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by kkcogle 17 May 2008 ( edited May 22'08 15:21 )
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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!

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Comments (33)
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by dlonnahawkins 17 May 2008
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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!
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by elenu 17 May 2008
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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...
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by bikermomfl 17 May 2008
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absolutely adorable, job well done
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by kkcogle 17 May 2008
thanks!!
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by mops 17 May 2008
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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!!
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by sqdancer 17 May 2008
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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!
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by lbrow 17 May 2008
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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!
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by sueffb1 17 May 2008
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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!!
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by tolgamum 17 May 2008
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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
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by anna25775 17 May 2008
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these are simply gorgeous! what a fantastic job you did kkcogle. well done *4u
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by kkcogle 17 May 2008
thanks!
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by mollymarie 17 May 2008
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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.
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by babyred 17 May 2008
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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!!
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by shirleysisson 17 May 2008
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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!!
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by kezza2sew 18 May 2008
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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!!
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by nglover1 18 May 2008
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This is such a good idea .Great. Job A flower for you.
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by kkcogle 18 May 2008
thanks!!
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by coco128 18 May 2008
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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!!
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by kttyhwk4 18 May 2008
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What a clever idea! Love your girls
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by kkcogle 18 May 2008
thanks!
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by joaniessw 18 May 2008
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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!
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by geruvyme 18 May 2008
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such a cool thought process! the end project I am sure will be treasured a long time!
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by kkcogle 19 May 2008
thank you!
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by jrob 18 May 2008
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Very nice job!;)
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by kkcogle 19 May 2008
thanks jrob!
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by dkjack 19 May 2008
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Very pretty. Neat idea with the wall paper.
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by kkcogle 19 May 2008
thanks alot!
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by shirlener88 19 May 2008
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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!
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by ddoersch 19 May 2008
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great idea...
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by kkcogle 21 May 2008
thank you!
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by gerryb 19 May 2008
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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
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by sufferingsonje 19 May 2008
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That is so pretty and very innovative. *4U
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by kkcogle 19 May 2008
thanks!
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by nini 19 May 2008
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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
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by pafhen 19 May 2008
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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!
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by sira 21 May 2008
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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!!
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by debbierussell 21 May 2008
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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!
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by missann 21 May 2008
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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!!
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by auntbaba 22 May 2008
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These are beautiful. You are very creative!!!
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by kkcogle 22 May 2008
Thanks! glad you like them, too!
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by mpo14011 22 May 2008
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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 22 May 2008
I can spend too much time here, too...but sure love it! I'm glad you like the pictures!!
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by simplyrosie 22 May 2008
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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 23 May 2008
thanks! I really wish they could be shown live, though...because they are even cuter in person!
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by gerryvb 22 May 2008
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what a great idea on this wallpaper, they are lovely
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by kkcogle 23 May 2008
thanks so much!!