It's possible that I am past merely addicted to vintage millinery flowers. This may actually qualify as an obsession at this point, but I'm okay with that.
The photo above is Blossom #1, below is the back. So sweet with the scrap of tatting and the little nest of linen threads. The tiny rhinestone button is old, but the gem in the center still sparkles with a rosy light.
I even made a nice specimen card for each blossom. A humble bit of old cardboard, some raggy burlap, the prettiest calico, a few scraps of nice paper - just slip the stem into the kraft tape and you have the perfect backdrop for your flower. I even added a tiny loop of ribbon at the top for hanging.
Did I go too far?
Blossom #2: I love the vintage yellow button on this one.
Blossom #3: A rich, yellow vintage flower-shaped button at its center. The stem is wrapped in velvety chenille.
Blossom #4: a tiny bud with tulle layer, backed on a scalloped slip of old paper from a steno text book.
Blossom #5. Oh, this is one of my favorites. I just love the daisy petals and elderly rose colored button with its tiny rhinestone center.
Blossom #6: Okay, maybe this one is my favorite... can I have two favorites, or is that cheating? I love the rich color in the center and the pink tinged petals at the edge of this one. Old paper shred, nest of linen threads and a velvety stem make the underside as pretty as the top.
Blossom # 7: Another lazey daisy, but this time with the most dainty peach button. The varying types of petals makes it all a bit more interesting, but the prettiest part is the pink tatting and pink edged muslin ribbon used to embellish the underside.
Blossom #8: A bit of drama with black. Old tatting trim, linen threads, a scrap of an old dressmaker's pattern, and black satin ribbon embellish this big blossom. A vintage button with black-edging decorates the center.
Blossom #9: The old button in the center of this looks like carved ebony. Rumpled black lace and another length of silken ribbon offset the layers of ivory petals.
I made 20 blossoms all total, giving one away HERE. Below is #10: PINK tatting, (eek!) how lucky was I to find such a pretty vintage trim? ... and the velvet leaves... so touchable. The little old button is celluloid, and kind of looks like it's made of wood, but its not. A sliver of rosy velvet rick rack was added too.
These 10 lovelies ... PLUS 8 others in all shapes and sizes, are all happily tucked into their specimen card and ready to be sold in my shop. I was really happy with this project, so much so that I think I'll be making many more of these little flowers, so yes, I'll admit to the obsession.
But if a girl's gotta have character flaws, this is a good one to have!
Eileen
These are all gorgeous!!
Are they 'look ats'? or for something particular?
(i confess, just looked at pics and did not read!) =0/
blessings
barbara jean
Posted by: Barbara Jean | Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 01:03 PM
How delightful! I am a complete petal-aholic! This is my first visit to your blog and I can see that we're kindred spirits!
Bravo Bella!
Posted by: Tina Marie Capriotti | Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Ok....I just want to come and hang out with you for a day so some of your creativity will rub off on me! Everything is beyond....yes....BEYOND Fabulous!!!
Hugs,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 01:36 PM
You NEED to keep on making these! They are so adorable! Love them! Cheers, Julie
Posted by: Julie Bouésso | Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Your flowers are gorgeous. Each little detail is amazing. Beautiful pieces of art.
Posted by: lorraine lewis | Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 07:58 PM
they are all simply stunning!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany | Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 09:13 PM
They are all so lovely and detailed!!
Posted by: kana conger | Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 09:54 AM
The flowers are each a masterpiece of their own. Soooo Pretty and you must have had soo much fun creating them. Your photography is just gorgeous!!! Blessings, Linda
Posted by: Linda | Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Oh my goodness! I think you have me hooked on millinery and I haven't even made any!
Posted by: Alisa | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 06:34 PM
They are ALL gorgeous! I want to come play with you when you're making more. ;-)
Karen
Posted by: Karen B | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Very lovely and so inspiring! Thanks for the lovely pics and now I'm off to "foof" up my flowers a bit :).
Love your blog and shop so much I added you as a fave!
Posted by: Gail | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Dear Eileen,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and gorgeous flowers! You are so talented and creative! They look so vintage and sweet! I love each one, and all of the lovely details you added, old buttons, tatting, ribbon and those wispy linen threads!
The specimen cards are so beautiful! No, you did not go too far! :) See how creative you are to make such a lovely holder for your pretty flowers!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 05:51 AM
Gorgeous! Pure eye candy. Visiting your blog and seeing the beautiful photographs is so inspiring and uplifting. Thanks for helping me start the day with a smile on my face.
Posted by: dawn | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 05:31 AM
These are a delightful obsession! They are all just beautiful. -Love the background cards too.
Posted by: Elizabeth Shea | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 04:59 AM
What utter gorgeousness! Heavenly.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 03:52 AM
Loving the way you have captured these blossoms.
They look stunning indeed!
Posted by: Jasmine @ The Suburban Sentiment | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 03:36 AM
Oh these are lovely!Thank you for all the pictures to show all the sweet details on each! You are so very talented and I know these will be flying out your shop so you probably need to go back to your sweet workroom and start on some more!!
blessings
mary
Posted by: mary | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 09:17 PM