Embellished Flower
10 Ways to Embellish Your Scrapbooking Layouts
So, you’ve sat down to do your scrapbooking and now your wondering, “How can I pep this layout up?” Well, read on, because there are plenty of tips for you in this article.
An easy way to add some elegance or softness to your layout is to use paper tearing. Use a patterned paper to tear either diagonally, vertically in the middle or on either side about 1/3rd of a 12″x12″ sheet and adhere it on coordinating cardstock. E viola, there you are!
If you want to use embellishments such as die-cuts and they look a little plain to you, then use a darker shade of chalk to shade the edges to give it more depth. You can even use foam pads for a 3D look to adhere making it really stand out. The same can be done with punched out patterned paper or cardstock.
For adhering certain items that you do not wish to use glue with, such as vellum, you can use eyelets, brads, staples, safety pins, ribbon and oh so many more! Vellum really adds elegance and softness to your page.
Shaker boxes are really easy to make and gives your layout that special look. For this you might want to use a sturdy cardstock or chipboard to make the frame. Cut out a window and pick out some things you might want to put into the shaker box, such as beads, flakes or mini diecuts or punches. Use a piece of transparency for the cut out window, adhere. Then place foam tape around the inside edge of the window making sure there are no spaces in between. Then pour the “filling” into the upside down frame and adhere a patterned paper piece for the back of the shaker box. Adhere to layout and your done!
Heat embossing is another good way to make a layout elegant or special. You need an embossing heat tool, embossing powder and embossing clear ink. Stamp the pad with your stamp and stamp it on your layout. Immediately pour the powder onto the stamped area, then shake off excess. Heat with the embossing heat until the powder melts.
Dry embossing is also pretty easy. You need an embossing tool, stencils and a light box. Just place the cardstock on the lightbox, place stencil where you need it and trace around the shape of the stencil pushing down on the cardstock (not too hard). When you’re done you can chalk the embossed area to make it stand out a little more.
If your journaling looks boring to you, why not use a tag to emphasize it some more. There are plenty of tag templates available as well as punches, but also free downloads to trace from the internet. Embellish the tag with ribbons, fibers, eyelets, etc. and your journaling will stand out.
Another beautiful and wonderful way to embellish a page is with quilling. Quilling looks difficult, but it’s really not! Even using a toothpick you can make pretty flowers or little animals and shapes that look like a million bucks! Use various thin long or short strips of cardstock, twist around a toothpick, then let go, shape and glue.
Now you have some advice on how to make your layout special. Have fun scrappin’!
About the Author
Jacqueline M. Schimmel is a Professional Scrapbook Designer who designs custom and premade scrapbooks, cards, frames and teaches scrapbooking courses in Germany. Her portfolio consists of over 580 designed layouts and she was hired to design an album that was given to his Holiness the Pope in 2005 on his visit to Cologne, Germany. The name of her business is Memories Artwork™, http://memoriesartwork.typepad.com.
Where can I find it cheaper?
I found my dream wedding dress, but unfortunately it’s not my dream price. Off the rack it’s $780, but my budget only allows $200 or less. I’m thinking of making it myself, but I’m having trouble finding a pattern that matches pretty well. And I don’t know if it would just be too stressful, because I’m planning and I’m making everything for the wedding (the invitations, the food, the playlist, the flowers, the decorating…with a little help from friends and family.) Has anyone seen a similar dress for way cheaper? Maybe one with the same structure that would be easy to embellish?
I would look on ebay and the like, however, it came out this year, so I’m not having any sort of luck.
I’m a size 4/6 if that helps any.
http://watters.com/product.php?coll=wtoobrides&showid=960#
Can anyone give me anything more specific? Like a website or a link? Maybe a store name or pattern company?
Oh,. how very lovely it is! I would think that a skilled dressmaker would be able to replicate this for you quite easily. It is just a simple, draped, strapless,empire-waist chiffon. The pattern shouldn’t be too hard to find. Don’t choose expensive fabric and you may have a winner. Here is Vogue pattern that I think could be adapted:
And…I just a did an ebay search and found this:
Don’t be dismayed by the size. Wedding gowns run small as a rule.
Good luck and happy wedding!
Ku-Ku CARD Cheap and Cute Flower Embellishment
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Lola P Women’s Embellished Floral Print Dress $46.99 A trendy embellished neckline and cinched waist is featured on this Lola P dress. The flirty floral print brings this fun dress to the next level. |
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Durham Bazzill Bitty Mixed Blossoms $7.29 Embellish any of your art projects with Durham Bazzill Bitty BlossomsEach flower included in craft accessory measures 1.5 inches and is a solid colorScrapbooking embellishment boasts scalloped flower edges |
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Making Memories Blossoms and Buttons Box Collection $7.59 Blossoms and Buttons kit from Making Memories is a scrapbooking must-haveCute transparent box includes buttons, paper flowers and embossed felt flowersUse to embellish and enliven any scrapbook, card making or craft project |
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5th Avenue Blossoms and Buttons Box Collection $7.09 Blossoms and Buttons kit from Making Memories is a scrapbooking must-haveCute transparent box includes buttons, paper flowers and embossed felt flowersUse to embellish and enliven any scrapbook, card making or craft project |
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Making Memories Blossoms and Buttons Scrapbooking Collection $7.39 Blossoms and Buttons kit from Making Memories is a scrapbooking must-haveCute transparent box includes buttons, paper flowers and embossed felt flowersUse to embellish and enliven any scrapbook, card making or craft project |
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Max & Cleo Women’s Floral Embellishment Shift Dress $54.99 Floral embellishments decorate the inset waist of this dress. A sweetheart top and seam pockets add irresistible detail to this sleeveless dress by Max & Cleo. |
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Irene’s Garden Lilac/ White Box o’ Gardenias (Pack of 20) $6.99 Embellish your scrapbooks, handmade cards or other items with beautiful paper gardeniasHand-dyed and embossed paper flowers come in clear deli containerAcid-free paper embellishments in an assorted lilac/white color option |
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In Bloom Blossoms and Buttons Box Collection $7.09 Blossoms and Buttons kit from Making Memories is a scrapbooking must-haveCute transparent box includes buttons, paper flowers and embossed felt flowersUse to embellish and enliven any scrapbook, card making or craft project |
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100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet (Paperback) $14.74 An inspiration how-to book for knitting and crocheting a colorful collection of flowers, such as roses, poppies, and lilacs, with detailed instructions, yarn requirements, suggested skill level, and inspirational ideas for embellishments. Original. |
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Bitty Blossoms Paper Flower Embellishments $7.48 Decorate your scrapbook with Bitty Blossoms paper mix embellishments Paper Blossoms embellishments features 1.5-inch paper Scrapbook kit is a great embellishment for greeting cards and paper craft projects |
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Flutter Glitter Flower Brads (Pack of 15) $5.09 Perfect for embellishing craft projects, this pack of 15 brads are glittery and in different colors. Flower-shaped brads are featured in this pack. |
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Sparkling Entwined Flower Girl Basket $29.99 A perfect basket for any flower girlWedding gift adorned with an embroidered applique of swirled vinesThis charming flower girl basket is embellished with Swarovski crystals and glass pearls |
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MICHAEL Michael Kors Women’s Embellished Ribbed Top $17.99 Get noticed in this ribbed top from MICHAEL Michael Kors. This top features a comfortable tank top inspired cut with antique brass embellishments around its low neckline. |
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Prima ‘Got Flowers’ Dot Impressions $26.99 Prima’s limited edition flowers complement styles from classic to contemporaryEmbellished papercrafts are finished with an embossed dot on each petalScrapbooking collection includes all six of the color mixes in this style |
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Fiskars Flower Design Border Punch $12.39 Fiskars border punch creates a continuous border on any size paper Border punch cuts a flower design, ideal for embellishing scrapbook pagesArt and craft supply features an alignment and grid design silhouette for a seamless border |
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Handmade Chinese Lotus Flower Gold Cushion Cover $18.99 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental lotus flower design Throw pillow cover boasts fine silk-like fabric |
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Beach Flower Girl Basket $24.99 Bring the enchantment of the sea to your wedding with this Beach flower girl basketWedding gift is decorated with real starfish and embellished with diamond dust |
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Chinese Dragons and Lotus Black Cushion Cover $15.99 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental dragons and lucky lotus designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition |
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Jolee’s Jewels Austrian Elements Crystal Sliders (Pack of  $5.99 Create your own jewelry designs using these fine imported components featuring crystallized Swarovski Elements. The crystal sliders are a great way to embellish jewelry or home craft projects. |
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Handmade Chinese Lotus Flowers Red Cushion Cover $14.49 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental lotus flower designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition |
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Lola P Women’s V-neck Floral Print Top $29.99 This Lola P top features brightly colored, embellished flowers against a swirling black patterned background. This top also features pretty, flutter sleeves to add to the flirtatious vibe. |
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10-inch Hand-written L.B. Johnson Quote Flower Vase $19.99 A perfect gift idea, this 10-inch vase features a quote by L.B. Johnson: ‘Where flowers bloom, so does hope.’ This vase is embellished with a glittering flower design. |
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Joseph A Flower-trim Cap-sleeve Top $23.99 Layered nylon flowers with clear bead centers embellish the neckline of this funky Joseph A top. Front pintucks, cap sleeves and an asymmetrical hemline add extra pizzazz to this silky soft top. |
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Prima Symphony Allegro Orange Blend Flowers (Pack of 6) $5.99 This Symphony blend pack of flowers from Prima is perfect for your scrapbook layouts, greeting cards, shadow boxes, home decor and much more. These realistic looking fabric flowers come in an Allegro Orange theme. |
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Flora Doodles ‘Pastels’ Paper ‘n Glitter Flower Value Pack (325 Pieces) $7.98 Add a vibrant touch to your next craft or scrapbooking project with this Flora Doodles Paper ‘n Glitter value pack. The craft embellishments feature a variety of flowers in different colors and sizes. |
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Prima Symphony Acceso Red Blend Flowers (Pack of 6) $5.69 Add a beautiful and elegant touch to your scrapbook, greeting cards, home decor and more with this set of Prima Symphony fabric flowers. The package includes six self-adhesive fabric flowers in a variety of sizes. |
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Chinese Dragons and Lotus Green Cushion Cover $15.49 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion coverExotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental dragons and lucky lotus designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition |
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Girl Talk Flower Trim Long-sleeve Junior Blouse $11.79 Tunic top is a fun, fashionable addition to your wardrobeTone-on tone stripe blouse boasts ultra-feminine lace and flower accentsJunior women’s apparel features embellished front yoke with V-neck |
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10-inch Hand-written ‘Earth Laughs’ Flower Vase $19.99 A perfect gift idea, this 10-inch vase features a the quote ‘Earth laughs in flowers’. This vase is embellished with a yellow glitter flower design. |
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Handmade Chinese Lotus Green Cushion Cover $15.99 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental lotus flower designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition |
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Prima Symphony Blend Arietta Lilac Flowers (Pack of 6) $5.99 This Symphony blend of Prima flowers is perfect for your scrapbook layouts, greeting cards, shadow boxes, home decor and much more. These realistic looking fabric flowers come in Arietta Lilac. |
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Prima Symphony Cappella Blue Blend Flowers (Pack of 6) $5.99 Add a beautiful and elegant touch to your scrapbook, greeting cards, home decor and more with this set of Prima Symphony fabric flowers. The package includes six self-adhesive fabric flowers in a variety of sizes. |
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Flutter Assorted Plastic Flowers (Pack of 34) $4.69 This package contains beautiful pearlescent plastic flowers for scrapbook layouts, greeting cards, general crafts, home decor and even garments. This is a case of 34 flowers. |
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Flora Doodles ‘Earthtones’ Paper ‘n Glitter Flower Value Pack (325 Pieces) $6.98 Add a vibrant touch to your next craft or scrapbooking project with this Flora Doodles Paper ‘n Glitter value pack. The craft embellishments feature a variety of flowers in different colors and sizes. |
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Prima Symphony Blend Andante White Flowers (Pack of 6) $4.59 These beautiful realistic fabric flowers give added elegant, yet simple beauty to any scrapbook layout, greeting card, shadow box or home decor. These symphony blend flowers from Prima Marketing come in an andante white color. |
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Prima ‘Got Flowers’ Square Impressions $24.99 Prima limited edition flowers complement Prima contemporary papersFlowers feature an embossed grid on the petalsScrapbooking collection includes six color combinations |
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Color Me Crazy Flowers (Pack of 120) $13.99 Petaloo brings you packages of their white paper flowers ready to use as is, or for you to color with inks, paints, stamps, glitter, embossing inks and much more. |
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Chinese Dragons and Lotus Red Cushion Cover $15.69 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental dragons and lucky lotus designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition |
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Handmade Chinese Lotus Red Cushion Cover $14.89 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion coverExotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental lotus flower designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition |
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Chinese Dragons and Lotus Red Cushion Cover $16.59 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental dragons and lucky lotus designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition |
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Flora Doodles Paper ‘n Glitter Flower Value Pack (Pack of 325) $6.89 Embellish your craft projects with a rainbow of flowers with this value pack of floral doodles. This package contains 325 pieces. |
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10-inch Hand-written ‘Dreams’ Flower Vase $19.99 A perfect gift idea, this 10-inch vase features the quote: ‘Don’t let the weeds grow around your dreams.’ This vase is embellished with a glittering flower design. |
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Sizzix Originals Flower Tag Die $14.99 Easily embellish and enhance any creative task with this Sizzix Originals die-cut. This pretty flower tag is the perfect addition to cards, scrapbook pages or any creative project you can imagine. |
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Valentino Embellished Grey Leather Satchel $1599.99 This Valentino Embellished Leather Satchel features grey leather construction with a stunning large flower embellishment. Metal feet and a logo sleeper bag keep your Valentino satchel in premium condition. |
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Sizzix Bigz Frame with Flowers and Vine Die $17.09 Embellish scrapbooks, cards and more with a fun and unique die Craft accessory features the cute Frame with Flowers and Vine designDecorative die offers an endless array of design possibilities |
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Sizzix Sizzlits Flowers and Vines Decorative Strip Die $14.89 Embellish scrapbooks, cards and more with a fun and unique die Craft accessory features a cute Flowers and Vines designDecorative strip die offers an endless array of design possibilities |
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Prima- Gorgeous Aloha Tropical Flowers Collection $22.99 Group of flowers and leaves will keep those memories of island adventures freshScrapbooking embellishments feature assorted tropical flowers/li>Paper crafts supplies feature hibiscus, plumeria, torch ginger and waterlily |
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Valentino Embellished White Leather Satchel $1299.99 This Valentino Embellished Leather Satchel features red leather construction with a stunning large flower embellishment. Metal feet and a logo sleeper bag keep your Valentino satchel in premium condition. |
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Prima ‘Cast Aways’ Flowers and Wood Tray $18.99 Alter-art crafters and fans will love this group of flower-filled apothecary jarsHigh-quality tray is ready to accept paints, stains, decoupage or other treatmentsScrapbooking embellishments feature more than 100 flowers |
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J Kara Women’s Beaded Flutter-sleeve Top $59.99 Elaborate beaded flowers embellish this dressy J Kara top. The double scoop neckline, decorative hemline and sheer flutter sleeves enhance the elegant look of this special occasion top. |
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Ring Organizer Elegant Shoe Victorian Rose Purple Bejeweled $19.00 Display your favorite rings on this elegant heeled shoe. Great for jewelry store display or home decor. The satin lined cushioned spaces can accommodate 7 rings seperately. Vinyl lined bottom.Shoe is made of polyresin with porcelain-like glossy finish. Adorned with crystals detailing. Great quality.6″L x 2″W x 5″H. It comes in a presentable gift box. Its a perfect accessory to compliment any shabb… |
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Elegant Shoe Victorian Rose Brown Bejeweled Ring Holder $19.00 Display your favorite rings on this elegant heeled shoe. Great for jewelry store display or home decor. The satin lined cushioned spaces can accommodate 7 rings seperately. Vinyl lined bottom.Shoe is made of polyresin with porcelain-like glossy finish. Adorned with crystals detailing. Great quality.6″L x 2″W x 5″H. It comes in a presentable gift box. Its a perfect accessory to compliment any shabb… |
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Birds in Yellow Flowers Embellished Cross-Stitch Kit Beautiful meadow scene appears three-dimensional. Embellished cross-stitch kit includes 14-ct. white aida fabric with subtly-printed background, DMC® cotton floss, needle, and instructions. Approximately 12 x 15″ (30 x 38cm). Imported from Europe…. |
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Flower Embellished Sequin Bra Finally, a simple and affordable bra great for cabaret acts, troupe performances or practice wear. Covered with sequins and plastic flowers, these shimmering bras work great under a choli top or saidi dress or on their own with dance pants and a hip wrap. In five great colors and with enough sparkle to shine from anywhere on the stage, these beautiful bras won’t last long!… |
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Black, Charcoal, Red, Purple, Brown Womens Hand Knitted Flower Embellished Headwrap 7headz hats are hand picked to bring you the very latest styles in comfortable, affordable and trendy hats…. |
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Old Navy Flower-Embellished Jeans for Baby Old Navy baby girls jeans. Boot-cuts in bloom. These jeans feature floral stamps and embroidery on and around the pockets, both front and back. Theres also pink cross stitching at the back pocket corners and on the front coin pocket. – Snap closure and zip fly Scoop pockets and a faux coin pocket in front patch pockets in back Embroidered and stamped flowers on right front pocket and right back po… |
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Charted Decorative Initials: A Complete Alphabet Embellished with Birds and Flowers (Dover Needlework Series) $2.20 Here is a unique alphabet of elegant Scandinavian designed initials, embellished with birds and flowers, that will lend beauty and flair to needlework projects. Includes color keys and complete directions. 26 charted designs. Instructions…. |
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The Beautiful Flower Garden, Its Treatment With Special Regard for the Picturesque. Written and Embellished With Numerous Illustrations by F. $19.59 Title: The Beautiful Flower Garden, Its Treatment With Special Regard for the Picturesque. Written and Embellished With Numerous Illustrations by F. Schuyler Mathews. With Notes on Practical Floriculture by A.h. Fewkes Publisher: Philadelphia W.A. Burpee Publication date: 1909 Subjects: Floriculture Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illust… |
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The floral year: Embellished with bouquets of flowers, drawn and colored from nature. Each flower illustrated with a poem … |
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Flower Embellished Faux Patent Hobo Handbag Steal this beautiful style from the celebrities with our version of their bag. Made from faux patent leather. Embellished with faux croco leather flowers and trim. Comes in Pewter Gray with light gray trim, Charcoal Black with brown trim and Copper Brown with brown trim. Unique, over-sized and large enough to tote around all of your essentials. Silver-tone hardware and studs. Side belt buckle acce… |