Friday, April 29, 2011

Vintage Mother's Day Brooch for Sarah



This is the vintage brooch  I send  Sarah, my partner in the Vintage Mother's Day Brooch Swap over at A Swap for All Seasons.  One of Sarah's favorites is anything with ballerinas.  I had this brooch in my vintage jewelry collection and decided to send it to her.   We were to design a unique way of presenting the brooch to our partner.

In my stash, I found a piece of vintage fabric featuring ballerinas.  I attached the vintage brooch to the  fabric.


 I then inserted the fabric with the brooch into a gold frame.  I found the gold frame at the thrift store and it worked perfectly for this swap.
Next I wrapped the little frame in another piece of the vintage fabric. 

To attach the fabric, I added a hand crocheted pink flower and pin with a heart tip.  I hope Sarah likes her ballerina themed package.

I am linking to Pink Saturday.  Check Beverly's How Sweet the Sound for other Pink Saturday posts.

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30 comments:

  1. LaVerneApril 29, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    How lovely a presentation...what are the odds that you would have those treasures to pull together.
    luck swap partner! She will be thrilled to the bottom of her ballet slippers.

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  2. TrishaApril 29, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    So very cute! I love ballerina's so I am sure your swap partner will be so happy to receive such a sweet gift! Happy Pink Saturday!

    ~Trisha

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  3. mary pernulaApril 29, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This is simply wonderful, I LOVE what you did here.........what a nice Mother's Day gift, she is going to love it. HUGS MARY

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  4. AnnesphamilyApril 29, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    what a spectacular gift you presented your friend with! That brooch is delightful! Anne

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  5. UnknownApril 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I am absolutely sure she'll love it! I had to catch my breath...I remember that fabric from when I was a little girl...1967....at that time I was very into ballet/ballerina....what a wonderful swapper you are!

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  6. UnknownApril 29, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I am absolutely sure she'll love it! I had to catch my breath...I remember that fabric from when I was a little girl...1967....at that time I was very into ballet/ballerina....what a wonderful swapper you are!

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  7. RebeccaApril 30, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    What a unique and original gift. I love getting things like that! You did a fabulous job and I'm sure she'll love it!!!!

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  8. RebeccaApril 30, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    What a unique and original gift. I love getting things like that! You did a fabulous job and I'm sure she'll love it!!!!

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  9. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresApril 30, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Beautiful Pam! I love the way you have displayed and wrapped it all up. No doubt she will LOVE it all. Best wishes, Tammy

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  10. CharApril 30, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Oh Pam, I just know that your swap partner will love it all. What could be better than a lovely vintage brooch attached to a lovely piece of vintage fabric? You did great girl. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  11. The Artful DivaApril 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Lucky Sarah - the gift and wrapping are delightful! She's gonna love it.

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  12. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)April 30, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Pam,
    Everything is so well coordinated! Your swap partner is going to love it.
    Hugs

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  13. LindaApril 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Wow Pam! Sooooo fabulous! Every last detail rocks! You are going to have one HAPPY HAPPY partner!

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  14. LVApril 30, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    That was a very nice brooch and I am not sure if I could have given it up. I am sure your partner was very pleased to receive it.

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  15. JennaLouiseCreatesApril 30, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Pam this is so fun! You are so talented and inspiring thanks for sharing!

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  16. Miss RheaApril 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    That is precious !! What a lucky girl :) I can never resist the ones with aqua rhinestones !! And a dancer too !! Sweet !!! :) I love how you framed it to :)

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  17. Kathy McElroyMay 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    How cool that you found this pin and and framed it. It all went together so well.

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  18. LynnMay 1, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Pam, Oh who would not love the presentation of this lovely brooch. You are so creative and the matching fabric with the brooch in a picture frame. I am blown away because I sure wish I could come up with ideas like this, even for family gifts. You inspire me so much, I am your newest follower. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. Blessings.

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  19. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeMay 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    What a sweet gift.. so pretty and the thoughfulness of it!

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  20. AngelaMay 1, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Original and beautiful presentation! That fabric is so pretty! I'm sure she'll love it!

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  21. Something SpecialMay 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I really like going to thrift stores and finding things like this for these occasions. It is just perfect!

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  22. Angela WeimerMay 4, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    What a lovely idea for the presentation of your brooch to Sarah. Such a lovely Brooch too!thanks for sharing and have a lovely day. Angela

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  23. JanMay 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    That ballerina brooch is beautiful and so unusual. I love the way you've captured it all in the little gold frame.

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  24. Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose CottageMay 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a sweet presentation--very creative! ; )
    ~Michele

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  25. Sonya BadgleyMay 7, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wow, Pam this is beautiful and she will love it I am sure! I love the way you wrapped it too.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  26. All Things Pretty...May 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I loved your brooch and the charming presentation you put together! Your partner must have been delighted! :)

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  27. Holly MooreMay 11, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    What a beautiful brooch and such a great presentation. I think it's so fun that she gets that extra fabric that you wrapped the frame with too.

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  28. Patty in OzMay 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Wow! So pretty. Your brooch will be fun to wear too.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Hugs.
    Patty

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  29. SarahMay 17, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Thank you SO much for my treats! :-)

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  30. erwickerJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Such a spectacular gift you presented your friend with! these vintage brooches is delightful!

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