So I officially have an Etsy Shop, which I am having alot of fun with! It 's called The Hayloft and sells girly items with a vintage flair. Like I said before, I am into the vintage look and love finding old things to incorporate into my projects. My mom has donated lots of ribbons, trims and lace and they have been finding new homes little by little.
The desire to make boxes were inspired by pictures I have seen in magazines of stacks of old-fashioned hat boxes. I have always just starred at them...I love them! I was charmed by the story of a lady named Hannah Davis who, during 1825-1830, sold "bandboxes" covered in wallpaper to young girls who worked in the enormous factories. They bought the decorative boxes as luggage pieces to proudly carry their valuable items such as; bonnets, dresses, jewelry, ribbons and artificial flowers. Today, a Hannah Davis bandbox is much desired by collectors. So, in my shop you can find my version of a wallpaper bandbox. I like adding the ribbons/trims/fabric for extra character. :) Since I have had the wallpaper around, other ways to use it have transpired, like the Notecard Sets.
Anyway, it's time to attend to the family! I hope you check out the shop often as I intend to add things on a regular basis. At least that's the idea!
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