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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Melissa… Read the rest

The new Dimestore Vogue collection is enchanting….It has a way of reminding me of a simpler time with pies cooling on the windowsill, laundry hanging on the clothesline under the sunshine, apron strings, grandma’s quilts, fabric scraps, and handkerchiefs.  Today I get to share with you a couple of projects I created for the Vintage Street Market booth at CHA, using this sweet collection.

For this first project, I took a small paper bag and embellished the front, creating a pocket in which to hold some tea-stained fabrics, trims, etc.

Next up is a simple card that uses a paper bag as the base…topped off with sweet papers and die cuts from the Dimestore Vogue collection.

Dimestore Vogue will be available mid March….just in time for spring, white gloves, gingham dresses, and an ice cream cone at the malt shoppe.

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Melissa Phillips… Read the rest