Girl in Pink: costume jewelry

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Cooler Weather Crafting Frenzy!!!

Hello, Hello! Something about this cold weather has put me in such a crafty mood! Last Friday I did a quick post before cleaning up the crafting mess I'd made in order to get ready for a baby shower. Amazingly, the house was presentable for party time...I even had the food prepared and managed to be dressed with make-up and hair done before guests arrived! I must thank my sweet husband for coming home from work a bit early, and my mom for taking the boys off my hands that afternoon. I couldn't have done it without them! And the party was a blast! Next day, the crafty mess returned! Haha! For several days now, I have been making things for my space at the shop and while I haven't found a spare moment to post about them, I've been sure to take lots of photos...and now, finally I am sitting down to put them all together to share with you!

I have been collecting these little vintage metal frames for literally years with the idea of painting them cream and decorating a Christmas tree with them! One project at least 3 years in the making...DONE!

I picked up these blown glass hearts while out thrifting. They were one of those emotional purchases as we had the same ones on our tree when I was little! My husband suggested the twine hangers and I am loving the contrast! Good call, Honey!

I also put together a few more jars and shakers filled with dried roses and hydrangeas.

I found this unusual basket while out thrifting one day. It was the perfect vessel for these great aqua hydrangeas. It went to the shop last week and sold within just a few days.

Sweet little gold shoes...These sold so quickly! I hated to see them go but I'm sure they are being enjoyed in their new home!

This cute little decorative birdcage was another thrifting find. I painted it cream and added the greens, nest and real blown eggs. What a fun centerpiece for a bird themed table setting or a great addition to a nature inspired mantle!

I put some of that bling I pulled off of the retro cross to good use making these satin rosette pins and hair clips! These have been such fun to make and I couldn't wait to display them at the shop and see if others love them as much as I do!

I may have went a little overboard with the satin rosettes! Vintage book bundle...

and a pretty little vanity jar.

I finally got started on a wall treatment in my shop space that I have been dreaming about for months now! I only have one wall done so far, but I think I am pretty pleased with how it turned out! A patchwork of scrapbook pages applied with scotch tape...somewhat more dramatic than the lace I have had on the walls since I first moved into my new space! What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you so much for your sweet visit! I look forward to joining in on my favorite end of the week blog parties and seeing what all of my buddies out there have been up to this week! Take care and stay warm!

Best Wishes and Blessings,

Amanda

You'll find me partying with these sweet gals!

Debra - Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Cindy - Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Sherry - Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home

Courtney - Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Honey - Potpourri Party at 2805

Vanessa and Heather - Inspiration Friday At the Pickett Fence

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Vintage Costume Jewelry Rescue

Hello friends! Thanks so much for stopping by! I couldn't wait to share my most recent estate sale find with you! I'm sure that the folks watching me walk away from the sale with this thing tucked under my arm must have thought I had some kind of retro/eclectic style going on!

Although I completely respect the idea of bejeweling a lighted cross, and I commend the time, thought and effort put into this crafty project, I couldn't wait to dismantle it! And I thank the clever crafter who put it together for using her trusty hot glue gun and not some kind of permanent epoxy!

Yes, all of these lovely vintage blingy blings came off of that blessed cross!

One of my favorite pieces is this rhinestone studded crown...which fits perfectly on this little prince's head.

I also adore this little gold basket filled with pearl "eggs."

Lovely purple rhinestones!

Pink and amber!

Royal blue, emerald green and aqua! It took some time and work to pull these pieces away from where they had probably been stuck for the last 40 years...but it was so worth the effort! And although I am having great fun just sorting through and looking at my new little treasures, I do have big plans for using them in some future projects! In fact, I've gathered some great inspiration from Pinterest!