Antique Jewelry
- We think these were Great Grandmother's.
- From the tiny bit of research I did, they might be lapel pins. I think they are too short for hat pins.
- They could be from the early 1900's... or even earlier.
- They could be from Germany.
Let this be a lesson to you. Write notes about all of your jewelry pieces for your Great Granddaughter, so she knows what they are and how old they are. I know. None of us are going to do that, but I sure wish GG did that for me.
I love those little boots. They even have tread on the bottom.
Anyone know something about antique jewelry and have an idea what they really are?
Avoid the Crazy Crowds!
Then come back on Saturday (the show lasts 7 days) to shop and win! There will be 70 artists displaying work. Doesn't that sound so much better than spending 20 minutes trying to find a place to park, hoofing it in, fighting the crowd, and standing in line forever to check out???
Auction News
The auction was last night and word on the street is that it went for $80. That makes me happy. I could never have donated $80 to the school, so I am glad my necklace could.
Think about how your Vitamin C might help someone else today...
At the Torch
I am at the torch, getting ready for this virtual craft show. It starts a week from today when we are all fat and happy from turkey and mashed potatoes. A lot of beadmakers and crafters are participating. There will be giveaways! I will remind you.
Back to pumpkin pie thoughts....
Paper Jewelry
Thank you for reading the latest from the Queen (retired) of paper earrings.
Use your Vitamin C!
Tutu Lamp
Fold the width in half and stitch big running stitches next to the fold. Pull the thread to gather it. Gather as much or as little as you wish until you have a string that will go all the way around the lampshade.
Plug in the hot glue gun and glue the gathered tulle at the bottom edge of the shade. Apply a thin line of glue. You don't need much, tulle is mostly air and you will burn your fingers if you use a lot of glue.
Take your Vitamin C!
Sew Can Do
Surface Design for Buttons
Use any of these on your craft projects. They will not wash very well, but you can use them on clothing. Stitch through the buttonholes with thread. Don't attach them to anything, just put thread in the holes. Knot it so it will stay. Then attach it to the garment with these pins. When you wash the garment, just un-pin them. Make a different set of buttons for a sweater or jacket for each holiday......
I hope this has sparked your Vitamin C and you have more ideas for designing your own buttons.
Use your Vitamin C!
Tiny Organization
I am trying not to sweat the small stuff.
Recently, I saw this idea of storing and using your glitter in old salt and pepper shakers. And I liked it. So, I filed it away in the back of my brain.
Lo, and behold, last week, I was looking for lamps at Treasure Mart. And I found this. It cost $3. A treasure!
1. head pins and eye pins
2. jump rings
3. ear wires
4. crimp beads (I know I have a whole bag of them someplace yet....see what I mean??)
5. silver spacer beads
6. black spacer beads
I can hardly wait to get a new project going so I can revel in my new organization!
Use your Vitamin C!
Safety Pin Bracelets with the Girls
The girls came over and made safety pin bracelets. It is so much fun to craft with them. They know exactly what they want to learn to do. We have done pop top bracelets and sewn messenger bags.
I just explain and they run with it. It took them no time at all to string 60 safety pins.
Many thanks to the Human PinBall for the beads. We appreciated them very much!
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