Silver And Blue Dresden Snowflakes From Germany

It may be July, but snowflakes are in abundance around these parts! If you like to make your own ornaments or cards for Christmas, these heavy foil Dresden snowflakes from Germany may be just the ticket.

They're sturdy enough to build on in layers, have heavily embossed detailing and are intricately die cut.

They range in size from 2" to 4.5" and are available now on our website and in our Etsy store.

Dresden Foils & Trims From Germany

It's no secret that we love Dresden foils and trims. And in the last couple of weeks we've added several new styles in a range of colors, like the blue fish above, and several trims, stars and autumn designs:

We couldn't resist the running pumpkins and golden kitties above, and the silver birch leaves hint that fall is just around the corner.

Florals are always useful and, in pretty colors like pink and seafoam green, add a touch of elegance to a plethora of projects.

Last but not least, pretty sheets of mixed halos and stars are something we reach for time and again. The black come in handy for Halloween projects while the colors are versatile for any time of the year. We're also stocking silver and gold in both our etsy shop and on our website.

Christmas is Coming!

This time of year, with our workshop in full swing and supplies all over the place, I start to get super excited about Christmas. How I'll decorate, when I'll do it, where the tree will go, and what gifts I'll make are all on my mind. I wanted to share a few of my favorite Christmas supplies with you, just in case you're also thinking Christmas.

Above, vintage mercury glass beaded garlands are a staple on my trees.


Above we have Dresden flowers, a vintage holiday pick from Japan with the most beautiful composite berries and a group of blown glass Czech beads.


Next are three of my very favorite sheets of Santa scraps.

Last but not least, we have a group of spun cotton mushrooms from Germany, a trio of multicolored bottle brush trees and lustrous embossed foil trim that looks so gorgeous lining shelves or on a mantel.

We're Having a Giveaway!

Journals in detail.

What's this mosaic, you ask? Why, it's a group of detail shots of the three handmade journals we're giving away!

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
Please leave a comment telling us your favorite item in our etsy shop or on our website.

ENTRY DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 (Pacific Time) The three winners will be randomly chosen and notified on Friday, June 4th (be sure to leave a way for us to contact you if you win.) Please note that you must live in the USA to win.

The first journal up for grabs.

No two journals are alike. Each measures 9 3/4" x 7 1/2" with 100 sheets of wide ruled white paper made from 80% sugarcane pulp.

The second journal features pretty flower girls.

We created these journals using supplies offered in our etsy shop and on our website, which include authentic gilded Florentine paper from Italy, paper scraps from Germany and England and gold foil Dresden paper trims.

The third journal has an extra large pair of angels.

The inside covers are all lined with c. 1930s sheet music and the inside front covers each have a unique scrap or dresden as well.

A peek inside.

Hope you're all having a wonderful holiday weekend! And be sure to visit Mary at Little Red House for more mosaics.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Here's a quick sampling of a few of my current favorites from our etsy shop.
Above, a sheet of glittered German bird scraps.

A cluster of vintage fruit and berries, a shabby chic plant stand and orange paper roses.

Paper poppies in burgundy, gorgeous Italian manuscript paper and delicate rose trim.

Last but not least, I'm loving the soft hues of this steel blue Dresden trim, floral border scraps from Germany and pink Dresden flower trim.

What are your favorite things right now?

Handmade Valentines

Handmade Valentines are always fun to create, and exchanging them is always a special treat. Here are a few favorite supplies from our etsy shop:

Assorted foil and paper heart doilies.

Metallic trim with red foil.

Red foil embossed paper with flowers.

Dresden gold foil hearts from Germany.

Vintage red metallic honeycomb trim from the 1960s.