The Butterflies are Back!

I KNOW!
Every year I say It's the last year I make my butterflies...8 years later... ya think I would just say I'll make them again next Summer!
LOL!!!!
They take a decent amount of time to put all the little crystals on them...and it's not like I put a couple big ones here and there. I actually make a beautiful design on each and am generous with the application! So, these would retail for twice the amount I sell them for easily I KNOW. The crap I have seen being made over the years that are similar are WAY more expensive and not nearly as nice as mine.
:P
With that said, here are my recent Summer additions! I'm not going to be making many of them since I focus on my other pieces so if you like one you better grab it!

Ruby Butterfly



Emerald Butterfly



Citrine Butterfly



Pink Butterfly

A Midsummer Nights Dream Custom Design

Thought I would sneak in a moment to share my new favorite Custom design!
I have this amazing Bride that asked me to design her something for her "Midsummer Night's Dream" themed wedding. She was SO MUCH fun to work with and we found out that we shared the same birthday this month!
LOL!!!
Of course the moment we started corresponding and I saw the pictures that she was sending me for inspiration I knew we were meant to do this!
I think what we decided on really came together!
Lot's of billowing tulle, various sizes and shapes of goose, hackle and coque feathers...and let's not forget my signature SPARKLE! There was a lot of detail that is hard to distinguish in these photos. I hand wired light blue Swarovski crystals into the focal piece and then also placed all the tiny Swarovski crystals with my tweezers...brings back memories!
LOL!!!!


I was THRILLED when she said she literally "screamed" when she opened it she was SO EXCITED and LOVED it SO MUCH! I can't wait to see how beautiful she looks wearing it with her gown!
Of course I will share pictures!
I rarely get to make such elaborate pieces but honestly, these are some of my most memorable and favorites to design.