"Charming" creations...

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Meet Miss Mildred...surrounded by all her finery. How "charming" is she? Well, believe it or not, in a past life, her vintage created photo and hand-placed Swaroski crystal frame was once a plain 'ol button cover? Yes, this is true, I kid you not! Of course, Miss Mildred would never admit to this as she is a lady of means and would faint away with the vapors if her society friends were ever to find out. So, mums the word, okay?

By clicking on the photo...you will be able to view her finery and see Mildred up close. On inspection of her photo it appears to have water damage. This was done on purpose to give the photo an aged and worn look. The photo is protected by a clear acrylic disk.

His "Royal Highness"...baby Emannuel, sat for his monthly photo session with the Royal Portrait Photographer. His mother insists that he wear the crown he was born to...of course, little Emmanuel isn't very happy and gave the RPP a very hard time!

Emannuel's mother wears her son's photo proudly...it is encased in a vintage repurposed earring, which is framed by an antique silver finding (made from an early 1900's mold.) Lovely Swaroski crystal briolettes dangle on each side of a sweet dragonfly. Enameled flowered stations and grey pearls link the crystal rosary to an antique silver pendant holder. (photo protected by clear acrylic disc)

Before the famed Miss Loreli Bling was discovered in 1923 by the ever handsome and famous movie mogul, Todd Charming... News Hounds discovered her to be a lady of ill repute!

In her former station in life she was a mere hollowed-out pendant. Since her new creation, her photo (protected by a clear acrylic disc), with the finest of Swaroski crystals have been handset and repurposed to the glitz and glamour she has come to expect. Of course, the blue-green enameled and crystal pendant (oops! I mean photo holder), had been meticulously selected to match her eyes. To further compliment her eyes and "photo holder" are sweet crystals of pink and blue dangles.

The beautiful Abigal has been his prisoner for centuries...

He has captured her beauty behind multiple rows of exquisite rhinestones and sealed her confines with tea stained lace. To insure her vision will never escape he has finished her imprisonment by affixing a large vintage plating with taupe colored pearls applied to all four sides to seal her fate. (photo protected behind clear glass)

What her captor doesn't realize is that she could never be fully his, as her lover has given her the key to his heart, and a lock of his hair has been placed in her vintage flowered locket. These items with her diamonds she holds close, as to sustain her santity...

All my necklaces are available for purchase. To obtain my email, please click on my profile to be directed to the email link.

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A Beautiful Sunny Saturday Afternoon!

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Come join me on my deck for a little "RNR"...

Meet my friend "Ernie"...he's my favorite garden planter. I love his sweet face and vibrant colors!




My deck can get quite warm during the day...a cool drink is usually in order. As the sun moves from this side of the house, one of my favorite things to do is relax with my feet up and read a good book!

Also, if you click on the pic you will see my tall, outdoor candle chandelier. I have been collecting hanging colored glass with antique silver tea light candle holders for many years. I bought this iron, chippy, three tiered garden hanging tree from "The Pickled Hutch" http://www.thepickledhutch.blogspot.com/ a couple of summers ago...and I just love it! On a nice evening, I like to light it, as it gives off such a romantic ambiance!





It's wonderful to sit here sharing a meal or a game of cards with close friends. Sometimes, I start my morning with a cup of coffee and some lovely fruit from the farmers market. The beautiful pink carnations are from my visit to the market this morning. I had to have them, because they reminded me of my grandfather's garden (his garden was beautiful and fragrant) and the fun my brother and I would have while visiting.



Don't you love the mirror behind the flowers?
It is a favorite find from "The Pickled Hutch"...
http://www.thepickledhutch.blogspot.com/

Thank you for visiting...

Please stop by for some vitamin D and a nice cool drink!

CREATING MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!

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A vintage turquoise sweater clip is the feature in this melody of silvertone rhinestone and assorted silvertone neck chains. A very sweet (removeable) sterling & marcasite cross dangles from it's own delicate chain - SOLD

A definite conversation piece!

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A beautiful vintage pot metal and rhinestone shoe clip hangs from stations of silvertone chain, textured wine colored beads and vintage silver beads. Sweet little Swaroski crystals in lilac between creamy pearls and vintage bead caps.

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A vintage brass, rhinestone and pearl shoe clip is the drama which hangs from a Swaroski crystal vintage finding in amber. The neck chain is done in antique brass with compliments of vintage frosted and faceted beads.

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A gorgeous vintage pot metal flower and rhinestone shoe clip (securely affixed to a reproduction vintage finding made from a mold from the early 1900's), is the center of attention between a chocker length neck chain in clear rhinestone - SOLD

I have a passion for collecting beautiful vintage shoe clips. When making my neck pieces I try very hard not to compromise the clips so that they retain their original integrity.

Please note: All necklaces featured on my blog are available for purchase. If you are interested in more information, please contact me by email (debby44sf@yahoo.com) and I will be happy to answer your questions. Thank you for viewing my creations!

More Vintage Creations and Updated Photo's ...

This vintage inspired necklace was so much fun to make! It features a large locket pendant (very roomy for that special someone you want to hold close.) Complimenting the locket are a black jeweled button and large creamy pearl and filigree drop. Multiple charms of a fleur de lis, humming bird, heart, dragonfly and a crystal with pearl drop. All these lovelies are hanging from a silver tone rose beaded rosary. The necklace nestles between the bosoms, but can be adjusted to a shorter length.

Please contact me through email if you are interested in this piece.>
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Vintage Art Deco shoe clip with a vintage brass pin (includes 3 gorgeous deep red baguette crystals), champagne pearls and clear beads. This special clip hangs from multiple brass chains. A sweet vintage button at the clasp completes this necklace. Sold



(This necklace is featured in a previous posting below, but the picture does not show the up-close detailing.)

Please contact me by email if you are interested in this piece.





The vintage clip on this necklace is so beautiful! I'm sorry the picture really doesn't do it justice. This choker length vintage clip features rhinestones with gorgeous baguettes. The clip hangs from a vintage pearl rosary. SOLD

Please contact me through email if you are interested in this piece.

Can You Say "BLING"...

Pendant of pearls with brilliant pewter Swarovski crystals circling a grey and white cameo pendant, which hangs below a vintage rhinestone shoe clip. The neck chain features a mix of vintage findings; beads and crystals with metal stations with more pewter Swarovski crystals. SOLD

Please contact me by email if you are interested in this piece.

Simple Elegance! This beautiful pendant features a reproduced vintage brass filigree stamping (molds are from the early 1900's). A sweet brass hummingbird flies above a beautiful flower adorned with a clear Swarovski crystal.

Please contact me by email if you are interested in this piece.

This lovely floral fan charm is a reproduced vintage stamping (mold from the early 1900's). Whimsically dangling below are charms of fleur de lis, a butterfly, heart, purse and multiple flowers of brass and Swarovski crystal. This exquisite charm necklace hangs from an adjustable brass neck chain.

Please contact me by email if you are interested in this piece.

Above, a dragonfly playfully flies above a beautiful large crystal. The crystal is nestled between vintage filigree findings. The neck chain is choker length.

I wish the picture could capture the brilliance of this amazing crystal.



Below, hanging from a mix of unique, vintage neck chains is a beautiful antique rhinestone shoe clip. I have repurposed the clip, as I do all clips, so that the original integrity of the piece remains. Dangling from the neck chain is a trio of charms...Eiffel Tower, Paris and a crystal drop. The length of this necklace is adjustable.

Please contact me by email if you are interested in either of these pieces.

A beautiful rectangular rhinestone shoe clip is elegantly featured with a reproduced vintage flower (mold from the early 1900's). The multi-layered, repurposed chain is choker length and includes a two inch extended chain... if you wish to wear it a bit longer.

I hope you enjoyed viewing my new pieces, as well as looking at updated photo's and descriptions of pieces displayed in previous postings.


Please leave me a comment as I love to hear receive your feedback!

My designs are available for purchase...you may send me an email inquiry by clicking on my profile... which will take you to my email link.

Thanks!

Luscious Berry Desserts!

Oh my Goodness this looks yummy!

I found this wonderful Berry Desseret from the cookbook of Lori Longbotham's Luscious Berry , which I found on "Cream Puffs in Venice" http://creampuffsinvenice.ca/. Don't you LOVE the name of Ivonne's blog?

Ivonne says..."This one is a gem and comes together quite quickly. All you do is roll out some puff pastry and bake it. Make up a batch of your favourite pastry cream and spread it over the cooled tart base. Then top with some beautiful, fresh strawberries and some melted strawberry jam for a quick glaze." Doesn't it sound simple? I love anything with Puff Pastry! lol

After visiting Ivonne's gorgeous blog today I can't wait to return often to see what great recipes she has to offer.

Here are more of my necklaces...

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Vintage Rhinestone Shoe Clip w/ charms of Eiffel Tower, Paris & Pearl necklace

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Three beautiful repurposed vintage necklaces - adorned with a mix of Vintage Rhinestone Shoe Clips, Rosary w/ Pearls and Charms.

My designs are available for purchase. Please let me know by email if you would like further information. (click on my profile to obtain link to my email)

More later...

Grrr...I have been trying to post a couple more of my necklaces and I am having difficulty. Time to give up for this evening.
Lisa...HELP! lol

A few of my Vintage Creations...

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Vintage Art Deco Shoe Clip w/ Vintage Brass Pin (w/ 3 deep red baguette crystals), Champagne Pearls and Clear Beads necklace. Sold

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Vintage Brass Grape Cluster Shoe Clip w/ pearls necklace - Sold

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Brass stamping ( reproduced from a mold from the early 1900's) w/ multiple Charms (Fleur de Lis, Heart, Butterfly, Purse and Flowers w/ clear Swarovski Rhinestones) necklace.

I love to collect vintage shoe clips to repurpose into necklaces. I hope you enjoyed looking at a few of my vintage creations. Feel free to write me a comment as I would love to hear from you.

My designs are available for purchase

(click on my profile to obtain email link)

Welcome...

Welcome to my blog.

Honestly, I never thought that I would join "Blogland" with my very own blog! I have my friend Lisa, of The Pickled Hutch (http://www.thepickledhutch.blogspot.com/), who I love dearly, to thank in helping me through the process of setting up my blog. Thanks Lisa!

I've so enjoyed the process of exploring, reading and being inspired by the blogs of so many creative people, Worldwide! Now, instead of saving my new creative friends to my desktop, I can now display them proudly on my blog. One can never have too many friends! Please feel free to leave me a comment as I would love to receive your feedback.