Fingerless gloves have become one of my favorite winter items.
Here is a pair that I embellished with some felt flowers and vintage rhinestones.
Look for old wool sweaters at the thrift store and felt them by washing in hot water. They can then easily be cut up with no fraying edges.
Happy day!
xojanis
30 comments:
...LOVE THIS!!!!
I just so happen to have an accidentally shrunk sweater and this is exactly what I'm going to do with it!!
Thanks for the inspiration:)
xo, Rosemary
What a great idea, I never thought about washing wool sweaters to achieve that look.
hugs
Sissie
Those are wonderful, I especially love the flowers with the bling! Theresa xoxo
I'll take a pair of those Janis! You are so amazing! So beautiful! C
Ohhh my gosh I just LOVE
those precious felt flowers.
I have seen felting and just
really need to try it ~
I love the bling in the middle
too!
xoxo
Lori
Gorgeous! I want a pair :-)Will be keeping an eye out for those wool sweaters...great idea, but then have you ever had a bad one? You're sooo creative and talented.
Have a wonderful day my friend.
Chocolate Kisses and Warm Hugs,
♥Ana
So very pretty and feminine.
I love those..
thanks for sharing your creativity..
blessings,
glenda
Oh Janis, I love these! And I've been buying up wool sweaters too. What a great girlfriend gift for Christmas...mind if I give them a try??? Thanks for more beautiful inspiration! Laurel
I love all your ideas!!!
really? wash sweaters in hot water and they turn out like THAT?? I never knew but oh my...i am off to the SA tomorrow to scoop some up and give it a try! TFS! Your gloves are beautifully adorned with these sweater rosettes!
Great idea, and so pretty!
Jan
So beautiful...like waking up in a fairy cave!
Jan
Very classy Janis, I hope you'll wear them with flair!!
Tracey
Oh yum! Are those for sale?
Oooh Janis, those are so pretty, I would love a pair!... wish I was a talented crafter like you... xoxo Julie Marie
Burrr, it is cold here in Florida also! I love those gloves! The flowers are sooo cute, do you have a tutorial somewhere on how to make them?
Carol
HI Janis,
Your gloves are gorgeous!! The felt flowers really make them quite stunning! I also adore your glittery angel wings in your last post, just perfect!!
I hope you having a very happy holiday season.
Sincerely,
Melinda
oh my goodness Janis.....you are a creative genius.....totally adorable!! Love love love them!!
xo,
Shellagh
love the flowers with the bit of bling on them. and your new chandy....speechless! i'm so jealous! ;)
kathi
So elegant...I'm going to embellish some gloves for our trip to Whistler...They will look chic when sipping a hot beverage out by the fire at the Fairmount! *L*
what a great idea and they will be a one of a kind.
Hope you are enjoying the holiday sesaon. I have to admit it is just flying right by me this year.
Take care,
Kathleen
They are so pretty... and love the flowers!!! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings~~ Daphne
They are faboulous and what a great idea!
Happy week end!
Vale
Janis
Only you can make fingerless gloves so posh and stylish!!! Those are absolutely gorgeous!!
warm wishes to you
xo
Kate
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Oh did I say LOVE?! Also love the addition of the bling ~ I want some ~ right now!
Kenda
Beautiful Janis. You are so creative!
Pamela xo
I would wear these gloves for sure! Love um!
Theresa
aka:tot
How pretty and I love the bling you added!
love those pretty gray flowers with rhinestones!
These are the most gorgeous fingerless gloves I've seen. THe felt flowers and rhinestone bling are exquisite! Love, love, love them.
And to think I gave my sil an entire tote filled with already boiled wool shrunk sweaters. :( Argh!
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