Saturday, February 9, 2013

Darling Companion Crafting

There are many red things in my house, it's my favorite color.  Sometimes though, a little pastel find comes home with me.  Exhibit A:  Lefton Miss Priss salt shaker a thrift store save for $1.40.  You know I walked those isles for 30 minutes looking for her 'other half' but she was destined to remain a single gal.  I thought her a perfect spot to display this old cupcake topper.  The topper reminded me of bakery treats at Sterling Pastries where my beloved Little Grama worked during my childhood days! Thank you to Elizabeth for triggering another memory with your gift bag of goodies!  
 
The Home Companion magazine is dated 2005 but I save them and puruse them each month of the year.  The paper dolls remained intact until this year when I decided to use them to create a little valentine project.  You see, Anne Estell reminds me of another little blond who grew up in  our house; our homemade baby girl.
The base is a heart shaped open sided red cookie cutter; I used scrapbook paper and then a layer of flecked opaque fabric over the paper.  The back has a doily that allows a peek-a-boo view of the inside where I glued the other pieces of the paper doll clothes. 
The Home Companion wasn't the only M.E. treasure I saved, calendar pages also provide great graphics for valentine paper crafts.  My pal of 29 years will get this card next week. We are both Norwegian  mothers of Korean born children.  I love the Scandinavian Christmas papers for a great group of red mixes that complement the trim in Mary Englebreit's drawing! 
 
'Hope you haven't stopped Valentine crafting yet, I love this time of red, glitter and doilies.  One more week till the Big Day of Love!
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18 comments:

  1. LauraFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    So cute! Valentines Day is so much fun! I love miss priss...I have the sugar bowl attached to a little plate no lid ...but I put little packets of sugar in her :)

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  2. donnaFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Oh my Tammy you lucky girl. I have been eyeing the Lefton kitties. Sooooo cute you really got an awesome deal. Love your Valentine box. I just love, love paper dolls.
    Hugs
    donna

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  3. Musings from Kim K.February 9, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Oh my goodness. I just love ME. Your dear friend is going to love it. I saved each and every single Home Companion ever made. I think there's a support group for people like us. HUGS!!

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  4. Erica of Golden Egg VintageFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Your Miss Priss Shaker is too cute! What a great little find. I'm glad you're still crafting away. I think I've decided that Valentine's Season is one of my new favorite holidays...So fun for making things! Your ME creations are sweet.
    Erica :)

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  5. Carlene @ Organized ClutterFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I don't think I saved Ny Mary E magazines. I do have some Shirley Temple paperdolls though.

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  6. Perfectly PrintedFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Tammy your Valentine is lovely! I'm sure your BFF is going to LOVE it!! ME always included such great images, you were such a smart girl to save them!! AND I love your Miss Priss Shaker!!! Too cute!

    chris

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  7. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Turned out cute!

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  8. Shirley HatfieldFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I didn't save my ME magazines...I made a scrapbook of all my favorite ideas. I get so buried by stuff sometimes. I always loved Ann Estelle...she reminded me of my oldest daughter, Amber. Lucky you to find the cute kitty. I know a few bloggers who would love to have the set. I think it's fun to find the single "orphan" S&Ps.

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  9. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~February 10, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Such a cute kitty! Love your paper goodness! Soo cute Tammy!! Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! :) xx Holly

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  10. vintage greyFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Love your sweet Preston kitty!! So adorable!! Your Valentine's are so pretty! I still wish the ME magazines were around! xo Heather

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  11. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    So cute! I save my Home Companions, too...miss that magazine so much!

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  12. JillFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Miss Priss is sweet!!

    You are just too crafty, love it!!

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  13. Kim GillianFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    I love Miss Priss, she is so cute!

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  14. craftylesFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    How cute that is , Tammy. I still have all my ME's too. You've given me some great ideas. Now just to find the time!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Your Miss Priss is cute holding her valentine. I save all my ME calender pictures too! Wish I had saved all my ME magazines.
    Dorothy

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    I'm lovin' your M.E. valentines - and just have to find all the things you LUV! I've got some sweetness for you, Dear Swap Partner! I saved all my M.E. Magazines - well actually, most of them are from yard sales. I just love them to pieces, too - and I think you were VERY BRAVE to cut one up! LOL!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Oh you've given me hope that *I* can find the Lefton kitties at the thrifts! I want the whole set! ♥

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  18. harrietteApril 6, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    That lefton kitty..what a find! Even if its only one..lucky!! Love your valentine her too! She looks like a rare one. What a fun blog you have! Harriette

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