9th Pink Saturday: Marie in Pink

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Ever since I came across posts where it’s about Marie and how people are inspired about her, curiosity got me. And so, when Joy of Cupids Charm held a week long celebration all about Marie, I jumped into the wagon.
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It was such a fun experience for someone like me who knows very little about her. The posts delve on various topics . . . interesting topics (her life in general, treasures, beauty secrets – – – Marie Antoinette as a woman).
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While learning all these facts, Joy secretly was offering a triple giveaway. She was gonna give a Marie Antoinette charm to three people and I’m one of the lucky ones. She didn’t tell or show the charm so that was a surprise.
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What did I receive?

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A pretty little charm where Marie sparkles in Pink! How appropriate for  Pink Saturday.
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The box was wrapped in a very delicate white  wrapping paper with a Pink ribbon and Pink tag. The angel (sticker) guarding the outside of the treasure also has some Pink ribbons.
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Inside the package is a pink note from Joy, her card, and a gold box housing Marie herself.
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Let’s have a closer look.

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“portrait charm of Marie Antoinette  collaged over a copy of 1975 Revolution inventory of her jewelry with Austrian crystal and pearl, sterling bead” – as described by Joy
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How perfect, pearl is my birthstone.
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And look at Marie’s choker and gown – – – it’s pink glitters!

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I wanted to wear the charm as a pendant. The size is not too big.
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And so, I made a necklace. Of course it has to be pink too to match 🙂
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The one below is the closest shade of pink thread I could find. As you can see, if ever I want to change things up, I can use it as a bracelet and wrap on my wrist.

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Thanks Joy!

(Do visit her to see her other creations. She makes lovely jewelries. In fact, she has a tutorial post on how to make your very own rose garden necklace)

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Thank you too Miss Beverly.

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For other pink stuff, drop by How Sweet the Sound.

To learn more about the event, click on the “Pink Saturday” logo

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Some has asked me on how to steam a cake from my previous post about chocolate cake balls. I do try to answer them directly to your blogs. But if ever, I’ll be updating the post and add a little description (bottom part of the post) on how I steamed the cake 🙂