How To Make Hang Tag Notebooks DIY

 This gurl thinks makin' little notebooks from hang tags is a lotta fun!

You can give them as sets or use them as an actual tag on a gift.

What you'll need:

Hang tags, brads, hole punch (I used one with a smaller hole than the standard hole punch--you can also use a tapestry needle to punch a hole big enough for the brad), bone folder and string. 
Of course, you'll need some paper and a scissor to cut the paper. 
You'll need your sewing machine too if you plan on sewing down the middle. 
You can also sew the paper to the tag by hand.

 First, fold the hang tag so the bottom edge matches up to the bottom of the hole in the tag.

 Punch a hole in the middle about a half inch from the bottom edge.

  
Insert the brad into the hole and secure.

Cut a piece of twine, insert it into the hole and secure it by tying a knot.

  

Cut some paper to fit inside the tag.

Fold the paper in half and trim any excess.

Insert the paper into the folded portion of the tag.

Sew down the middle of the tag and paper to secure it.

Decorate the front by stamping, attaching pretty paper, photos or whatever you'd like!

Fold your little notebook in half and twist the twine around the brad.

 

Make some more!

Enjoy!

Recently Thrifted

 This gurl has vintage needlepoint on the brain and found these two cuties thriftin'!  The first photo is a vintage Avon locket and the bottom one is a really old coin purse. 

 Both have been incorporated into my wardrobe.

I bought a new camera for my birthday last week and am having fun figurin' it all out.  

It was time to finally upgrade and join the 24 megapixel crowd.

After a lack of inspiration these past few weeks, I found my craftin' mojo so I've got a few new DIYs comin' up.  

Stay tuned!  

Oh My! Maize Monday

 This gurl thrifted the most inspiring book recently which caused her to gasp 'OH MY!'.  

It's called Adventures in Stitches by Mariska Karasz and was originally published in 1949.  

The version I picked up was printed in 1959.  

I think I've discovered a stitchin' soul sister.

The introduction to the book hooked me immediately.

'Given the proper tools, each has inherent creative energies and, like the writer's pen, a needle is a woman's traditional instrument of self-expression.  Embroidery is to sewing what poetry is to prose; here the stitches can be made to sing out as words sing in a poem.'

'Any women who can sew a fine seam should, within a short time, develop into a painter in thread.  These lessons have no relation to the ready-stamped table runner, or to the chair back designed and patterned by a stranger.  Nor will this book teach you to imitate the work of another age, for this is acceptable only as a means of learning to master a technique and, no matter how beautifully you stitch, your efforts will have no creative meaning.  Meaning is born when the designer and the workman are one.  When they are one, you will have ceased to copy.  You will have begun to create; each line and stitch will be your own.'

I've never heard of Mariska and thumbing through her book made me think she was far ahead of her time.  If you ever stumble upon one of her publications, grab it!  

It's worth adding to your collection. 

   

Vintage Baby Girl Announcements

This gurl thrifted these cutie cute cute vintage baby announcements recently and thought she'd share them with you as printables.  Just click on each picture to download. 

Do you know anyone having a baby girl?

I do!  :)

A gift for mom

 This gurl made up a cute little gift for her mom's birthday this week.  I found a vintage apron at a thrift store, made the pin from a vintage sheet and wrapped it up in brown paper adorned with a thrifted paper doily.  I think it will look really cute hanging out on her patio with all her flowers.

On the tag, I attached a little packet of flower seeds.  On the back it says:

'Congratulations on your new packet of wildflowers.  By picking up these seeds, you have chosen to do a service.  Please plant them in a place that makes life more beautiful.  

Vacant lots, sidewalk cracks or widow's front yards are acceptable.'  

You can download the template here if you'd like to make some of your own.

Now, go plant some flowers!