In 1947, a young teenage girl, by the name of Betty Leonard was looking for a late summer boredom buster. Inspired by a magazine craft idea, she went door to door, through out her neighborhood asking for old costume jewelry. Accumulating a bagful, she created a collage, mounted on black velvet, from cast off pins and earrings. It was so tasteful, unique, and well made, that after 66 years, the jewelry collage still hangs on her wall. This type of collage delights the eye because the sparkle and texture of the jewelry richly contrasts with the lush nap of the velvet. It is fun to construct because deciding how to place the jewelry is like fitting together a puzzle. As in the case of Betty Leonard, it is a keepsake that could last a life time.
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