A few seasonal brooches today from Ali Express, some I have bought for Advent presents to wear from the start of December, a small tranklement instead of a Christmas card. The others will probably be framed rather than being worn, to reflect the interests of the people I am giving them to.
This stunning and quite large enamel and rhinestone pumpkin is for me to wear when I am listening to readers in school during October and a little into November, to look a little seasonal, but not obviously Halloweeny, so as not to offend anyone, as it is quite a church orientated school.
These brooches will be among the others Iris and Bertie will give to their non teaching members of staff, lunchtime supervisors etc. in school. What other Christmassy themed presents could you buy at these pocket money prices?
They are really put together well, all stones present and correct which will hopefully last for the month of December at least. The pins, which I always check out first, also seem very robust.
This is my absolute favourite, just look at all the gems and for just £2.03? This is one will definitely be framed, I just need to source some small, shadow boxes frames (Hobbycraft, The Works?) .
These two dangly brooches are also destined to be framed.
I have no plans for these enamel affect cats just yet, I just wanted to see the quality, which certainly did not disappoint.
So, that’s my little haul. I particularly like Ali Express for all their kitschy religious bits and pieces, which are hard to find anywhere else at such reasonable prices. It’s always been on my mind to make a Mexican type shrine/niche and Ali Express would my first port of call for all the little Mary’s, medals, beads etc.
