Tuesday, March 26, 2013

A Touch of Aged Pink

Maybe it's the long wait for Spring that has me adding a touch of pink to the books, and bundles I've been working on today.



I covered an old tattered book with vintage pink and silver wrapping paper.  Then I aged, and distressed it to keep that tattered feel.




I didn't have to do anything to the book on top.  It's a journal from the 1920's.




It's beautifully beat up with a touch of dusty pink.  They're perfect together.





I bundled them with vintage hemp twine, a vintage skeleton key, and two dried rose buds.









Love it.




Another touch of pink.




I covered this one with vintage Hallmark paper, and one of my tinted French book pages.



I'm off to jazz up more misc. books.  See ya soon.


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26 comments:

  1. JunkchiccottageMarch 25, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Rosemary,
    This is so pretty. I love the worn pink very sweet. I always love to see what you are making next. Have a great Easter.
    Kris

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  2. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresMarch 25, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Oh Rosemary, this is lovely.
    Oh how we all want Spring..just plain cold in Iowa, icy roads this AM. Need the inspiration for sunny ideas. Enjoy

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  3. AnneMarch 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary!
    xx
    Anne

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  4. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueMarch 25, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Beautiful as always Rosemary.
    Enjoy your day.

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  5. Di@Cottage-WishesMarch 25, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    So pretty, love it! as usual, you are the bomb. Di

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  6. White Ironstone CottageMarch 25, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Love the hint of pink
    so pretty and feminine
    xxoo
    Pam

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 25, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Such a pretty touch of pink, Rosemary! Like a blush. Love the little rosebuds. I think they are a nice touch with the twine.

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  8. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    So pretty and the pink touches are perfect with your little roses!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  9. Heart Vintage Design March 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Love the book bundles. The pink is a nice touch, Kitty

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  10. CreateologyMarch 25, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Very Pretty in Pink. I am enjoying the soft shades of color you are using. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  11. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 25, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    They're so pretty Rosemary. Love the soft pink.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    So so pretty and what a great idea!

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  13. The Feathered NestMarch 26, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Good grief Rosemary...It's like I want to be your neighbor and walk over and make stuff with you!!!! Each and every thing you create makes me swoon....love, love, love. xxoo, Dawn

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  14. miss flibbertigibbetMarch 26, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    So pretty Rosemary! I remember reading L'Etranger in French class so many years ago!

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  15. -LisaMarch 26, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Rosemary, you are so creative and talented. I just love the books!

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  16. KellyMarch 26, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I love those book bundles you're making! The soft pink is so vintage looking. Great job!

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  17. CynthiaMarch 26, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Just grogeous, Rosemary. I love these!

    Cynthia

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  18. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    precious!

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  19. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMarch 26, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    I really love that silver and pink wrapping paper you used/aged -- it reminds me of my grandma :) (that's a good thing!). She always kept wrapping paper she smoothed out and folded in shoe boxes. I used to go through it and just look at all of it and my favorites were the silver/foil embellished ones.

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  20. Shabby chic SandyMarch 26, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Ohh...love the pink!

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  21. Barbara JeanMarch 26, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    you do and have the cutest stuff girl

    love it all

    barb

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  22. PendraMarch 26, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    You never cease to amaze...
    Hugs,
    Pendra

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  23. KarenMarch 26, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Absolute shabby pink perfection!

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  24. chateau chicMarch 27, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Love, love, love your book bundles!! They are so sweet.
    Mary Alice

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  25. Debbie @DewdropGablesMarch 27, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    I love the touch of pink, and the way you distressed it. Very Victorian looking, so sweet!
    Debbie :)

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  26. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Just beautiful Rosemary - love how romantic the " package " looks after you created your magic -
    Visiting from French Country cottage
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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