Being new to Silver Bella....my first time attending I had a big sister to help. My big sister was so very sweet, I regret not getting to spend more time with Jana Perenchio, we did get to exchange gifts. I made her a vintage perfume bottle and gave me a Bella Survivor Kit
My big sister was so thoughtful, look at all these yummy goodies and treats, thank you so much Jana! You are so sweet....
Here is Jana with her Texas Mum she received from her swap partner. I can not believe there were so many gorgeous swaps. I wished I had participated in more....
My room mate Vicki Flinchum said she loved red so I packed her a little vintage purse bursting with yummy red goodness and a handmade redwork pillow. I hope she like it...
She made me this pretty corsage of vintage paper and glitter in my favorite colors of course pink!
That evening after we checked in to our beautiful hotel suite, heres a photo outside our room looking into the lobby the swaps began.....amazing, amazing let me tell you. The crown swap that I entered was scheduled to begin around midnight yikes! It was worth staying up for so much adrenalin
Here is Barbara who just could wait to open her crown, I know how she felt...She loved loved her pretty
blue creation
Sorry this is blurry, This was one of our wonderful hostesses Shea Fragoso passing out the next creation
The boxes they were presented in alone where amazing works of art! Unbelievable was the attention to detail...
This silver glittery creation so breath takingly sparkle......
Here is Shea with her beribboned creation of bling, can't tell she does like it...just kidding, that smile says it all
I so wanted to knab this beautiful box made by Shea's mother Debra, for Heather Ales
We sent are likes and dislikes to the hostest and they all did a wonderful job
This was all hand beaded by Debra, I was stunned and in awe as was everyone! Just gorgeous
This crown was especially made by Heather Ales for Amanda Willey. She took photos from her blog of her family to make this for Amanda. I think she was so happily surprised!
I love all this pink yumminess...how can you not? This was made by Robin, if you know for who please let me know in the comments (Sorry didn't catch your name)
This nature theme crown was an amazing creative beauty.....so uniquely fitting a Queen
She was so happy with her little chicka dee glittered tiara too...
So romantic with this cream colored laces, it perfectly matched her gorgeous satin kimono
Go figure that....
I had the chance to spend some time with the sweet Marie and she truly is a beautiful lady...
I love that pink antique fringe on the lovely crown, Way to go Marie Whoa who!
Her favorite color was purple, the color of Royalty, she felt like a Queen in this made just for her...
I heard the first crown her partner made met with a tragedy and Marie stayed up all night creating this beauty for her...
This was so pretty in burgundy and golds.......I love this one too
This crown was also all hand beaded, the time and effort that went into this sweet thing. I think she approves...
This is Lonnie with her beautiful blingy green fleur de lis....
This was over the top gorgeous the N was encased in a beautiful solder bevel....so lovely
This is our other hostess Debra with sweet daughter Shea thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful swap with so many talented women. It was an experience I will never forget....
to be continued....There are a few more wonderful crowns to show you. I have to go for now Pinkie
