GA GA for Garlands

Fairy Fantastic!!

Susan Van Horn of My Sweet Imaginations is one super talented lady. This is the delightful fairy Isadora and she is a paper clay creation. This wreath is a perfect home for this beautiful lady. I love how Susan used  a wonderful array of colourful fabric strips to cover a simple straw wreath - what a transformation!!!

 

Susan's talents also include but I am sure not limited to - painting and creating the most gorgeous clothespin dolls ever!! Take a peek at so many of her fabulous creations here and her blog here

Please feel free to use the I am GaGa for Garlands button I made on your blog too!!

Laser Cut out Fab!

                 

Simple, seasonal and elegant!! Have a great week!

Wreath Topper Lovely!

I am  always looking for fresh ideas and ways that different artists/crafters present and perfect they're personal style. I saw these wreaths by Emilie Friday and fell in love with the colours and simplicity of her designs. What a wonderful idea for a cake topper, table accent, party favor or gift - perfect for seasonal display!!

Baby Shower Beautiful!

Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body- Elizabeth Stone

This gorgeous banner was one that Claudia made for a friends baby shower - I love her attention to all the little details, the colours, vintage images, multi dimensional embellishments and of course glitter! What a thougthful gift to cherish forever!!

               

               

                  

               

For a peek at some other beautiful Vintage Baby images and gorgeous creations click here!

Beautiful banner

I found this gorgeous banner while getting lost on Etsy! Julie Ann of Damboise Designs sells the most darling woodwork pieces for embellishement. These are just a couple of examples of what she has done with the "Say It With Letters" MDF pennant pieces she has for sale!! 

What a lovely accent for your summer entertaining and celebrations and what a great way to use up some of your "scraps" - gorgeous!!

"Shabby" Wreaths

I have recently started keeping an eye out for and collecting Vintage Wrapping Paper. Who knows when, how or even if I will use it - but as collections go - it is easy to store, doesnt take up much room and I LOVE to just look at it.....

That being said, Lulu's Groove has the most AMAZING assortment of Vintage/Retro Goods and loving all things garlandy I just had to get and share with you this fabulousness!!

I purchased multiple sheets so I am thinking about using one of them and covering a composition book and using it as my christmas/holiday organizer!!

I love Softies!

Meet Me At Mikes has long been a favourite blog of mine - the handmade goodness and vintage fab. is wonderful eyecandy. Whenever I "check in" I am always inspired and amazed and then incredibly devestated that the store is a few thousand miles away in Melbourne, Australia!! I saw pics that they posted of they're store front display and just had to share these garlands of softies which are being collected and displayed with some being sold in support of The Mirabel Foundation!!

           

You can check out the Softies for Mirabel Flickr group here!! xo

Hooray!

Continuing in the spirit of summer and garlands and things....

       

This lovely scapbook paper is from Daisy D's wonder years collection and is simply titled Hooray!

Super Easy Summer "flag" banner!

Do you ever wonder what you can create with your beautiful and precious pieces of vintage wallpaper that is always TOO good to use!?!?!?

  

Here is a super quick and easy mini tutorial to get you started making a charming "flag" banner!!

  

The size of your wallpaper pieces will dictate the size of your banner "flags". I cut mine to 3 inches wide by 10" in length, then folded with an iron in the middle. After cutting out pieces mark a spot in the centre (1.5") appox 1 - 2 inches from the bottom of the flag. Draw cut lines in pencil from spot in centre to flag edge and cut out.

  

I used twine to hang my flag pieces over, but ribbon, seam binding or tinsel would be lovely too!! I measured approx 2 inches  between each flag and glued the two inside edges together and smoothed with a brayer, repeat until you have used all your pieces....

See how easy it is......... look how great it looks hanging up!! It's perfect for inside or out!!

  

  

Have a great week. Both kiddlets will be out of school tomorrow!! Yikes.... Tamyxo 

Celebrate Summer

Summer is approaching at warp speed, our kids will be out of school next week!! With Memorial Day and the Fourth of July celebrations in mind, check out some of this patriotic garlandly inspiration!!

             

 

 

You can use these for your own inspiration or you can purchase at one of my favourite stores  Bayberry Cove or Christmas Traditions

Tamy xo