The paisley pattern has a long history dating way back, some speculate as far back as the Sasanian Empire 250AD. The pattern was popular in the 1500-1700BC and used for Kashmir Shawls.
So how did it come about that the pattern was coined Paisley after the town of Paisley, Scotland? Although many places in Europe had started making the shawls, Paisley Scotland reproduced the shawls the most economically and for the longest period of time.
While it had popularity off and on until the early 1900's it didn't make a come back in the west until the 1960's. How many of you grew up in that era. I had the most beautiful paisley gold and brown dress with a naru collar – remember those?
Often times things from our past is what we are attracted to, as it gives us a warm and fuzzy feeling. I couldn't help but purchase the Paisleys & Posies Stamp Set and Paisley Framelits in my pre-order for just that reason.
I am excited to share a card I made using it today.
I stamped the paisley design in Stampin' Up! Delightful Dijon Classic Ink on Delightful Dijon Cardstock (tone on tone). The lower part of the card is paper from the Petals and Paisley's Specialty Designer Series Paper.
The "Just a Note" is from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set which has a wide variety of phrases plus inside sayings, I stamped it with Early Espresso Classic Ink and cut it out with the Big Shot and Layering Circles Framelits. The little filigrees are cut out using the Big Shot and Paisley Framlits from Delightful Dijon & Mint Macaron Cardstock.
I adore the texture of the 3/8" Mint Macaron Ribbon which is from the Trio Pack featured in the Holiday Catalog, it has a spool of Delight Dijon, Mint Macaron & Razzeleberry that coordinates perfectly with the designer paper.
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Alison Solven says
My Dad’s first job was in Paisley, Scotland which is just outside Glasgow. love your card.
Kathy says
I am a new follower of your blog and love your card designs and generosity in sharing instructions from time to time. This card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors. I can relate to your memory of your paisley dress with the Neru collar!
Patsy Waggoner says
How awesome is that! I wondered if you would know where it was and of course you would! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Patsy Waggoner says
So glad our path’s crossed Kathy – thanks so much for you nice note. Grateful you are enjoying the instructions and appreciate you letting me know – Happy Stamping Patsy