Indulge Your Shelf

Here's a peek I thought you'd enjoy of some gift packets I made for friends in Texas.  I started with tiny manila file folders, and then sewed two together and sewed one of them closed so there was a pocket created.  After that, I decoupaged vintage papers all over each side of all of the folders (as well as a few new scrapbook papers here and there):  Then I inserted paper and fabric ephemera in between the pages, and into the pocket I'd created, as well as in some of the envelopes I'd attached.  Little surprises everywhere!  I used this scanned image printed out as a "card"... and wrapped everything up in a doily place mat, tied with ribbon and a vintage beaded flower! Hopefully, when they've used up what's inside, my friends can re-use the folders, too! Another little project was rescuing this little porcelain figurine, which was covered with dirty lace an...

I promised more photos of the fun times we had in Texas, and here they come; don't say you didn't ask to see!  First, I'll show you photos of charming downtown Waco, which has come alive with the addition of Magnolia nearby:  Lots of chandeliers  A rag wreath-doily combo -- interesting, huh?  Stained glass windows for days  I'm lusting after a spool cabinet these days -- but I'd take this hardware cabinet instead! Then, we finally made it to Magnola Silos!  A very relaxing, fresh sort of vibe in the shop itself  Wall tag display I loved...  Baskets I wanted  My favorite display of all was the wall of typewriters in back of the register!  We didn't go into the bakery, but there was an outdoor patio where you could get a little shade  Or, like this bird, water!  The gardens and garden shop were blooming ...