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Vive La France

August 18, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 23 Comments

Sewing time has been in short supply again this week but I did get a chance to make up a Passport Protector for a friend’s daughter who loves all things French. I used one of my older tutorials for the Passport Protector. You can find it here.

The fabric I used was Trefle by Kokka, a linen blend, with some Lecien polka dots.

I found the sweet Eiffel Tower label from This and That from Japan They don’t have any more in stock but have some lovely Japanese trims/ribbons.

I made up a matching tag using the Summer in Paris Cricut Cartridge.

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  1. suzitee says

    August 18, 2010 at 12:26 am

    How very cute Lisa…the fabric is just so perfect for your project. I know what you mean about time being in short supply…so much inspiration, so little time!

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  2. Chocolate Cat says

    August 18, 2010 at 1:40 am

    That is so cute! I just got that pattern of yours out this week to make my daughter and a family friend a passport cover before their school trip to Vietnam in a few weeks.

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  3. Janellybelly says

    August 18, 2010 at 3:04 am

    Tre Chic indeed 🙂
    I have been re-purposing the twine your wrapped my presents with, I must purchase some too.

    Reply
  4. Sandrine says

    August 18, 2010 at 3:13 am

    Vraiment joli, ah Paris!!!:)Another lovely project!x

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  5. Simone de Klerk says

    August 18, 2010 at 3:52 am

    Absolutely gorgeous, Lisa!!!

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  6. Linda says

    August 18, 2010 at 4:26 am

    Lovely Lisa, here you have combined paper craft with sewing-wonderful. I havent tried it yet but you can cut out fabric on the cricut.
    xx

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  7. Cláudia Murakami says

    August 18, 2010 at 4:35 am

    Lisa, this is one of my FAVORITE projects I have ever seen!!!!!!!! Simply ADORABLE!!!! Wish I had one just, exactly like that!!!! Amazing, indeed!

    Thanks for sharing this beauty!!!!
    Hugs! Bela.

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  8. Thimbleanna says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:13 am

    That’s adorable Lisa. I love the cute little added touch of the tag — you’re so creative!

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  9. KaHolly says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:21 am

    What a fun little project! Thanks for revisiting the pattern and offering the link to the tutorial. I spend much of my summer months in Canada and when friends and family come for a visit from the states, I can present them with a sweet and useful little gift!! ~karen

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  10. Rumi says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:35 am

    This turned out great! What a wonderful gift.

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  11. peppermintpatcher says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:36 am

    Makes me want to book a flight to Paris right now!

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  12. Wendy Sice says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:52 am

    Adoring this! I’m soooo into red with white dots at the moment. I even changed my etsy shop banner, and classroom pin up boards to red with white dots! xx

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  13. Celestial Charms says

    August 18, 2010 at 6:00 am

    Love it. All the colors blend so nicely together. A perfect gift.
    Maureen

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  14. randi---i have to say says

    August 18, 2010 at 6:14 am

    I am loving this, Lisa! Too cute!

    Reply
  15. To Be Charmed says

    August 18, 2010 at 7:43 am

    Lisa, you’ve out done yourself! This is absolutely adorable. I’m going to feature it on my blog.

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    ~ Elizabeth

    http://www.to-be-charmed.com

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  16. Oma says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Hi Lisa!

    I love the Paris passport holder!!! It is so cute. I made myself one from your tutorial and loved it so much that I have made most of my friends one when their birthday rolled around. Thank you so much for sharing!

    If I remember correctly you have been making cookies from the Martha Stewart Cookie Book. I have made several kinds. The Oatmeal Raisin recipe is one that a friend of mine’s husband calls the “perfect cookies”. I live in Alabam so instead of raisins (I don’t like raisins) I use pecans. For the Milk Chocolate Cookies I used chocolate with little bits of almond in it–oh my goodnes–they are fabulous!!

    I love reading your blog–I deeply appreciate your tutorials–so are so kind to share!!

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  17. Dogwood says

    August 18, 2010 at 11:04 am

    So sweet and I love the colors. Red, white and blue. How perfect.

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  18. Terriaw says

    August 18, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Love that passport cover! How perfect for someone who loves everything French! I love all the little details.

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  19. RuTh says

    August 18, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Really, really sweet:-)

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  20. Lillabilly says

    August 18, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    I really love that fabric! And have I mentioned my Cricut envy?! (I believe I have, but I’m making you hear about it again!) I sooooo gotta get one of those.

    Reply
  21. K-Sue says

    August 18, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    I really like these fabrics, too. And I have Cricut envy, too. Nice use of pretty twine.

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  22. Suzanna ~ Mon Tresor says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Love the linen fabric and twine, and of course the french style. Beautiful work!
    Pop by our corner and say hi xx
    ~Suzanna
    http://www.montresorblog.blogspot.com

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  23. Anne Heidi says

    August 19, 2010 at 1:24 am

    Oh how cute! Love all the Frenc goodness…. our 13 year old had his first French lesson at school yesterday, as they have to learn a 2nd foreign language from grade 8.(they start English in 1st grade)

    Reply

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