‘Sleeping Beauty’s earliest influence apparently comes from “Perceforest,” a French romance first printed in 1528. While not a Sleeping Beauty tale, Perceforest (1528) contains many elements similar to the later Sleeping Beauty tales. Some scholars debate the connection between the stories, but I believe there are enough similarities to warrant comparisons. You can read more about Perceforest on Wikipedia.
The next known version of the tale came from Giambattista Basile’s “Sun, Moon, and Talia” also known more formally as…’ SurLaLune
I thought it was time to revisit Sleeping Beauty, created with a vintage postcard from The Graphics Fairy, and blended with one of my vintage postcard backs and a scan of a piece of coffee bean paper. I have used the design on several new products, as below.
Sleeping Beauty Party Favor Boxes
Sleep well tonight. But not too well!
Available at the following galleries:
Redbubble
Crated
Zazzle US
Zazzle UK
Fine Art America
Fine Art England
Saatchi Art
Take care and keep laughing!
First Night Design 
Good morning, Sarah…Sleeping Beauty – one of my favourites from childhood and for that matter it still is. I love the image and applications. The pillow would be perfect for a little girl bedroom. Wishing you a creative and peaceful day and of course, keep smiling:) Janet. xx
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I’m so happy you like it, Janet. Thank you! Keep smiling. 🙂 xx
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I also like the story (although she’s a bit of a passive heroine but at least she’s comfortable!). I’d be quite happy with the notebooks…. I never have enough.
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I don’t think it’s possible ever to have enough notebooks if one is remotely interested in words!
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Another beautiful creation. I remember really enjoying the old Walt Disney sleeping beauty film made in the days when cartoons where the results of hundreds of hand drawn pictures. For the same reason I love the delightful period feel of your work. Its so clever.
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Those were the days! Thank you, Peter.
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As always Sarah, a beautiful job.
xxx Gigantic Hugs xxx
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Mega thanks and hugs, David!
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Nice period feel to these, Sarah, with the modern take on the old story. They all look lovely, as usual, though I don’t recall ever having had a ‘party-favor box.’ I will have to get out more.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Thank you, Pete. I’ve only ever seen party favour boxes at weddings. I wouldn’t bother to get out more on their account!
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I really love this one so much!
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Much thanks!
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so pretty 🙂
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This is beautiful Sarah, love the story. Really neat design and with coffee bean paper – how cool is that!
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Thanks, Mary. I bought the little pad of coffee bean paper years ago but have never been able to write on it!
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🙂
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Ooh – I especially love this as a notebook. I find the design very inspiring – a perfect notebook for when you have writer’s block!
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Oh, you’re so sweet, Ruth. Thanks so much!
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I so wish I could get my hands on some of these early publications of books – wonderful info and love the design!
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Thank you so much. Most of my such books are still packed in boxes and it’s not something you find in the rare second-hand outlets. Frustrating!
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