While on eBay I also bought a couple of bow pins, it's been fun wearing them. Adding these little touches really help to complete the vintage look. What's your favorite vintage accessory?
Gina
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Cherry brooch
Anybody else love vintage, cherry Brooches? I searched for more information on where the idea came from, if anyone has any information, please share. I just know they were a staple back in the 40's. Kinda like the fads we have today. I have been in love with cherry pins/brooches since forever, but after seeing Casey's brooch she made for her give away, I knew I wanted one. After looking on E bay for awhile at some very beautiful ones for around $200.00 dollars, I found this little, pretty gold one for less than ten, it's not from the 40's, but I felt it had the spirit of that time. I bought it with the idea that I would change it by adding some color. I liked the gold, but it was rubbing off and I wanted red cherries ( such a traditionalist about color). This project was easy and didn't require a lot, but I got the desired outcome for a lot less. I started by cleaning my pin really well with soap and water and then letting it dry. I already had some red paint designed for metals. Next, I took a small brush and painted a thin coat of red paint, letting it dry well, then painted another coat. Finally, I topped the brooch with a clear coat to seal the red paint. I'll let you know if I run into any problems with the paint clipping. So far it feels pretty secure. I would say if you have a piece you love, but it showing it's age, this might be something to try. I like having fun little brooches around that fit with my vintage wardrobe. I may add a little ribbon depending on my outfit.
Gina
Gina
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Oh so lovely =)
ReplyDeleteI have a cherry brooch to!
I love earrings and vintage bangles =)
With love
Miss Lil'Susie ♥
This is really cute what you did Gina. I'm not good at coordinating jewelry. I have some vintage stuff but only because I've had it all my life and I'm old lol..I really admire how put together some women can be with all the added details. I especially crave those bakelite bracelets I see on the net, but oh so spendy. I am on the look out for them on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteI also love a vintage brooch. I personally adore anything vintage to whack on my head: hat, half-hat, headnband... ButI have to say my most worn vintage accessory is/are my 1950s cats-eye glasses.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh........ My girls would love to have this little sweetheart. They have matching outfits they wear-- cherries on the skirts! HAHA! This is a sure a cutie, and PERFECT now. Good job!
ReplyDeleteYou're just a genius, that's what. I have NEVER thought of buying a gold pin and painting the cherries! Brilliant. I have two vintage telephone pins that are my utmost favorite. One is cream "hello..." telephone (just like one Emma Pillsbury wore on Glee!) and the other is a black enamel telephone. I always get complements when I wear them too because they're sweet, and unusual.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie, the painting was fun, good thing about it was that if I didn't like it, I could have rinsed it off before it dried, but I think the red is a keeper. Your pins sound super cute, blog them sometime, I would love to see them. :)
DeleteOH how pretty.. and such a good idea.. I love cherries, i
ReplyDeletehave several cherry print fabrics, that I must make up
this summer.
What kind of paint did you use?
Thanks!I used acrylic paint designed to go over metals, it's in a little plastic bottle. We bought it for some craft project. I can't wait to see your cherry print fabrics, I think ruit fabrics remind me of the 40's and 50's a lot. :)
DeleteThankyou Gina.
DeleteWhat a lovely brooch ~ I love all things cherry! Check out my blog, it's cherry madness there sometimes! x
ReplyDeleteThis is really clever, Gina! I see so many pins I like in form, but I think are a bit too plain/colorless. Shall have to try this soon to jazz up one that catches my eye! ;)
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