Friday, March 18, 2011

A Brooche Holder

This is an idea I had for a friend of mine,
Vicki, who is turning 60
and
as she has a beautiful collection of vintage brooches
I thought this would be a neat idea for displaying them
and



 I just happen to know that she would really would love one of these anyway!!!!


I couldn't think of anything richer than black velvet on which to
display them all.


Some cotton coffee dyed lace and braid!


embellished with lace and buttons!



A special thankyou to all my new followers
and
to every dear blogging friend
who has left a comment!
It is truely appreciated!
and
I wish for you all a really peaceful weekend
sparing just a precious kind  and loving thought for everyone who has been so affected by the earthquake in
Japan.
xx Suzy

29 comments:

  1. Suzy,
    it is a fantastic,gift,-and so very beautifull.
    Elegant in the soft black velvet,and the wonderfull laces-any jewelry will look gorgeus here,-and your friend will be so happy to recieve your lovely gift.
    Have a nice day my dear friend-and a happy and cosy week-end.
    Much love to you.
    Dorthe

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  2. What a special gift for your fiend. The black velvet will make her broaches sing! The laces and embellishments define it so beautifully. xox Corrine

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  3. This is a wonderful gift for your friend. What a great idea. You are so prolific. I love stopping by to see what you are up to.
    Have a nice day!

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  4. What a stunning treasure you ahve created!!! Delightful!!!
    I just must tell you that everytime I visit your blog, your blog header takes my breathe away!!!!
    have a lovely weekend!!!

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  5. for your beautiful work for ideas of a PRIZE from me on my blog.

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  6. What a good idea. I made a fabric book to pin mine in and protect them, but it would be nice to display them.

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  7. This is lovely, the brooches will surely shine!

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  8. Hi Suzy. This is so lovely! The combination of velvet and lace is so elegant. I know your friend will love it.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  9. What a gorgeous way to showcase your friend's brooch collection! She's sure to love it! A delicate outline of lace makes it very special.

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  10. Thats a fantastic idea and one which I may just have to copy. I have so many old brooches as well, and I would love to display them properly. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Woohoo.

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  11. Hi Suzy,
    what a beautiful and elegant gift for your friend.A wonderful idea too!!! Your friend will love this.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  12. I know your friend will absolutly love this. What a grand way to display her brooches and not have them stuck in a drawer. Great idea and so well made. Thanks for sharing with us.
    Deb

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  13. Such a sweet and thoughtful gift Suzy ~ wonderfully created and so very beautiful.
    Blessings,
    ~ Katie

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  14. Oh, Suzy!!! Beautiful! Elegant! And what a wonderful way to display them instead of hiding them away in a jewelry box!!
    Hugs, Diane

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  15. Such a thoughtful gift for a friend. I can see this being used as a wall hanging also. All women love their jewelry.

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  16. What a beautiful gift. Your friend will love it.

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  17. Suzy, That's a fantastic gift and just perfect to display vintage brooches. Your friend will be thrilled.
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Warm wishes and hugs to you,
    Julia

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  18. HI Suzi. Thanks for your comment!! I'm in awe at your work. To me knitting is part of life as my Nana and Mum were teaching me to knit before I could tie my shoe laces!! But your creativity with these projects is totally new to me, I've never seen anything like it! Well Done. It all looks stunning.
    Take Care. X

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  19. your heart offerings just amaze me suzy~ what a thoughtful and most elegant gift as this brooche banner is, which seems fit for a queen turning 60! it would be wonderful to see it again once it is decorated with all of her treasured pieces! what a beautiful friend you are~
    warm love to you!
    abigail

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  20. Thay is positively gorgeous, Suzi! She is going to be thrilled! Hugs, Diane

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  21. What a fabulous gift, The lace and velvet give it such an elegant look.

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  22. What a great idea!! Displaying her pretty brooches where she can see them every day, rather than having them languishing in a box somewhere, has to be great. I rather think this idea would certainly make a marketable pattern!!

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  23. Oh Suzi, She will love it!!!! It is exquisite!!!
    XO

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  24. What a lovely treasure you have created for your friend. She will love it!

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  25. Wow it is just beautiful and your friend will love it. Very rich and vintage looking. Her broaches will look lovely on it...

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  26. a lovely gift for your friend a yes, our hearts and prayers go out to the Japanese.

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  27. Suzzzeee, such a lovely gift idea. It truly is beautiful with the black and lace. Many talents you are gifted with...many talents. Love to you Suzy Q.

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  28. What a thoughtful gift for your friend. I'm feeling stunned by what's happened in Japan and helpless to do anything useful. Keep safe.

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Thank you so very much for stopping here to say hello and to see what I have been creating. I really treasure each and everyone of you for your comments. It is so appreciated....Suzy

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