I've been playing around with the super macro feature on my cameraand I found the perfect subjects for yesterday's photo shoot.
I have a collection of Handsome's aunt's vintage costume jewelry pins.
They're really beautiful, and these are just a few of them.
I really love the flower pin in the first picture.
The colors of the stones are soft and subtle, and goes with everything!
Aunt Eula really loved bling, and her personality wasas flamboyant as her jewelry. She was a true one-of-a-kind.
This pin is really brilliant!I think the blues and lavenders are especially vivid.
I don't wear them as much as I'd like to, but I just
found something that will make them even more versatile.
Simply open the pin mechanism and slide this on. Then, close the pin.Run a chain through the loop and you can wear your pin as a necklace.
Isn't this a great idea?
I found this when I was in my favorite bead shop in Sarasota.I got a couple of extras, so if you leave a comment today,
you'll be included in a surprise drawing for one.
Tell me if you'd prefer silver-tone or gold-tone.
I'll do a drawing on Sunday to pick one lucky winner!
DRAWING CLOSED (11 pm Sunday Night) THANKS!!!
Morning Donna...
ReplyDeletewhat a great little find you have found...love youe pin/necklace collection...
I think I user my macro shoot on my camera more than anything else..I love macro shooting...you did an awesome job with it,,,
enjoy your weekend...thanks for letting me in the swap.....got my idea down I think
Oh Donna,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I have never seen one of those. I have my grandmothers collection and wear them from time to time but because many of them are so big, they need to be worn on a hat, scarf or overcoat which pretty much limits the useage (for me anyways). I do wear a necklace everyday. This would be great. Thanks for the tip and sharing Eulas gems.
Have a great weekend.
PS. Either or, I have both!
The broaches from your Aunt Eula are just beautiful. And the pin converter... brilliant! What a fabulous idea. Now these pins can be turned into splashy works of art around our necks. I'm looking for this!
ReplyDeleteYour needlework is stellar! I was so enthralled by all your art!
Such a lovely blog!
Please visit, I am having an April Cornell giveaway.
Yvonne
As always was enjoying your post while reading it in reader. The brooches are fabulous, I too most enjoy those that have come to me via family.
ReplyDeleteThen got to the transformer -- and got even more excited - thought I'd head over and google to find some to buy.
THEN - wha hoo read about your impromptu giveaway- YES! Actually came out of reader to come over and comment with hope to win one.
Thanks so much. Jane
How cool is that! Those are beautiful pieces. I have a few from my great grammy.
ReplyDeleteHave a fun day!
Those are so pretty and I love the atc card that you had in the previous post. I have been reading, but not having time to leave the post that I want to do. I am anxious to see your bonnet for the little one. You will post pictures of the little one in their christening outfil I hope. That is such a special time. Have a wonderful day. Color doesn't matter I like both. Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! and love the pins
ReplyDeleteWow! Never knew those existed. Love it. Love the pins more.
ReplyDeletePut my name in the giveaway. I have lots of pins I could do this with.
Sandi
Gorgeous, gorgeous, great photos.
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Wow - I love the macro on your camera. I don't know what I'd do without mine. So very useful in taking photos of jewelry and especially flowers. :) Have a wonderful weekend! Theresa :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome 'A Day In The Country' Donna ... you will never cease to amaze me. Your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove that second piece of jewelry. How neat the 'clip'.
Have a beautiful weekend.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Love that jewelry. I received quite a few of my grandmother's pins when she passed away. My grandmother was into bling too! And I've never seen that Pin Converter before. What a great idea!! I have so many pieces, that either silver or gold would work.
ReplyDeleteDonna, I was stopping by to say how much I love your ATC cards and I wish we were closer so I could learn how to make them.....you have such a lovely touch making them. Then I saw these beautiful sparkly brooches....oh my so pretty......and now they can be a necklace. That is so cool, I think that is an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteI was just telling my co workers yesterday about the gorgeous things you make and how you made that cover for your sewing machine.....they are all in awe of everything you do......and I wanted to share their praise with you!!!!
I also told them and showed them my little half finished project and it made me want to get to work on it!!!! You do inspire me my dear!!!
Okay, I am off to do some serious work!!!
Have a happy weekend!
Hugs,
Margaret B
A perfect way to wear brooches as a necklace. Love these beautiful pins, Donna. Thanks for sharing them with us!
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Claudia
Your vintage pins are beautiful
ReplyDeleteI have so many pins that I would love to wear as a necklace. I am so glad you found these, are they something new? Did you have any advice on the ATC's?
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Your pictures are great! I think our camera might do that too..but I've never read the book. Isn't that terrible! I need to get that book out. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gadget. I have a lot of pins that I don't wear, but wear a necklace almost everyday. I would prefer the silver tone one. That was a beautiful ATC that you received.
ReplyDeleteDonna your pins are lovely I have a few that were my mother's and that unique little gadget would be just the cat's pajama's thanks for the chance to win one gold would be my preference....
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Aunt Eula sounds like my kind of gal ;~) What a find this finding was! xoxo KA
ReplyDeleteAunt Eula and my Grandmother Bess must have shopped at the same jewelry counter! I have some very similar brooches.
ReplyDeleteI inherited a couple of diamond brooches from my mother-in-law that were created with converters on the back. I do wear them as pins or pendants. I had wondered if a jeweler could do the same with my costume pieces, but this is much more simple! Thanks for sharing!
Soggy Sunday here in the Northeast...
ReplyDeleteMaybe one day I will figure out how to take great pix like you do. You've inspired me to round up all my Gram's vintage pins. Nice rainy day project!
Hello - I found your blog through Andrea's at Indigo Blue. I love th Christening bonnet you've made, so precious!
ReplyDeleteAli x
what a great little find you have found.
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I hope I'm not too late! A silver one would be perfect. I have several old pins that this little do-hicky could make into gorgeous necklaces.
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Marilyn
Oh what a great thing to have! What a great invention. I'd say you are doing well with figuring out the camera, I have thought all your photography was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Marcie