[ bird buckle with black cherry belt, squirrel buckle with orange belt, & morning bloom belt. ]
When Cassie initially emailed me about advertising, I was so excited about showcasing her work! Cassie specializes in beltmaking, creating unique and whimsical belts embellished with ceramic buckles sold through her Etsy shop. Based in Tennessee, she has been crafting these lovely little pieces since 2008 and has a wide range of delightful designs. An art teacher by day and beltmaker in her spare time, she likes to play with different techniques on her ceramic buckles and utilize her “out of control” fabric collection in the designs. I was delighted when Cassie offered to send me a belt to review and model with an outfit, and I immediately picked one of the rabbit buckle belts–I thought it appropriate considering I have a pet bunny!
[ vintage floral fabric belt & yours truly modeling the bunny belt--available here. ]
I can truly say that after having seen one of her belts in person, they are very beautifully made and I love sporting mine with various outfits to add a bit of color and fun! Cassie not only makes these darling rabbit belts, but also squirrels, butterflies, birds, whales, and some medallion styles as well. All are beautifully stamped with designs for surface embellishment and paired with a complimentary fabric to form the belt. The colors and patterns she picks are so eye catching–and I can see these going well with a variety of styles and seasons. The belts themselves will work well for a variety of sizes–so no need to worry if it’ll fit!
[ bonus Mr. Freckles picture! he was in a cranky mood that day we took the pictures... ]
These belts would be just the thing to add a bit of fun to your early autumn wardrobe–and dare I say (if you could bear to part with one!) great gifts as well? Be sure to drop by Cassie’s shop and take a look around–and prepare to covet each and every design!
