DIY Vintage Brooch Corsage
Step 1: Collect flowers, berry garland and millenary leaves in your colors. I ordered most of mine from Etsy (search "supplies").
Step 2: Choose pieces to accent your brooch. Trim the pieces to about 4 inches.
Step 3: Glue the feathers and findings to the back of your brooch. I used glue dots
Step 4: Cover the back of your feathers with some twill tape or deco tape. They are already firmly attached with the glue dots, but this just makes the back look a little bit more polished.
Happy Creating! Elsie
PS. Thank you to 100 Layer Cake for letting me share this DIY on their blog too!! Photos by Arrow & Apple.
Aw, they're so lovely! What a nice memento from your special day. ♥
Posted by: Sarah | June 22, 2011 at 09:56 AM
They look really nice! Good idea! I think it is time fotr me to look in my mothers closet for some supplies!
Love, Swaen
Posted by: Swaen | June 22, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Oh, wow, I really love them! Totally retro and look so handmade (in a cosy, good way!) Thanks so much for this post.
x Michelle | thefeatherden.net
Posted by: Michelle of The Feather Den | June 22, 2011 at 09:59 AM
lovely idea! and i am sure the grandmother's will forever treasure them.
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Posted by: La Chapstick Fanatique | June 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Elsie, I have been married for 7 years, but I still look forward to reading your snippits of your wedding. So lovely, so creative, so cute! Thanks sweets for giving us a little peak in.
xxoo
Posted by: happy owl erin | June 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM
This is a wonderful idea in so many ways. Economical, green, and a wonderful keepsake.
Posted by: April | June 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Very pretty! I also love the Zendoodling on the background pages. Have you tried it? It's addicting! :)
Posted by: Tricia | June 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM
such a sweet special touch & so easy to make! See, it's things like these that remind me that NOT EVERY project has to be huge and intricate and thought out to death. :) That's why I love your blog, Els, you just do. I need to just do more often :)
Posted by: becky | June 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful complement to the boys!!! Love how gorgeously everything's unfolding...g'mas looking so chic!
xo-Julie
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Posted by: Julie khuu | June 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Awww so cute!! I'm so excited to make some of these! xx
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | June 22, 2011 at 11:08 AM
very fun and cool blog http://prisonerofashion.blogspot.com/
Posted by: çiğdem | June 22, 2011 at 11:11 AM
You have such a pretty blog!
this DIY is fantastic ;)
love your style very much too!
Posted by: Ana-Coffee Break | June 22, 2011 at 12:31 PM
great idea! so cute. i wish i was talented like that :)
Posted by: rachael | June 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM
very nice :D
Posted by: Jenny | June 22, 2011 at 01:00 PM
so pretty<3 you are so creative!
Posted by: Angie | June 22, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Wow. You are amazing.
Posted by: Betsy Cruz | June 22, 2011 at 03:06 PM
Brilliant idea!
Posted by: cinback | June 22, 2011 at 04:11 PM
and may i ask where one might find similar vintage enamel (and plastic) floral brooches?
Posted by: Zee | June 22, 2011 at 04:13 PM
I'm making a brooch bouquet for myself for my November wedding. May I use your idea for the special ladies in my life who will be attending? I think it'd be a great complement to the bouquet.
Posted by: Jessica C | June 22, 2011 at 05:51 PM
so sweet, i bet they loved them :)
xo
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Thornton | June 22, 2011 at 06:28 PM