tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29861482621879211272024-03-13T20:50:01.461+00:00Vintage MagpieVintage inspired Wedding bouquets hand made in Hungerford, England. Made with love. A unique idea for a alternative bouquet. This blog gives a insight into my work, the highs and lows of a girl trying to make something different out of the old in a world full of new.Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04139750491111599104noreply@blogger.comBlogger412125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986148262187921127.post-81550349347951002692013-12-06T20:53:00.003+00:002013-12-06T20:55:56.541+00:00Tea Stained Hands<br />
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A project which started with and old dictionary, some teabags, and glue...oh and a patience pair of hands!</div>
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I came across this page which was very apt! I still have the tea stained hands to show for my hard work.</div>
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I hung up the pages on a makeshift washing line, ie the curtain pole, it was raining when I started, but when I came back from dealing with August's toddlers adventures; the beautiful sunlight was dancing over the pages...the effect was quite stunning. The curling pages, the written word and bright winter light, I love it when mother nature hits you with her awesome power!</div>
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The project is a simple one, you roll the pages to make cones, glue and repeat...A LOT!</div>
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Then out came my trusty glue gun and on a cardboard wreath I glued, and glued, and glued....then I needed some slightly smaller cones, so made some more with a page torn in half. I then glued and glued once more!!</div>
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then with some ruffles of halved pages, it was complete!</div>
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Every year I try and make some of the presents I give.</div>
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Now that Auggy is getting bigger, I am feeling the need to start some traditions. As kids we always has a stocking each Christmas morning. It was filled with little things like nuts, fruit,colouring books, socks, chocolate and games. It was a fantastic way to start Christmas, add in the wonderment of how Santa got into your room and you never woke up!</div>
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Our stockings were normally a pillowcase, but I thought I would make Auggy and my niece their very own special stocking. One they can hang on the end of their bed every Christmas Eve.</div>
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Felt is always my friend in these situation....Dutch canal houses, a tree and shining stars for the Pickle</div>
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Fat robins and flowers for my Niece. I used my beloved Pinterest for some scandinavian embroidery inspiration.</div>
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I lined them with a simple linen and a gingham top! all they need is a ribbon loop and they are done!</div>
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I am thrilled with the results, and hope to fill them full to the brim for Christmas morning.</div>
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There is nothing quite like the sense of achievement you get out of making something with your own hands...not to mention they cost me only the price of the silk...Win win!!</div>
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This beautiful little man has taken over my world...i'm a Mama first and foremost. I have huge waves of guilt that my lovely sparkly world of Vintage Magpie is disappearing. Then I see the Sparkle in this naughty pickles eyes and I remember that bouquets can wait and growing boys cannot! </div>
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My blog has been hugely neglected and I plan on posting more here...it will be mainly us, flowers and the garden...and I'm sure there will be many a creative project too!</div>
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Look at that cheeky chap, what a big boy holding Mamas hand while walking down the street...I love these tiny milestones...my heart grows bigger with every one.</div>
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This is the latest Bespoke order for the beautiful Nina. She arrived at my home with 3 boxes full of jewellery she wanted to use, all of it glorious to this Magpies eye.<br />
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It was a joy to create something with such a personal touch. I put in two items, the rest was hers and totally unique to her; her family, and her story.</div>
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The glasses were my favourite....and the mother of pearl brooch. She had her initials, animals, her puffin book badge, a saxaphone (her groom plays), marine buttons, butterflies, horseshoe, key, a swallow, a St Christopher and countless of her grandmothers buttons...</div>
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...and this stunningwatch! It was Nina's grandmother, and the perfect finishing touch.</div>
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Tick Tock, Tick Tock....dont be late!!</div>
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All done in three weeks, a record for me! Even with a toddler wanting to help.</div>
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Doesn't she look gorgeous? And her thank you said it all...</div>
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To celebrate the wonderful news of the safe arrival of Prince George Alexander Louis Cambridge I am offering my handmade BABY and RAINBOW cake bunting at a discounted price.</div>
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Please pop over to<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/vintagemagpie?ref=si_shop" target="_blank"> my shop</a> to celebrate all the wonderful babies and to make any cake look pretty</div>
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These darling little earrings are now in my shop...they would be perfect for that summer outfit you have ;)</div>
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These glorious hazy summer days are bringing the colour into my work.</div>
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1950's Childrens flash cards made into luggage labels, finished off with my beloved Divine twine.</div>
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Baby Matilda arrived a few weeks ago and we are off to visit her on sunday....The wonderful one is baking her a cake and I made the decorations! I adore this simple fun rainbow colourway.</div>
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This however is my usual white felt backing with rainbow silks...not so in your face...but just as fun!</div>
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All these sunny days are spent trying to entertain a teething toddler...life seems to be going at some sort of super speed and i cannot believe it is July already...i wish it would slow down a bit and give me a chance to soak it all up at a more leisurely pace.</div>
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I hope you are enjoying my new offerings...i am loving making them :)</div>
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Happy sunny weekend everyone</div>
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I have waited for a while to see if the right bouquet came along which suited this 'Great Gatsby' style brooch...however no bride was lucky enough...so she is now in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/155227517/stunning-1930s-rhinestone-buckle-would?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>my little shop</i></span></a> </div>
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What would you create with her? Add her to your best hat? Create your own heirloom bouquet? A ribbon belt? A cute hair pin? A glamorous teddy bears bow tie?</div>
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Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04139750491111599104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986148262187921127.post-14484306039348863372013-06-11T21:52:00.000+01:002013-06-11T21:52:19.676+01:00Save it!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They are my most viewed blog post, so I thought I would make some more for you :)</div>
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Vintage Maps are still one of my favorite things, so where better to start?</div>
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These are a joy to make and take me back to our gorgeous flat in Brighton and all the excitement of planning our wedding...such happy memories!</div>
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Today August saw how a hole punch worked...he was fascinated and dragged it around the house for a good hour afterwards!</div>
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The luggage labels are in my shop now. If you need bigger quantities let me know.</div>
Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04139750491111599104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986148262187921127.post-60718490977015753942013-06-07T10:41:00.001+01:002013-06-07T10:42:48.601+01:00Helping Hands<br />
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He is utterly fascinated by everything...he sat for 10 minutes putting the lid on and off this treen pot before I distracted him with his beloved tractor!</div>
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I have upgraded my phone to an iphone this week so I'm hoping it will make my life easier, quicker and most importantly I now have instagram!!! </div>
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Vintage Magpie is having a face lift!<br />
After my last post I realised I need to change things up a bit. My world has changed and I have realised I cannot dedicate myself to my bouquets. They are a solitary creation and a certain happy, noisy, intrigued little boy does not give me a lot of that :)<br />
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My focus is now on selling small handmade items and Divine little treasures my Magpie eye is attracted too.<br />
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I have had my head turned away from this world of weddings for a whole year...and to be honest it has been refreshing. </div>
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2013 will see me creating bouquets as & when I can I will not be taking bespoke orders.</div>
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When something moves me create a stunning bridal piece I will do it, and cherish every moment. Taking my time with my work has made me rediscover the joy...slow creativity is sometimes the best thing in this fast paced life we live.</div>
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Leonora is my newest creation...she is a soft and gentle beauty. She has stunning French beaded daisies, intertwined with vintage crystal, jewellery, buttons and millinery flowers...off white...sparkling....</div>
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She is a true Parisian charmer... sophisticated & a true classic.</div>
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She is now available in my shop</div>
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As I sit here jiggling a gorgeous 5 month old baby boy on my lap, it seems like a lifetime ago since I went through this. In fact I really dont recognise the girl that was in that toxic relationship. It however taught me my life's greatest lesson and will be forever thankful for that.</div>
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Thank you Annabel for posting so wonderfully about a secretive and not talked about enough topic</div>
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My shop is calling me to fill it, now I just to find some time in between feeds, playing and being like a love sick school girl!</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04139750491111599104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986148262187921127.post-27142561979044379952012-07-13T13:10:00.000+01:002012-07-13T13:10:33.968+01:00Devoted Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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True Love is such a beautiful endless thing. I'm sure his wife sits on a cloud with a full heart, waiting for her moment to hug him once more.</div>
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I hope the weather is better with you, or that you are at least getting away to brighter and dryer lands soon...we have a week on the Sussex coast planned...keep your fingers crossed for us ;)</div>
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Frayed silk, and aged trinkets...faded pearls and glimmering crystals.</div>
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xxx</div>Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04139750491111599104noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986148262187921127.post-6353056549713365892012-06-17T12:04:00.003+01:002012-06-17T12:06:53.507+01:00A Tale of Three Daddy's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The newest Papa who makes this job of being a parent so much easier, happier, and more joyous than I can say. August loves you so much, and you make us so blooming happy....we love you!</div>
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My Dad who made my childhood so memorable, exciting and fun. Who taught me how to bottle feed a lamb, tie knots, ride a bike, call an owl and whistle. His ship has sailed away, however his first ship mate will always be here for him if he want to come home.</div>
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My Grandpa, who would have adored August, who's giant hands would have happily rocked him asleep. I feel his presence a lot around us...normally when Auggy {and me!} needs a smile...and smile he does!</div>
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