Somehow, I managed to stir myself from my eggnog induced stupor long enough to shovel myself out of a mini storm and then make these floral harnesses.
Wintry white leather flowers, on glossy black patent shoes. Not exactly a fruity field of flowers, they're a far cry from the cakey capo di monte's that served as inspiration, I think.
Here are my beloved capo di monte porcelain flowers. I could EAT these (and apparently wear them, too) they look so delicious.
Leather flowers are easy to make: Use vegetable tanned leather, cut into pinwheels, soak in water, and then fit them together and form them like this:
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Omgosh how beautiful! It really makes a beautiful piece for basic black booties!
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You have exceeded yourself-yet again...such a mix of innocence and sexuality.Genius.
Gorgeous bodily botanica.
Cheers, Alcira
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the shoes looks amazing! such a wonderful idea!!! i want!
....wicked!
They definitely add a "white christmas" touch to your boots, and they look amazing, but I can't agree with them since they're leather ahah!
Isn't there a way to do these in leatherette? Mmmh I think they wouldn't keep the shape! :(
a great nod to all things capo di monte! Thanks for the tutorial on making the flowers.
The flowers absolutely sparkle! The leather work reminds me of a kawasaki rose, even though it is much more spontaneous and (perhaps therefore) more interesting.
perfect idea! This gives with an idea for new years' parties.
brilliant idea! thanks for sharing this
You should honestly start producing stuff and selling it!! I need a piece of this asap!!:)
xx
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gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
just stunning!
happy new year!
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stunning! how beautiful, lovely post!
Stunning and simple idea that completely changes your shoes!! love them!! :) xxx www.fashionfantasist.blogspot.com
omg, amazing ! <3
damn do those keep together? ::D if id try to do anything like that to shoes (and i could have the superduperkillerclue) but the whole thing would still end up crashing before i could get out the front door :::D <3 but thats why ure better than me!
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how did you attach the rose to the harness?
Love the leather flowers, such a great contrast against the dark shoes!
I am in love with these leather flowers..omg they are too cute, I am a huge flower fanatic too, anything with petals, flowers, bows....calls my name. You make it look so easy, this is one of the best ideas I have seen in a loong time. Thanks..may have to give it a try.
its amazing!! u are really an artist!! love almost all ur post!!
xoxo
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becoming a fan right know!
Do you sell these little flowers?? Please let me know. They are so beautiful.
you're so creative!
I love your work!
So beautiful- How have they held up? Like others, I'm questioning how they stay together.
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Gorgeous shoes. I'm your newest follower! :)
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Ooo, those are lovely. I'm going to have to have a go at making some of those (maybe white, but more than likely in black or purple). Thankyou for sharing how you made them. I wish people did post stuff like that more often - it's all well and good going "Oh! wow! That person makes fabulous things, I want to have a go too" but it's much better when it's "Oh! wow! That person makes fabulous things. This how I can have a go too, YAY!"
Also, I used to have some very similar ceramic flowers, given to me by my grandmother. My cat, unfortunately, sent them flying off a window-ledge and they are no more :( They were never quite my taste in ceramics, so I don't mourn them too much. I've got this thing from greenish earthy stuff in simple forms. I like ceramics that remind me that clay comes from the ground.
OMG! These are the ones you gave me for Christmas that year!! Have I told you lately how much I still LOVE them? I've been using them as handbag straps when they aren't wrapped around my high heel riding boots (the ones with the spurs), and I get compliments everywhere I go. You are the greatest!!
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