A Compilation of Recent Custom Pieces (a.k.a. "PRETTY" OVERLOAD)

 Lately, I have been creating several custom pieces (hello wedding season)! I love creating custom items that turn out exactly how my customers envisioned their pretty pieces. I adore the different colors and variations of treasures that have left my craft studio here in So Cal that are now in the hands of their new owners.

I have compiled a few of these recent custom made orders. 

Enjoy

This sweet floral crown was made specially for a young girl to match her momma's floral crown. The bride, who is renewing her vows in Jamaica (10 years of marriage!!) will be wearing the Leigh Crown while her daughter wears this pretty crown with added blue detail to match her brother's adorable suspenders and bow tie. I swoon over these stories behind the hand crafted pieces!

This floral crown was custom created for a bride who wanted a piece that was minimal yet beautiful. I used pops of coral hues within the greenery and white and ivory blossoms.

This crown was created for a bride who wanted a floral crown to really stun in the back. With hues of cream and pale pink, this crown also has hand sewn clips underneath to hold the pretty veil that the bride will be wearing on her big day.

This custom crown was also created for a bride who wanted a mix of pretty hues and intertwined natural bark for a bit of whimsical charm. I am in love with this colorful piece!

I had to display this crown on an early afternoon in the craft room. It's just so refreshing! Thank you Tara of Laila's Charming Pieces for my music sheet print! It's a beautiful reminder every day.

This minimal and natural-inspired design is one of my favorites! I love the greenery and small pops of lavender hues. I created this piece for a bride in the Virgin Islands (can't wait to see THOSE stunning photos)! She was the sweetest customer and I'm so thankful I get to work with people like her on a regular basis.

Kelsey, a bride in Arizona (getting married in just a few days!!) contacted me about creating a small custom veil (with removable brooch) and rhinestone sash. I was so excited to make these pieces for her and after sorting through lots of details, we finally came to 2 rhinestone and pearl designs that go together perfectly! So happy for you Kelsey and so thankful I got to work with you!

Back in February, I created this custom piece for a bride in PA. I hand sewn 2 different pieces together to create this flower and leaf design and also added a bit of gold shimmer to a few of the leaves by cutting and shaping floral blossoms. I then hand stiched gorgeous rhinestones throughout the design to complete this pretty bridal comb. It's amazing what you can create with several totally separate items! I just may add this comb to the shop soon!

Emily, a bride in Georgia just recently said "I Do" a few days ago. She wore the Intricately Beaded Feather Headband from the shop for her Gatsy-inspired vintage wedding. This piece wasn't necessarily completely custom but I just adore the photos that I have seen from her photographer-Leslie West Photography so far. I just had to share. :) Congrats again Emily!!

Now how about a bit of baby love? 

These pieces weren't really custom either but these sweet girls bring such joy through their photos taken with floral pieces from Love Sparkle Pretty.

This is my beautiful friend Aurora's daughter (see more of her story and sweetness on her blog here).

Oh Sydney love! You are just too precious for words! Happy 2nd birthday! (Wearing the Ainsleigh Floral Crown).

Photo Credit: Aurora Vilchis

This adorable little gal had her photos taken by Khim from Snaptastic Shots. She is wearing the Ivory and Gold Floral Crown. I just adore her!

Photo Credit: Snaptastic Shots

That's about it for my most recent custom orders round up! It's always such a joy to create beauty for others. If you'd like to place a custom order, please visit the shop or send an email to lovesparklepretty@aol.com.

Thank you so much my friends!

Have a lovely Tuesday!!

Recently. {pretty pieces + free coffee + naps}

Lately, I have been a busy body working on several different orders ranging from wedding pieces to cute flower hairpieces. It's such a blessing to do what I love!
I'm still trying to juggle a busy "work schedule" with home life and it's a little difficult since I work from home. Although I make my own schedule, I still have deadlines to meet and people counting on me so getting into a routine is my challenge. If you have any advice, this wife, mommy and handmade business owner would much appreciate it! :)
In the mean time, here are some of my recent orders/pieces of handcrafted love.

{enjoy}

This was a custom order of boutonnieres that I just sent out to Illinois. It was such a pleasure to work with the bride on her adornments for the guys. Although there was a lot of "mind changing" on her end, this bride was so funny and positive which made working with her a joy! I can't wait to see the photos of the big day!

These 3 hairpieces were made for a really good friend of mine. They are so fun and perfect for spring!

For the first time, I created a garter set (yes I am admitting this) and I absolutely ADORE them! I used vintages broaches, rhinestones, feathers, chiffon, and hand cut lace to create these pretty little treasures. I have another custom order for a garter set and will be adding garters to the shop soon!

This antique-inspired boutonniere just went out to Georgia to adorn a prom date. I love getting orders for high school homecoming dances and prom! Reminds me of those funny memories that seem to have taken place so long ago.

This one of a kind bridal hairpiece was sent out to Alabama for a wedding that is actually taking place tomorrow! So happy for this bride and I can't wait to see the photos!

That's about it for the sharing of some recent orders. Makes me so happy to be able to send a little piece of my craft room to someone else's doorstep miles away. :)

Other than working in the craft room, I have also:
*started a new devotion in the book of Matthew
*received a free cup of coffee from Starbucks (whoop!)
*killed a gigantic spider while just about having an anxiety attack
*been puked on by my oh so adorable son
*received {just because} flowers from the husband

*opened up my new Gussy Sews package-hello super cute camera strap cover

*made an entire platter of food for women's bible study-pretty proud of myself because I will usually just pick something up from the store
*took a small afternoon nap because sometimes, the need succeeds the want

Have a beautiful weekend my friends!

Newest Pieces Made! Crafty, Crafty!

I have been working on a couple new projects and just wanted to share a little post on them :)I have received a few orders for some June weddings and finished a custom piece using magnolia petals, ivory chiffon, ivory french veiling, feathers, and a crystal broach.


This was originally part of a piece called HAILEY--Modeled by my beautiful friend Crystal :) I created the flower by itself though instead of attached to a "halo" and I love it! I'm so excited to see photos of the beautiful bride that I created this piece for!  I am also currently working on 6 boutonnieres for another June wedding using the colors Blue/Lavender, light gray, and blush for the color palette. I can't wait to finish these because these are going to be beautiful! I love the colors that were chosen! :)  I also have another custom wedding hairpiece for a wedding in August. The color palette will be ivory with a bit of light pink for an accent (love the light fabric I have for this piece!) A birdcage veil will also go with this piece and a post will be on it's way about this one. :)  Yesterday, I received--and completed an order for a prom hairpiece--which so happens to be this friday in North Carolina! Usually, I don't take on custom orders with such a short period of time to complete but I did (& so happy I did!). It turned out so beautifully and was made to match the dress that will be worn (which is STUNNING btw). I created this piece with ivory magnolia petals, 3 types of lace, aqua & ivory feathers, aqua blue chiffon fabric, gray/silver satin, and a bunch of different beads that I sewn to the center. These beads match the bits of beaded detail on the dress. :) I can't wait to see photos soon of the dress and hairpiece together! :) I ALSO made a new necklace (just about done). I call this one {VintageTresures} & I LOVE it!!!! This will be available SOON in the Love Sparkle Pretty Shop  Anywho, I still have a couple more orders to complete as well so I shall go and start those too :) Let me just say though, that I LOVE what I do! When I get to create something for somebody else who really loves it as well, it makes me so happy! THANK YOU!!!  {Have a BEAUTIFUL day!}

Mustard Yellow Bridal Hairpiece {SNEAK PEEK}

I am finishing up a custom bridal hairpiece for a lovely wedding in California. The bride-to-be contacted me wanting a one of a kind piece inspired by a hairpiece I created I couple months ago {view post here}. She wanted mustard yellow accents added to the ivory palette & I did just that!
It came out soo pretty! I love the mustard and ivory together!

This bridal piece is made up of ivory magnolia flower petals, 3 types of laces, small pearl accents, champagne and ivory goose feathers, gold skeleton leaves, ivory muslin with gold sparkles, mustard yellow fabic, & a crystal broach for the center.

I am also finishing up a detachable birdcage veil to go along with this flower hairpiece. I can't wait to send it off and see photos of the big day in April! :D

Want a one of a kind hairpiece for your big day? Visit the Love Sparkle Pretty Etsy Shop & send me a convo with what you would like!

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I am just about done with my order for 9 boutonnieres & 2 hair combs for a San Diego wedding in August--which means...another post coming {very} soon!

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{Have a beautiful day}

Corinne & Violet! Two NEW Additions for Saturday!

This Saturday is the big craft show event that I will be a part of in Helendale! It crept up on me so fast and now I am scrambling to create new hair pieces while still finishing orders I received on etsy! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy it...I just wish I wasn't such a procrastinator at times! :D

Well, I have managed to create about 15 new pieces for the craft show on top of my usual pieces and I wanted to share 2 new additions that will be available this Saturday! Here they are!

{Enjoy}

{Corinne}
This lovely piece was created using large burgundy purple peony petals, black marabou feathers, sparkley black leaves, and a large black sparkler brooch for the center.






{Violet}

I created this piece with deep violet chrysanthemum petals (hence the name), black and white spotted guinea feathers, black marabou feathers, black sparkley leaves, and a pearl brooch for the center.




I love these two deep purple hair pieces and I can't wait to add them to the collection on Saturday! Also, there are lots more new additions to be shared (including my new pieces-"the petites") so keep an eye out for new posts! :)

New piece to the bridal collection:Something Blue

A couple of days ago, I finished the first wedding hairpiece to my new bridal collection & I have got to say...I'm IN LOVE with it!
I used 5 different types of lace (incl. vintage lace from the antique shop), ivory chiffon, ivory french veiling, a crystal sparkler for the center, 1 ivory Turkey Plumage feather, & 4 light blue Turkey Plumage feathers to add that "something blue" to a beautiful wedding day!
Here's a little sneak peek to
{Something Blue}






The full reveal of this piece as well as its availability will be after the August 18th photoshoot :D