Vintage Wedding Cake Topper

Why is it that vintage never really seems to get old, and in the month of June (when the tune in my head chimes, here a wedding, there a wedding, everywhere a wedding wedding) I am drawn to vintage wedding items.

Vintage wedding cake toppers are elegant, and in the last few years have become highly collectible.

photo credits:

 http://www.countryliving.com/  http://www.wednesdaymartin.com/

 http://www/eweddingcake.com   http://www.weddingaces.com/

 http://www.yolysparty.com/  http://www.myweddingplace.com/ 

People have caught this collecting bug as these items tug at your heart strings. Whether you know the original owner or not, cake toppers symbolize a day filled with emotions of grandeur, a day of love.

Vintage wedding dress I purchased at a rummage sale! 

Wedding cake toppers seem to be easy to find, and don't take up a lot of room (like my vintage Vogue dress that I display from time to time in my studio). Cake toppers sporting men in uniforms and pieces with bits of color added seem to to be of highest demand. Perfect millinery flowers found on toppers have been known to cause hyperventilation.You ladies know exactly what I'm talking about. By searching out flea markets and various online selling venues, you will find vintage cake toppers. If you're lucky enough to own a topper that used to belong to a relative display it proudly, or better yet,use it an an actual wedding. 

Vintage doesn't always get old, it can become elegant, and in the case of wedding cake toppers... your heart just might feel a little tug.

Blessings to you,

Ele

Winners!

We have 4 winners. In addition to the tote bag, I have added some journals to the giveaway!

The winners are:
(via Random Generator)
Michelle, Butterly Whispers, tote bag
Kathy, Sweer Up North Mornings, journal
Stephanie, Angelic Accents, journal
Things I Learn From Bear, journal
Congratulations ladies!

The weather has been gorgeous on the prairie. I have been working in the yard, and spending time in the studio, (cleaning and rearranging). The pheasants are having the time of their life running through my trees, and the Mallard ducks have found many nearby ponds in which to swim. God's beautiful world is glorious. 

Have a blessed week!
Ele

May Giveaway

It's time.
Time for a giveaway at A  Bit of Heaven.
Why? Because I appreciate you.  
You know who you are. You're a follower (and if you're not, you will be when you add your name to the follower list on the right hand side-bar of my blog).

You could win a tote bag like this one if you leave me a comment, (a simple hi will do). Just make sure you are a follower.  

I'm cleaning out the studio, so who knows, I just might come up with more items to giveaway!

Ele

Chicken Wire Decor

Seriously, chicken wire?  
When I think chicken wire, this farm girl's brain isn't anywhere near chickens. I'm thinking of mixing the glam with the glum, or the shab with the chic.  

http://www.raisedincotton.typepad.com/

Cloches made of chicken wire when paired with white tulips and a hint of an elegant doily, make a great marriage.

My favorite creations designed with chicken wire are crowns:   

http://www.pinkroses.blogspot.com/

http://www.cheryl-comfort.blogspot.com/

Elegance against rustic has never looked better. A perfect crown for the bride, or mom to be.

flickr: marianne@sonbird's

Chicken wire in cupboard doors isn't just for country decor. It's a little bit French Country, a little bit Shabby Chic, and a whole lot of  elegant. Silver platters and chicken wire, woo hoo!!!

  

http://www.casasugar.blogspot.com/

Now for the easy peasy project idea called,

"Frame your Chicken Wire, or Chicken Wire Your Frame"

*find an old frame and spray paint, brush paint, or hey, leave as is

*cut chicken wire with a wire cutters a little larger then the frame opening

*using an electric or heavy duty upholstery hand stapler, staple wire to the back of the frame

*add a picture hanger, or wire for hanging

*use decorative clips, clothes pins or ribbons to add pretty bits and pieces, pictures, or cards to the chicken wire

abitofheaven

http://www.designfabulous.com/

Chicken wire, seriously? Absolutely.

Hope you're having a great week.

Ele

It's in the Jar

Welcome to my happy place.....a place with jars. 

It's Spring cleaning time in my church building studio, so I've been dusting, rearranging and trying to destash.  I like storing art supplies in gass jars.

So, what's in the jars? 

millinery flowers, vintage jewelry, lace, clay roses, glittery letters, clothes pins, fabric yo yos, fabric roses, old keys, scrabble tiles, sea shells, vintage Christmas ornaments, ribbons, lavender  

A lazy susan with vintage creamers and sugars holds decorative pins, miniature parasols, glitter, and other bits and pieces. 

Supplies are visible and within reach.  
This is a happy place.
Ele