Last night I worked a bit more on the bakery display furniture. I have to admit that my preference for style leans towards the minimalist modern. My house is all earth tones browns and pretty plain as for a layout.
This is because I :
a: cannot decorate, I don't know how
b: don't understand why you cannot have a brown floor and brown furniture and brown rugs...
c: am not very girly
I have accepted this, but having a very girly, frilly daughter makes you look up terms like shabby chic, girly glam and dazzle design.
So where does a earth tones gal like me look to inspiration after looking up wiki?
Scrapbook Paper... and I may now be addicted to it.
You can see some of the patterns I have used in the furniture here:
::Michaels::
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I love the fact that on one piece of paper you can get seven different looks, designs, pieces etc..I have used this bakery paper before when wrapping boxes for food jewelry. I figure I will cut pieces and layer it as signs and pictures/art for the wall
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I also have added a few pieces of trim to the furniture and added the scrapbook paper as wallpaper backing for the display.
You can see a few cake "blanks" that have yet to be decorated.
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work continues.. maybe I will go look for more paper...I can stop anytime I want..I just... don't want to..
Hi Jane, You are a woman after my own heart! I too, LOVE scrapbooking paper and I am always on the lookout for more! As you've mentioned they are versatile, Acid free, and usually you get at least 2-3 sheets and often double sided. They are wonderful and I have found that the craft section at a Super WalMart has a really good selection to choose from as well. Your choice of the bakery wall paper is sooo cute and your daughter is no doubt in her girly element as the 2 of you put this together! These are the treasured memories of tomorrow!
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Thanks hon ;) yes I find I almost have to "control myself" when it comes to the 5 for a buck days at michaels, wallmart huh? oooo I need some stuff from wallmart..might just go browse the paper section ;P
Deletewow, I never thought to use scrapbook paper for decorations?!?!?! ya learn something new everyday :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip
They do have some great in scale picture ones also for cards, art etc ;)
DeleteIt seems that you can find into your own girly side. It all looks very fine and romantic. Keep up the good work.
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Wyrna
thanks hon, it grows on you ;)
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ReplyDeletethey really look great...and now im kind of hungry lol
ReplyDeletethank you, I think a slice or two is in order :P
DeleteLove your color choices, I too must admit I have a scrapbook paper addiction! We have an actual scrapbook store not too far from me and ooohhhh mmmyyy can I get all kinds of inspiration from those ladies. Everything is looking great in your window box.
ReplyDeleteA whole store??? oh I would have to stay in there for a whole week..i would loose lots of money ..like a gambler ;p
DeleteI have also just "discovered" scrapbook paper its great. I love your choice. Your shelves are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHugs Maria
oh no..your addicted to it now ;) you will have to start hidig it from your family ;P
DeleteThank you ;)