A Memory for a Lifetime!

 Ladies check out this fabulous idea from the Daily Basics Blog. I just  had to share it with you!

Bridal  Bouquets and Boutonnieres

A Memory for a Lifetime

Who would have thunk that all those odd pieces of costume jewelry stuck away in the attic could become the memory of a lifetime for the bride in your family.   Could passing this down from bride to bride start a family tradition?  Yup, wouldn’t that be totally cool?
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Designer, Amanda Heer, who uses vintage costume jewelry to create wedding bouquets, is your go-to-gal to create your new family tradition.

It all began one week-end ten years ago when everyone was wearing studded hairpins of every shape and design
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The idea is simple:  The bride sends old jewelry or vintage pieces that are suppose to represent the times of her life such as old watches that no longer work, old girl scout pins, hair clips, your Mom’s pins from High School -  you name it, to Amanda.   If a bride doesn’t have any old vintage jewelry, she can ask her family and friends to hit the flea markets, ebay and vintage stores to choose pieces they feel best describes her.  They could be virtually anything.  When the pieces are all collected and sent to Amanda, she  weaves them together to include the bride’s colors, wedding style and theme.  On the day of, even fresh flowers can be interspersed amongst the jewels.

 I think it's awesome to be able to make something so beautiful out of unworn jewelry!

What do you think ladies ? Share your comments !