Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Mother's Day Vintage Brooch Swap from Me

As a continuation of the post above....here is what I sent across the pond to Jan. My box doesn't look nearly as pretty as hers....but I had a great amount of fun decorating and embellishing it. I found some rich-looking paper that coordinated with the colors of the brooch and covered the top of the box and lined the inside.

I embellished the top with vintage butterfly papers and vintage jewelry pieces. The butterfly trails were in pink glitter. Oh, and don't forget the little bumble bee sticker I found.




I put coordinating purple shreds inside and nestled the brooch in it.


I really liked this old brooch with its blue-hued rhinestone aurora borealis flowers and gold tone leaves.

I'm thankful it arrived in England safe and sound and that Jan was pleased.

3 comments:

Cottage Rose said...

Hello Michele; That is such a beautiful brooch.. and your pretty box it set in....The one she sent you is so pretty too,,, love how she did her box,,, have a great week.

Hugs;
Alaura

sjmcdowell said...

Michelle,

What a lovely Brooch you picked out for Jan. The box you decorated is so pretty. I am sure she was delighted with this lovely swap!

Hugs,

Susan

mary pernula said...

Very, pretty, and I love the paper on the box.......Have a wonderful Mother's Day