Friday, April 13, 2012

Roses of Yesterday

“I feel as if
I had opened a book
and found roses of yesterday
sweet and fragrant,
between its leaves.”

~ L.M. Montgomery ~



Have you ever opened an old book
and found pressed flowers or leaves?
Isn't it a pleasant little surprise?

Here are the free sources I used
for the vintage notepad graphic:

*Vintage Images*
*Vintage Feedsacks*
*Vintage Ephemera*
*Shadowhouse Creations*

Here are my free sources for the
vintage round graphic:

*Vintage Images*
Vase of yellow roses

*Vintage Ephemera*
French script, 1816   

*The Graphics Fairy*


These images are free for
your personal use ~ please enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by!!

31 comments:

  1. Yes,I have and I love that!! I also like to put photos in between pages of books,and come across them years later..
    I have an urge to read something by L M Montgomery. Beautiful roses, Megan.

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    1. Thank you Lucy!! I took some clover from Olivia's bouquet and pressed it in an old book... then I showed her what I did and she was fascinated by it ~ I'd like to collect more flowers and leaves together... especially this summer :) That quote is beautiful, isn't it? I've come across many quotes by L.M. Montgomery that I love :)

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  2. Where do you find all of these wonderful quotes at? I really like how each quote you choose seems to go perfectly with your posts.

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    1. I create my artwork, then go out in search of a quote or verse to accompany it... part of the fun, I admit :) Here are a few of my favorite sites...

      http://www.quotegarden.com/
      http://www.gardendigest.com/quotes.htm
      http://www.goodreads.com/quotes
      http://www.openbible.info/topics/

      Part of the challenge is knowing where to look, the other is knowing what category you'd like to delve into... but it's fun reading all the same!

      Thanks for asking :) If I find any more really great sites, I'll let you know!

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  3. Beautiful colors. I'm also a fan of Lucy Maude. Thanks for the quote, and for the pretties.

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    1. Thank you... my wedding bouquet was made up of roses in yellows and peachy-pinks, and now we grow roses in our garden in those colors... seems fitting, doesn't it? Happy you liked everything :)

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  4. Did I comment here already??? I obviously have about a one minute attention span lol! Anyway, LOVE LOVE LOVE these! Thank you Megan ♥

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    1. Lori, I'm so glad you really love these :) They are some of my favorites as well! You're welcome :)

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  5. Love the quote very fitting for the roses and you always seem to find just the right one for all the beautiful creations you make. Thank you for sharing them, they are truly lovely. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Thank you Phyllis! I didn't know what to title this post, and then I found the quote and it all tied together :)

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  6. Beautiful roses and tags, thank you, dear Megan.
    Greetings Bärbel

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  7. These are exquisite, thanks so much for sharing them for free! I hope you will share a few basic tips about your PS techniques in a tutorial one of these days.

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  8. Hi Megan, Me again just was thinking how cool it would be to have the quotes printed on the round tags and the poetry verses on the other tags and labels you have created. Would make for a great collection for a mini album to have all of those on hand in one little album to admire the artwork and the quotes and verses. Just a thought and thanks so much for sharing your favoirte quote sites too.

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  9. So beautiful. Thank you so much. I saw that you stopped by my blog, thank you for your kind comment, and I am glad you enjoyed it there. Your welcome anytime. Hugs

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  10. Meget smukke gule roser. knus morkaren.

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  11. Oh I just love your roses, stunning!

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  12. I came over by way of Lucy! I'm so very glad I did...I love your blog and that you love The Lord! I'm following along and looking forward to more visits with you !!
    Much love,
    Rayanne

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  13. Absolutely wonderful - thank you very much!

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  14. Todo hermoso un deleite estar aquí. Me gusta. Me siento bien.¡Me quedo! Te sigo.

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  15. Megan, I had computer problems last month when I was going to do a full blog post about these items and just now put it up....love these, one of my faves of yours. Thanks so much, your work is always so gorgeous and you are so generous. Hope you have had a wonderful day.
    hugs...

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  16. Gorgeous, thanks for sharing.

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  17. Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing them!

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  18. These are positively stunning! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

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  19. You really stole my heart with this quote, Megan, as I live in the Land of Anne and Lucy Maud Montgomery is one of my favorite authors.
    Thank you for these stunning images. I am a new follower of your blog and by e-mail.
    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  20. Thank you! Both are lovely images.

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  21. How beautiful......thank you.

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  22. Thank you so much. These are just gorgeous. Lynne from OZ

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  23. grazie Megan sei davvero generosa e splendida di farci questi regali da copiare ti ringrazio di cuore
    buon fine dettimana
    jo

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  24. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012

    Thank you for sharing the quote and beautiful images to match.

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  25. merci pour ces belles images j'adore ton blog.bonne journée
    christelle.
    Thank you for this very nice pictures ,I like very much your blog

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  26. Hello, I'm thrilled to have just 'discovered' you via Gypsy Jingles Boutique! Lovely items! Will return - ;-] Following - (Lilac and Lavender...My favorite colors!!)
    Lynden
    http://aneleganttouch-lynden.blogspot.com
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Elegant-Touch-/162889457132788

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