A Few Of My Favorite Things.... brooches!

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I'm an accessory kind-of-gal! ..Watches, bags, scarves, you name it!  Lately, I've been especially crazy about brooches!  I'm in love with the new styles, shapes, textures, and colors that have been coming out! And... just like any accessory, they can add that finishing touch to any outfit!

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After Thanksgiving {with Christmas quickly approaching} I started looking for a festive, red brooch. Something versatile, that I could wear casual or formal, with various colors, and then year-a-round.
I found this brooch at Monte Cristos Jewelry.com and did/ do like it. I like it's star-shape and the beads.  But for $55??!  No thanks!

After looking for a couple days and not finding anything, I decided I'd just have to make my own.

  Here's what I came up with....

I put it on an alligator clip so it's versatile.

I can wear it in my hair, as a brooch, on a belt, on a scarf, etc

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Once I finished my "Christmas" brooch I got on a kick and went brooch crazy! 

Next, I tried my hand at a pom-pom brooch.

I love how festive and fun pom-poms are! 

{*For a great and easy tutorial check out scrunch-fabric-flower-pom-pom 

on Little Miss Momma's blogspot!}

Here's how my first pom-pom brooch turned out..... 

I tried using white felt to create a fuzzy, warm look. It's kinda flat & flowery, but I like it

Last but not least, I made a fun-flower out of wide trim or ribbon.

 

Wishing you and yours; a healthy, and blessed New Year!