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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Where There Are Scissors ...

Hello my dear friends,

finally ... finally I got time to sit down yesterday morning, relax and create and it was about time as well. I decided to make something useful and not just decorative this time and looking around all my little treasures I came upon a tray with my collection of old scissors and that is when I knew what I wanted to make. Where there are scissors ... there shall be scissor pouches!





After gathering together all sort of bits and pieces and once I had thought of a look it didn't take long before I had not only made one but four of these in 3 different sizes.


And these my latest makings ...



 













I actually got to use some of those beautiful vintage violets I bought last week!






 











These are a pair of Victorian scissors that my two lovely daughters gifted me with a few years ago.



 



 


 




I am very happy with the way these have turned out and at the moment I am working on a case that is made from velvet and I am planning on using more of the vintage violets to embellish it, but that is for another post.


 I would love to see you here at Todolwen some time soon again so please don't hesitate to pop by again!!


I hope you are well and life is treating you kind.

Have a peaceful and creative day,


Karen B.
Posted by at 7:53 AM

12 comments:

  1. thimbles bobbins paper and inkJuly 5, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Each and every one of the scissor pouches is beautiful! Lovely use of the violets as well.

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  2. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJuly 5, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Oh my goodness Karen those are just beautiful!! I love your creations!

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  3. marieJuly 5, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    These are beautiful...your scissors are lucky to have such lovely homes!!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    So much gorgeousness in such small Scissor keeps

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  5. village folk artJuly 5, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    These are so beautifully created. What an inspiration.
    Thanks as always for sharing with Primitive Peace & Blessings,
    Barb

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  6. LululizJuly 5, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    They are so pretty! Of course the one with those darling little violet flowers has got to be my favourite.

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  7. Mosaic MagpieJuly 5, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Where there are scissor pouches... there is beauty! A nice place for those lovely velvet violets.
    Deb

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  8. LaurieJuly 5, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Wow Karen, these are so beautiful! I love the use of lace and flowers, and the charms are the perfect touch.

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  9. Judy Ann LincicumJuly 5, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Karen, your newest creations are just absolutely beautiful, soft, feminine, and useful! I just love your design and the fact that you used vintage materials with new to make it a very artful piece. Such beauty in something so very useful. Much easier to find a piece like this, than just the scissors. Thank you for sharing with us; you are so very gracious! Judy

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  10. M. SantosJuly 6, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    They are lovely. I love them.
    Congratulations.
    Kiss

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  11. Mimi CrossJuly 15, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Karen, I found you just today via a circuitous Pinterest route. Your blog is wonderful and I'm thrilled to have found you! Your scissor cases are fabulous and have inspired me to create a few for deserving friends here in Texas and across the country. Thank you for sharing your genius with us. Hugs from Texas.

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  12. Judy Ann LincicumJuly 21, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Karen, I too have a collection of old scissors which I would like to make pouches for, ranging from small to large. I can design the outside of the pouch my self, but would you be able to share the pattern for the pouches with me? I would be very happy to pay you for the pattern. I just the loved the shape and sizes of yours, better than any I have ever seen. I hope you are feeling much better by now, and that your family is, as well. Summer illnesses are always the worst! Looking forward to your next post, Judy

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