Friday, July 16, 2010

Want to See Something SUPER Fun?

A while back Sara found this amazing Etsy site that made Bridal Bouquets out of old vintage flower pins from the 1960s:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hairbowswonderworld
That could mean only one thing...We HAD to try one!! So we set out collecting them every time we were out and about. Mostly from local Antique Shops, but you can also buy bundles from Ebay.


Our humble beginnings. Sara did a great job assembling all the flowers...



And viola!!!






We will end up putting artificial stems (like pic below) coming out of Sara's base in the end, with a big cameo brooch attached to the wrap-around ribbon.
Below, are many more beautiful creations from this wonderful Etsy artist. Enjoy!!!









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48 comments:

  1. DarleneJuly 16, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Those are BEAUTIFUL....what a clever idea!!!!!!!

    Hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend.♥

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  2. mysteryhistorymomJuly 16, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Gorgeous and so very special! Amazing! Lori

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  3. AnonymousJuly 16, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    I have never seen this done and I absolutely love it.

    Did your Mom have any of these pins that you could incorporate into one?

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  4. UnknownJuly 16, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    What a gorgeous idea, and it looks fab!
    I'll have to look out for those, I havent seen them before.

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  5. Glenda/MidSouthJuly 16, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Pretty! Sara did a great job on her's. I have seen something similar made out of vintage rhinestone and faux peal jewelry - thinking it might have been in a magazine.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  6. Diva KreszlJuly 16, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    what a beautiful clever idea! so original, thanks for sharing all the photos with us. I have been thinking of you alot and hoping you are doing well :)

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  7. Robin BeckJuly 16, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    So perfect! I love Sara's unique style~ My daughter Ronnie has her own unique style and it is one of the things I adore most about her artistic little self!

    Looks like things are coming right along in wedding land~!

    Thanks for sharing it with us girls!

    Robin~♥

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  8. Deb @ PaperTurtleJuly 16, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I have seen these before and absolutely love them! Thanks for all the eye candy ~ and the one you two made is lovely! xo

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  9. Busy Bee SuzJuly 16, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Never in my life would I have thought of this.
    GORGEOUS and perfect for your sweet Sara!!

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  10. Leslie HarveyJuly 16, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    Those are beautiful!

    :O)

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  11. UnknownJuly 16, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    What a wonderful idea for old vintage costume jewerly!!! And a one of a kind bouquet!!!! Sarah and youa re very talented!

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  12. joyJuly 16, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    wow! I adore them. I love all the colors! Love, Joy

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  13. Simply JessabellsJuly 16, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Oh I love it. How unique!!

    I like the one with the peacock feathers. So cool.

    Thanks for sharing all fo this with the world. I'm loving looking at all the cool wedding ideas!

    I just love weddings. I didn't get to have one so I guess I never got over the whole wedding thing. LOL.

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  14. SandraJuly 16, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    That is adorable! That beautiful bouquet can be displayed forever after...how fun.

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  15. LorraineJuly 16, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    What a fun and beautiful bouquet.

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  16. Susie HomemakerJuly 16, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Oh my gosh!!! And it will never die! I love this idea!!! You must be having so much fun with all these great ideas you two have...

    XOXOXOX,
    Susie

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  17. marieJuly 16, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Oh my goodness! I've seen this Etsy site before ~ the bouquets are amazing. The color is incredible in Sara's bouquet. Love it!!

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  18. Breathing In GraceJuly 17, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    I cannot wait to see what the rest of this wedding is gonna be like. This is an absolutely amazing idea...and you all did such a wonderful job...amazing ladies!!

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  19. NanEJuly 17, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    How fun! I have seen these on other sites and they always put a smile on my face, they are just happy pieces of art. Yours turned out great! Blessings, Nan

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  20. GrandmaBevJuly 17, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    That is turning out so beautiful. I look forward to seeing each new thing you prepare.

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  21. Mimi SueJuly 17, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    How adorable and so unique. Love them. Hope you're having fun with all of this! Mimi

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  22. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 18, 2010 at 4:00 AM

    Pretty, clever, unique and 'green'! Awesome idea.


    Cudos for making your own. It's way more budget friendly!!!

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  23. 1 Funky WomanJuly 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Oh My Gosh that is so amazing! What a great idea for the bouquet! I collect old pins like that, I might just have to make one of these!

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  24. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    How cool...those are fantastic. You know how I love the playful vintage jewelry. I'm hooked on it. Two sets of pink plastic necklaces, two orange gerber daisy pins, pink and lavender rhinestones...gotta have it!
    Thanks for the idea...way cool!!!
    A bit Groovy girl don't-cha think???

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  25. Small HouseJuly 19, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    WOW!!! Seriously WOW!!! My daughter isn't even close to getting married, and I think we need to start collecting old pins.

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  26. Tina PuntigamJuly 19, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    That is a great idea! I think it would be beautiful displayed in a vase, too!

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  27. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I just love these flower bouquets!!They are so gorgeous!
    Daisy~

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  28. UnknownJuly 19, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Absolutely wonderful Mary Lou! I will be sure and hang on to all the wonderful pins my daughter has amassed over the years. Such fun! Elizabeth

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  29. CosmoGirl CarlaJuly 20, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Wow! Just gorgeous. What a labor of love.

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  30. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsJuly 20, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    You guys did an awesome job! Those are so cool!

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  31. Molly AnneJuly 20, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    You were completely right that IS super fun! Love it!

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  32. AngieJuly 20, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    So cute and such a great idea!!!

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  33. RACHELLEJuly 20, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Those are absolutely amazing....but what is even more amazing....

    is that you made one!!!! and it is thee best one!

    love it!

    i cant wait to see the pics of her wedding!

    shell

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  34. JoyJuly 21, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Oh my gosh they are so cute ... I love yours !

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  35. Scrappi SandiJuly 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    This is absolutely stunning! & so unique...in spite of being available on etsy, this is the first time I have come accross the idea & I'm sure it will be one of the things your wedding guests will be blown away by & will always remember!! The colours you have chosen are perfect for the 'Tiffany' Blue theme...thank you so much for sharing!!

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  36. The Shiny PebbleJuly 22, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Wow! This is way fun! I loved teh peacock one. Also, you could paint the styrofoam ball or cover it in silk before attaching the pins.

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  37. UnknownJuly 23, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Mary Lou, Cute, cute idea! I can tell you guys are getting ready for the wedding. My Mom and I love this idea. Ok, let me pull out my vintage pins . . Happy Weekend to you, Sandy:O)

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  38. AubreeJuly 23, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    WOW!!!!! Any tips on search terms for Ebay? I HAVE to have some of those pins!!!

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  39. Bethany @ The Paper PonyJuly 23, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Beautiful and unique! What a great project! Oh great, one more thing to collect!

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  40. UnknownJuly 24, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    AMAZINGLY CUTE! love yours to death. I so want another wedding JUST to have one of these bouqets. FAB JOB. please link this up to my Craftomaniac Monday link party this Monday. I would love that. Craftomaniac.blogspot.com Thanks Jenn

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  41. TLFJuly 24, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    These are super fabulous! I am.in. love!

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  42. Jenn EricksonJuly 24, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    OMG! Oh, if I only had it to do over again! These are simply stunning. Yours turned out so beautiful! I've been collecting vintage brooches for years and have two daughters. Perhaps some day my collection will culminate in their wedding bouquet!

    New follower from Tater Tots and Jello. Have a great weekend! Jenn

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  43. UnknownJuly 24, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    How awesome is this?!? I would have loved this for my rehearsal and then passed it down for future generations rehearsal bouquet! I may start collecting now so I can do it for my future kids :)

    theiheartblog.com

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  44. kim cJuly 24, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    i am SO happy i saw this. absolutely genius! adore it. spotted at tatertots. thanks for sharing

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  45. CatJuly 24, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    I love this so much!!!! Don't you just love antique jewlery???

    xoxo,
    Cat @ www.BudgetBlonde.com

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  46. AnonymousJuly 29, 2010 at 3:47 AM

    Okay, so now I have ANOTHER thing to collect!

    That is just so beautiful.

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  47. ChrisJuly 29, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    How FUN and beautiful is that?? I so wish I would have thought of this when I got married. My grandmothers have dozens of these pins, and it would have made a gorgeous bouquet!

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  48. Kim's TreasuresAugust 10, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Great idea!!!! What a beautiful wedding it's going to be! WOW! I'm glad my daughter's wedding is done...your daughter's is going to out do us!LOL!

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