Monday, May 9, 2011

More vintage jewelry cookies



Most of my vintage jewelry collection comes from my grandmother and great aunt.  Above are a few of my favorite pieces with some cookies and candy thrown in.  At a glance it is difficult to tell which is which.  The idea of candy "jewels" has intrigued me for some time now, but I really couldn't figure out a way to make them.  A trip to the grocery store candy isle led me to rock candy on a stick.



Armed with dragees, luster dust, rock candy, and a mallet, I proceeded to make to make jewelry.  The cameos are pretty straightforward, using a chocolate mold and pearl dragees.



The "aquamarine" ring and earrings were made with blue rock candy, a life saver painted with silver luster dust, and little cookies.




The brooch and earrings were also cookies with dragees and pink rock candy.




If you think I am exaggerating the size of vintage earrings, check these out.



If you ever want to get cranky in a hurry, wear a pair of these medieval torture devices earrings with a pair of tight jeans.  Anyway, here is another look at my edible jewelry.




And another look at some of my real jewelry, just because its pretty and fun.




Today I am linking up with
Heck Fridays
Sweet as Sugar
Wow me Wednesday
Blue Monday
Just something I whipped up
Craftastic Monday
Pink Saturday
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17 comments:

  1. liberal sprinklesMay 9, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Fascinating work! I'd never have thought to make cookies out of jewelry. I'm sharing some handmade eye candy too for Blue Monday. Have a good week!
    Grace

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  2. AnnesphamilyMay 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    st lost a favorite sentimental cameo earring! I am so sad! But I love the jewelry and my son Nick and I love the rock candy at the Cracker Barrel! Nothing like a little pure sugar to get you moving! It is so pretty and sparkly though. Love all these creations. Enjoy the Blue Monday! Anne

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  3. SmilingSallyMay 9, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I used to wear BIG earrings! I love those blues!

    Happy Blue Monday, Lisa.

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  4. Hooked on MemesMay 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love the idea of candy jewelry! Very original!

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  5. black eyed susans kitchenMay 9, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    First, I want to tell you that I love the title of your blog. The work that you are doing is so unique and interesting!!

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  6. joyh82May 9, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Amazing! Have a great week ;)

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  7. Chubskulit RoseMay 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful blue post!

    Please drop by at my BLUE, when you have time. Thanks!

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  8. Sew Can DoMay 10, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    These are AMAZING! So realistic and beautiful. I'd love for you to links these to my Craftastic Monday party (its open until Thursday):)

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  9. Sweetened by KagiMay 10, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    These are beautiful thank you for sharing! I am now your newest follower, I hope you will follow me too!

    http://sweetenedbykagi.blogspot.com/

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  10. KarenMay 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    How different!! Another thing.. no calories!! Cute, cute idea. What about your plate? It is gorgeous.
    I'm your newest follower.
    Have a great day,
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  11. Bluebirds and RosesMay 14, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    OMgosh too pretty to eat..HPS!

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  12. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    such a talent you have..this would go so nice with a tea party of course!

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  13. MiriamMay 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I've never seen such beautiful cookies, well done! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  14. Four-eyed-missyMay 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Those are lovely cookies! I would probably just be looking at them the whole time coz they're too pretty to be eaten :D


    Postcards Crossing

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  15. OliviaMay 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Wow! This is a neat idea. Happy Pink Saturday.
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  16. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    How fun!! Have I "followed" yet?? Gotta check...you always have such great ideas!

    HaPpY (late) pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  17. AsylumTanyaMay 19, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Your cookies are almost too beautiful to eat - almost! Thanks for sharing. I am visiting from Heck Fridays. I am your newest follower. Come over to Greetings From the Asylum and follow me too!

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