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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Vintage Millinery Rose

There's a blogger called "polkadotrose" and everytime I see the name it reminds me of this rose I made several years ago - probably 5 or 6 now. I love the rose and would wear it but it's glued onto a heart shaped box I made and don't have any more of that ribbon. But isn't it pretty? Well, I think so. ;-)
Then I have this true candy apple red vintage millinery flower that I've had for many years and can't decide what to do with it. Any suggestions? I don't think I'd get very much selling it.



And last, but not least, my practice roses from yesterday. I see some progress! I'm at least to the point of "liking" them now. LOL. I'm almost to the point of trying some on a very small canvas. Leaves and squiggles are much easier, chicks!! ;-)

15 comments:

  1. Connie your vintage millinery roses are very pretty.Can you combine them to one box together?Since they are special to you and want to keep them That is what I would do with them.

    I have a old jewelry box of my great great grandmothers in purple velvet with gold trim and legs real scrolly looking.Not my colors but I won't part with it.I glued flowers to it.

    Oh conrats on the prgress of your roses and on the new mattress.We want a new one too.Hugs,Jen

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  2. Good morning Connie! Your roses are extremely likeable. I am glad that you are beginning to like them too. Are you familiar with Karla Nathan? She has some decorated bottles on her blog that might be a good way to use your red rose> Check her out at http://karlascottage.typepad.com

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  3. I wish I had your determination. I would have given up a long time ago. Your getting so much better! Not that I'm an expert, mind you.

    I've seen those millinery roses before... on baby girl headbands and barrettes. At least I think they're the same thing. Miss Is had a yellow one. When you've mastered painting roses, you can start making them, with polka dots!

    ~Stacey

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  4. Hey there neighbor, you can come over and practice your roses on my porch floor anytime. I have to repaint the porch and I'm thinking I would like a faux rug painted on it, why not, have great day.

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  5. Hi Connie... Love the old red rose... perhaps you could display it on some lace, under a small bell jar... You're doing a great job on your painted roses... I'm very impressed! Keep it up and enjoy your day... God bless...

    ~hugs 'n prayers~

    Pearl

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  6. You are doing an Amazing job! They look Fabulous!I'd say throw caution to the wind and GO for it!
    Sandra Evertson

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  7. Your practice roses are really looking good. The milinary roses are Beautiful! I love that deep red. You are so talented.

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  8. Connie, I have all my roses in a decorative jar because I can't decide what to do with them...they are precious to me. So I can't help you with ideas. Display under a dome would be pretty though. Keep up the good work painting.
    karen

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  9. Your rose paintings are getting better and better. They're lovely! Blessings... Polly

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  10. Think the flower would look nice on a bag because then you wouldn't have to worry about washing it. Just nice to have, but I know what you mean, it's also better to make use of it.
    Susannah x

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  11. Your roses are getting better and better!
    I would put the roses on a sweet hat!!
    Diane

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  12. Your polka dot rose is so sweet! You are progressing very nicely with your rose paintings.
    Penny

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  13. Your painted roses are looking really good!!! You should be proud of your self,they are alot better than I could do! Oh my gosh I tried painting roses before and that was the end of that!

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  14. You know those roses are just calling out for a purple hat?!

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  15. You should pin that rose on an old purse. :) Your roses are AWESOME !!! Chipper Chick !! :) Do you like your new nickname ?? lol !! :)

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