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Create a Flower Press
Occasionally I get a bit of a bee in my long-haired bonnet and want to make stuff that is cool and interesting. I had an idea that I...

Violet Grant
May 16, 20223 min read
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The Art of Drying Flowers
I reckon you are already aware that there is more than one way to dry or preserve flowers, right? Well, this post is going to explore a...

Violet Grant
May 16, 20227 min read
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The Language of Flowers
There is a language, little known, Lovers claim it as their own. Its symbols smile upon the land, Wrought by nature’s wondrous hand. And...

Violet Grant
May 5, 20221 min read
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Create Great Social Media Posts
I recently came across a tool to enable you to create great (eye catching) Instagram, Pinterest & Facebook posts and thought it is worthy...

Violet Grant
Apr 11, 20223 min read
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The Vintage Palette Match
Vintage colors can range from vibrant retro diner scenes (Happy Days) to more subdued and muted tones captured on film cameras. When...

Violet Grant
Apr 6, 20222 min read
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How to make a vintage style small paint box
This is a Paper Mache` book box that has been modified to give it a vintage look through the use of gesso and paint. I have made this...

Violet Grant
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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How does Mont Marte Crackle Paste work?
Many people have asked how Mont Marte Crackle Paste works, or claimed "I can't get this to work properly - HELP!" I've read quite a few...

Violet Grant
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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How to Paint Shabby Style Roses
You will not believe how wonderfully easy it is to learn how to paint shabby style roses ~ they are my signature style and oh so easy ~...

Violet Grant
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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How to Paint a Quick Pansy
Did you ever think about learning how to paint a quick pansy? Well, here is a tutorial that might help you to achieve something so...

Violet Grant
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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Make a Wax Seal with me
I love making wax seals as they can be the most beautiful way of decorating your journals or mixed media creations. Join with me and get...

Violet Grant
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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The Paperie Shop (Journal Art Paperie) ~ an Introduction to Violet Grant
Decorative artist and creator of beautiful and unique vintage style journals and ephemera My love for everything vintage style has been...

Violet Grant
Feb 26, 20221 min read
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