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Vintage Bead Binding: Adding Old-World Charm with Upcycled Costume Jewelry

There is a unique kind of magic in working with materials that already carry a history. I want to talk about a binding technique that has quickly stolen my heart: Vintage Bead Binding. If you look at the spine of a freshly bound journal, it is a beautiful canvas just waiting for a bit ofContinueContinue reading “Vintage Bead Binding: Adding Old-World Charm with Upcycled Costume Jewelry”

The Secret Language of Your Journal: Paper Fans & Victorian Etiquette

It’s been a scorcher of a week, hasn’t it? As the temperature climbed, I found myself pottering about my cozy craft corner, thinking of ways to keep cool while still being creative. My mind wandered back to when I was a little girl making simple paper fans. That little spark of nostalgia led to thisContinueContinue reading “The Secret Language of Your Journal: Paper Fans & Victorian Etiquette”

Blooming Flutterbys!

I absolutely adore the new floral theme at the moment and in true Norah style, it was through a good old rummage around that I came across these flowers. A bargain and very effective. They certainly bring out the beauty of this Pink shell Butterfly Brooch. Goldtone. 1980s. Working roll clasp 4cm x 3cm.    

A Summer Blush

I do like this treasury and straight away I seem to be thinking of raspberry ripple ice cream! A collection from the members of the UK ONLY VINTAGE TEAM on Etsy. It’s wonderful to find all these gorgeous treasures around the Uk. From top to bottom! Enjoy . xx     ‘A SUMMER BLUSH’ byContinueContinue reading “A Summer Blush”

Last weeks favourites.

Our top most viewed items last week: VINTAGE STRAW HAT:https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/127539703/vintage-straw-hat?ref=shop_home_active_11 MELLOW YELLOWBAG:https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/151003985/mellow-yellow-handbag?ref=shop_home_active_22 CERISE PINK PLEATED TURBON: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/151008048/cerise-pink-pleated-turban-vintage?ref=shop_home_active_7 VINTAGE PINK CLASP BAG: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/150027642/sale-vintage-fuschia-pink-clasp-handbag?ref=shop_home_active_1 VINTAGE MARCASITE BRACELET: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/175241291/vintage-marcasite-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_12 EVENING /OCCASION BAG: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/175005970/vintage-evening-bagjewelledsatinbeaded?ref=shop_home_active_6

Vintage Norah…. the recrafted jewellery.

Vintage Norah….keeping me busy.     For those of you familiar with ‘ VintageNorah’, well, this is the recrafted side of things. Sorting through Norahs gatherings we came across; in true Norah fashion: costume jewellery kept in a musical stool and ‘the box’. An heirloom made by her ‘cooper maker’ father quite possibly pre 1900’sContinueContinue reading “Vintage Norah…. the recrafted jewellery.”

‘VINTAGE BROOCH PIN’ TREASURY

A thank you for including one of our brooches with in this gorgeous treasury. Curated by: Michelle @ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RhysandRaesCreations Vintage Brooch Pin Lime Green Rhinestone Vintage Brooch spankyluvsvintage £18.58 GBP Vintage Brooch, Pink, Crystal, Diamante, Brass, Heirloom, Antique Pin LarkVintage £30.35 GBP Beautiful vintage brooch 1950-60’s genuine large Cognac crystal and cl… AHouseofVintage £7.15 GBPContinueContinue reading “‘VINTAGE BROOCH PIN’ TREASURY”

Lovely Gifts.

Today we have been shared in the ‘Lovely Gifts’ treasury. A mixture of vintage and handmade.The talent and oringinality of the handmade pieces are so inspiring. Thank you for the inclusion….Our vintage marcasite feather brooch. Curated by: Milla at Milena Crochet. Found here https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MilenaCrochet LOVELY GIFTS https://www.etsy.com/treasury/Mzg4MDg1Nzl8MjcyMjk5NjQ2Mw/lovely-gifts Lovely Gifts Birthday Card – Birthday Candles -ContinueContinue reading “Lovely Gifts.”