My favorite girls...the gardening sunbonnets from Eileens Digi Delights! I actually had her resize this set to the 5x7 for me because I just love these girls! Anyhow, I was in our Goodwill last Sunday and found this very large and wide roll of embossed vintage wallpaper, with a blush pink and white floral design. It's a heavier paper, with a mesh like backing. Huge roll...$1.50! I'm a vintage wallpaper collector and have rolls that I have paid over $100.00 each for! So...this was a steal! I loved the heaviness of the paper and because I've already tried embroidering on some of my old papers, which worked, but needed some tweaking, I knew this would hold up much better...plus I liked the design. I've always loved the old silhouette pictures, where they used old wallpaper as a background. So...this is what I came up with! The picture frames are from the dollar store...just wanted an old frame look, like they used to use. I really like the way these turned out!

what a great idea on this wallpaper, they are lovely

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by kkcogle 22 May 2008

thanks so much!!

The possibilities are endless, arne't they? I think these are darling designs... Nice job! You've inspired me to try something like this as well... xoxo

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by kkcogle 22 May 2008

thanks! I really wish they could be shown live, though...because they are even cuter in person!

Now, there's an idea!!!And how wonderful they look!!!!Good job.This site is a real "time-waster"(LOL!)So many ideas-so little time.

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by kkcogle 21 May 2008

I can spend too much time here, too...but sure love it! I'm glad you like the pictures!!

These are beautiful. You are very creative!!!

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by kkcogle 21 May 2008

Thanks! glad you like them, too!

You are so creative! I love the way they turned out. Thank you for posting these and sharing your work.

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by kkcogle 21 May 2008

thanks!!

Very nice & well presented * 4u

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by kkcogle 21 May 2008

thank you! I thought they looked cute on one of my vintage tablecloths, too!

WWooow- these are absolutely gorgeous. Love these Cuties! You did a great job and clever to use in a wallpaper- never thought of that! I remember that you used these cutie in Tote bags as well- right?! Can I ask where you purchased these gardening sunbonnets? In case, if I can`t found your Tote bags page! *4U

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by kkcogle 21 May 2008

I bought these from Eileens Digi Delights on ebay. She has some realllyyyy cute designs, so beware! And, if she has not indicated in an auction, they are available in a 5X7, which she resized for me a couple weeks ago! I'm glad you like them!!

I love these lil bonnet garden girls, they are the best

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by kkcogle 19 May 2008

thanks...I think so, too!

They are just beautifull! Great idea! They turned out very well, indeed! *4U

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by kkcogle 19 May 2008

thank you, too...I'm pretty happy with how these turned out, too. Now...to find a place to sell, sell, SELL them! lol

That is so pretty and very innovative. *4U

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by kkcogle 19 May 2008

thanks!

Wow! How neat! I have more pillows than I need...now I'll need more wall space! Cute, cute!

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by kkcogle 19 May 2008

thanks...now get busy on those wall! he he he

great idea...

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by kkcogle 21 May 2008

thank you!

Kim, great work - I love what you did - so clever and the girls are speical - so glad you brought them back for this project. *4U Shirlene

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by kkcogle 19 May 2008

thanks...last night, I stitched out a few more. But these two designs still are my favorites!

Very pretty. Neat idea with the wall paper.

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

thanks alot!

Very nice job!;)

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

thanks jrob!

such a cool thought process! the end project I am sure will be treasured a long time!

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

thank you!

What a wonderful idea. I never would have thought of that. Thank you for sharing the pics and ideas. *4U ><>

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

you are welcome! I'm glad you like them!

What a clever idea! Love your girls

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

thanks!

you did such a nice job and on wallpaper - wow - pretty cool ... they are adorable ****4u

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

thanks!!

This is such a good idea .Great. Job A flower for you.

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

thanks!!

What a fantastic idea, really lovely to view. Who would of thought of wall paper, you know what my eyes will be searching for now don't you. And of course my favourite little girls to boot.....
Absolutely Beautiful, wall paper design just perfect. more flowers.

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by kkcogle 18 May 2008

thanks! yep, keep your eyes out for a cute roll of wallpaper in those thrift shops!!

These pictures are super. I love the gardening Sun Bonnet designs as well. It is great to learn from each other as we do on this site. *4U

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

thanks...wish you could see them in "real person"! my boyfriend even thinks they are cute!!

I REALLY like these! Such an imaginative idea! *4U

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

thanks! these girls just make cute projects!!

WOW how clever, I am going to raid Father in laws shed he has heaps of alod wall paper and give it a go,,, I love this site for ideas

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

you may want to list some of those on ebay as well! some wallpapers sell for lots of $$$$$$$

by kkcogle 17 May 2008

just a side note...look for a heavier paper, the stitches stay on top better. on some of my "paper" like wallpapers, the stitches kinda sunk.

these are simply gorgeous! what a fantastic job you did kkcogle. well done *4u

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

thanks!

These are really great. Love the designs and the background is just perfect. You've expanded my ideas of embroidering on other materials too. I'm always picking up new ideas from this site. Cheers and a flower for your grand work.

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

I'm glad you like them...and I guess it doesn't hurt to try embroidering on anything...well, there are some things I guess I wouldn't try....lol

Kkcogle, These reall turned out cute. I also think these designs are wonderful. I like the was they are an outline design but the flowers add color and texture. You did get a great buy on the wallpaper. Thank you for sharing with us. *4U Sue

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

Sue...exactly what you said, is why I just love these, too! I know that I will use this set and the larger ones over and over again! I have always loved redwork, so it's not a wonder these are my favs!!

I love them & they do bring back memories, but then I'm of what u would call vintage age. I lived n era of your now so called vintage wall paper & almost every rm had silhouette pics. *4U thing about it back then no girl ever had pants on.

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

After my last birthday a week or so ago, I kinda feel vintage, too! lol I'm glad you like these cuties!

by blackie 21 May 2008

lbrow - sorry but i had a good ol laugh at your statement "back then no girl ever had pants on" - maybe she was a "tarty doll" (shown on projects page) hehehe! Forgive me for being rude!

you are a wonder, what a fantastic job, I love those little girls as well... *4U

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

thanks!

What a great idea. I've used wallpaper to make small envelopes, topstichted a fancy border, but never used it the way you did. Thanks for sharing.

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

some papers will work better than others...I'm glad this is a BIG roll! I think I'll be doing a few more of these!!

absolutely adorable, job well done

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

thanks!!

A clever idea Kkcogle, unique, I like it a lot. The Sun Bonnets are gorgeous.

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

thanks...

What a great job! I had never thought of embroidery on wallpaper. That is one reason i love this site - we learn so much and can expand our expertise by seeing what others do.

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by kkcogle 17 May 2008

thanks...I'm glad to throw another idea your way!