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1916 Children & Lambs – DIY Easter Bell Pull

These precious Easter Children and little lambs were simply begging to become another Bell Pull for my sister: INSTRUCTIONS: Print out and glue the 3 collage sheets to thin cardboard (cereal box) - I use spray glue for fast action Punch holes in the corners of your images, you can skip the two bottom corners… Continue reading 1916 Children & Lambs – DIY Easter Bell Pull

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1907 Joyeuses Paques – DIY Easter Bell Pull

The rich Victorians used Bell Pulls, to summon their maids, butlers and other servants. They could be connected from room to room, so when pulled, say in a bed room, a bell would ring in the servants quarters, alerting the maid to which room she was needed. My grandmother used to make embroidered Bell Pulls… Continue reading 1907 Joyeuses Paques – DIY Easter Bell Pull

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1912 Easter Children & Roosters

Tonight I have a collage sheet for you, with cute Easter Children and Roosters: Why not use these to make little hangers, like I did with the French Chicks (click on the image below to see the whole post with instructions): Go to the folder below to download the high quality printable collage sheet, and… Continue reading 1912 Easter Children & Roosters

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1912 French Chicks – DIY Easter Hangers

Here is a collage sheet with adorable French Chicks I have prepared for Easter: I glued the collage sheet to thin cardboard (cereal box) before I cut out the individual cards, inked the edges and attached a little wire with some pearls. A super easy and quick project, resulting in cute little Easter hangers that… Continue reading 1912 French Chicks – DIY Easter Hangers

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Victorian Easter Children & Chicks

Tonight I have a darling pair of Easter Children & Chicks trade cards for you: These are originally Victorian Trade Cards, and were included with coffee packages. I wish we could buy coffee today, with such beautiful art included! At least we can enjoy the Victorian ones...lol! Go to the folder below to download high… Continue reading Victorian Easter Children & Chicks