Showing posts with label baby shoe pincushion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby shoe pincushion. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

100 Pretty Pincushions....

Have you ever taken on something
and in the middle of  doing it you ask yourself

"WHAT WAS I THINKING?"

Recently I just completed an order for 100 pincushions.
Are you asking yourself right now,
 "How long would that take to do?"

ONE YEAR!
Yep, That's right an entire year.

Here they are ready for delivery...

I was on the hunt ....
at garage sales,
thrift stores
and estate sales for all the teacups.
I love all the different colors.
But PINK is still my favorite!

Here's a close up of some of the pretty teacups.

After finding the teacups,
I had to find fabric that coordinated with each teacup.
That was a challenge!

I found two different ribbons for each teacup, to match the fabric
 and made a pretty bow.
Each teacup was then glued to a piece of glassware.




I then glued  a spoon to the saucer.
The spoon was embellished with a button and rhinestone.

So I was on the hunt for 100 spoons
and I needed 100 buttons and rhinestones....


Each teacup had 5 floral pins
that had buttons attached to one side of the pin
and a rhinestone to the other side.

Are you doing the math?

That comes out to 500 PINS,
BUTTONS
and RHINESTONES!


These pretty teacup pincushions were favors for a bridal shower.

It was a beautiful shower and everyone loved the teacups. 
They were arranged at each place setting.




In addition to the teacups,
I also made the centerpieces for the table. 

Each plate had beautiful cupcakes arranged on them.
Fresh flowers were placed inside the teacup.

The mother of the bride, who is a also a friend of mine
was thrilled with everything.
I was just thrilled because the job was done!

Never again will I do 100 pincushions.

You would think I am sick of doing pincushions,
 but I just added some to my Etsy.
 Here's a few of my latest creations. 
 Stop by and take a look.

If your a woman who loves shoes these may be for you!

(Sweet Little Vintage Baby Shoe)

(Delicate victorian Shoe Pincushion)

(Buttercup Victorian Shoe Pincushion)

( Floral Victorian Shoe Pincushion)

(Pink Rose Shoe Pincushion)

(Animal Print Shoe Pincushion)

How about a Leopard Vintage Sterling Siver Creamer Pincushion?
This is my favorite!

(Sterling Silver Leopard Pincushion)

Are you a Blue and White Gal?

(Blue and White Pincushion)
 
Is it a Teapot or Pincushion?

(Basket of Fruit Teapot Pincushion)



 If your interested in anything let me know.
I'll be linking up to...

Monday, May 10, 2010

Let's Party!

I love a party and a party with prizes is even better!
Donna from Funky Junk Interiors has asked me to be part of her 2000 Follower Party Extravaganza.




If you haven't seen her blog, It's a must!  It's one of my personal favorites. Have you ever seen photos on a blog and thought,
"OH, I wish I was that CREATIVE!"
 I have a very traditional way of decorating, she has the eye for pulling all different types of items together and making something wonderful from those items.
See what I mean?


I love making lampshades, and sometimes the creative process can take me forever.  Take a look at this piece of Eye Candy...
Who would have THUNK IT
 Yep..  Donna at Funky Junk Interiors.


Donnas' having a week long giveaway party and I was lucky enough to be asked to be part of the giveaway. 
 So I'm offering you not one..not two...but THREE choices. 
Let's see some of the prizes you can choose from....

Is it a pincushion or a nest?
Option #1





Sweet Baby Shoe Pincushion...
Option #2





A Journal for Memories with Gift Bag...
Option #3




  I have other pincushions, aprons and journals that are offered in my Etsy Shop.
 Want an extra chance to win one of these items? 
Sign up to follow my blog, I'd love to have you visit me.

Now...
Head on over to the Funky Junk Celebration and let Donna know which item you would like to win. 
 If you sign up to follow my blog also let her know...
You'll get an extra chance to win.
 Some wonderfully creative ladies are also taking part in the festivities and there are lots of other daily prizes you can win.

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