Quilted Spiked Handbag

Just another spiked handbag to add to my up and coming CandaceDaniela collection :) Lined in white and black cheetah print, this handbag gives a different appeal than the first green and gold handbag I blogged about below. The quilting wasn't half as hard as I had thought but I definitely need to invest in an industrial sewing machine asap! With this many handbags I am planning on making... my Janome portable sewing machine  and serger won't last for long! :( Hope you like this one! .. can't wait to build my own website later this year. Please check out http://candacedanielafashion.blogspot.com Thanks!


-xoxo
I will hurt you with my purse

Crochet Headbands!

I saw quite a few people with these super cute winter headbands but for some reason I can't seem to find where to buy them.... which always leads to the question..why not make it yourself? I've been knitting and crocheting for about 6 years but nothing more than scarves and blankets. I found a few tutorials which helped me. I used a double crochet stitch all around s. I did try a knitted headband, but i felt the stitching was too plain (this might be because my lack of skills in different knit stitches). Nonetheless I am super happy with the result of these crochet headbands and intend on making one in every colour under the sun :)
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Your 22 year-old Grandma

Cheesecake Heaven!

While I was searching for some good cheesecake recipes after my New Year's Ferrero Rocher Cheesecakes, I found a Caramel Toffee Crunch Cheesecake on a blog. I absolutely fell in love with the idea of lining the graham cracker crust with a layer of chocolate mmmmm mmmmm. I tweaked the cheesecake recipe a bit however as over the years I have developed certain likes and dislikes about cheesecake recipes. However, I took the concept and idea of this delicious Caramel Toffee Crunch Cheesecake. However I did learn that I need to stabilize the whipped cream (unfortunate fail on my behalf as the decorative whipped cream did not hold its shape). This was my fault though, as I forgot that this had happened to me before. 'next time however the topping will look better :). However, this cheesecake was much richer than the Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake I blogged about below. Very creamy and practically melts in your mouth. An excellent cake for a cheesecake lover! I made this cake for my very good friend's birthday, however he has yet to tell me how it tastes as he is waiting to share it with his parents! I hope he likes it!

-xoxo
Caramel Candace

Happy New Years!

What's the best way to kick off the New Year? Some cheesecake of course!
I decided I wanted to try something new and make a Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake. I googled some recipes but really wasn't too thrilled or satisfied with them or the reviews, so what better than to create your own? I felt like making a fluffy cheesecake (no-bake) because I was a little worried a heavy super rich cheesecake would over power the taste of the Ferrero Rocher flavour. Using crushed Ferrero Rochers, Nutella and a basic instinct cheesecake recipe from my head, I whipped up my first ever Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake!. It took two trys to get it right but the second one turned out exactly what I would expect a Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake to taste like. I think it was quite a hit with my friends and family (unless they were only trying to be super nice... ). Happy New Years Everyone!!

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Chocolate Lover

Spiked Handbags by CandaceDaniela

In March, I will be showing my designs at the Fashion for Change fashion show at the University of Waterloo. I will be showing a range of clothing designs, handbags and accessories all handcrafted and designed by yours truly.
Please visit http://candacedanielafashion.blogspot.com/  for weekly updates on what to expect from the latest collection I am working on for the show!
Shown is a forest green spiked handbag you can expect coming down the runway early next year! hope you like it!

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CandaceDaniela

DIY Studded Coin Purses

The craze of studs and spikes has hit me! .. and a big sale at fabricland :$ .. who can go wrong with studded coin purses lined in leopard print!!! :)


and of course..... a quieter design for my grandparents :) (it's only sparkly from the flash fyi.)


-xoxo
 Change Lady

DIY Handbags!

I recently spent over $100 on a new cross body "going out" bag to match my new outfit. After examining the bag, I quickly realized how much i paid for it when I can just make it myself and design it 100% to my liking. Over the past 2 months, I played with the idea of sewing handbags/clutches/party purses and started on a few red clutches which were simpler in design. I sawed and hammered decorative cabinet corners and buttons for the metal findings.

I made an envelope clutch and just a long clutch.
These were the first of many clutches to come!

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Red Hot