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Paula Corley
california
Welcome to "Vintage to Vogue" I'm Paula Corley, together we will take the ordinary to the extraordinary! It is more important then ever to remember that creativity and frugality can go hand in hand........Let's explore fresh approaches to getting things done, from stitching, sewing, cooking, baking, crafting, hosting, gardening; to just about anything you can think of! -Paula
Interests: sewing,sewing patterns,baking, crafting, making art, working in the garden,DIY, Do it yourself projects
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Thanks Mom!
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5 Things to Make out of Old T-Shirts: How many of you don't own a t-shirt? Answer: not many! So, what do you do with all those loved, old, no longer wearable t-shirts? Here is my list of just a few projects you can use, using your old, worn t-shirts! First, I cut the t-shirts... Continue reading
Posted May 22, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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Rag Rug - Gift for a Friend! A couple of years ago, I wrote an article about rag rugs for Somerset Home and since then I have continued to create many rag rugs in different sizes and colors. My latest was for a dear friend, she told me what she liked and that it would... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
Thanks, Penny! Trying to unclutter the look.....
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Happy Mother's Day! Spent the entire day with my family and had a lovely time just being together! Laughing and playing, cooking and just hanging out....the best day ever! I hope everyone had a wonderful day filled with love and appreciation! Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
Paula Corley has shared their blog Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
May 8, 2013
Paula Corley has shared their blog Matilda Schulman
May 8, 2013
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4th Sunday of Every Month This Flee Market has become one of my favorites, with plenty of parking and friendly vendors who are there to sell.....really good prices! If you get a chance check it out, Topanga Vintage Market. My youngest daughter and I had a blast yesterday. Not only did we get there at... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
DITTO! Koko, you were an exquisite bride in both your beautiful gowns! Plus, I was thrilled that your wedding was the first wedding my girls witnessed, however, they are now looking to see if their future is sitting next to them! :)
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April 13, 2013 KoKo and Quincy got marred! 1000 Cranes A Japanese Wedding Tradition From Hawaii They were joined by one thousand hand made gold origami swans! A family tradition, that their wishes will come true and the couple will be greatly rewarded with a happy and prosperous marriage if the bride and her family... Continue reading
Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
Matti riding this past weekend for her high school..... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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One more wood & pipe shelving unit! ok, this is the last pipe shelving unit I will post about for a while! I promise! This one is for the upstairs bathroom attached to my design studio, so it is used mostly for storage. Hence, all the shelves. The are 1 x 8s and go the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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I finished the wood and pipe shelves for the upstairs craft room this weekend and have already started filling up the shelves. I have to say, having a place to put everything makes life easier for visual people like me. Related articles Piping Hot Design Trends Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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Pipe & Wood Shelves...work in progress A few months back I started working on wood and pipe shelves for the stairway leading to my design room, well I am happy to say I finally finished them! Now, I just need to organize and put everything that is on the floor on my new shelves! In... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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Rose Bowl Parade-Behind the Scenes The amount of time and energy that goes into the creating of the Rose Bowl Parade each year is amazing! My girls and I went on a behind the scene tour last week and this morning we enjoyed watching the parade with much more appreciation for the work that goes... Continue reading
Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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Rose Parade Floats Have you ever wondered how those amazing Rose Parade Floats are made? Wonder no more! My girls and I will be taking a VIP tour this afternoon! (we won this opportunity at our school's yearly charity event) We are so excited and we will be bringing back lots of photos to share... Continue reading
Posted Dec 27, 2012 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
Thank you Carolina! Your photography is amazing! If anyone is interested in having their products photographed, you should contact Carolina (above). She has an amazing eye that captures what most of us miss! Thanks again Carolina for letting me use your photographs!
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How To Make a Patchwork Pancho from re-styled sweaters. Now is the time we need a little warmth! Happy Holidays! Continue reading
Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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Posted Nov 2, 2012 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
Paula Corley is now following elsiecake
Oct 29, 2012
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Back To School DIY: Fabric Covered Pegboard with working Clock! Continue reading
Posted Aug 29, 2012 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
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“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ― Edgar Degas Continue reading
Posted Aug 27, 2012 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY
Paula Corley is now following Lizzy House
Aug 24, 2012
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DIY: Kids Crafts The Crafting of Softies craft |kraft| noun an activity involving skill in making things by hand: (crafts) work or objects made by hand: Some of you may know that I am a fashion designer by trade and some may not. What I want to say is that I am thrilled to have... Continue reading
Posted Aug 24, 2012 at Artisan-All Things Handmade-DIY