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Etsian of the Week: paperhill

In honor of paperhill’s 2 year anniversary, each order will be refunded 15% of the total purchase price; limited time only! There are so many pretty finds here that I’m sure you won’t walk away empty-handed. 🙂

Reconstructed rings

Vintage flocked notecards

Pocket mirrors covered in vintage wallpaper

Vintage wallpaper notecards

Simply gorgeous cuffs!

Breathtaking “Chai Latte Dress” from ModCloth

If only, if only………………..

6/15/09

After viewing Dottieangel’s apron/wraps about a dozen times, I decided to make one of my own. I’d love to buy one of hers someday, but at the moment I’m on too tight of a budget.

I started with a store bought tea towel ( I just love those things) and some cute repro fabric with puppies and kittens all over it. The striped fabrics are also new and hand frayed. I added two pockets; one on each side. The long striped pocket is perfect for holding a wooden spoon or scissors if you use it as a crafting apron, and the upper pocket is made using some new swiss dot fabric and a vintage hanky. I have quite the collection of vintage handkerchiefs and this was the perfect project to use one. 🙂 I also added some new vintage-looking lace and vintage ric-rac. The buttons are mostly vintage, as well. I like the way this apron turned and out and I’ll probably be making some more in the future. Drop me a comment if you like it!

Ps. I wanted to put a plug in for Corra from TheMayberrySparrow. She made the stamp which I used for the tag on this apron. Didn’t she do a great job for me? It looks exactly like my Umbrella Ave. logo. 🙂

5/10/09

Etsian of the Week

dottieangel

www.dottieangel.etsy.com

During my recent Etsy browsing, I came across this simply lovely and quaint little shop. I ADORE her designs, incorporating old hankies, laces and fabrics into precious little things for home or yourself. These few photos have inspired me to go make a placemat for my bedside table! Hope you all enjoy these as much as I do, and that you check out her shop where you’ll find many more lovely treasures.

“rita summer apron wrap”