Boho Basil Paper Corset

In her gypsy caravan she traveled around the old country giving intuitive readings to those who would request it. A bit of a loner but never lonely she enjoyed her nomadic, creatively fulfilling life of freedom. I can still hear her wisdom whispered in dreams and omens as she speaks to me from that other worldly place.

"Boho Basil" paper corset

Boho Basil started out brown with flecks of white because the paper I used was brown on one side and white on the other so the white came through on the torn edges. The poor thing just screamed "cow hide" and Basil wouldn't have it.  I had to agree so I started over.

cowgirl corset

Wielding a rather heavy hand with the distress ink, this girl definitely looks well aged. Actually I couldn't make up my mind about whether I wanted to use distress ink to color the whole thing brown or not but I think this works.

paper corset front view

Without giving much thought to color, I used bits of white scrap paper left over from the last project to embellish the skirt. I rather like the look of the creams and whites together. There's something just yummy about it.  Look for your diary page and inspirational video to post tomorrow.

June Corset Inspiration

Since nothing is really blowing my dress up with regard to corset inspiration for June, it may be time for another month of simple. Why not. I like simple because it's quick and actually produces some of the cleanest looks. Could I push myself to actually make a brown corset that laces up the front?

Someone decided to use the word corset to describe this tunic type top but I think it's a bit of a reach since it does not appear to be tightly fitting or figure shaping by any stretch of the imagination. Still, I love the aged look of this so maybe we'll go for a boho style corset this time. I like it!