Monday, March 30, 2009

On the Fence




There are those "win some" projects, there are those "lose some projects" (case & point: my wart eggs), and there are some projects that you're just not sure about. This wreath falls into the third category. I love the combination of turquoise and earth tones, so I decided to do a wreath with buttons, beads and small stones. I finished it a few days ago and keep eyeballing it, not sure if I like it (it's definitely not a piece that I love) or hate it (in which case, I'm pulling it apart...no sense wasting my bits & baubles). In spite of the fact that I love the color combination, it doesn't match anything in my home...at least not at the moment (subject to change on a whim). Keep or dismantle and start again...any thoughts?
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6 comments:

  1. MonicaMarch 30, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    First, I'd remove the costume brooch... it is not perfectly matching.
    Then you'd have to completely cover it, adding MANY other buttons and baubles... and you might finished it off with a simple brown satin ribbon bow on one side.
    Terrific color combo! Love it!
    Monicaxo.

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  2. KellyMarch 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    I also love turquoise and brown together. One of my favorite color combinations. I think you should add more turquoise, take off the brooch (too fancy for this, but would be gorgeous on something else), then maybe use some ribbon or maybe a much larger button or bauble to top off where the brooch was. Where ya gonna put it when you're done? Do you sew? Be charming for someone who sews. Wish I knew how and had the time.

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  3. Cape Cod Rambling RoseMarch 30, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    You know... it DOES match the colours of your blog!!! =)

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  4. The French BearMarch 30, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Hi Kim, I agree with Monica, take the brooch off, add a nice satin ribbon bow with it's own hanger, maybe just a few more buttons? I think it just needs tweaking!! Or keep the brooch and add more rhinestones to give lots of sparkle.... never mind listening to me, I am just babbling, it will be fine no matter what you do!!!
    Cheers,
    Margaret B

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  5. SharDon ExclusivesMarch 30, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    If you add more buttons, a fancy ribbon in place of the brooch and weave the ribbon under some of the buttons, I could send you a couple of tourquoise pieces to hang from the center? Let me know! I think I agree with all the other girls, it just needs MORE...sharon

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  6. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMarch 31, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Hello from Canada..and I say its a keeper!!! All the best, Chrissy

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