Pretty as a Princess ~ Taffeta & Tulle for PINK SATURDAY!

Pretty as a Princess!

I just purchased this gorgeous dress on Etsy! 

It looked pretty and the price was right. 

When it arrived I set it aside and didn't open it right away.

When I finally opened the box.........  Gasp! 

It was so much prettier than I had imagined!

It looks more like a ballet dress than a prom dress. 

Like a fairy Princess.  So pink and fluffy.

The vintage taffeta has aged a bit and turned a "vintage pink"......  which just adds to the charm.

The dress is so full and fluffy.... like it should be dancing.  

These vintage ballet shoes are a perfect match.  

Together they are enchanting!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Elizabeth  

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Pink Saturday!

Pink Pretties from the Past - Pink Saturday!

There is something enchanting about handmade pretties from the past.

The intricate handwork is truly amazing. 

Each piece is a work of art.

I love the delicate materials used back then.....  satin, ribbons and lace. 

So dainty and feminine.  

They don't make'm like they used to!

Thought I would share a few treasures from my personal collection.

Happy Pink Saturday!

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Pink Saturday!

Altered Spring Journal ~ MARKETPLACE MONDAY!

 

BACK VIEW

ALTERED "SPRING" JOURNAL

Available in my Etsy Shop!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97122564/altered-journal-notebook-spring-birds

I love making these altered journals.

This is my latest creation.
I wanted it to be fresh and Spring-y....  with a vintage feel.

I used vintage themed papers, bits of lace, pages from an old book, an antique postcard, hand dyed cheese cloth, pearls and lots of glitter.

I made the little flowers from paper and cheese cloth.

I wanted the back to be as pretty as the front so I decorated it, too.
I added paper lace, a hand stamped poem, a little bird, and a hand punched tag (from an old postcard) to write in your name (in case of loss).

And finally.... a pretty lace tie.

Hope you like it....
as much as I do.

Enjoy!
Elizabeth


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A "HANDMADE" EASTER ~ Happy Easter to all!

A "HANDMADE" EASTER

There is nothing sweeter than a handmade gift.

When I was growing up my mother (and father) always made the majority of our gifts.

From the outfits we wore to the homemade treats.

It was always such a happy time.

I carried on that tradition with my children. 

When they were little I made their outfits and as many of their gifts as possible.

Now I have two little nieces that I like to fuss over.

These are some of my handmade pretties.

I bought two straw hats and two felt bags. 

I added vintage lace, ribbon and hand crocheted flowers.

I filled them with color books, crayons, flash cards, and sweet treats.

I found these cute polka dot treat bags. 

I loved the pastel colors.

Although pretty.....  they needed to be "dressed up".

I made hand punched paper lace bag toppers and tied them with pink and white lace ribbons.

I added Easter chick gift tags with lots of glitter.

I wanted to fill the bottoms with Easter grass..... but, I hate the "plastic" grass you buy at the store.

So....  I cut green crepe paper into 1/4" strips.  It makes great grass!

added a few colorful eggs filled with chocolate treats

and

you have a....

"handmade"

Easter.

Rejoice in the LORD.

Happy EASTER to All!

Elizabeth