Pink: A Love Hate Relationship

I Love Pink
I Hate Pink
What is it with the color pink?
The word?
The shade?
IF (and that's a big IF) I had to put pink in my life,
this is what it would look like:

from flandersfield on Etsy

from sewZinski on Etsy (I love Etsy)

from joom on Etsy

these beautiful items are just the thing to tempt me to put pink in my life.... :-)

How to Fold a Petal Box

Folding a petal box is quite simple once you get the hang of it. First, fill your box with the treat of your choice (e.g., M&M's, Peppermint Patty, nuts or other small treats). I haven't put anything in these boxes since they are in my shop and I didn't want to get them dirty.

Start with any side and begin by folding the point toward the middle.










Continue tucking in the points of each petal until you reach the last side. You might need to bend the paper slightly, but it shouldn't crease.










At the base of the box, you may need to push the corners together so the top closes completely.

If you have any questions, please contact me at PipingHotPapers@gmail.com or directly through my shop (PipingHotPapers).

Wowsers!

I've been having fun using props in my shop. I know I could be more creative, but right now I'm into rocks and Legos.

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What makes a good picture? That's always debatable, but having great pictures is really what sells items on Etsy. Not only were these treasuries made with wonderful photography, but the items in each seller's shop uses great photography and/or props.

Monicaj curated this beautiful treasury with PHP included.

Oh Monica, oh monica, you create some fabulous "things" in your shop!

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GreenPost is another seller with great taste! Really -- go look for yourself. It shows in her treasuries, too.


Wow -- amazing photography! Thanks for the inspiration, Greenpost!

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I'll never forget you, Stylinstuff! Beautiful treasury!


I love your props!! So cute! Stylinstuff made me smile today!

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Two beautiful colors made for a gorgeous treasury. Sometimes, I think treasuries should be shown again because of their creativity! Thanks, RedChair, for the love!

Some things don't need props - or they look good with or without them. Such is the case with these necklaces by RedChair!

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It's never time to stop shopping, pixiepaper!!

New picture frames are in pixiepaper's shop! I wonder if there's one just for the man. I'm sure it would be a great Father's Day gift, hint, hint!

Red White and Green

Hello there people! A quick post to highlight some great Etsy sellers. It's interesting that many of the treasuries in which PHP or RAR was featured were green, but I've just happened to find red and white items in each of their shops. Does that mean Christmas in June? I hope not...

MaisyandAlice is a wonderful Etsyian from Australia. I've always been attracted to Jill because her daughter is named the same as me!

It was a toss up between this beautiful necklace and the union jack necklace. I guess you better visit Jill's store for more beautiful felted finds!

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Nanouke creates beautiful treasuries and the one below is no exception! I love her spring colors treasury!!

Ana does a wonderful job knitting with wire. Check out her shop for more beautiful pieces of jewelry!

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Expect the unexpected with Curlygirlcrochet! I love this treasury! Thanks Jodie!!

Curlygirl loves yarn and it shows with her gorgeous red coasters.

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TheBrickKiln is a fun loving mother daughter duo. I bought and received some of their beautiful dishes. Hello Karen and Cassie -- I love this treasury!

TheBrickKiln has a variety of dishes to meet every need you may have.

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PaperandSparkles made a zing a ling type of treasury! Love it!!

Check out the shop and enjoy your shopping experience at PaperandSparkles!

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In between was another green treasury which I adored!! Thanks so much sigmosaics for thinking of me!!


Kerrin has some wonderful pieces in her shop. Go take a look! I dare you!!


Enjoy! And consider visiting each shop for your future gift giving needs. You never know, shopping now for Christmas will save headaches later!

Alice has left the blog.

In Memory Of...

This posting is in memory of Beth's (junkyardgypsy) mom, who recently passed away. Beth has been away from for awhile, but I wanted to showcase her shop because she did make a treasury featuring PipingHotPapers and I've been waiting for her to reopen. I hope you have only sweet memories of your mom, Beth. I've been thinking and praying for you during this time of loss.


Beth has a so-weet shop of vintage finds! Check it out if you want to stroll down memory lane (if you're old enough to remember), or to taste a bit of history.

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Flipflop Weather hit the spot for me -- just before summer hits full force. RedChair is known for her superb treasury making skills and this is no exception! Ha - I even got a screen shot in the midst of someone clicking on her items!


Heidi, oh Heidi. Look at that fool's gold necklace! You could've fooled me!

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Green Grass Grows right along with that flip flop weather. Tinahdee sure made a beautiful summer inspired treasury!

Woah! These rings are wonderful and inticing and lovely and more!! You need to visit tinahdee's shop right now!!

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I LOVE WHIMSICAL COLORS by ixela! I used to be full of whimsy, but I think it left me recently.

Ale creates the most gorgeous neck wraps, shrugs, etc. She also has a fun car necklace in her shop! If that ain't whimsical, I don't know what is!

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These Make Me Smile -- and I truly did when I was included in this treasury by SarahJohnAfana! Trival Pursuit anyone?



My California Girl-friend is going to lull me to sleep with these very contemplative pieces of artwork!!




Hope you're feeling better Beth! Too bad we live so far apart - I would visit over a cup of coffee with you!