So Charming!

What's It Wednesday #167

We are quickly approaching June, the month of so many weddings that it gives Valentine’s Day a run for its money when it comes to love and romance.

But before the big day arrives, there are all those bridal showers and wedding parties. An old tradition that’s making its way back, are cake charms, and they’re just perfect for the occasion!

From the late 1800’s through the 1930’s socializing parties were very popular and many charms and fortunes dealing with romance and predicting a mate were incorporated into parties.

The charm is placed within the cake and a ribbon is attached for pulling. (I added a little bling to help the guest along!) Each draw has a different meaning. You might want to type out the meaning and attach it along with the charm. It’s a fun party favor and sweet memento of the event.

Some familiar charms are the baby carriage, heart for new romance, wedding bells, horseshoe for luck, a ship for travel and of course the proverbial “old maid”!

I’ve been collecting them whenever I run across them.

Many are still on their original cards or in boxed sets. My favorites are going into my latest project that I’m just TOO excited about, so be sure to come back and check it out!

Hugs,

Patti

Thanks to all of you who partied with us last week. Please link up and join us again. Remember, it's not a party without you!

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Everyday Living

Jennelise Rose

Redo It Yourself Inspirations

Lovely Livings 

A Sprinkle of This and That

Penny's Vintage Home

Purple Hues and Me

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We are partying with these fine folks:

Katherines Corner The Charm of Home Antiques and Teacups The Farmhouse Porch Elizabeth & Co. Coastal Charm French Country Cottage The Rose Garden in Malevik Fox Hollow Cottage The Shabby Nest Imparting Grace Chic on a Shoestring Decorating Timewashed The Tablescaper Little Red House Adorned From Above Pursuit of Functional Home Funky Junk Interiors Dwellings Sunny Simple Life Shabby Art Boutique The Style Sisters Sir Thrift A Lot Life On Lakeshore Drive Inspiration Cafe DIY Vintage Chic One More Time Events Crafts a la Mode Sew Much Ado Just Dip It In Chocolate 7Alive How Sweet The Sound Melissa's Antiques

Savvy Southern Style Fine Craft Guild The Vintage Farmhouse No Minimalist Here Southern Lovely A Delightsome Life The Shabby Creek Cottage Sincerely, Paula The Thrifty Groove Craftberry Bush Boogieboard Cottage The Dedicated House Common Ground Art @ Home Not Just a Housewife The Farmhouse Porch Simply Vintageous Seven Thirty Three Between Naps on the Porch Maison de Pax Hope Studios My Personal Accent Homework Sunday View Petite Michelle Louise This Silly Girl's Life Posed Perfection Mellywood's Mansion Silver Pennies What Meegan Makes Revisionary Life Bargain Hunting With Laurie

Rose Chintz Cottage My Romantic Home The Brambleberry Cottage Coloradolady From My Front Porch to Yours Petals to Picots 504 Main Five Days Five Ways Finding Fabulous Natasha in Oz It's So Very Cheri Jennifer Rizzo Green Willow Pond Hope in Every Season Faith, Grace, and Crafts Green Willow Pond Our Delightful Home My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Judy H-J's Thoughts A Diamond in the Stuff A Stroll Thru Life Dimples and Pig Tales Huckleberry Love Posed Perfection Madcap Frenzy Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen 52 Mantels Family Home and Life Pieced Pastimes A Few Miner Adjustments We Call It Junkin USS Crafty

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