Wednesday, March 16, 2011

French Inspiration

Last week I was inspired by Polly at Counting Your Blessings    
and decided to make some gift tags to give to my etsy customers.
I always try to wrap everything pretty but don't always include a gift.
Now I'm going to keep some of these on hand. 
Most are quick and easy to make. 

 I love my fleur-de-lis stamp
 

 



















And, we all love the images from The Graphics Fairy! Thank you, Karen!

 French soap labels

and French perfume labels


While I had my French stamps out,  I decided to stamp some of these. 
I haven't made any muslin ribbon since Christmas.

I like the muslin rolled up on old wood clothes pins.


And, bringing a little spring inside . . . 
 making some shabby chic flowers with tissue, burlap, old patterns, 
French book pages, and vintage lace.

strung on string to make a pretty garland.


I'm sharing this week at the French Voila party at the French Cupboard.
I'm looking forward to seeing the other great French crafts and decor.

Thanks for stopping by today.
I hope you're having a great week!

~ Julie


[Some of the above items are available in my etsy shop.] 

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17 comments:

  1. Amy KinserMarch 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Julie, these things you made are beautiful. You have been busy.

    FYI...I have everything weighed and photographed...now I am writing descriptions. WHEW!!!

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  2. Sonya BadgleyMarch 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Hi Julie,
    I love the fleur-de-lis tags. And isnt Graphics Fairy great? Your shabby chic flowers are adorable. And I love the stamped muslin ribbon. I need to make some of that too. Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Sonya

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  3. acorn hollowMarch 17, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    my you have been busy. I love anything with buttons. I am sure your customers will love getting these sweet tags.
    Cathy

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  4. CrystalMarch 17, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    These are great!!!! What nice surprises!!

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  5. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 17, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    You have been busy...beautiful! You are a talented gal!

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  6. Vintage GalMarch 17, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Wow these are gorgeous. Lovely, lovely. The shabby chic flowers are adorable ;-)

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  7. KarenMarch 17, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Your blog is beautiful! You are very talented.
    I'll be back. I'm your latest follower.
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  8. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Your tags are so gorgeous and I love the stamped muslin ribbon - will hop over to your shop and check it out again!
    Hugs,
    Sabre'

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  9. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~March 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    All of your ribbon and tags are so beautiful! I love your shabby chic banner as well. Those wee flowers look like they're a lot of work, so full of small detail. Happy St. Paddy's Day! xox

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  10. elizabethMarch 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    So excited to have you as a follower and to find out you are from my neck of the woods...from your blog title I thought you were a New Englander (that's where my relatives live!).
    On to your questions:
    I have a Nikon D5000 and almost always shoot in A which is aperture priority letting me choose the depth of field while the camera does the rest...I am a newbie at photography and learn what I do know from blogs like Pioneer Woman.
    Our church leases a school in Vancouver (Shahala Middle School) on Sundays while we look for a permanent building.

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  11. PamelaMarch 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    These are so gorgeous JUlie!!!
    I love the gift tags and what you made with buttons!!!
    So creative!!

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  12. blessingsMarch 17, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Ok, those flowers are STUNNING!

    Thank you for sharing your French Inspiration with us! And I'm so glad that you found some inspiration from my silly cards. =)

    Blessings... Polly
    French Cupboard &
    Counting Your Blessings

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  13. Dreaming of VintageMarch 17, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Hi Julie! You made some really pretty things! Thanks for sharing!
    Kelly

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  14. Boho Farm and HomeMarch 17, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love the tags and garland! Really cute!
    I am your newest follower. xo Caroline

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  15. The Lovely in LifeMarch 17, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    So fun, I should make some for my etsy customers.

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  16. Jackie Desiraye RamosMarch 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Your tags are beautiful to say the least, now I feel like makings some!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Jackie

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  17. VickiMarch 23, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Hi, Julie. I love what you've made in this post. I think you found the best graphics over at Karen's. Love your tags, the flowers and the stamped muslin

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