The jewelled pocketbooks...

The Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group recently hosted a "royal renaissance heart pocketbook" swap.  The foundationfor this little project was a paper mache heart box, which was painted and jewelled to resemble the pocketbook ladies wore at their waist in times gone by.

 

This is the gorgeous pocketbook I received from my swap partner, Melanie, who also happened to be our lovely hostess for the event.

 

 
A beautiful piece with a gold background and tons of jewelled accents.  

 

 

           Tucked inside the gorgeous velvet lining was a little surprise...                                    

 

Thank you, dearest Melanie, for the sweetest of gifts!  

 

This is the pocketbook I made for her.

 

My pocketbook was in silver tones....  a vintage necklace was taken apart and some of the pieces re-used (like the little white flowers).

 

 Every fancy pocketbook needs a bit of bling, so out came the vintage rhinestones from my stash of "the good stuff."  

 

The inside was lined with luscious purple velvet ...

 

 

 

Comments

[The Shop Around the Corner]

Mercedes, just popping in again to check up on you. I never hear from you anymore so I wondered if everything's okay. I can see you've been busy creating your pretty things, but I was still concerned.
Drop me a line via blog or email when you have a chance.
XOXO's,
Marcia

[The Shop Around the Corner]

Mercedes, a girl can only hope to have you as a partner in a swap. I've been lucky enough to have had the privilege one time, but I sure hope I will again some day. ;)
Love the pocketbook.
Hope you're enjoying your autumn which I KNOW is so much prettier in your area than it is in mine.

XOXO's,
Marcia

[Kellydeal.blogspot.com]

Hi Mercedes! Both pocketbooks are absolutely stunning!

[Pam]

Just found your blog. Love the beautiful pocketbooks! Your work is so unique and very charming! Love to have you enter my "Paris Monday's giveaway, Martina! hugs, Pam

[Dorthe]

The pocketbook you made for your partner, is stunning, Mercedes, how very beautiful in silver, and all the bling,
and your own gift so very lovely, too.
What a gorgeous swap.
xo,Dorthe

[debi]

Oh Mercedes, both pocketbooks are so beautiful! This was such a fun swap!

[wendy]

WoW! they are both beautiful!:O)

[Janet Ghio]

Oh these are just fabulous!!

[Martina]

Very charming and delightful! I love your work!