The first one I made was quite grandiose. I wanted to include photos of each of the people important in her life at the time...Mama and Daddy, all of her grandparents, her uncles, aunt and cousins. We're a small family, so all of her family fit onto her crown. I used Swarovski crystal beads and hearts and added a top tier with a hook to hold interchangeable charms showing how old she was that year. I made ten of them. (I know I'll need to make more, but I figured I could make those later.)
She had a grand time sorting through the silk bag that holds the "year" charms to find the #7. Once located, it was placed on her crown and she posed for her picture. (The back of the crown is secured with silk ribbon, making it adjustable.) I made her crown before I started blogging, so all I have are two close-up photos that I took when I made it. This is one and this is the other.
Her Mommy teased me saying that she and Daddy have a "problem" with this crown because it looks so much like a wedding headpiece. Perhaps some day, our granddaughter will choose to wear it on her wedding day, but that really wasn't my intent when I created it.
When I made each of these crowns, I envisioned a child who would wear it to celebrate every blessed Birthday of her life...and remember this Grandma when she places it on her head.
What little beauties they are.. and those crowns are such a great tradition... happy birthday girls... :D
ReplyDeleteThe crowns are pretty. Such a unique item you made for each of them. They are both adorable. I hope they enjoyed their birthdays. My son turned seven last Thursday.
ReplyDeleteJen
How Cool!! Great way to make a little girl feel special on her birthday. Don't you just LOVE being a grandma!!
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Hello pretty lady,
ReplyDeleteAren't they just the prettiest girls? You did an amazing job on those crowns.....they're gorgeous!
Big Hugs,
Meri
What sweet little girls, and a special Grandmother to make those crowns. Happy Birthday to both of them. :)
ReplyDeleteGrandma...you totally Rock! Those are fabulous!!
ReplyDeletexx, shell
Donna, what precious crowns and a precious idea! Your granddaughters are beautiful! Have a nice day! Twyla
ReplyDeleteYour grandaughters are both so very pretty! I love their crowns - reminds me of the Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Siterhood. I want a crown like the first one but I love them both. You're such a clever girl!
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful Donna! What a great idea to make something they can treasure every year of their lives - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThe granddaughters and the crowns are just gorgeous!! I hope they both enjoyed wearing their crowns and celebrating their special days!!
ReplyDeleteBoth girls are absolutely beautiful! I love red hair. Your crowns remind me things that I read that Tasha Tudor did for her children's birthdays.
ReplyDeleteDonna you are a very special grandma. These unique crowns are wonderful. Both of your girls are super adorable. Happy Birthdays...
ReplyDeleteWhat a couple of sweeties, Donna! Glad they enjoyed their birthday crowns. :-) Sorry to hear about the furry babies. It's never easy. Take care.
ReplyDelete~ Sue