I've started a new hobby ... creating
Patience is needed
Good eye sight too
and lots of Tools
I love to design pieces, but I'm not so good at reading "How To" guides.
This hobby all started when I purchased this book "Pretty Little Things" by Sally Jean Alexander (http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Little-Things-Trinkets-Keepsakes/dp/1581808429)
I thought wow this is what I want to create ! All I need is a solder gun, flux, copper tape, solder , three different kinds of glue, this tool and that and ..... well I ordered what I thought I needed ( over a period of about three months ) as this stuff ain't cheap . Unfortunately, the Weller Solder Gun didn't have the wattage needed for the projects I wanted to do , as mine was only 50 watts and I needed 100 watts ... so I sent it back and now have a credit at Amazon .... so now I'm thinking I should spend that on a new printer instead of "Fun" , always the practical one .
The charms are made from Antique buttons mounted on what use to be brass curtain rings, some of them are double sided, and others have a tiny vintage satin flower on the backs.These were a big hit with my family and most were given as gifts.


The last photo is a necklace I created using an old linen tape measure used for measuring the bellies of Cows, (yea I know where in the world did I find that ) vintage buttons, ribbon and an old rusty tin plate thingy.
Will keep updating on my progress ....
Any comments or suggestions are appreciated !
Thanks
Beth
Hi! I love the charm bracelet!! I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for adding your link to the Vintage Blog Link Party!! I'm following you now too :)
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For this being a new craft to you, it looks like you are a natural! Very nice pieces. Stopping over from the Vintage Blog Party link :) ~ Judi
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