Hi Reader, I am popping into your inbox today because I have spent the last couple of days dyeing and eco printing paper to make some cute labels and swing tickets to go with the kimono tops I have made as gifts to my friends. As you may know by now, next week we are launching the Kimono minimal waste sewing course...for the first time, we will be offering this DIY Fashion resource inside La Creative Mama Academy for all the creative mamas who want to make their own unique tops👚👚and it comes with a design workbook too, so that you can have lots of fun designing your own unique version of this kimono pattern👇 More details coming soon...on the meantime if you want to register to the priority list so that you are the first one to hear about the amazing launch we are preparing you can register here! ...back to the paper part...so, I was wrapping a kimono as a gift to a friend when I decided that I wanted to make my own swing ticket to make the gift a bit more special and unique, so I got busy paper printing and dyeing and the results looked so good that I had to share with you how easy it is to get creative with paper as well. Look what a nice little detail to add to any handmade gift👇 If you are interested in printing your own papers check out this tutorial👉Eco printing on paper If you are interested in dyeing your papers with tea, you will love this tutorial 👉How to dye paper with tea You can create your unique paper bags, gift wrapping paper, gift card, etc. I hope you enjoy these tutorials and that you have an amazing weekend (hopefully with some crafty time) In my last newsletter I shared with you about an amazing creative mama, Corina, from Frump Fighters, who has been on a mission to help women look amazing using what they have and tweaking details here and there. Some of you have loved the Free Outfit Calendar that she has shared with us because she talks about optimizing your existing wardrobe and start wearing your clothes in more combinations than you ever thought possible, which is so useful! If you want to get hold of this amazing Outfit Calendar you can subscribe below and Corina will send you this amazing resource for free👇 ok so that's all from me today...I'll be sharing more about fabric manipulation in a couple of days🤩🤩 Sending you big creative hugs! XOXO Victoria PS: If you want to learn all about natural dyes to start creating your own naturally dyed fabrics and yarns, you can register for our FREE Webinar Training "Discover which are the best 10 natural dyes to create bright pinks, reds, yellows and purples" HERE. |
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Hi Reader, I am so beyond excited!!!! The DIY Sustainable Fashionista Society is finally live and launching into the world TODAY!!! 🎉🌸 This membership has been in the works for a long time... it’s the culmination of over 20 years of experience in natural dyeing, sewing, eco printing, upcycling, and sustainable fashion-making—combined with all the feedback, ideas, and dreams shared by our amazing course students. 💛 Here’s the backstory…After welcoming over 3,000 women into my natural dyeing,...
Hi Reader, Most eco printers believe that they can only print on fabric using leaves and flowers during the spring and summer months… As a result, they limit their eco printing production to just half of the year—which means missing out on 6 whole months of creating beautiful, natural prints! But what if I told you there are different ways and techniques that allow you to achieve vibrant, colorful, and long-lasting prints—even in the depths of winter? I’ve just released a FREE training where...
Hi Reader, You’re too creative and brilliant to struggle with inconsistent results or let natural dyes feel like an uphill battle. Natural dyes don’t have to be complicated, messy, or leave you frustrated. Done wrong, they can: 😞Waste your precious time and resources. 😟Leave you with dull, uninspired results. 😞Make you question your abilities and creative vision But here’s the truth: Natural dyes aren’t the problem—it’s the way you’ve been taught to use them. Introducing … The Natural Dyeing...