Fresh Picks: Bodacious Brooches

Last week, Kim of Cranberry Manor shared innovative, fun and sophisticated ways to Wear That Brooch. To get started on your own unique look, check out these autumn inspired vintage finds!

Bakelite Brooch Pin Carved P... BakeliteBakery $45.00	Vintage Rhinestone Brooch Ba... OhFaro $37.00	Vintage West Germany Brooch ... ChrysalisEShop $11.00
vintage victorian brooch bra... beadtopiavinta... $12.95	Vintage 50s CC Curtis Creati... CranberryManor $40.00	VIntage Leaf Sprig Brooch - ... opalessence $18.00

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Before and After: From Vintage to Handmade

In these days of repurposing and recycling vintage objects, the beauty of the newly created art is just an extension of the marvelous items that went into it. Vintage jewelry, buttons, books, furniture, china, and knick-knacks—marvelous in their own right—can take on a new, rich beauty when combined creatively.

Which is better? That’s like asking whether you like peaches or peach pie—both can be absolutely delicious. Just for fun, here are a few examples of Before and After.

Pot metal dress clips from GeneralWhimsy2 and Wedding hair pin from OhFaro

Dragon ware teacup from ThreeChicksVintage and Soy candle in 1950s Seyei teacup from ReBopShop

Computer circuit board from preciousplaytime and Recycled circuit board clock from DebbyAremDesigns

1938 Of Mice and Men book by YesterdaysSilhouette and Vintage book journal by TheFancyLamb

Moonglow plastic buttons from TheVintageRecycler and Vintage button brooch by calloohcallay

Welcome New Member: Oh Faro

Among the artisans of the Etsy Vintage Team--those who create with vintage components--few are as well established as Oh Faro from California. Her stunning jewelry and hair accessories designs have been earning raves from Etsy customers for more than three years. And Faro's work is instantly recognizable by the presentation of her pieces over wonderful old black-and-white photos.

Here's an example of both her photo technique and her beautiful designs! Much of her fare caters to brides, including this gorgeous hair clip created from broken rhinestone jewelry.

It's a true pleasure to have Oh Faro become part of the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!