Newly created

In my last post I mentioned two opportunities which allowed me to create a hair piece for two ladies attending the Digitial Parents Conference.  One of those ladies had a choice between this delightful red feather creation embellished with a flower shaped rhinestone centre or an ivory silk dupioni flower with pink organza petals surrounding a vintage rhinestone.

I've provided you with two options for wearing this hair piece, with or without a bird cage veil.  Most pieces can be worn with a veil. It all comes down to the bride, her preferences and the look she is after.

With a full bird cage veil

 Ivory Silk Dupioni with Pink Silk Organza petals

Apricot Chiffon Flower 

This lovely apricot chiffon bloom was used to demonstrate another use and that was for a sash.  Here it's a bridal hair piece, allowing you the option to wear it in more than one way.

   Ivory Silk Dupioni Flower

Since the Bridal Expo, I've been busy creating new styles, one of them being bridal sashes which I wrote about in my last post.

Well this post is about what's happening now and it leaves with an amazing feeling.  I feel very fortunate to say the least.

You know the saying 'things happen in 3's'?  Well for me it's happen in 4!! Yes you read that 4!

So the first would be the Bridal Expo, an amazing opportunity to show case my ware's, meet potential clients and discuss their needs. 

For those who don't know, I have a profile on Pinterest - here's my profile link - https://pinterest.com/bellablooms.  This is where the second opportunity comes into play.  A staff member of a website called www.weddingdressbee.com pinned one of my creations.. To me that's huge.  Ok you say what's so good about that!    Well if a staff member of a business specializing in bridal pins one of my items, perhaps it will become a discussion point, which hopefully leads on to other things.

And thirdly, I have the opportunity to 'sponsor' two lovely people who are participating in the Digital Parents Conference.  Caroline Brown has a website called Nightwolf's Den - here's a link for those who wish to know more - http://nightwolfsden.com/. Caroline discusses various subjects including craft and parenting.  The other person is Jolene of Mum's Lounge.  If you haven't read one of her post or interacted on her business page on facebook, you are missing out.  Jolene has a way with words and it always leaves me in stitches!  Here are the links - https://www.facebook.com/Mumslounge and http://www.mumslounge.com.au/.

I'm sure both ladies are going to have an amazing time at the conference and dinner!

And the finally the 4th opportunity. You know that fabric flower bridal bouquet I made some time ago for a bridal shoot done by the amazing Stephanie Newbold (www.snphotographer.com.), (scroll down incase you missed that one!) well it's going to be featured in a new online magazine called the 'Handmade Bride' here's the link - www.handmadebride.com.au.  Yes you read correctly.  My work is going to be featured in a new online magazine!!  Yippee for me I say.  Subscription is free.  For all the brides who are after inspiration for their own wedding, or wanting quality items and obviously different, subscribe (again it's free) so you can received a copy of the launch magazine which is due to be released in April!

A huge thank you to the lovely Liz Foulds of www.prelovedkidswear.com.au who brought this little opportunity to my attention!

I'm very excited!!

Bridal Sashes

Bridal Sashes

During the Bridal Expo enquiries were made about Bridal Sashes.  I've created two flowers which can be used for any purpose, don't restrict yourself to hair alone or flowers.  Feathers, lace are also stunning trims to use.

As the images show below, a 50 mm wide double satin ribbon has been used - Ivory and Cream.  The bigger the flower, the wider the ribbon needs to be to provide the support it requires to last throughout the day.

 Ivory Silk Habaute Rose on Ivory Double Satin Ribbon

Pale Pink Chiffon Rose on Cream Double Satin Ribbon

The design used to make these blooms are unique to Miss Bella Blooms Creations.

Bridal Expo

Wow, it was an amazing experience. So many people crammed into the renovated section of Deakin Uni in Geelong and it was hot!

The following images are items which were displayed on the day.  A visual way of informing Brides-to-be on what is currently available and what can be made to order.  Yes you read correctly, made to order.  All my designs are original and handmade by yours truly.  I derive my inspiration from the gown, to trims, to magazines.

Enjoy the following images and if you wish to know more please contact me via email - nicole@bellasblooms.com.au

'Aphrodite'

Cream Chiffon - Rose

Dahlia in Chocolate

Dahlia in Pink Silk Organza

Gallon Lace with Rhinestone Embellishment

Medium Silk Dupioni Rose with Gallon Lace and hand stitched pearls

Large Silk Dupioni Rose with rhinestone embellished center

Ivory Silk Satin Rose with a pearl center embellishment

Pink Silk Organza Rose with pearl and rhinestone center

6 point flower with ivory feathers.