Custom Creations from Carolivy

Just In Case

2012-01-13T12:40:00.000-05:00

Just in case you are looking through my Blog and find something you want and find that it is already sold, just send me an email and I will let you know if I can make one like it (or similar).

Trinket Box

2012-01-06T18:26:00.000-05:00

Here is another box that I made with tatting on the lid. This one is made using a Paper Maché box that is 3" in diameter and 1-1/2" tall. The box has first been painted gold then had gold tissue paper decoupaged onto the outside surfaces and over the lip to the inside where it is then felt lined with black felt. I tatted the medallion with size 80 Lizbeth thread in Autumn Spice and sewed the medallion to two layers of felt along with gold seed beads and iridescent green bugle beads.

Autumn Spice Beaded Trinket Box $5.00 USD

Tatted Doilies

2012-01-06T13:43:00.002-05:00

I've been having fun finishing a bunch of UFO's (Un-Finished Objects) ;-p. These UFO's were all doilies that I had started and then put aside when I found something a bit more interesting that I just HAD to make up right then...lol Last January I set a goal of finishing all of the doilies that I had started sometime the year before, but it wasn't until the very last week of the year that I even got to work on them. :-O I finished all 3 of them though with one day to spare...lol

All of my doilies are lightly starched to hold their shape and will be shipped as flat as possible or rolled around a paper towel roll if too large to mail flat.

This is the Arches Doily, pattern by Marilee Rockley (have you noticed yet how much I REALLY like Marilee's designs?) The doily is tatted with size 30 thread and is 6.5" across.

Arches $6.50 USD

Bright "Duchess"

2012-01-06T13:28:00.001-05:00

I just LOVE this pattern by Marilee Rockey! This one is done in one of my HDT's called Springtime which is a nice bright Spring green along with some yellow and a touch of light blue. The beads are a terrific match for the thread used. Necklace length is 21", including clasp. Earrings are made from a single repeat of the pattern used in the necklace and are 1-1/2" wide by 2" long (not including earring wire) Earrings have been stiffened to hold their shape nicely as they are larger than most of my earrings.

Duchess in Springtime HDT $20.00 USD

Heads Up....BIG Change Coming at the End of November

2011-12-30T09:41:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry to have to say that due to finances, that at the end of November I am going to have to remove all of the Digital files from this site....so if there is something you have been wanting to get, you better get it while the gettin' is good. I am hoping to be able to put most (if not all) of the DR over on CUP, but I have a lot of work to do before I can do that. I'll keep you all posted on the transfer.

My "tangible" goods will still be available. The shopping cart may be down for a bit, depending on how much work is involved in switching the system, but they will still be available even if the cart isn't funcioning...just send me an email with the item(s) wanted and I'll send you a separate e-bill payable by Paypal for them.

Sorry for any inconvenience this causes anyone.

Edited to add: This is December 1 and I have now deleted all of the DR from my site. I will be doing some editing on them and the ones that I can I'll be putting up on CUP this month.

As of this moment, there is no shopping cart on most of the items. Don't let that stop you if you want any of them. Just send me an email letting me know which one/s you want and I'll send you an e-bill. This applies even to the stuff that is SOLD I am very happy to re-make anything I have put up on my blog for a special order.

Edited to add: December 7th and I have all the new cart buttons up as well as all the new tatting that I have been doing lately. I'm still working on getting the DR posted up on CUP Hopefully from now on I'll be able to keep up better with my site. Thank you all for your support and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

Frivole's Regal Snowflake

2011-12-12T12:43:00.000-05:00

I'm such a lucky duck, getting to be the Test Tatter for Frivole's new snowflakes! Have you ever SEEN such realistic snowflakes that don't make you want to go BRRRR!?

This one is called Regal and the pattern for it can also be found on her Etsy Shop. For this first one, I followed the pattern for bead placement. This one is tatted using size 20 thread and using iridescent 4mm bicone beads. (she changed the name since I edited my photos...lol)

Regal Snowflake $5.00 USD

Le Flocon Frivole on a Jar Lid

2011-12-11T12:49:00.001-05:00

I have really been enjoying making Frivole's Snowflakes (Flocon). This one is tatted with one of Lizbeth's new colors Blue Ice size 40. The jar is 3" in diameter and 3" tall. The inside of the jar and lid are lined with plain white felt. The felt on the lid top is iridescent felt and the snowflake is tacked on to it along with 2 colors of bugle beads and a silver lined light blue seed bead. Iridescent white ribbon has been glued all around the lid rim and iridescent white tissue paper has been decoupaged onto the outside of the jar. Between layers of decoupage glue I have added a little bit of light blue glitter.

Jar with Le Flocon Frivole $8.00 USD

Frivole's Criss-Cross Crystal Snowflakes

2011-12-07T11:34:00.001-05:00

These beautiful snowflakes are made using a pattern that I test tatted for Frivole. The pattern can be found on Frivole's Etsy Shop. This first one is her pattern done as written.

Criss-Cross Crystal Snowflake $5.00 USD

Tatted Christmas Baubles

2011-12-07T11:27:00.000-05:00

This beautiful bauble is tatted with size 30 thead, using lots and lots of seed beads and dagger beads. The pattern is by Nancy Tracy. I have used a 3" diameter clear glass ball that I have poured a combination of white pearl paint and metallic gold paint, swirled it around then turned it upside down to let the excess drain out. I like putting my glitter/paint on the inside of the bauble becuase then you have a gorgeous bauble without having to worry about the glitter/paint flaking off.

Tatted Beaded Ornament $10.00 USD

Christmas Trees

2011-12-07T11:18:00.000-05:00

Here is one of the very cute Christmas Trees that I have tatted as earrings.

Christmas Tree Earrings - glass star $5.00/pair USD

Red Hatter's Necklace set

2011-12-07T11:07:00.001-05:00

This necklace is made using Mary Konior's Curds & Whey pattern with beads added. It is tatted in a beautiful Lizbeth thread. The tatted portion of this necklace is 16.5" long with an additional 4" of chain so the length can be adjusted.

Red Hat Necklace Set $20.00 USD

Clover Earrings

2011-12-07T11:01:00.000-05:00

These earrings are made using Birgit Phelps pattern.

These two pairs are tatted with a single strand of DMC Light Effects Embroidery Floss.

Clover Earrings - orange $5.00/pair USD

Girl's Dream Earrings

2011-12-07T10:48:00.001-05:00

These earrings are made with the same pattern used in this Girl's Dream Necklace set.

These earrings are all tatted with various colors of Lizbeth thread.

Girl's Dream - autumn $5.00/pair USD

Keyed Up Earrings

2011-12-07T10:37:00.000-05:00

This is the last bunch from Marilee Rockley's newest tatted jewelry book Tatted Jewelry.

This pair is the only pair not tatted with Lizbeth thread. This pair is tatted with Cébélia thead.

Keyed Up Earrings - Snow Flake $5.00/pair USD

Giddy Earrings

2011-12-07T10:29:00.000-05:00

This earring pattern is also in Marilee Rockley's newest tatting book Tatted Jewelry.

These earrings are also all tatted with various colors of Lizbeth thread...my current most favorite thread to tat with!

Giddy - black $5.00/pair USD

Lacey Treasure Earrings

2011-12-07T10:20:00.000-05:00

These earrings are made from Marilee Rockley's newest book Tatted Jewelry. I really love Marilee's jewelry patterns!

These are all made with various colors of Lizbeth threads.

Lacey Treasure Earrings - blue flower $5.00/pair USD

Star Flower Earrings

2011-12-07T10:07:00.002-05:00

I have been really busy tatting earrings to fill up a new earring display that I purchased.

This pair is made with a beautiful pastel thread by Lizbeth.

Star Flower Earrings - Pastel $5.00/pair USD

This pair is made from another of my vintage threads.

Star Flower Earrings - Pink & Blue $5.00/pair USD

This pair is also made with vintage thread.

Star Flower Earrings - Rose $5.00/pair USD

Large Tatting Press & Pattern

2011-11-17T12:28:00.000-05:00

I've been asked to post the pattern for my Large Tatting Press. Ok, here it is. Included with the pattern is a tutorial on how I made the Press.

Now, since I am in the process of changing my cart system this one is with the new system and delivery of the file can take up to 48 hours as delivery is not automated now.

Large Tatting Press Pattern & Tutorial $5.00 USD

I also have one of the Large Tatting Presses now available for sale...more to follow as my BF goes through his 45rpm record collection and finds me ones that can no longer be played or saved.

This press is 7" across with 2 elastisized pockets on the outside and felt on the inside to hold your tatting in place. This size is great for needle tatters or shuttle tatters. A grossgrain ribbon closure keeps everything in place while traveling.

Large Tatting Press $15.00 USD

I've been busy....

2011-07-21T13:11:00.005-04:00

But not making graphics...I realllly need to find more hours in the day. I've been taking my handmade greeting cards, tatting and bags to the Local Farmers Market and been selling quite a bit....so I've had to replenish my stock as I plan on going every weekend. Been baking a lot of cookies and muffins and taking them as well.

SO, the new tatting that I have done this week.

First up is another yard of lace. This one uses Mary Konior's Curds & Whey pattern. If you want more than one yard of this one, order this one and in the notes let me know the full length needed (including this yard). I will then add to this for the total length desired. After it is complete I will send you an e-bill for the difference and send it out to you.

Curds & Whey Tatted Lace $8.00 USD

Next up is a gorgeous necklace in greens...(the dark beads are iridescent colors). The total length of the necklace is 20"

Duchess Necklace ~~$20.00 USD~~ SOLD

Next is a choker that I did based on Mary Konior's Curds & Whey pattern and found a pattern for earrings and pendant that I thought complimented the pattern. The pattern from those are from Marilee Rockley. The length of the choker is 14" with a split chain extension for a total length of 19"

Curds & Whey Choker with Grand Aura Pendant & Earrings ~~$15.00 USD~~ SOLD

Up next are some earrings that I made to replace those sold. If you see any patterns you like (any of the jewelry) but not in the colors you want, just let me know and I'll see what I can do to help you out.

The patterns for this bunch of earrings comes from Marilee Rockley's Tatting Boutique book.

Elegance - chic $5.00 USD/pair

Elegance - Turquoise ~~$5.00 USD/pair~~ SOLD

One Shuttle Glamour - Spring ~~$5.00 USD/pair~~ SOLD

One Shuttle Glamour -Christmas $5.00 USD/pair

Sweetheart - red ~~$5.00 USD/pair~~ SOLD

Sweetheart - white ~~$5.00 USD/pair~~ SOLD

Some More Tatted Lace

2011-07-04T10:16:00.002-04:00

I'm having lots of fun tatting this lace by the yard. If you don't see what you want, just let me know as I have lots of different patterns and colors of thread.

This one is done with the same Leaf Braid pattern as one I posted last time, but this time I did it in Ecru thread with seed beads.

Beaded Leaf Braid Tatted Lace $12.00 USD (per yard)

This is another pretty one, done in white thread

Pattern #9079 Tatted Lace $10.00 USD (per yard)

Tatted Lace

2011-06-27T08:36:00.003-04:00

I had a request for Tatted Lace by the Yard, so I thought I would make some and post them here. These laces come in 1 yard lengths, BUT if you wish for more than 1 yard of a particular lace, then you order the 1 yard length and put in your Comment Section how many MORE yards you need (total yardage, minus the 1st yard). I will then add that length to your first yard. After it is complete, I will send you an e-bill for the difference in price. Once I receive payment your order will be shipped off. Again, if you see something you like but would like a different color thread or beads (if appropriate) used, don't be afraid to let me know.

Leaf Braid Tatted Lace $6.00 USD (per yard)

Pattern # 3006 Tatted Lace $10 USD (per yard)

The beads on this lace are iridescent glass bugle beads.

Beaded Zig-Zag Tatted Lace $12.00 USD (per yard)

New Tatted Earrings

2011-06-27T08:25:00.005-04:00

I've been having fun making some new tatted earrings. Hope you all like them. If you see one you like, but would like it in a different color, please do not hesitate to send me an email with your request. (The model is a bit deceptive as to the size...she is only about 1/2 scale)

These earrings are just over 1" wide and tatted with a single strand of DMC Light Effects Embroidery Floss.

Purple Star Flower Earrings ~~$5.00 USD~~ SOLD

Yellow Star Flower Earrings ~~$5.00 USD~~ SOLD

These earrings are tatted with size 80 tatting cotton and are approximately 3-1/4" long (including bead dangle).

Stars ofMarch - Pink ~~$5.00 USD~~ SOLD

Stars ofMarch - Purple ~~$5.00 USD~~ SOLD

Stars ofMarch - White ~~$5.00 USD~~ SOLD

Stars ofMarch - Yellow ~~$5.00 USD~~ SOLD

This pair of earrings is tatted with a single strand of DMC Fluorescent Embroidery Floss and is approximately 1/2" wide.

Fun Colors Clover Earrings ~~$5.00 USD~~ SOLD

"Girl's Dream"

2011-06-27T08:06:00.005-04:00

This tatted necklace & earring set with Iridescent crystal beads, silver beads and iridescent seed beads would make a wonderful gift to a Bride to wear on her wedding day. Necklace is 18" (model is a bit deceptive as she is only about 1/2 scale)

Girl's Dream Necklace Set $ 20.00 USD

I've been busy....

2011-06-02T08:51:00.007-04:00

I've been busy lately doing other things than my graphic design.

This bag started out as a Special Order that I liked so much I made another one to put up on my store. The bag opens to about 10", pockets are 7" wide and 7.5" deep and have a bit of elastic at the top to keep them from gaping open and spilling out their contents. The bottom of the bag is stiffened with Super Heavy Pellon.

Extra Large Drawstring Bag $35.00 USD

This next piece is a doily that is full of pinepples and would make a great piece on your Christmas Table. The doily measures 20" accross.

Doyley $25.00 USD

And the last thing I have today is a gorgeous tatted necklace and earring set. Made with Ecru thread and beautiful Teal(ish) leaf and seed beads. The pattern is Dream by Yarnplayer.

Dream Necklace & Earring Set ~~$15.00~~ USD SOLD

Sponsoring my First Blog Hop!

2011-05-27T00:01:00.014-04:00

Oh wow! I'm sponsoring my very first Blog Hop! I'm actually one of 3 sponsors for this Hop for Fred She Said! If you follow my cardmaking blog (byCarolivy), you will know that I LOVE the work of Fred She Said and for a long time I was one of her Design Team Members.

Ok, information about this Hop. It starts today (May 27th) and goes on until 12:00am (Central) on June 3.

If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the Fred She Said blog and start your hop!

Along the way, you will see a special CODE WORD. Collect them all up! Once you reach the end of the blog hop (which will be the Fred She Said Challenge blog), follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for gifts from the 3 Sponsors, PLUS Fred She Said!

Bearly Mine Designs - £15 gift voucher
Pizzazz APlenty - prize package worth $15.00
Custom Creations from Carolivy- 3 digital downloads
PLUS! $30 GC to FSS Store

Now how COOL is that? A chance to win 4 prizes! There will only be 1 winner, so be sure to collect your words and follow the directions at the end. While you are Hopping from Blog to Blog, be sure to leave comments as well.

Now, not only am I one of the sponsors for this Hop, I am also participating in it as well. I have a card that I made combining some of my DR kits and one of FSS's wonderful digis.

FSS-Rosey Col

This is the card I made with Rosey with a Flower Coloured Set combined with my Crinkled Bows and one of my Grossgrain Ribbons. I cut Rosey out using a Nestablility then inked the edges and popped her up with some foam tape. I 3-D'd the bow and finished off the card with gold peel-offs and sentiment.

Now for my code word that you need to collect. My word is OUT.

Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way:

Tracey-Lynn

Donna

Carol L (you are here)

Thank-you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit Dani .

When you are finished hopping, why not check out the Fred She Said Store and the sponsors Bearly Mine Designs, Pizzazz APlenty and don't forget to check out my store while you are here as well. ;- P