Decorated Matchbox Button Box Tutorial

Decorated matchboxes are perfect for storing vintage buttons.

Scan a vintage button card and print it, or, use the image provided below.

Cut a piece of scrap book paper to cover the entire matchbox cover.
Apply modge podge to the back of scrap book paper and apply to the cover, wrapping it around to cover the front, sides and bottom of the matchbox cover.

Cut the button card image to fit the front of the matchbox cover..  

Apply modge podge to the back of image and affix to the front of the matchbox cover.

Coat entire cover with modge podge to seal and protect the box. Stand on one of the open ends and let dry.

When completely dry you can add embellishments like, lace, ribbon, or buttons.

 

 

Button card image

Linking with Shabby Art Boutique

Free Little Miss Stuffed Doll Pattern from Vintage Pattern Marketplace

This sweet vintage dolly is here just in time for you to stitch her up and give her as a Christmas gift!

At 18" tall she would be adorable sitting under your Christmas tree. Especially if you were creating a vintage toy land theme. You could even make her suspender skirt out of felt with a tiny holiday applique on the front!

 Click here for the free pattern from Vintage Pattern Marketplace

A Collection of Goodies for Your Laundry Room

"Whether you hang your clothes on the line or use a dryer, you're sure to want a few of these laundry supplies or vintage items to brighten your laundry room and make laundry day less of a chore."

Laundry Day

  Curated By: CherryPrairie

ArtFire.com

Fine Art Photography

Living Farmhouse Style in Surburbia

I live in a small 1960s ranch style tract house with a large yard. I love the idea of country living but not the inconvenience of traveling long distances to shopping, the doctor's office, etc. I tried that and really didn't like driving in the snow to get to town, having the deer eat all the vegetables or not having water when the electricity went out and the electric well pump couldn't run. So I've tried to take all the parts of the country life that I like and incorporate them into my suburban existence. 

To me farmhouse living means simplicity, connecting to the earth and doing what you can with your own two hands.

I'm not living in rural America but that's okay, I'm pretty happy with our own personal blend of suburbia and country! 

Handmade Muslin Towels

These Sunbonnet Sue towels are new at 

Cherry Prairie 

They are 100% cotton muslin.

I applied the design and then hand tinted each one.

This one is my own design and perfect for Fall!

 I'll be making more designs soon!

For the Love of Desert: Pumpkin Spice, Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

 These cookies sound just perfect for Fall!

For the Love of Desert: pumpkin spice chocolate chip pudding Cookies : Preheat over to 350F Degrees  1/2 c. all purpose flour* 2 tsp. baking soda 1 (3.4-3.56 oz) box of pumpkin spice pudding (dry) 1 1/2 stick of butter, softened ...