Posts from — July 2009

I kid you not, my friends. This stunning collection of vintage-y printables is all FREE, courtesy of Amy at Eat.Drink.Chic. Whether it’s for the wedding, the occasional gifting, or simply for everyday home use, Amy has all the tutes and downloads you’d need below. Oh, have I mentioned that that they’re free? 

• Vintage apothecary labels
• Tea cannister labels and tutorial
• Herb and spice bottle labels (with coffee stain-method tute)
  
• Wooden box labels
• Oil and vinegar labels
  

Thanks Amy for sharing!

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I’m definitely loving The Graphics Fairy’s clip art collection of classic French product labels–  beautiful, well-designed and yep, FREE to download! I think these print images would be beautiful applied to boxes, tins, glass canisters, fabric or wrapping packages for an instant chic, French style!

Below are the links to the featured downloads.  There’s actually more lovelies from The Graphics Fairy (it was hard to post just a few!) so be sure to check ‘em out.

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1. Vintage French Label here
   
2. Old Paris Label here
3. Gorgeous Vintage Paris Label here
4. Vintage French Label Framboise here; and with Lemons here
5. Fab Round Apothecary Label here
   
6. Paris Soap Label here

Happy Bastille Day! In honor of our French readers and francophiles everywhere, I thought I’d post some goodies with a bit of a French flair.

Fleur de lys, french stripes, cupid garlands, laurel wreath frames, ooh la la! These printable designs are actually for making dolls house wallpaper but can also be used to make packages, fabrics and trims.

Think envelope liners, stationery backgrounds, wrappers, placemats, napkin rings, labels, seating cards, and the list goes on…

The PDFs can be used to print on paper or fabric (such as the EQ inkjet cotton lawn reviewed here). Each sheet prints a pattern that will fit on a standard letter size sheet and can be scaled to different sizes using your printer controls.

Get your free downloads here and more, courtesy of About.com:

• Edwardian Green and Salmon scheme here
• Celadon, Black and Cream, Red and Cream colorway here
• Pinks and Yellows here
• Robin Egg Blue and Lavender scheme here

Hoo-yah! It’s hard to believe it, we know…

I was just sitting here at my desk, and it floated through my mind: “Hmmm… I started the blog in July of last year, I think … Must be coming up on an anniversary…” So off I went to check the archives– and lo and behold –

July 12, 2008 marked my first ever post! WOW. I still can’t believe it has been a year already. Time sure flies when you’re having fun!

So thank you dear readers. Thank you for always stopping by and leaving a comment. Thank you for watching this space, for caring and sharing and for all the blog-love and friendships. To fellow blogging friends whose daily dose of inspiration continue to enrich my life and expand my otherwise dormant right brain, thank you.  It’s truly been an amazing year and we truly appreciate you following along.  Blogging would be no fun without you all!  xoxo

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For a single or the standard 3-letter monogram, use this embroidery- based type to personalize your wedding stationery or even gifts to friends. Monogram KK font is free for personal use, courtesy of Abstract Fonts. The textured card background is also a free download I found here.  Enjoy!

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