Here it is, my 100
th post.When I began this blog and saw others who were celebrating that milestone I just couldn't believe I would make it that far this fast.! And this is what I have been working on. I had quite a collection of lace and vintage jewelry that I was hanging on to. I knew I would think of something pretty to do with it someday but I didn't know what. I finally hit upon the idea of Lace Gift bags, embellished with vintage jewels and buttons and beautiful ribbons!
I think they would be great for giving fancy soaps or jewelry or to keep on a dressing table to hold little treasures. Leave a comment telling me what you would use these for, and I will draw a name Sept 5
th for this bag....
filled with surprise goodies! This bag is approximately 9"x7" and embellished with a cuff of beautiful vintage lace and closed with a vintage rhinestone brooch. The medium bags in the top picture are approx. 5x7 and the smaller bags are approximately 5"x5". Thank you all for your kind comments and encouragement. It has been so much fun getting to know you a bit through your own blogs. Remember to leave a comment and for those of you who don't have a blog, please leave an email address where you can be reached in case you win!
Here it is, my 100th post.When I began this blog and saw others who were celebrating that milestone I just couldn't believe I would make it that far this fast.! And this is what I have been working on. I had quite a collection of lace and vintage jewelry that I was hanging on to. I knew I would think of something pretty to do with it someday but I didn't know what. I finally hit upon the idea of Lace Gift bags, embellished with vintage jewels and buttons and beautiful ribbons!
Kathy! These are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful! You are so talented and creative.....Congrats on your 100th post. I am so glad I "met" you. I look forward to reading your post every day.
ReplyDeleteNow, what would I do with these lovelys? Yes, as little gift bags filled with soaps or small gifts.
How about putting little love notes in and rest on your loved ones pillow?
Or hang them from a door knob filled with potpouri?
Sometimes paperback novels look intrusive on a bedside table. You could tuck a paperback into the larger one.
Oh my gosh - so many wonderful ways your could add beauty to your home with these!
Penny
Oh you should have heard me say MMMM like when you smell a hot casserole or something...I love them!
ReplyDeleteI would fill mine with Dove promises...I promise!!!
Ow my gosh Kathleen, these are gorgeous!! What a great idea and beautiful designs.
ReplyDeleteYou are exceptionally talented, Kathy. Just give you a few scraps of anything and it turns out beautiful and unique like these!! I can't think of a "use" for them, but they could be added to the pillows on your bed, just to look pretty!! LAS
ReplyDeleteoooh Kathleen Grace, I have the perfect thing, tucked away. Old love letters.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Coll :-}
Oooh! I LOVE that idea!
ReplyDeleteCongradulations dear Kathy!
ReplyDeleteRaising my glass to 100 more fun & beautiful posts!
Oh I love those pretty lacey bags!
What a great idea!
What would I use one for????
Hmmmm..... filled with potpourri, lavender, pretty hankys, pictures, a lil book in my guest room, a pretty compact, oh and what about CHERRIES!
LOL
{just kidding}
Congradulations again sweetpea!
Hugz, Dolly
Oh Kathy they are BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI would love to put something like old photos or post cards that I get inspiration for my art in them.
Oh! or I could hang them and put some of my paint brushes in them
They would also look nice just framed and hung too pretty to be mussed up!
*muahs*
Michelle
Kathleen, congrats! My how pretty! First thought came to me was vintage postcards, then I was beat out on that idea! Next I'd tuck some vintages hankies peeking out and hang them up!! Great job again, it only sometimes takes a little to make alot!! Lori
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy! Those are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love anything lace. My bedroom has victorian touches, so I would definitely put one in my room. I would put some beaitiful love letters in it that Chad gave me when we first met. The others I would have to put out in the main part of the house so people could admire them! I would hang them on my window shelf or even framed and hung in the wall!
ReplyDeleteI love them.
Amy
Congratulations on your 100th post!! Your bags are beautiful and a wonderful way to use vintage lace. I would probably fill mine with more lace. I'm addicted to buying it. LOL
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to have one of your lovely bags! If I were to win it would be filled with wonderful items...depending on which size.
The smaller one would hold tea bags and sweetener packets and perhaps a purse size package of tissue.
As the size progresses larger; I would simply add more to the above:
My cell phone
Sweet petals of soaps for freshing up away from home.
Small size of my favorite lotion.
A Rhinestone comb and Vintage compact for a nostalgic touch.
My reading glasses and paper for notes
I would secret away a little cash for a special purchase.
On occasion I would rap up a little tube of Rosemary or Potpourri just to enjoy the scent when I opened the bag.
And because I enjoy working on small projects while riding in the car or waiting somewhere, I would slip my little cross stitch baggie or Yo-Yo baggie inside.
You are so talented and resourceful!
Melissa
these bags are absolutely EXQUISITE!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...... I would probably hang mine from the knob of my nightstand.... perhaps keep my cellphone in it or some hankies....
So pretty!
:)
I think these would be fun to keep a tiny sketchpad and pencils in. just thought I would add that. sweet blog mom. dont enter me in the drawing; Im your daughter silly. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh my i knew you would have something awsome! I loved it all just layen out hehe. I would stuff one and put it on my bedside table in my B&B room.I would have to hang one on the closet door filled with my tarts for smell.Then last but NOT least I would give my mom a special gift in one because she is the love of my life.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Congratulations on your 100th post! I'm not sure what I would put in these pretty little bags but they sure are nice to look at so they would be out where I could enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet! They are so very perfect in their every detail. What a talent you are. Congratulations on your 100th post. You have a wonderful Blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your hundredth post! The bags are truly lovely!
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mrcarroll!@optonline.net
Congratulations and Im glad I found your blog! Your narrative is heartwarming! I guess I would use you beautiful bags to fill with tokens of love for my friends if they are having a rough time. How could you not be cheery looking at these wonderful creations! Glad to have met you! Lisa
ReplyDeleteOk, That was definitely worth the wait, and you exceeded my expectations ! Congratulations on your 100th post !! Lets see, I have several letters and notes from sweet ladies that I have met in blogland that I would love to tuck into one of those pretty bags. *smiles*
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty! I think they would look perfect on a mirror vanity tray.
ReplyDeleteMy great grandma used to say "100 years from now nobody will know the difference". After only 100 posts you do make a difference. What a lovely addition you are to our lives! Congratulations & I think your lace bag idea is going to be a hit! Blessings... Polly
ReplyDeleteCongraulations on your milestone.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS KATHY i will have a glass of champagne to celebrate with you(oh and maybe some chockie too, why not).
ReplyDeleteThose bags are BEAUTIFUL, you really did a wonderful job on them. I like the idea of filling it with little keepsakes like a ticket stub from the first movie i saw with my husband, our wedding place cards,little notes we have written each other, my sons hospital wrist band from his birth, things like that. Something to treasure :)
Love Shann xo
I knew what you were making and even I am impressed as I see the finished products. They look fantastic!! What a neat gift to give or get! I hope you pick my name.Jan-Day Lily Lane
ReplyDeleteI love the lace gift bags. I knew what you had in mind to make and they came out truly fantastic! I would give them as gifts maybe filled with scriptures and small pieces of jewelry for showers or graduations. I might put a special picture frame in it with a treasured photo of the recipient inside for a treasured occasion. I might place a small tube of lipstick and compact or perfume in it for my purse. So many things it could be used for. I hope I get one to enjoy and treasure! Congrats on the big 100! You are a treasured friend and mentor! Hugs Jan-Day Lily Lane
ReplyDeleteKathy, these are just gorgeous! Yes, yes, yes! Please include me ;-) Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly beautiful! I can see one near my bed filled with lavender or on my dressing table holding some jewelry.
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous giveaway Kathy!
Deb
Those are gorgeous! My favorite is the last one.
ReplyDeleteI have some keepsakes for my daughter, like a gold ring and leather baby booties. I would use the bag to hold those things.
HAPPY 100...FROM ANOTHER MICHIGAN GAL..KEEP UP THE POSTS WE ENJOY THEM...TONI
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 100th post! Lovely lace bags. I think they would be great gift bags for special friends!
ReplyDeleteThese bags are the most beautiful and creative use of lace I have seen in a very long time. Anyone would be thrilled to receive these precious bags as gifts never mind what might gift might come in them.
ReplyDeleteBeauiful bags Kathy! Would be wonderful to hold trinkets & memories. Love them! You did a beautiful job making them!
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Congrats on your 100th posting! Time flies, doesn't it? Your bags are just precious and very feminine. They'd be cute with a bundle of fresh dried herbs in them and then tie them to the Christmas tree with a ribbon around them - like a tussy-mussy sort of. Thanks for sharing your great creation. Oh, you could also give a bride-to-be a little hankie to carry in it. hugs, Becky
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post! I've not read all of them, but am catching up when I have a few minutes.
ReplyDeleteIs it too late to sign up for this darling give-a-way? You won one from me, maybe I can win one from you.
Bertie
Aunt May's Cottage
Congratulations on your 100th post. I just found your blog and I think it is so great.
ReplyDeleteYour little lace bags would be put on my nightstand with some mints in one and the other would go in my little girls room with her little firsts that I have been getting for her. Like her first barret, her first necklace.
These are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou are very talented....Love your things.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe how stunning those are, I keep looking at them, they leave me breathless! You are very talented.
ReplyDeleteYour lace bags are delightful! I have enjoyed looking through your pictures and posts.
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