Bingo!

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I am so happy to have FINALLY had the time and the inspiration to work with some of the beautiful vintage BINGO cards I received for my birthday (last September!) I made two wall hangings:

This one is my favorite; I used a beautiful piece of original Victorian scrap as the centerpiece. I call it "A Gentle Word."

This one also has a genuine Victorian scrap on it; I also tinted one of those beautiful old doilies I had and embellished with a fun jeweled fabric button! I call it "May Your Life Be Peace." I also enjoyed getting out my sealing wax again!

Click on the photo above and below to go to the wall hanging's respective listings in my Etsy shop, Twice Shy Restored!

Comments

Malisa said…
Stunning! You did a fantabulous job!
February 9, 2010 at 8:24 PM
Pretty Things said…
Where do you FIND all this stuff???? I am in desperate need of ephemera for a workshop and am STUCK! Email me if you can point me in a direction or two.
February 9, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Beadyjan said…
They are really lovely.
Please call by my bog I have blog candy up for grabs.
February 10, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Micki said…
You really did a wonderful job...they are so pretty!
Micki
February 10, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Linda Sue said…
SOOO pretty- I saw on MS yesterday cutter-outers shaped like lace- cool, of course Martha had some one else do the heavy lifting and then took credit for the final look but they are really cool cutter- outers ( I forget the name- punchers, maybe)
February 10, 2010 at 2:46 PM
said…
They're soooo pretty Laurie!
February 10, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Laurie, thank you for visiting my blog and for signing up for my Valentine's Giveaway! I've enjoyed my visit here too, became a follower and am adding you to my list of faves.

You have lovely creations and your photos are beautiful!

Come back and visit again!
Diane
February 11, 2010 at 6:00 AM
Angela Catirina said…
Laurie, you amaze me! I hope you're selling these in your Etsy stores. What a perfect keepsake Valentine!
February 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Unknown said…
these are so beautiful Laurie!
We are having a great time here..we have been so busy that last night I finally gave out and fell asleep about 8....we are still getting married in Vegas, I think in March...Probably shouldve just planned it for here, but my sister wouldve been disappointed.....
February 12, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Bunty said…
These are so pretty - I love them!

Barbara
February 12, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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