Gnome/Pixy Hats from Amber Studios on Etsy

Amber Studios is known for fabulous storybook style sweater coats, and now her latest offering is gnome/pixie hats! Click here to see more pics of this hat. Or visit Amber Studios to see other handmade upcycled beauties. What a feast for the eyes! 

Nice work, Barbara!

Fantasy Christmas Coat!

I love this Christmas fantasy coat made by my friend Barbara at Amber Studios in New Jersey.

Everything about it delights me: the use of real pine foliage, the shaggy woodland collar, the felted flowers, the combination of orange and pink, and the tiny waist too. I would wear this coat in the snowy forest when I bring apples to the fawns. I picture a scene from The Chronicles of Narnia. See all Barbara's creations here.

I hope you're having a merry Christmas season!

Couture Fantasy Coat from Amber Studios!

Look at this floral fantasy coat from Barbara at Amber Studios! Isn't it stunning? 

She starts with an upcycled boiled wool sweater, makes it into a coat, and then it's loaded with the most exquisite handmade embellishments! I've seen Barbara's coats in person and they are over-the-top wonderful. She takes her customer's measurements, listens to their preferences, and then creates a coat of their dreams. They all have a feminine shape and lovely drape.

Feast your eyes in her shop, and view her sold items too. 

Not only is she a fabulous artist, but she's a sweet person too.

Amber Studios - Eco Fashion, Wedding Coat

Amber Studios is all about art, fantasy and sustainability. Barbara creates stunning sweater coats, scarves, bags and home decor from recycled high-end collected materials. Her styles include Steampunk, Woodland, Gypsy, Fairy Tale and more. See them all here. This sought-after designer takes custom orders on Etsy and ships worldwide (from New Jersey, USA). She provides directions for taking your measurements, listens to your likes and dislikes, and then she creates the outfit of your dreams. Barbara is friendly and easy to deal with. I recently met her and viewed some of her recent creations. They are even more beautiful in person than in the photos. This white coat (which would be perfect for an outdoor wedding) is one of my favorites. But I have a lot of favorites!

I also love the scarves and bags from Amber Studios. The intricate surface detailing is over the top.

Although Barbara lives 40 minutes from New York City, her house is located at the edge of the woods. These photos were taken in her beautiful backyard.

 New York City is a rich source for collecting fibers and embellishments. She says upcycling is a way of honoring the past and creating a new garment with a new story. 

Bravo, Barbara! 

Wearable Art by Amber Studios

Barbara of Amber Studios in New Jersey creates the most wonderful wearable art! If I was a snow princess I would definitely wear this sweater. And I'd keep my castle nice and cool so I could wear it indoors too.

Another show-stopper by Barbara, a woodland style bag with felted flowers. Wow!

White Wedding Coat from Amber Studios

This stunning white wedding coat is the creation of fiber artist Barbara of New Jersey. Her Etsy shop is Amber Studios. I love her work, it makes me happy. She's a creative genius!

I have to show you one more photo, a custom order. Isn't this over the top? It could inspire a novel!

Audrey Hepburn Tutu Dress

This cute photo cracks me up! 

The Audrey Hepburn tutu dress is listed on Etsy by Atutudes.

 I found it on Amber Studio's Pinterest board, Style.

Barbara has awesome Pinterest Boards!

Wearable Art from Amber Studios

Barbara of Amber Studios in New Jersey is a very talented creator of wearable art. I love it.

Some of her coats were recently exhibited at the Delaware Art Museum.

 Look at her Sold Items on Etsy too. She has an extensive body of work to admire there.

Good work Barbara!

Wearable Fiber Art from Amber Studios

A perfect wedding dress for the elegant winter pixie bride, this is just one of Barbara's incredible creations available at Amber Studios on Etsy. She makes eco-friendly fashions from upcycled fibers. Barbara is an accomplished artist who studied fashion at FIT New York City. She is from Lithuania, and now lives in New Jersey.

This beautiful woodland pixie coat (above) is one of my favorites. 

She also offers accessories such as this upcycled cashmere boho scarf.

Want to see what inspires Barbara? Visit her Pinterest page.