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April 20, 2011 By silverpebble 29 Comments

Beady outreach

Recently I’ve been thrilled to find a few little treasures whilst trawling antique markets.

When I stumbled on a tiny vintage sterling camera charm I had to have a little sit down. Then I found a teapot charm too. It was almost too much.

Putting together tiny collections like this charm bracelet is one of my favourite kinds of jewellery making. It’s like wearing a miniature cabinet of curiosities on the wrist. There’s a little brass locket on there too with a tiny vintage mother of pearl button hiding inside.

A Spring-like mid century forget-me-not locket was another thrill to discover.

Beady outreach is a good feeling too. Broken and neglected necklaces are whisked off to my equivalent of the dolly hospital. These 1950s opaque glass blossom beads were lying sad and tired at the bottom of a bits box in a junk shop.

These three treasures formed a mini etsy and poppytalk handmade update today.

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  1. Nic says

    April 20, 2011 at 10:25 am

    They're just lovely 🙂 I love the teapot charm – it's so cute!

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  2. Thimbleanna says

    April 20, 2011 at 10:49 am

    Oooh Emma — they're all so pretty! I love that you're mixing the old with your pretty new creations!

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  3. Naturally Carol says

    April 20, 2011 at 10:57 am

    I think it is so satisfying to know that these little trinkets are restored and valued and made into something wonderful!

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  4. andamento says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:01 am

    All very lovely indeed! I especially like the locket and how you've made the chain of the bracelet.

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  5. faith76 says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:11 am

    oh what lovely little treasures you have found x

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  6. Rachel says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:15 am

    Delightful!
    And by the way, I had a chance to wear my sempervivens earrings recently and they looked lovely..

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  7. monda-loves says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Really beautiful Emma. I love the vintage feel to these pieces.
    I love my locket necklace and wear it all the time but every time you've made a new one I think that maybe I need to have another one!

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  8. Magic Cochin says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    I love how you bring these lost and lonely treasures together and make something happy!

    Celia
    x

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  9. crafts@home says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    These are magic, I love them…
    Sue Xx

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  10. Tabiboo says

    April 20, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    That little camera is so cute – the whole bracelet is beautiful.

    Hope you're enjoying the holidays?

    Nina x

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  11. acornmoon says

    April 20, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Isn't it lovely when that happens, silver treasures for silver pebble.

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  12. Madelief says

    April 20, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    It all looks beautiful! What lucky finds.

    Lieve groet,

    Madelief x

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  13. Bella Bheag says

    April 20, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I heard recently that charm bracelets are making a come back – or is that old news? Nice to find some original charms.

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  14. kristina says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Oooh I recognize the glass blossom beads! Your signature flower goes so perfectly with the flower on the locket. And the camera–swoon! K x

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  15. Sue says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    I'm sorely tempted by that charm bracelet especially with its camera charm. I've just spent £50 on cake tins though! Mustn't spend any more money.

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  16. Su says

    April 20, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Very pretty – I love the mix of old and new.

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  17. Monica says

    April 20, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    I'm in love with the little camera… and the teapot to0

    what a great find!

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  18. Julie says

    April 20, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I had a silver charm bracelet for my 21st birthday and never wear it. I'm not even sure where it is but your bracelets are beautiful. I have quite a few pieces of broken jewellery from sorting Mum's things out. If I can find some time to sort them out would you like them?

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  19. Dragonfly says

    April 20, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Another lovely locket. I look at all your jewellery with new eyes now! And want it all 😉

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  20. Suse says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    The wee camera made my heart skip a beat.

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  21. greenrabbitdesigns says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Gorgeous!
    It's lovely that these little treasures are reused so beautifully!
    Vivienne x

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  22. Lina says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    My favourite kind of project – I'm a sucker for rescuing all things neglected! Your creations are magical!

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  23. Cottage Garden says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Gorgeous treasures! I love the teeny camera. You have a magical touch Emma.

    Jeanne
    x

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  24. Ali says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Those little treasures were just made for you to find. Glorious!

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  25. Locket Pocket says

    April 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    All beautiful Emma – as always! I've been hinting to Mr Locket that he may need to come shopping with you for my fortieth birthday later in the year! Lucy xxx

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  26. Tara says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    The bracelet is beautiful. It's like a little collection of treasures. I wish i lived closer, well, you know, across the ocean, because I would love to do one of your workshops.

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  27. Catherine says

    April 21, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    What a lovely thing to do with tiny treasures, beautiful

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  28. Indigo Blue says

    April 23, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Hi,
    Your charm bracelets are lovely. I have just planted some forget-me-knots. I have just come back form visiting my parents in Burwell. It has beena bit hot, hasn't it?
    Happy Easter
    xx

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  29. mrspao says

    April 26, 2011 at 7:57 am

    Love the charm bracelet – it is stunning 🙂

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