Last week I traveled to shop the Atlanta Gift Market. So much to see!!! I was focused on anything with vintage-inspired style. Here are some photos I thought I would share. I had not attended this show for several years, so it was fun to be back. What do you think?
Atlanta Gift Market
February 5th, 2010 Posted by AmyIt’s Birthday Time!!
February 2nd, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
Dogwood Birthday - SI0460
Loving Birthday - SI0450
I love birthdays - not just mine but everyone’s. Birthday cards have to be my favorite type of card to send. I’ve been making my own cards for years and I love using Vintage Workshop images to update an old card. Above are just a few of my favorite vintage images to use for birthdays. Read the rest of this entry »
Monthly Free Image for February
January 29th, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
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This image of a beautiful yellow rose gift tag is Amy’s Free Pick for the month. Be sure to click on the image first to see the full size image. Then right click (Mac: control+click) and “save to” your computer desktop or a folder of your choice. This process will ensure you get the best quality of the image.
Don’t roses just make you feel good. My mother always claimed she hated getting flowers for special occasions especially roses. Her justification was that the life of the flowers didn’t justify the cost spent. She was happier with daisies or carnations. I have always loved getting flowers especially roses and I’ve found a way to make them last a lifetime!!
When my husband first gave me red roses - we were only dating then - I was so excited I never wanted to throw them in the trash. Not just because I tend to be a hoarder, but the sentiment was so touching. So they stayed in the vase until they turned a deep, almost blackish red and dried up completely. I decided I had to keep them but didn’t know what to do with them. Then - an idea!! I took off all the petals and gingerly put them into a glass bowl - like a fish bowl - I got for a couple bucks at a dollar store. Then I added some rose oil scent that I’d gotten at a fair years before. It smelled so good and was like making your own potpourri. I still have this bowl sitting on my shelf after almost 13 years.
How do you work to preserve the past? Do you remember all the romantic moments in some special way? Share your comments on love & roses!! Until next time… Cheryl
Use Iron-on Transfers to Enhance your Style
January 26th, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
Created with Vintage Workshop Imagery
It’s the time of year people start thinking of ways to update their living space and clothing. The Vintage Workshop has some simple ways to help you enhance your style. Read the rest of this entry »
New eBay Listings for Valentine’s Day
January 20th, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
The Vintage Workshop & Indygo Junction recently placed a new batch of fun items on eBay for sale. Read the rest of this entry »
Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards & Tags
January 16th, 2010 Posted by Cheryl
Created using Cupids & Doves Collection from The Vintage Workshop
There are many reasons to make your own Valentine’s Day cards and tags this year. The practical reasons of saving time and money are always a plus, but the best reason of all may be to give a meaningful gift from the heart. Hand making a Valentine’s Day card for your loved one tells them more than the message written on it. It tells them that you thought enough of them to give time and love to create something personal just for them. It’s much more meaningful than looking down the row of cards at the local store and picking one out that says what you want to say. Read the rest of this entry »
Create Your Own Candy Wrappers
January 11th, 2010 Posted by admin
Created using Imagery from The Vintage Workshop
This Valentine’s Day create something personal for your valentine. Read the rest of this entry »
Calling Card Box
January 6th, 2010 Posted by admin
Box created using Vintage Workshop Imagery
This cute little calling card box was created by Guest Designer, Beth Leintz. Beth has been a longtime friend of The Vintage Workshop and is a great designer that uses vintage elements combined with imagery from The Vintage Workshop. Beth is also a treasure hunter and is always on the lookout for great vintage finds. To see more of Beth’s fun vintage finds and creative projects, visit her blog, Gathering Dust. Read the rest of this entry »
Monthly Free Image for January
December 30th, 2009 Posted by Amy
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This image of birds looking into a winter scene captured in a fan is Amy’s Free Pick for the month. Be sure to click on the image first to see the full size image. Then right click (Mac: control+click) and “save to” your computer desktop or a folder of your choice. This process will ensure you get the best quality of the image.
I hope you enjoy my winter scene photos from Michigan. Please share a comment of your favorite winter scene.
Create Your Own Card Set
December 29th, 2009 Posted by admin
Create Your Own Card Set
Create decorative box set of cards
You can easily create your own boxed card sets for a personalized birthday gift this year. You will need a few supplies like glue or double sided tape; a color coordinating box to fit your cards in (we choose a skinny pink box); coordinating ribbon, a scrap of coordinating paper to mount box cover image (we choose black), corresponding number of envelopes to fit your cards (again we choose black) and card stock weight paper.
Simply printing your favorite image (we used Eiffel Tower - SI0130) onto a card stock paper. You might want to try a glossy paper for shinier cards. Cut them out and fold in half - cards are done!! Print a smaller version and mount on coordinating paper - see box top in picture above. You use this smaller version for the box lid.
Choose a coordinating ribbon to tie your box closed and tie your cards together. Be sure the length of ribbon you cut off first will tie around your closed box. Center it on the top of your box and adhere. Then glue/tape your image to the center of the top of the box over the ribbon.
Tie extra ribbon around the cards and envelopes. Optional: Put a wide strip of vellum around the cards/envelopes and tie the ribbon around centered on the vellum strip. See photo for details. Put them in the box and then tie the ribbon around the back. It’s a wonderful gift that’s easy to make.
Until next time…