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pretty papery things

 

 

 

I love these vintage books and little boxes that are covered in pretty papers!

I think that is a brilliant idea, you can find them at the Neopolitan etsy shop.

wallpaper craftiness with Mackenzie

 

 

(I am so happy to be introducing the sixth post of guest blogger, Mackenzie Sasser of Secret Pocket Handmade. I first met Mackenzie at Second Storie Indie Market, where I fell in love with her vintage-y yet clean aesthetic and her cheery attitude. She blogs fun bits from her daily life over here and on this blog she will be sharing crafty ideas, inspirations and tutorials. Please join me in welcoming her today :)

I was flipping though my Come Home magazine #18, they always have some great DIY stuff. I saw these pictures of things to do with wallpaper, and I froze in my crafty tracks. I have just acquired some amazing wallpaper, and I've been too scared to use any of it. This would be the perfect way to use a little bit of precious vintage wallpaper, or other papers/fabric.

I have some table legs just sitting empty in a room waiting for something to make it into a proper desk, and I have also been trying to brainstorm how to cover up the horrid bright yellow counter-top that I found at ikea for cheap. This is too perfect. From the pictures, they painted a board white and glued the wallpaper to the edges. I would probably use matte decoupage paste to glue it on and seal it.

I think this is a great way to incorporate some great vintage wallpaper into a clean modern style.

paper loveliness

 

 

I am always inspired by the lovely Dawn's paper collection. See more over at her flickr.

Thanks, Dawn!

Oh my!

 

 

 

 

Portland based illustrator/artist Julianna Swaney never ceases to make me smile.

Her cute shop, Oh My Cavalier, is filled with all sort of fun goodies.

I especially adore the way she packages those sweet brooches and that fun paper animal kit.

Check out her blog here and her vintage paper blog over here.

folds

 

 

Have you seen this ridiculously cute and neat paper goods shop Upon a Fold?

They have the most interesting folded paper goods and books. I adore getting cards in the mail and if I opened up one of these I would surely squeal with delight.

They are Australian based and also have a nice blog. (Ever noticed how rad "crafty" things from Australia are?)

I found it through this cute blog, Coquette & Dove.

well, hello there!

Aren't these paper goods from Ello There super cute?

Makes me want to get married again just to have another wedding...almost. (No, really James-love you!)

Found via Chelsea's blog.

super sweet sale at sycamore street press

 

There's a totally awesome sale going on right now over at Sycamore Street Press. Many of their gorgeous letterpressed goods are on sale for up to 50% off!

I bought a frame mat to put one of my photos in, and if I had a kid's room to decorate I would definitely be getting one of these fun posters.

It's on until Friday I think so if you need some cool cards, pretty posters or a unique gift you should check it out.

classicly cute correspondence

 

I have this thing for cards and stationary-just can't get enough!

I really like these beautiful classic looking pieces.

You can find them at this etsy shop.)

(p.s. the creator alana has a beautiful photography site, too)