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Home Sweet Home by Kathy

Hello, Friends! It's Kathy here wishing all the moms out there an (upcoming) very Happy Mother's Day!  I've been thinking about my mom a lot this past week.  She was an amazing woman, raising 5 children on a shoestring budget.  She always had a song in her heart, and worked from before dawn until after dusk: baking homemade bread, canning fresh fruit and produce from our garden, sewing and mending, cleaning and doing laundry.  I don't think I ever saw her sit down.  It was her love, humor and magic touch that made our house a home.  I learned so much from her, and we shared so many good times together that I cannot be sad on Mother's Day, even though she is no longer with us.  Instead, I celebrate her incredible legacy.  It was with her in mind that I created this altered frame using Graphic 45's Home Sweet Home paper collection. 

 

This all started with a 99 cent frame that I picked up at our local thrift shop.  (Mom would approve...she loved a bargain.)  It was in good shape, but made with really ugly wood.  I sanded, painted, stained and distressed it until I was finally satisfied with this rustic version.  Then the real fun began: adding images and glorious Petaloo flowers!

 

The frame measures just under 8" square and has nice deep openings that made it ideal for a 3-D project like this one.  I used scrap paper to create templates so my images would be sure to fit and line up inside the individual frames.  I hate to waste designer paper!  I chose Petaloo flowers in red, gold, blue and white to match the wonderful vintage hues in my papers.  The lace trim is from the White Fancy Trims Pack, and I love the gorgeous texture and vintage feel it adds to the frame.

 

This sweet couple looks pretty happy working away in the kitchen.  Hubby is making coffee, and Mother is making jam.  I fussy cut the hollyhocks from the paper collection and glued them down with Studio Matte Multi Medium.  Then I layered on Red Velvet Lilacs, Royal Blue Sugared Blooms, Sugared Berry Clusters, Royal Blue Sugared Minis, Ivory Burlap Blossoms and Yellow Mini Mixed Blooms.  My mom loved hollyhocks, and her flower garden was the prettiest one in the neighborhood.  I don't know how she found the time to coax such beautiful blossoms from our clay soil, but she did.  So this bouquet is for you, Mom!

 

To balance the design, I added a smaller cluster of the same flowers in the upper left hand corner of the frame.  Oh, how I love these pretty posies!  And, it looks like Mom baked a pie today...there it is cooling on the windowsill.

 

I found this vintage spoon in a flea market and knew I had to have it!  I've been saving it for just the right project.  I love the touch of elegance it adds to my Home Sweet Home sign.

 

 

Do you see the cute little nest with eggs in it?  I wrapped burlap string around my finger and then hot glued it in place.  I speckled the eggs with Copper and Blue mists from my stash.  Such a fun little way to draw attention to those cute chicks.

I'll close this post with one of my favorite quotes from Pearl S. Buck:

"Some are kissing mothers,

and some are scolding mothers,

but it is love all the same,

and most mothers

kiss and scold together."

 

So whether you are a kissing mother, or a scolding mother, this mother (who was of the kissing and scolding together variety) wishes you a very Happy and Love Filled Mother's Day!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Petaloo Products Used in this Project

Royal Blue Sugared Blooms 1130-122

Royal Blue Sugared Mini Blooms 1131-122

Royal Blue Sugared Berry Clusters 1132-122

Red Velvet Lilac Picks 1112-192

Burgundy Sugared Blooms 1130-120

Antique Gold Mixed Blossoms 1836-052

Yellow Petites 1465-109

Yellow Mini Mix 1462-109

Ivory Burlap Blossoms 1200-200

Ivory Burlap Flowers 1208-200

White Crochet Lace Fancy Trim 1482-000

 

Other Products:

Graphic 45 Home Sweet Home 8x8 paper

Graphic 45 Home Sweet Home Chipboard

Graphic 45 Home Sweet Home Ephemera Pack

Novelty Buttons

Ivory Burlap String

 

 

 

Back to School With Petaloo and Graphic 45 ABC Primer

Hello, Friends!  Are you getting ready to go back to school?  Already back in school?  Either way, I have a super fun Back to School Ensemble to share with you today using fabulous Petaloo flowers and Graphic 45's ABC Primer Classic Edition.

 

This trio of vintage goodness includes a card, a mini album and a fun cork board to help you keep track of all those important dates.

 

I picked up this cork board some time ago at a yard sale.  No one wanted it because it was sooooo ugly!  It's amazing how a coat of black chalkboard paint, some fun papers and gorgeous Red Petaloo blooms can transform a cast off, isn't it?  I doubled the thickness of the cork panels so that the cute little push pins would stay in.  These Chantilly Petaloo Blossoms in Burgundy and Red match the ABC Primer papers so well.  And I love the touch of vintage goodness that the Velvet Hydrangeas add, don't you?  And do you spy that sweet little Darjeeling mini butterfly? Here are some close up shots so you can catch all the details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does your school have a teacher appreciation day?  If so, why not make your child's teacher a pretty card as a way to break the ice? 

 

I love to make easel cards because they display nicely on a desk.

 

Easel cards are simple to make.  Build your card base to whatever size you choose.  This one measures 4.25" x 5.5".  Score the card front half way up; for this card, that would be at 2.75".  Then crease along the score line, folding the bottom of the card front in toward the interior of the card base.  Cut a second piece of cardstock to match the size of your card front.  For this card, you would want it to measure 4.25" wide by 5.5" tall.  Build your card design on this base, and then glue it to the bottom half of your scored and folded base.  Adding a stopper on the interior of the card means that the card can stand on it's own.

Since I already had all my papers scattered all over the place, I decided to make a matching mini album.  This is my own design, and it uses just 2 sheets of 8.5x11 cardstock. Although it only measures 4.25" x 6.25", it's loaded with pockets, pull outs, fold outs and even has a waterfall folio inside.  It's the perfect spot to save photos from the upcoming school year.

 

Once again, I love the way these Petaloo flowers complement the papers. 

 

 

Would you like to take a peek inside?

 

 

 

I created a short video tour of the album in case you want to see all the details.

 

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  I hope you all have the best school year ever!  Cherish the moments, write stuff down, take lots of pictures because the years fly by so fast! 

Cheerio,

kathy

 

Product Used in these Projects

Mini Butterflies x 8 Teastained Red SKU: 1486-101

Chantilly-Mixed Blooms x 6 Red/Burg. SKU: 1279-192

Chantilly-Velvet Hydrangeas Red SKU: 1272-192

Graphic 45 ABC Primer, Deluxe Collector's Edition

Graphic 45 Alpha Tags, ATC Alpha Tags

Black Cardstock

Black Plaid Ribbon

Red Burlap Striing

Novelty Buttons, Paper Clips

Novelty Buttons

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Back to School House Tag with Petaloo and Graphic 45

Hey there Paper Peeps! Ginny here to share an oh so sweet and charming house tag I created with a vintagy back to school theme. I pulled out the Graphic 45 papers which by the way are a perfect partner for the Petaloo flowers and layered them up with some ribbon trims and fun embellishments.

I started with my house tag base and added the papers mixed in with some painted chipboard and fussy cut images.

These flowers are just scrumptious!!! And the reds and blues coordinate perfectly with the patterned papers : )

Ribbon trim and twine clipped with a tiny tag are joined by pom pom trim, buttons and a number plate on the rooftop.

I've added spacers between the layers for added dimension and a pretty lacy looking laser cut doily.

~Petaloo Supplies Used~

DaisyLayers x 15 Burlap-Canvas 1205-220

Flowering Berry Pick x 2 Blue Berry 1170-122

Anemone x6 Red 1176-005

Patterned Papers-Graphic 45

Really Reasonable Ribbon Trims

Gypsy Soul Laser Cut Chipboard

 

Okay that's all for me....wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

Back to School Vintage Inspired Lunch Pail

Hey there Paper Peeps! Well we're still sharing loads of fabulous back to school project inspiration here at Petaloo and I'm so excited to show off my Vintage Inspired Lunch Pail.   I used a store bought case with a great little handle and metal clasp so I could skip right to the fun part....adding layers of patterned papers and gorgeous Petaloo flowers. Of course you can't carry your lunch in it.....but wouldn't it be super sweet to display on a shelf and store small keepsakes from the school year???

I'm pretty smitten with how it turned out. This vintagy paper goes so well with the flowers.

It's easy to go overboard with papers on cases like these so I just added a few layers on the sides where you would naturally change patterns like on the lid.

I will always love plaids and stripes together. It's just so classic. Incorporating the ruler border at the bottom helps to offset the visual heaviness of the striped lid.

I love  the red tone of the Anenome...it's just a bit darker so it coordinate really well with the vintagy patterned papers. I'm adding Darjeeling Mini Garden Rosettes to lighten up the arrangement along with the leaves from the package and some trims and twine.

All the layers are attached using spacers between to add a lot of depth and dimension.

This clasp and handle will make it easy to collect and save keepsakes from school. The flat bottom will keep it standing upright to make a fabby vintage display.

~Petaloo Supplies Used~

Botanica Anenome Red 1176-005

Darjeeling Mini Garden Rosettes Cream 1491-105

Patterned Papers~Graphic 45

Ribbon Trim and Twine~Really Reasonable Ribbon

Cheery Lynn Die

Okay that's all for me. Wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

 

A child's first sewing project by Cherry Nelson

Hello Petaloo peeps!  Cherry here today to share a Child's first sewing project.  Very simple little pincushion perfect to start your kiddo out on.  Pick out some corresponding fabrics and cut 6 x 6 , allowing for your seam allowance. 

 

Pin right sides together

 

 

Sew around edges leaving  an opening and turn right side out so you can fill with fiberfill.  Whip stitch your opening closed.

 

Wrap pincushion with some fun ribbons and start adding your Petaloo blooms

 Here it is all finished!  Kinda cute huh?  Oh so vintage and oh so simple!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks guys for letting me share...and hope you enjoyed!!!  Cherry

 

Supplies used- Botanica Blooms x 4 - White

                    Mini Burlap x 11 - Antique Blue

                    DIY-Queen Annes Pick x 3 - White

 

Other- fabric Joanns, ribbons-Really Reasonable Ribbon

Tiny Purses Crafts with Kids

Hey there Paper Peeps! Ginny here to share a project I created that is chock full of shabby chic and country charm.  These tiny purses were really fun to make and would be an awesome project to work on with the kiddos.  I started with itty bitty pre-made canvas totes and added layers of pretty Petaloo flowers, ribbons and trims and buttons.

I think these little bags are too precious. Couldn't you just imagine presenting someone with a gift card tucked inside? Or hanging them on little hooks to be displayed as shabby country décor?

 This bag is my favorite of the two. I layered on some extra wide printed canvas and chevron ribbons with crisp white lace and chose the flowers and berry picks to match. An additional layer of lace at the top has some perfectly coordinated buttons.

 

The combination of the rough fabrics, the burlap flowers and shiny picks and so much texture.

This little bag was just a bit bigger so I chose bigger blooms to create a nice border at the top.  A double band of lace at the bottom is covered with a coordinating striped canvas ribbon and buttons.

These velvety blooms remind me of millenary flowers.  I added some darker purple wrinkle ribbon and twine to anchor the lighter colors.

 ~Petaloo Supplies~

Textured Elements Garden Rosettes Pink 1213-211

Darjeeling Mini Garden Rosettes Cream 1492-105

Botanica Collection Spring Berry Clusters Pink 1105-101

Botanica Collection Velvet Pansies Mauve 1110-161

Botanica Collection Chantilly Mixed Bloom Lilac/Purple 1279-205

Okay that's all for me. Wising all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

Summertime Fun Journal for Tweens

Hello, Petaloo Fans!  It's Kathy here with a fun activity for your tweens. This summertime journal is a quick, easy and affordable project.  It's perfect for taking along on a long car trip, tucking into a camper's suitcase, carrying on an airplane or taking to Grandma's house.

        

The base is a standard steno notebook.  These are awesome, because the back cover is so sturdy you don't need a desk.  This is such a simple make that your tween could put this together all on her own.  (I did not make one for a boy, but you could do so easily!)

 I decorated the cover with Simple Stories Sunshine and Happiness paper, then added on chipboard elements and stickers for extra fun.

What tween wouldn't love to journal in this cute notebook.  Plenty of pink Petaloo posies make it extra special!

 

 

Decorate the inside cover with more designer papers and create a simple slash pocket to hold journaling cards.  The cards can be glued into the journal along with photos. 

 

 These fun journal cards will look great when added to the inside pages. You could add postage stamps and envelopes to the pocket to encourage your tween to write letters home from camp or grandma's house. Tuck in a hot pink pen, and you're good to go!

Wishing you a fun filled summer!

Cheerio,

kathy

Petaloo Products used in this project:

Gerber Daisy x 6 light pink SKU: 1174-101

Mini Gerber Daisy x 12 fuschia/pink SKU: 1175-102

Botanica Petite’s x 11 FuschiaSKU: 1101-102

Mini Burlap x 11 Antique Red SKU: 1208-250

Other Products

Simple Stories Sunshine and Happiness

Really Reasonable Ribbon Geranium Pink Lattice Print Satin

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Time for Kid friendly projects.

Hi there Petaloo friends!  Maggi here today with some kid friendly projects.  Need an activity for a birthday party for a bunch of sweet little girls?  I've got some great ideas for you.

Now I'm just a grown up kid myself, and I still love stuffed animals and this pink poodle is my favorite!  Meet Sadie, she's modeling some of my projects for you today!

 

 

First up, a pith helmet all all jazzed up with pretty Petaloo blooms, Petaloo burlap trim, and  feathers. Graphic 45's new Safari Adventures collection was perfect for making this hat.  I cut the crown using Sillouette's 3D Garden Hat, then I designed a brim to go with it so that it would look like a pith helmet.  Here's a link to the brim.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petaloo Supplies:

1256-208 Blossoms x 4 Apricot

1256-203 Blossoms x 4 Amber

1203-204 Butterfly and Blossoms x 5 Apricot

1101-103 Botanica Minis x 11 - Soft Yellow

1483-000 Burlap Trim

Other Supplies:

Graphic 45 Safari Adventures collection

Feathers

Sunflower button

This hat is oh so pretty and easy to make.  You can buy straw hats like this one at Hobby Lobby in different sizes and I bet Michael's also carries them.    This is a great project for younger girls because its so easy to make.  First I added some blue burlap trim at the base of the crown and then glued on some buttons for a fun embellishment.  Then I added lots of pretty Petaloo blooms.

 

I tied a pretty bow for the back of the hat.

 

 

I love those berry clusters!!

Petaloo Supplies:

1102-104 Botanica Blooms x 4 Teal

1101-104 Botanica Minis x 11 Teal

1483-129 Burlap Trim Teal

1170-122 Botanica Flowering Berry Picks Blue

 

 

And here's another great idea.  These foam visors are really inexpensive and the kids can decorate the visors and then wear them home.  That makes a great party activity and favor.

 

I went nuts with the flowers but you can never have too many flowers you know!  I glued some Petaloo burlap trim around the outer edge and added a pretty bow to the floral cluster.

 

 

Petaloo Supplies:

1102-107 Botanica Blooms x 4 Lav/Purple

1101-107 Botanica Minis x 11 Lav/Purple

1102-102 Botanica Blooms x 4 Fuschia

1139-107 Vintage Velvet Minis x 9 purple

1105-107 Botanica Spring Berry Picks Lav/Purple

1483-130 Burlap Trim Pink

 

Now if you've got a rainy summer day and bored kids, a hat making activity might be just what you need to keep them entertained for a while!  Give them some paper, glue, tape, ribbons and of course, lots of Petaloo flowers and see what they come up with.

 

Thanks for joining me today!

 

Kids projects with Cherry Nelson

Hey there!  Cherry here today to share another fun kid's project.  Dare I say a very feminine girly project. Darling little vintage style button cards using all the gorgeous Petaloo blooms.  Yipppppeeee!   I so hope I have a granddaughter some day so I can do these types of projects with her!  These especially remind me of my mama...she loved to sew, so these are very special to me!

                        So first off...lets grab oooodles of our Petaloo blooms, cardstock, ink, and some stamps.  Lots of ribbons too....you always have to have ribbons. 

ribbons and flowers are like PP and J.....you can't have one with out the other.  I cut my card stock into different fun shapes.  I even used my teeny tiny diecut that makes the button cards look more legit with a hole at the top to hang. 

 

Grab some fun stamps and just have fun with this part....creating the way you want your "vintage button cards" to look! 

From here ....I am like a kid in a candy store but with flowers.....these are what make these little button cards come alive. 

 

Look how gorgeous the Botanica collection looks.....they look  old fashion to me  like they are old millinary flowers pulled from a ladies hat. I think they really make the star of the show!!!  These would be sweet tied to a little girl's birthday present, or given at a tea party as a parting gift.  Tied together they put make a sweet banner for a little girl's room.  So many possiblities. 

 

 

 

 

 

So hope you like.....thanks for visiting! 

 

Petaloo supplies used:

SKU: 1101-101 Botanica Petite’s x 11 - Soft Pink

-SKU: 1102-101 Botanica Blooms x 4 - Soft Pink

SKU: 1101-108 Botanica Petite’s x 11 - Pistachio

SKU: 1110-161 Velvet Pansies x 15 - Mauve

                            

Liberty Village with DIY Flowers & Canvas Corp

Hey there Peeps! Ginny here dropping in to share a very festive and fun holiday décor creation using the fabulous DIY Flowers and Canvas Corp patterned papers.  I love to make projects in red, white, and blue since they can be displayed for all the summer holidays!!!

I'm calling this Liberty Village. A row of tiny houses all decked out in patriotic colors and fun trims.  It'll be a great addition to my seasonal décor. My hubby is born on the 4th of July so we really go all in for this great holiday! And we get cake...so that's a win win : )

These little houses are only about 3 inches square ( before the roof.)  I was able to pack a lot of detail in a small space.

All lined up they are the perfect size for a shelf. From this angle you can see how the tiny chimneys fit perfectly on the roof peak. I had to do math shudder.

For this center house I added a few glittery stars on spingy wires nestled into the kraft packaging in the chimney. To finish the tops of the chimneys I added a small length of white lace wrapped around and stapled in place with a tiny staple. Coordinating lace on the bottom of the house is layered over burlap trim.

This roof peak is all decked out with the DIY Flowers, Red Jeweled Flowers,  glittery branches and ribbon trim.  I sprayed the DIY Flowers with Fireworks Spray to match the chevron stripe in the paper. Tinsel trim on the underside of the roof makes it extra festive!

Surprise!!! The roofs come off.  From this angle you can see I've tucked in another star clipped in with an itty bitty red clothespin.

Simply untie the red cord and the little house opens right up to reveal a vintagy image and 3 picture mats for displaying favorite summer pictures.

I just love how the shades of red, white, and blue are all vintagy and not super bright.

Each little house has a different image....but the same picture mats.

It will be fun to fill up these little houses with our pictures and memories. And we can enjoy them year after year when we decorate for the holiday.

Okay that's all for me....wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

Supplies:

Petaloo

DIY-Burlap Pointsettias x 5 Ivory: 1650-010

Jeweled Flowers x 5 Red: 1133-005

Other:

Canvas Corp Papers

Really Reasonable Ribbon Trims