Monday, February 23, 2009
Pretty Little Things
I have been loving little bottles for a while. I love to gather little vases together and seperate up flowers and have them all in a row, sort of like this from Snippet and Ink (daily wedding idea boards).
I went to the antique mall again (with kids in tow, poor guys) and I came home with bunches of buttons, brooches, lace and bottles (all vintage!) I decided to make my own collection of jeweled bottles. I think they are lovely and so trinkety. Perfect for ladies that love baubles and jewelry, but maybe can't wear it because of metal allergies, kids that pull on jewelry or they just don't wear jewels due to hard jobs or personal preference.
I think these little bottles would look perfect on a windowsill or vanity holding some German glass glitter, little buttons, tiny seashells, love notes...
Only two jeweled bottles are in my shop now, but more are on there way! These jeweled, beaded hoop earrings of mine capture the beauty of these bottles as well.
Also, I know these designs are Christmas-y, but they don't have to be! The placing and style of the frames can be used in lots of different styles of homes, with any variety of styles and color, perfect year round!
And these oh-so-cute felt trees don't have to be for Christmas. Think of what you can do with an Easter tree. Or, even make it out of a rich chocolate damask pattern, matching grosgrain ribbon and turquoise buttons for a chic effect, OR ooo, how about white and creame fabrics and lace, with vintage rhinestone brooches and a little bit of feather boa. The style is limitless!
Idea of frames/trees courtesy of Danielle Thompson, Etsy shopTiny Bazaar /Kitschy Digitals and tutorial found HERE!! Check out her gorgeous blog, full of colorful whimsy, Blythe and amazingly sweet graphics! I am absolutely loving her chocolate mustache and mushroom treats post HERE!!
Great post! LOTS of pretties to look at! Yum!
ReplyDeleteO wow those bottle trinkets are so elegant and beautiful. Looks like you snagged a lot of goodies. =D
ReplyDeleteso many wonderful things! I hope you enjoy your new goodies and working with them. :)
ReplyDeleteYour work is adorable!! I love it! Congratulations!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am inspired!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bottles! What a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI love your bottles! And I accept and thank you so much for your earring offer! Although I don't have pierced ears, my best friend would absolutely adore them! I'll soon be employed (whew!) and hope to buy from you soon! Just let me know where I should send my mailing address to. Thanks, again!
Much love and aloha,
Nikki
very cool, all of it! thanks for sharing your finds with us!
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