Thursday, 21 July 2011

Sequin Make-up?

Create that Hippy Chick Festival look with sequin make-up - Add some sequin sparkle to your festival make-up this year.
All you need is sequins and glitter and away you go. We suggest using vasaline and a little eye-lash glue to keep them in place! Get creative with colours and colour co-ordinate with your fesival outfit!

Sequins have never been so much fun!!


Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Sequin Crazy

Disk shaped beads, sequins are great for all craft projects and can be used to decorate and embellish a whole host of things including clothing, jewellery, cards and scrapbooks.

Using sequins within your project couldn’t be simpler, there are loads of ways to apply them to your design such as sewing on as a trim or as singular sequins, sticking on with glue or scattering.

The size and shape of the sequins used will depend on the project; lighter weight sequins and trims are best used on clothing for successful continued washing and to reduce the pull on the fabric, in contrast heavier sequins are best used for static craft projects and jewellery creations.

Choosing the right kind of sequin is key because the weight is a huge factor that decides whether the project will hold together without falling apart but with some many different types of sequins available how do you know which to use for what project?

For costumes and fashion use an elasticated sequin trim, sparkle and movement combined without the need to sew individual sequins on – always a winner!

Elasticated Trim - Great For Fashion Projects

Flat and loose sequins are ideal for embellishing fashion items such as that little black dress that needs a little lift, craft projects and some soft furnishings.

Strung sequins work well in craft and furnishing projects as does the non-elasticated range.

Be sure to choose the right fixing element for the sequins, and the material you are fixing them to, in order to prolong the life of your creation. When using sequins for trimming, making jewellery or adding to handbags be sure to use a high quality thread or elastic to ensure the risk of the thread snapping is minimal. For craft projects use good strong glue to fix securely.

We all know kids love to craft and the JosyRose range includes some great novelty sequins that are perfect for creating Christmas cards and using on all of the projects kid’s love to do as they get older.

JosyRose online haberdashery is proud to offer the most extensive online sequin range in Europe and even prouder that all of the sequins are manufactured in London. Available in a great range of shapes, sizes and colours it is guaranteed that there is a sequin design within the JosyRose range that will be perfect for your project at a price you can afford.

So what are you waiting for? Go sequin crazy!

Friday, 3 June 2011

Diamantes Are a Crafter's Best Friend

All craft enthusiasts love to make things sparkle...don’t they? Well for those that do the JosyRose online haberdashery has the perfect range of diamantes for you to choose from including charms, beads, motifs, trims, buttons, stones and so many more! Josy Rose has something for everyone and for all projects.

Diamante Charms


Diamantes are extremely versatile and look good on any type of craft project. Available in a vast selection of colours and sizes they can be used on both fabric and paper.

Depending on how you choose to use the diamante range JosyRose have a great range to make the job as easy as possible including  hot fix, sew on, self adhesive and  glue on diamantes.

Maybe you are making your own wedding or celebration stationery? If you are diamantes are a great way to embellish your creations and give them a really expensive look and feel.

If you do use diamantes when creating stationery for a special event JosyRose even stock cute scatter stones that are perfect for scattering on tables, so not only can your invitations and table name cards sparkle so can the table itself!

Little girls love sparkles and sticking so why not buy some of the glue on diamantes and let them get creative, if the thought of glue and your girls fills you with a sense of dread an ideal alternative is the self adhesive diamantes collection, much less mess! The self adhesive gems are silver backed and strong enough to add sparkle to a mobile phone or Mp3 player.

For more serious crafters JosyRose also stock a gorgeous range of Swarovski vintage diamantes. Available as glue on or in claws these can again be used for any craft project that needs a little bit of bling!

Swarovski Vintage Glue On Diamante


The Swarovski diamantes are available in a range of colours and sizes, if you need any advice or assistance when choosing the right ones for you and your project the team at JosyRose are experts and are more than happy to help.

Monday, 25 April 2011

Trimmings For All Occasions


Tired of looking at the same items every day, but can't justify splurging for new ones? Why not get crafty and give a new lease of life to your possessions.


Josy Rose offers a large selection of ribbons and trimmings perfect for transforming everyday items from drab to fabulous. Trimmings offer an easy way to boost the visual appeal of just about anything, and whether you sort by trim type, colour, size, or price it’s easy to find exactly what you need.

With such a wide range of trims on offer you are guaranteed to find something to perk up old clothes. Update that Little Black Dress with some soft chiffon trim or some eye-grabbing sparkle. Suddenly, your old wardrobe isn't looking so old anymore. Add subtle intrigue to an outfit by using a coordinating bit of trim as a necklace, belt, bag or hair accessory.

Trimmings aren’t just for clothes and accessories, if ordinary items around your home lack the wow factor, you can easily liven things up with the quiet elegance of an embroidered sequin trim. Curtains, lampshades and hand towels are also ideal candidates for makeovers.

Even unexpected surfaces can benefit from ribbons or beading. Liven up shelves, mirrors, pottery or picture frames by using the wide variety of colour and style offered by Josy Rose to allow you to create looks that vary from subtle to dramatic to fun reversible trims.

Don't forget about ordinary craft projects that can benefit from the use of trims such has scrapbooking, knitting, jewellery, bookmarks – add a trim and give some glamour to all your hard work.

With summer almost upon us now is the time to revamp last year’s wardrobe to create a whole new one without breaking the bank.

Anything can happen when the beautiful trimmings at Josy Rose collide with your creativity.

Thursday, 24 March 2011

The fantastic range of buttons from JosyRose

JosyRose knows that the season’s hottest fashion trends are all about colour, texture, and your own unique, personal statement. JosyRose’s range of buttons allows you to design clothing, accessories, and much more with creative flair.

Our range of buttons offers almost unlimited choices for adding your personal, creative touch to jackets, vests, and coats. Create motifs for shoulders, lapels, and collars. Customize your accessories like belts, purses, shoes, and scarves.

Buttons make distinctive jewellery, like brooches and pins. Add designs and patterns, and unique hinges and closures, to your bag or satchel. In your home, create extraordinary swags, tie backs, fringe, or tassels for furniture covers and draperies; drapes for mantles or end tables; or uniquely detailed doilies and cushion covers.

Our fantastic range of buttons includes everything from dazzling diamante′ for classic appeal, to trendy novelty buttons in fun shapes and colours. Find fabric buttons for understated elegance, delicate shell buttons in unique patterns, and even brocade frog fasteners.



Our  diamante′ collection includes classic, glittering crystal stones in snowflake or round clusters. Single gemstones in a cone setting are beautiful used singly or in groups. Several crystal and pearl flower-shaped buttons are available. Along with more traditional square, round, and heart-shaped buttons, a beautiful bowtie button is fashioned around a single large oval stone. Another unique offering is a polished plastic button in pastel, with an inlaid four-petal flower buffed to a high sheen, surrounding a single coloured rhinestone.



Wood buttons add a lovely natural touch. JosyRose offers distinctive crosscut buttons of blonde wood with dark brown bark. The shape is slightly irregular with a textured grain. Another button is flower-shaped and can be found in many colours. The slightly concave shape and natural wood grain makes this especially sought after for crafts. Toggle buttons are natural wood and available in several sizes.

For those with a quirky creative flair, nothing is as fun or easy as adding buttons. JoseRose’s range of buttons includes plastic and glitter-covered types; novelty shapes like teddy bears and ladybugs; and delicate shell designs with pearlized finish. There are even two-piece buttons you can cover with your own material, for a truly coordinated accent.

At JosyRose, you will also find tips, project ideas, friendly and knowledgeable help, and even a customer corner to show off your creations. JosyRose’s range of buttons, haberdashery, and tools are sure to serve and delight!

Monday, 21 February 2011

The JosyRose Website

JosyRose are excited to confirm the re-launch website date: 
Wednesday 23rd February 2011.
Continuing with the current product range, introducing exciting new additions & collections.

Make your own with the new departments
CRAFT - HABERDASHERY - FASHION - INTERIORS - JEWELLERY - COLLECTIONS

Log on & visit the new website from 10am! We hope you love it as much as we do!

Thursday, 17 February 2011

JosyRose ♥ Gok Wan

Are you a Gok fan? We certainly are! So the girlie's at JR popped down to Canary Wharf London to see the filming of Gok's Clothes Roadshow.
Not only is Gok Wan a fantastic & funny presenter he is extremely inspiring in the fashion world. He really knows how to rock the catwalk with his customised garments. Praise the Gok! He has a love for Haberdashery!
Photo by K.Hannan

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About JosyRose.com

JosyRose is an online boutique, catering for all your contemporary fashion, interior and crafty needs! We sell all the essential sparkling finishing touches you just can't seem to source on the high street. On-trend fashion motifs to funky feather trims. The perfect place to customise any hand-made project. Our collection covers haberdashery classics, craft, fashion, soft furnishings, scrapbooking, stage and jewellery making! x