Oblaten, Glanzbilder, Victorian scrap diecuts, bokmrken, Sammelbilder, collectible glossy prints… What ever you call them, you’ll find a favorite image among them – or hundreds! There are roses, birds, animals, pretty ladies, faries, babies, cartoon characters, angels, real or imaginary royalty, santas, seasonal and celebratory images. And more! As you might have guessed already, I […]
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Becoming a Barbie Doll Collector
When one paints an ideal, one does not need to limit one’s imagination. Ellen Key As most kids I loved my softies and later my fashion dolls (actually only owned like two real Mattel dolls). Each one had names, personalities and were a part of my family. But unlike most people I don’t think I […]
Collecting Snow Globes
I have a very small collection of Snow globes in my Christmas box, that we take down each year in December (although not last year because the living room was a mess after moving here. I think that Snow globes are such a darling cute thing, and I’ve always liked them. I don’t think I […]
Happy Mail & Endorsements I got
Sarah, who does the most adorable abstract postcards, wrote to me a while back: Your swap is the highlight of my life twice a year! Sarah I don’t think I could get a better endorsement for the DIY Postcard Swap than that, right? Today I want to share the postcards I received in the DIY […]
Thrifting in Sweden
Today let’s visit a Swedish Thrift Shop together, and take a look at what can be found on the shelves. I find vintage things beautiful, and full of inspiration. Sometimes they’re not that old, but still, they’re here on the shelves waiting for a new home… So tempting, so very tempting. When I started this […]
A Swipe File of Inspiration
No matter what the ideas or conduct of others, there is a unique rightness and beauty to life which can be shared in openness, in wind and sunlight, with a fellow human being who believes in the same basic principles. Sylvia Plath Hello July! I haven’t made a inspiration mosaic since March, so this one […]
Postcard Storage Binder with Dymo Labels
I love ring binders, especially these tiny ones that I have made for myself! Last week I posted a video tutorial on how you can make a custom-sized ring binder too, using a vintage book cover. I’m sure you can come up with lots of fun things to add into yours, like loose leaf journaling, […]
Gathering and Saving tis’ Season
I took my camera for a walk this weekend, to not just have the instagram fall photos when winter comes. To gather and save how magically beautiful sunshine on yellow leafs are. To get some fresh air in between intense creating going on around here. Preparing postcards for the DIY Swap (you can still sign […]
10 Amazing Pinterest Collections
I love Pinterest! There are a lot of boards that are simply amazing out there, in one way or another. Some are wacky, creative, crazy or simply breathtaking. They are all a proof of creativity to me, and sometimes a bit obsessive… Here is a list of my top 10 right now! Related PostsWhen you […]
Thrifted Finds | Vintage Flower Pots
With a Summer Crush on Flea markets I have been to several outdoor flea markets this summer. And yes, some nice finds did find me! My favorite might be these two flower pots, featuring my favorite china pattern! I’ve got coffee cups, a vase and a small pitcher that I also use for flowers. And […]
Glue Book where I Collect Happiness
Last week I had fun writing a tutorial on how to Start an Inspiration Notebook, a kind of Glue Book where you collect things that inspire you. I hope you liked it and found your own inspiration to get started cutting and pasting images that you like. The things that inspire me are things that […]
Sorting for Inspiration
Do you too do some kind of sorting for inspiration? I enjoy sorting through materials and finding tiny paper scraps that I forgot about. Sorting for inspiration is a lot more fun than sorting to organize – or to try to clean up the desk or remove another pile! Sorting for inspiration is the opposite […]