Etsy Shop for lostintheforest

Donald and Flora........necklace

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:49:42 -0500

$45.00
An olive & deep red striped, antique, military patch is adorned with delicate antique gold coloured chains. It hangs from a pretty mother and son style antique gold coloured chain.

The patch is an olive green with deep red velvet stripes. It measures 6cm long. It's beautifully frayed with age at the edges and has fabulous visible red zig-zag stitches.

The chain measures 72cm (28") and fastens with a lobster clasp. This can be shortened on request, please let me know in the notes to seller.

Due to the nature of materials used this necklace is a one-off original piece.

Stitched......locket

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:46:50 -0500

$35.00
A vintage brass locket holds scraps of vintage, aged book pages hand stitched with a line of red thread. The outside has an antique bone button, threaded with red thread which is left dangling.

It hangs from an 'antique gold' decorative chain.
The locket measures approx 1.5” (4cm) and the chain 30” (76cm). It fastens with a lobster clasp, although will easily slip over your head.

Gift Box....small

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:41:25 -0500

$2.00
Handmade gift box made from vintage book pages. Tied with a piece of vintage lace, ribbon or yarn.

This box will fit necklaces, earrings and other small items.
For boxes to fit purses, cuffs or larger things please contact me.

Please do not purchase unless you're buying something else....thanks!

Eliza Lee ..............necklace

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:41:24 -0500

$25.00
Oh, I said, "My dear, will you be mine?"

A circle of vintage lace has been cut from a fragment of fabric. It hangs from an 'antique gold' mother and son chain with contrasting copper rings.

The lace measures approx. 1.75" the chain measures 20". It fastens with an 'antique gold' lobster clasp.

My secret heart ........locket necklace

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:39:25 -0500

$15.00
A tiny heart shaped locket hangs from a delicate ‘antique copper’ chain. The locket is left empty for you to keep a picture of your sweetheart.

The locket measures approx. 0.5” (1.25cm) and the chain is 20” (50cm) in length.

See the matching earrings here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19674746

Doily.......brooch

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:38:22 -0500

$12.00
This sweet little brooch started out as part of a lacy edging on a vintage coaster...it now sits atop a base collaged from vintage, beautifully aged papers for you to pin to your jacket, bag, cardigan...or wherever else you please.

It fastens at the back with a brooch pin with safety clasp. It's sealed and waterproof - however I do recommend removing before bathing or swimming.

Measures approx. 4cm diameter.

Lace heart.......brooch

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:38:22 -0500

$12.00
Heart shaped collaged brooch made from some old beautifully aged paper...it is covered in a layer of vintage lace cut from an old dress.

Fastens securely with a brooch pin.

Brooch measures approx. 2"x 1.75" (5cm x 4.5cm).

Rose ......... necklace

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:25:12 -0400

$20.00
A striking vintage mesh rose hangs from an 'antique gold' chain.

The rose is made from vintage brass mesh and measures approx 6cm
The chain measures 22", but can be shortened on request. It fastens with an 'antique gold' lobster clasp.

Melia ............. necklace

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:24:40 -0400

$16.00
A vintage, green floral pendant hangs from a vintage style, antique gold plated chain.

The charm is some kind of vintage plastic, but has an ivory look about it. It measures 15 x 35mm and the chain measures 20" and fastens with a lobster clasp.

Chains can be shortened or lengthened on request.

Fairy Tale...... brooch

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:50 -0400

$12.00
Collaged heart shaped brooch with a typed 'fairy tale'

The brooch is collaged from old fallen apart pages of a book, with a tea stained and typed message. A brooch pin is securely attached to the reverse.

The brooch measures approx 2.5" x 2" and fastens securely with a brooch pin. Collaged brooches are sealed so they can be worn in all weathers, however I advise you remove it before bathing, showering or swimming.

Last image is for illustrative purposes only...the other brooches are available in separate listings.

Owlish.....

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:07:51 -0400

$16.00
Award somebody (or yourself for that matter) for their owlishness with this ribbon medal.

The ribbon is made up from black cotton tape and a vintage floral upholstory fabric, stitched together with black embroidery thread. It has a vintage brass ID tag, with 'owlish' cut from an old book and collaged on. It will attach to your jacket, bag, or whatever else, with a big vintage brass pin.

It measures 1.5 x 3inches