I'm really excited about the progress we've made on the brooch bouquet; so far we have around 40 brooches wired up like flowers, and I think we only need another 25 or so before I have enough to completely make the bouquet!
I've started putting it together already, just to get an idea of the shape and size. I'm crazy pleased with how it's looking, and think it's definitely comparable to the professionally made ones that i'm modelling it on. The top picture shows how it's looking so far, the bottom picture are the loose brooches I have left to add in. Although actually they aren't just brooches: i've also used scarf rings (that's what the stopped clock is - very Alice in Wonderland!) rings, clip on earrings - anything that had a solid base to hold the wire really!!
I was hoping to spend £1 or less per brooch and complete the make for £75, but haven't ended up anywhere near target: including the ones I didn't buy for myself (because everyone has been great at donating/buying brooches for me!) I think the overall cost will be somewhere between £150 - £200. As my mum pointed out though, the average fresh flower bridal bouquet costs about £150, and this way I get to keep all the brooches and have the amazing, unusual bouquet of my dreams!
I'm definitely not disappointed about going over budget, and can't wait to get it finished and show you guys!
Love, Tor xx
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It's beautiful, you are doing a really good job.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a lovely idea. As I just said to you on Twitter, I must've been living under a rock as I've never seen one before but now I've seen yours I've also stumbled across some on Etsy. I think it's such a great idea! Like you say, even if you go over budget you get to keep it forever. Even the top picture of it just sitting in the glass vase looks really nice - I might make one myself for fun! heheh.
ReplyDeleteThat looks stunning! Can't wait to see the finished result!
ReplyDeleteI honestly love it! It's such a beautiful, individual idea and looks so nice. I think the price is worth it for something that will last so much longer than flowers xx
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