IT'S A BELT BUCKLE GIVE AWAY!

It's been a long time coming but it's time for another.......
BELT BUCKLE GIVEAWAY!
The Pink buckle above is one that I did for Breast Cancer Awareness Month two years ago. 
I can't believe that it's been that long!

This is a horrible photo but these are a few of the belt buckles that I saved for myself.
I sold so many to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and at shows, that I finally decided it was time to keep a couple for me!
The two crazy buckles with the Miller Lite bottle caps were for Junk Gypsy Prom.
I made one for myself and one for the other two girls that were there with me.
The red one was for an AIDS benefit.
The silver and turquoise western one I wore to the 
Cowgirl Hall of Fame Luncheon,
the purple with the huge Horned Toad was for the 
Texas Christian University Rose Bowl Game. 
The buckle with the ballerina was for the 
Texas Shoot Out benefiting the Fort Worth Ballet,
the gold and green was a Bank event,
 and last but not least the pink one because I LOVE pink!

Some people buy new shoes or a new outfit for an event, 
I make a personalized belt buckle!
When you live in Cowtown you wear a lot of boots and jeans so you have to wear something that has some 
B-L-I-N-G!

I recently have had several requests to make belt buckles for brides! Yep you heard me right, brides! Apparently the "in thing" for brides is to go the 
Miranda Lambert 
way and have an outside wedding under the trees and a reception in a so called very fancy barn with neutral burlap colors, multiple chandeliers but with a relaxed atmosphere. The guests are expected to wear western or their version of. 
SO, if you win and you want a bridal belt buckle, you got it!!
How do you win?
Just leave me a comment and pretty please with sugar on top, join my blog and I will announce the winner on my birthday, September 29th!
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Brooch Bouquets, Miranda Lambert's new fashion trend!

Ever since Miranda Lambert was photographed at her wedding to Blake Shelton with her brooch bouquet, the trend has gone through the roof!! I have to admit if I were walking down the isle again this is definitely what i would do!

This is the bouquet she walked down the isle with. From what I have read, when she has one of her bridal showers, each guest was asked to bring a vintage or new broach to make her bouquet. What a great idea!

So, I gathered these photos from several artists, all to be found on Etsy, to show you some of the different styles and colors. They range in price from $200-$1200 depending on the size.

I can't think of a better way to recycle vintage pieces of jewelry,

and you'll have the bouquet to cherish always.

I loved this purple one, I can see a winter bride choosing this one.

This vintage piece just leaves me in awe. Can you imagine how many brooches it takes to just make one! It's no wonder they're a bit high. Yet, I hear real flowers are even more, and they'll wilt!

I always think of Irish weddings when I see purple bouquets. 

Something blue.

All the colors perfect for a fall wedding.

Even a button bouquet looks beautiful when accented with brooches and bling!

Oh wow, takes your breath away doesn't it1

These  are mini-bouquets, possibly for the bridesmaids or the flower girl?

You can have all white or every color in the rainbow like this one. It's hard to pick a favorite.

I love this color teal with the red mixed in.

This one had more of a vintage feel because of the gold and muted colors.

What a fun summer or spring bouquet with every color! This way you won't have to chose just one color. Or maybe you have one bouquet for the wedding and one for the reception! Just be careful when you throw the bouquet, this one might leave a bump! If you are interested in finding any of these gorgeous pieces go to Etsy.com and look to your heart's desire.