Thrift Store Tea Cups

I bought a couple tea cups from my local thrift store the other day  for .50 each.  They're so sweet and delicate,  I just knew I could make something fun out of them.

I spray painted them white, tucked in bottle brush trees and cut out vintage images from  Lisa's Altered Art.  I used the Black Ice Brooch for the "Fancy Pants" tea cup and the Delicate and Delightful Chain for the "Think Happy Thoughts" tea cup.  I finished them up by tying ribbon around the handle. 

I thought they turned out quite sweet. :)

 Check out more beautiful brooches from Melissa Frances.

Melissa Frances: Not So Shabby Trunk Sale!

Today marks the launch of the Melissa Frances  'Not So Shabby' Trunk  Sale!  Click here to be taken to the Melissa Frances website for details and to place your order. 

Here's a little peek at some of the items being offered:

Wedding Gift Box

Wedding season is upon us and what better way to dress up a pretty package for the bride and groom than with these gorgeous embellishments from Melissa Frances.

                                   Supplies used-
                                   Pattern paper- Attic Treasures
                                   Glass Bird
                                   Peal Brooch
                                   Black Ice Brooch
                                   all from Melissa Frances
                                   Seam binding
           Paper mache heart box and feather plume- Michaels