Bloom Where You’re Planted…

Hi Friends!

I am a bit late, but I am hopping along with Papertrey Ink today!

I took the opportunity to get ahead with some Christmas gifts, and made my first notepad cover… I hope to make a few of these to pop into a couple of stockings.

This month we used a photo as our inspiration:

I drew on the pattern on the lid of the vintage suitcase, the bouquet of flowers, and the jar of jam (?), and came up with this…

Here are some detail shots for you:

Enjoy the rest of your hop!
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14 Comments

  • Laura Isham
    August 25, 2011 4:49 pm

    Love all of the details and how you mixed patterns.

  • Lisa
    August 25, 2011 5:15 pm

    Wonderful project! Great colors and distressing!

  • Marge
    August 25, 2011 5:45 pm

    Great project – beautiful outcome!!! I have a few of these to cover myself! Love your blog title too!!!

  • Ally
    August 25, 2011 6:02 pm

    Beautiful. 😉 I love the vintage feel with all the deep, rich colors, and the patterns are just fantastic. Very nice. 😉

  • Rhonda
    August 25, 2011 6:53 pm

    Love the flowers on the little label.

  • Kay
    August 25, 2011 10:14 pm

    Meredith, this is just beautiful! I those all of the details!!!

  • Carol’s Ink Spot
    August 26, 2011 12:24 am

    This is great ! I love the pattern you created for the background on the pad.

  • jen shears
    August 26, 2011 4:06 am

    OOOH! love this- and yay for being AHEAD of the crazy rush during the holidays!!! ;D

  • Amy
    August 26, 2011 4:07 am

    So many fantastic details Meredith! I love these notepads and this would be such a great little gift!

  • cards by cara
    August 26, 2011 4:07 am

    What a beautifully crafted giftie!!

  • Ohhh Snap
    August 26, 2011 4:29 am

    Gorgeous project! TFS 😀

  • Kara
    August 26, 2011 12:58 pm

    love it..great gift!!

  • Suzanne Russell
    August 26, 2011 10:28 pm

    Love your take on the inspiration-great idea for Christmas gifts!

  • The Paper Parade
    August 29, 2011 11:53 pm

    What a wonderful Christmas gift! The recipient is totally going to love it 🙂 I love that you didn't just make a card, and it is so obviously inspired by many elements from the inspiration photo. Awesome job!

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