Busy as always, this week, I REALLY need to catch up on emails and thank yous and all SORTS of household chores.
You know what it's like when you leave for a few days in a rush, without picking up the house, and then you DREAD coming home?
UGH.
WHY DO I DO THIS TO MYSELF????
Analise is my name and catch up is my game.
I seem to always be behind on everything! The days are not long enough for me anymore. Can't we just change the daylight hours? Like add a few in the evening or something... sunshine until 10pm would be nice...
Annnyway, I first want to share the sweetest gift from my new friend Laura at Whimsy Pink.
I won a giveaway at her blog, Whimsy Pink! Okay, it seems like I never win anything, so I was TOTALLY happy to hear from Laura that I won!!
Here's what she sent my way, and, it arrived on Valentine's Day! YEAH!
sweet little taggie
a little shabby scottie dog (adorable)
sweet little change purses made from a vintage tablecloth (LOVE THEM!)
Thank you sooo much Laura, I love everything!! YEAH FOR ME!
Visit Laura's SHOP! WHIMSY PINK!!
Also, I've been thrifting! I found some new shops lately and want to share photos... buuut, I haven't taken them yet! HA!
next time, promise.
OKAY, lastly, I need HELP!
I got my hands on the VERY BEST VINTAGE WALLPAPERS!
ahhhhh, I love it so much and I have some projects in mind annnnnd I MIGHT share some in my shop soon.
But, I need advice on how to get it to lay flat... iron??? It's been rolled for forever so it's naturally "rolly". ha!
So, advice anyone? I want it to lay flat so I can cut it without tearing it and without uttering expletives under my breath.
It's so pretty, I just don't want to ruin it.
help?
Love the wallpapers. If you start offering them in your shop please shoot me an email. I would love to buy some from you.
hugs, maria
Posted by: Maria R. | February 27, 2008 at 05:58 PM
Oh those wallpapers are YUMMY! I sure hope you offer them in your shoppe. I don't know a thing about getting it flat but you could just sell it rolled up. But that would be more expensive to ship. Talked about ya on my blog today, Sweets! HUGS...cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Dack | February 25, 2008 at 11:25 AM
ooooohhhhh!! I love your wallpapers! I always cut mine to the size I want to use....then iron it on the backside with a towel underneath.
I ALWAYS have those days when you are running like a mad woman and the house just keeps piling up with toys... shoes... clothes... ugggg!
xoxo Heather
Posted by: Heather {Pretty Petals} | February 24, 2008 at 07:48 PM
O.K. I love these wallpapers! :)When you lay it out flat, place a heavy object like a hammer on one end, then pull it out to however long you want it and secure than end down as well. Try ironing it while it's in that position (on top of a towel) and that way you will get it a bit flat so you can make your first cut. (without getting those nasty tears)
p.s. You had expressed interest in my 'junkforjoy' wallpaper set on etsy - did you still want me to hold it for you?... :)
Joy
Posted by: Joy | February 24, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Sigh...I'm so jealous.....I have no idea what to do with rolls of wallpaper so I'm absolutely no help..... I just want to stare at it!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | February 23, 2008 at 06:49 PM
Truly gorgeous wallpapers you found, looking forward to see what you end up creating with these, thanks for all the good pics and stuff on your blog and flickr.
/Camilla from Sweden
Posted by: Camilla Floweret | February 23, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Hi, your papers are wonderful. To get mine flat I iron them from the back including steam. It takes a second to get them flat and I never get better results. This works well with all my papers, even with those very thin and fragile ones. Hope I could help. Nicole
Posted by: Nicole | February 23, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Hi Analise- Well, you know I've handled my share of old WP (lol!) and I always iron it flat, then cut into pieces, then put in the envelopes. If saving for yourelf, just keep it rolled til you have a project for it's use and iron the amount you need then. Pretty!
Posted by: jen duncan | February 22, 2008 at 07:43 AM
oh, forgot to add: once it's flat, I'd sandwich it between something to keep it nice and flat as it dries, or try ironing it, but make sure you put a layer of paper between it and the iron.
Posted by: chelsea | February 21, 2008 at 08:15 PM
hi, i just stumbled upon your blog, but for the wallpaper, my best suggestion would be to put it in the bathroom during a shower, don't use the fan. let it get really steamy in there and voila, it should flatten itself out.
To avoid it sticking to anything you'd prefer it didnt, i'd put a sheet of wax paper underneath it as it flattens from the hot moist air.
Posted by: chelsea | February 21, 2008 at 08:12 PM