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My goodness, I cannot believe it has been so long since I have updated my little blog. I resolve to be better about that, for I know some of you still check in here every now and then. (Thank you, blog stats.) I do, however, spend a bit of time on Pinterest on a daily basis, so you may always find a fresh batch of inspiration right here: http://pinterest.com/delaneygates . I do hope to be back here very soon.

Click on the image above to be taken to the Quill and Fox Etsy shop. Based in Portland, they specialize in finely crafted cards and invitations.

Vintage Label Collection

 

 

 

Just in the nick of time for Christmas crafts and gift wrapping, Julie Collins is offering a collection of vintage tags, all tied up in a glassine envelope with festive red and white bakers twine. Perfect for scrapbooking, card making, and gift adorning, don't you think?

(Click on any photo to be taken to Julie's Vintage Handmade shop.)

Carnival Ticket Gift Tags

Ah, finally something I haven't seen which incorporates the carnival ticket craze. Aren't the multi-colored metal brads and the bakers twine fun? Check out more paper goodies at SARATOPS on Etsy. While you're there, take a peek Sara's vintage map prize ribbons and library card journals! This girl definitely puts her own spin on upcycling.

Handpainted Watercolour Greetings by Anna Fraser

These quaint greeting cards are hand-painted on Fabriano paper and are signed by the artist, Anna Fraser. Can you believe they're only $12 each? I couldn't either! What a treasure it would be to receive one.

Click on one of the photos to visit Anna's Etsy shop and check out the rest of her creations!

Vintage-Inspired Garland for Under a Dollar

 

This project was SO easy to make and now has a holiday home above the window behind our Christmas tree. I like how it adds visual interest to the plain garland I already had wrapped around the curtain rod.

Supplies:

Vintage Images (I cut them out of patterned scrapbook paper, however there are endless royalty-free options online.)

Neutral-colored cardstock

Adhesive (I used hot glue.)

Twine

Directions: After cutting out the images, fold several pieces of cardstock horizontally. Adhere the images to where the top of each image rests along the fold of the cardstock. Cut out. Each image should be on the front of what looks like a tent-shaped place card. Add a line of hot glue on the inside of the tent fold, insert twine, and hold for a few seconds. After it has cooled, glue the front and back of the cardstock together on the inside. Adhering in this fashion will prevent the images from sliding around on the twine. Be sure to leave enough twine length on each end to tie securely.

I hope you enjoyed this! Have a wonderful week!