of the most spectacular metallic silver lace with just enough over-dyed goodness to make it shine! 

 

Large Mother-of-Pearl button

STUNNING vintage French faceted silver sequins. Seriously...we die.

 

Gorgeous seed bead, pearl and rhinestone applique. Vintage dyed in our studio.

 

2 yards of hand dyed cream French gimp

Length of pearl and acrylic hand-wired garland

 

1 yard of chiffon roses on tulle. This trim brings us incredible joy!

Piece of vintage dyed muslin

 

And this. This has us smiling all over our faces. This beautiful fabric has it all. Tinsel. Sequins. Over-dyed to perfection. Just WAIT until you see what we are going to do with it!

 

12" x 48" of chiffon ruffles on tulle. Happiness??? We think so!

Whew. I think you will agree that April has every reason to SHINE! We cannot wait to get into all of these beautiful pieces and make something amazing!

Don't forget to check back in the next couple of days for all of the unbelievable add-ons to complement April's collection. As always, there are very limited quantities.

We are so excited to say that we will also be posting new "Grace Notes" boxes! The response we had to them was so overwhelming!! As always, thank you for your incredible support!

Finally, we are eagerly awaiting the Jeanne D'Arc magazine shipment to the studio. As soon as we have them in our hands, we will begin sending out the invoices. Don't worry, if you have already requested the magazine to be in your April box, we will make sure it gets in there!!

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If you would like to join us in the Gilded Girls Stash Society, please go here for more information. There are big, exciting plans in the works and we would love to have you along for the ride!!

Have a beautiful, creative weekend!

xoxo Debbie & Shea

 

 

Grace Notes

 

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We have been experiencing a bit of Spring fever at the studio this week, of the organizational kind, and it has become abundantly clear that there is just too much beautiful "extra" product tucked away in bags and baskets around here! "Grace notes", if you will.

Nivia has been especially busy, sorting through it all and putting together these amazing collections. Each is a one-of-a-kind, never to be duplicated, fabulous assortment of rich and opulent materials!

These unique, curated and color coordinated kits are being offered at an extra-special price in celebration of the Season! And we will even include a special "secret gift" with each purchase!

Enlarge the photos for extra detail. Remember, once each box is gone....

 

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**If you purchase more than one kit, Paypal will charge double shipping. Please be assured that we will adjust this and refund the extra charges.

**If you are a current member of the Gilded Girls Stash Society and wish to have your purchase included with your regular shipment, we will refund all shipping, as usual.

**There will be more add-ons this month, which will be posted next week! :)

xoxo Debbie & Shea

Glittery Shamrock Tutorial

 

A few years ago, I was so inspired by my friend Vanessa Valencia's blog, A Fanciful Twist, and a darling glitter shamrock tutorial that she had posted. We emailed back and forth about it, but I never got the chance to actually make it that year. It was layered and sparkly, and it has been in the back of my mind ever since...

I don't see the tutorial one her blog any longer, so this is my version of what she inspired. It is not a replica, just an homage to a wonderfully creative soul. Thanks, Vanessa!! xoxo

 

It always surprises me what can be done with just some paper and a little bit of glitter!

 

Here are the materials I used. After I took this photo I realised that the tiny bottle of Tacky Glue had wandered off, so just pretend that it is there also. :)

The paper is a very lightweight chipboard. This piece was actually from a stack of scrapbook paper. It is the cardboard they use between every 20-25 pieces when they are packaged. You could also use a file folder, a cereal box... anything about that same weight.

You will also need the pieces cut from the PDF provided at the bottom of this post, small scissors or a craft knife, small paintbrush, green glitter (this is German glass glitter), a lightweight white glue for glittering, a heavyweight glue for attaching the pieces and the "bling".

You will also need a small amount of craft paint. You can either match the color of the glitter or use a metallic, as I did. This is "Glorious Gold" from Deco Art, which is definitely my go-to paint.

Finally, we will be using a small rhinestone button or jewelry piece. The one I used is an old earring.

 

Trace and cut out your 4-leaf clover pieces. On the smaller one, I cut off and discarded the stem. Using my craft knife very gently, I made a shallow "score" line across all petals to create dimension. Be careful not to cut all the way through!

Paint your pieces front and back and allow to dry. (I used a small desktop fan to speed up the process.)

Glitter only the front side of the larger clover. (I plan to use this as a pin, so I don't want glitter on the side that comes in contact with clothing.)

 

It will look like this in the back.

 

Glitter both sides of the smaller clover.

As you are working with the paint and glue on the carboard, there will be moments when it  seems too "soft", especially when you are treating both sides at once. This is why it is important to let it dry a bit between steps. When the glitter is applied and it cures completely, it will really stiffen up nicely. So be patient! :)

 

When completely dry, stack the two pieces and use your heavy-duty glue to attach. You can use a glue gun for this step if you wish.

It appears at this point that there are two different colors of glitter. It is simply a shadow being cast on the bottom layer.

 

Finally, attach your bling!! Almost finished........ just one last touch.

I will be attaching a pin back to this and proudly wearing it tomorrow for St. Patrick's Day!

Get the PDF for this project here.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Let me know if you make this project!!

xoxo