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Try these lavender themed minis for calling cards or place setting cards.

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Medicinal Uses of Lavender:

• Lavender has been treasured for centuries as both a calming herb and a natural medicine. Ancient Romans used it in their baths to relax muscles and freshen the air, while medieval healers relied on it to ward off infections. Modern studies show lavender can ease stress, promote better sleep, and even help with mild pain or headaches. A neat “gee-whiz” fact is that during World War I, lavender oil was sometimes used to clean wounds because of its gentle antiseptic qualities. Today, you might find lavender in teas, essential oils, and lotions—try placing a drop of lavender oil on your pillow to support restful sleep, or rubbing diluted oil on your temples to ease tension. It’s a simple, fragrant way to let nature’s medicine cabinet work for you.

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This digital scrapbook pack features a playful diagonal striped background, a charming border of whimsical houses, and a matching house clipart piece. It’s perfect for adding a cozy, storybook feel to your layouts. It’s an ideal way to capture memories with a touch of whimsy and warmth.

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Crooked House in England?

• In the heart of Windsor, England, stands a tiny, delightfully lopsided building known as the Crooked House of Windsor. Built in 1687, it earned its tilt when hastily replaced using green wood that warped over time, giving it its quirky lean. Today, this charming little shop — just a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle — looks like it might topple at any moment, yet it has stood for centuries. Its slanting walls and sloped windows make it feel like something out of a storybook, a reminder that even buildings can have a sense of humor.
  

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This is the perfect backdrop for your summer vacation and beach-themed pages. The soft teals and warm browns, accented with whimsical pearls, will transport you to sun‑kissed shores and stir memories of ocean waves.

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What Makes the Sound of Ocean Waves?

• The sound of waves you hear is caused by air bubbles being trapped and released as water crashes and recedes, a rhythmic pattern that many find deeply soothing. Even a walk on the shore can reduce stress and slow the heart rate, making the beach as beneficial as it is captivating — and possibly the best excuse you’ll ever have for ignoring your email.
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The paint drips don’t really jive with the Victorian style of the flowers, but hey! Free clipart! Enjoy this blue plaid background, Victorian flowers, Victorian lady, Victorian key floral cluster, and chubby, Victorian baby boy.

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When Baby Boys Wore Lace and Curls

• In Victorian society, it was entirely normal—even expected—for baby boys to wear what we might now call “girly” clothing: gowns trimmed with lace, soft fabrics, and often styled with flowing curls. This wasn’t about confusing gender roles, but rather about practical childcare and cultural aesthetics. Gender distinctions in dress didn’t begin until a boy reached the age of “breeching,” a celebrated rite of passage when he exchanged his gowns for breeches or trousers, marking his first step toward manhood. Until then, the emphasis wasn’t on masculinity but on the idealized innocence of childhood. Victorian sentimentality romanticized early life, valuing purity and beauty above gender. Artists of the time—guided by both convention and parental preference—often portrayed children with angelic softness, regardless of sex. In portraits, delicate features, lace collars, and wistful expressions blurred the lines between boy and girl, capturing an era where childhood itself was the true focus.
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Penguin clipart captures the charming, whimsical nature of these beloved birds, often depicted in playful poses and bold black-and-white contrast. Whether waddling across ice or wearing a dapper bowtie, penguin illustrations add a touch of fun and elegance to any design. Their adorable, upright posture and unique personalities make them a perfect subject for creating vibrant, eye-catching projects.

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A True Penguin Story

• Dindim is a penguin from Brazil who captured the hearts of many with his remarkable story of loyalty. After being rescued by a fisherman in 2011, Dindim was nursed back to health, but once released, he didn’t just swim off into the ocean. Every year, Dindim returns to the same fisherman, João Pereira de Souza, who saved him. The penguin travels over 5,000 miles from his feeding grounds in Argentina to visit his human friend, spending months with him before heading back to the wild. This beautiful story of friendship and loyalty between a penguin and a human has captured the world’s attention and reminded us of the special bonds animals can form. You can read more about it here.
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These want to be part of wedding invitations, place cards at fine dinners, and edging scrapbook pages. I love how crisp burgundy and white look together. These 2 oil painting style, floral clipart elements are 5″ and 300 dpi png.

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Echoes of the Dutch Golden Age: Capturing Floral Beauty

• These may remind you of the Baroque (17th century) or Dutch Golden Age, when floral still-life floral paintings were rich in color, dramatic in lighting, and highly detailed. Artists of this time captured flowers with a near-photographic realism, often using dark backgrounds to make the blooms appear luminous.
• The most famous floral oil painter of that era was Rachel Ruysch (1664–1750). She was a Dutch artist known for her exquisitely detailed and vibrant floral still lifes. Her work showcased rich colors, delicate textures, and masterful compositions that made flowers seem almost alive. Ruysch’s paintings were highly sought after, and she had a long and successful career spanning over 60 years.
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Rachel Ruysch (1664–1750)

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This is making me so sentimental for my grandmothers. Both of them appreciated flowers. Both of them smelled like flowers. Both of them would have loved this! These floral backgrounds are rendered in an oil painting art style. I’ve clipped out some of the vintage-feel flowers so you can scatter flower clipart throughout your projects.

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Photo credit: Silviarita https://pixabay.com/photos/woman-old-senior-air-health-age-3186741/

Scrapbooking Grandmothers

• Scrapbooking the memories of a beloved grandmother is more than preserving photos—it’s a way to keep her warmth, her laughter, and her love alive for generations to come. Her hands that once baked, sewed, or held you close may no longer be here, but the imprint of her kindness remains in the stories we tell and the memories we cherish. Through carefully chosen pictures, handwritten recipes, favorite sayings, and little details—like a swatch of fabric from her apron or a letter in her own handwriting—we weave a tapestry of her love that future generations can touch, see, and feel.
• When we scrapbook a grandmother’s memory, we are not just looking back; we are carrying her forward. A page filled with soft hues, delicate florals, or vintage touches can evoke the warmth of her embrace. Journaling a cherished moment—her humming in the kitchen, the scent of her perfume, or the wisdom she shared—breathes life into the past, ensuring that her legacy is not just remembered but felt. In this way, her story continues, wrapping our hearts in the same love she once so effortlessly gave.
  

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