I have long been a fan of shadow boxes.  The idea of keeping a memory on display in a beautiful way, makes home decorating even more meaningful.  We were challenged this month to use a beautiful shadow box frame sent to us in conjunction with some products from Vintage Street Market.  I chose to use the Dimestore Vogue collection as it fits in perfectly with my craft space.

I painted my frame with celery acrylic paint, then a light coating of antique white, and then distressed it with distress ink.  I love the shabby, pale blue it turned out to be.

I used Dimestore Vogue paper as my background topped by a vintage Bingo card, doily, and then a Dimestore Vogue die cut layered with coordinating paper and vintage buttons.  This project made me take a look at the things I have on hand…things I love and treasure as some have memories attached…and then incorporate them into my decor to surround myself with my favorite bits and bobs of history.

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We made a fresh batch of cookies last night…today needing to share some with a friend.  I love thinking up new ways to give treats away…inexpensively of course, and today I bring you a strawberry basket full of Chocolate Chip Cookies…you can whip one of these up in a hurry.

All you need is a strawberry basket or small container and scraps and dies from the Dimestore Vogue collection.

Attach a strip of the Dimestore Vogue paper around the inside edge of the basket, followed by trim that peeks up just above the paper, and finally, a strip of Kraft crepe ruffles also found in the Dimestore Vogue collection.

Buttons, real and die cut, dress up the outside edge, followed by a stamped die cut ticket tied to the center of a bow.  Fill with a dress pattern tissue paper, cookies, and enjoy!
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Wrap it up Dimestore Vogue style….I just love this collection…the gingham, Kraft crepe paper, vintage buttons, sewing tape, etc. Today’s project uses some left over bits I had on hand to quickly make a package look pretty…and then a little something extra.

I wrapped up a small jewelry box using the Dimestore Vogue paper, created a band from vintage sheet music and trim, and then created a bow  using more Dimestore Vogue paper and the Kraft crepe paper.  A super quick and inexpensive gift wrap alternative.

For an added little treat, I wrapped a vintage spool with the pink sewing tape paper…

…added some crocheted flowers on top, and attached a large pin to the backside of the die cut Diva,  inserted it through the flowers and into the hole on the spool to create a stand of sorts to display the Diva, a photo, a handmade card, etc.

I love the fresh, spring feel of the blue gingham paper and the tiny pink flowers on the die cut…hope your day is beautiful!

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