VINTAGE IMAGES FOR SPRING (2)

While my blog is under review (I have worked too long for government!) being made over, thought to share a few more cheery spring images.

A German postcard noted 1912.  I love the deep colours of this one.

Again a German postcard, postmarked 1910.  One of my favourites.

VINTAGE IMAGES FOR SPRING

If you aren't seeing signs of spring then I am sure you are longing to!  From my own collection for you to use as you wish. Perfect images for gluebook projects.   As always right click on the image and then save that image for the best resolution.

We have winter pansies here, do you?  This sweet German postcard from the turn of the last century is  an easy background for embellishment or sweet enough to use as is.

Postmarked 1911, this one could easily be used for Easter greetings.

PLAN DE PARIS - VINTAGE EPHEMERA

The street and underground railway station guide by district for those of you who don't speak French, which includes me!  Honestly, the cover is printed crooked!  And it has been bound in the same haphazard manner which makes scanning a bit crazy making.  Still I think you can print these out, cut them up and use in a variety of ways.  Have fun!

CHLOE PRESTON ARTICULATED VALENTINES 1910- 1920

A couple of images from my own collection.  The little girl has "feet" on a wheel which you "walk" her with.  The feet can't really be captured on a scan but not entirely necessary for use as an image.  I adore the cat what a mischievous look on his face!  His awkward looking front legs move about.   Enjoy!

VALENTINE SHADOW BOX AND VINTAGE IMAGE

Most holidays I try to craft something for the grands or at least a special project for each of the four families.  I started on these the week after Christmas knowing I had limited time once January came.

I had saved the boxes ( 6.5 long x 1 deep) sometime ago thinking they were perfect for a small shadow box.  I used a lightweight paper (not card stock) to cover the box.  If I get a decent side picture I will add that later.  I used a striped paper from the same line to cover the sides and back.  A MS scalloped lace with hearts border punch to create the trim along the sides and the frame around the top in red heavy cardstock, this is one piece scored to fit around the edges.  Felt hearts from Michaels, MS heart sequins glued into the inside seams, punched leaves and a bit of a berry stem to create the branch.  Lots of Platinum Stickles for glitter, it is more glittery than you can tell by the picture.  And of course faux stitching, this time in white.

I printed this vintage image 4 to a letter sized sheet to get the size used here.  I do think these candy Valentine cards are adorable and I will post more for you later.

RETRO VALENTINE IMAGE - LITTLE PIGGY

This one is a favourite for pure cuteness!  Don`t forget to right click and save the second image.  Enjoy!

VICTORIAN ERA VALENTINE SCRAPS

These are quite large if you print out on a letter size sheet you will get the original size.  These are from my own collection.  Have fun!

VINTAGE VALENTINE - SCHOOL GIRL 1930s

Isn't she a sweetie!  This Valentine was from my dad to his mother.  She was a school teacher so maybe that explains the choice or the choice was up to his 3 sisters?

RETRO SANTA IMAGE (Three Views)

RETRO HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS

Sometimes a little something simple is just the thing.  Still in their cellophane packet these were 12 for 10 cents, maybe from the dime store?  Is the dime store part of your memories?  I recall wooden floors and the candy counter and being introduced to Sea Foam by my friend Deb.  Breath deep and take a moment for a bit of nostalgia.

 

CHRISTMAS SHEET MUSIC - VINTAGE IMAGE

Now that I am back to work and I am so often away from home, it (work) often gets in the way of crafting and blogging fun!  I had a little time this morning to look through my images and see what I might post for you.

After taking Mary Green's "My Christmas Gluebook" course, I am looking at ephemera with a different eye.  I believe this piece has many possibilities, don't forget to click to enlarge and save the second image for the best resolution!

Mary has her monthly collage challenge up now, do check it out!

SANTA "AS IS" IS FIXED RIGHT UP! - A RETRO IMAGE

If you haven't seen a demonstration of what difference a little "fixing" makes, well here you go.  My sweet friend Heather did her magic on Santa.  So now you have a choice!   This is a gif file.

SANTA "AS IS" - A RETRO IMAGE

I suspect this one is from the 50's, no markings of any sort and obviously meant to hang.  Though he has a couple of spots to fix up, he's lovely and I hope you might use him.  If you want to learn how to do the "fix up" check out Heather's tutorials at "My Artistic Adventures".

A VICTORIAN BOOKMARK

I was thrilled to find this at a Vintage Flea Market here in Victoria recently.  It is printed paper lace sewn onto a long strip of blue silk ribbon.  I have tried to scan this so that you could save the lacey edges if you wanted to fussy cut.  A sweet something to slip into a stocking...

CHRISTMAS POSTCARD - VINTAGE IMAGE

MRS B FAY MILLS, ADVERTISING CARD - VINTAGE IMAGE

I picked this business size card up at a Vintage Flea Market here in Victoria on Saturday.  The "Will address a meeting for Women only." intrigued me.  On the back in much smaller print is some information about a meeting for men conducted by Rev B. Fay Mills.   Not really expecting anything I did an on-line search.  The Rev B. Fay Mills was quite a well known Evangelist from the 1890s well into the next century.  I couldn't find a picture of Mrs. Mills that would be interesting to have.  Still the card conjures all sorts of little stories in my head - do you do that too?

THANKSGIVING - VINTAGE IMAGES

Here in Canada Thanksgiving is only a month away!  I wanted to give all of my Canadian friends a chance to use these early enough!  Just to tease you though, I have a number of images that I will be offering exclusively to Bella Creations members in one of the groups I moderate, Images d'Autrefois.  Membership in this fast growing on-line paper crafting community is free - come on over and have a look.

A German card circa 1909.  Perfect to send to your American friends!

TOP OF THE MARK (San Francisco) - A VINTAGE IMAGE

A little something for a travel project and if Art Deco is your thing - this is a classic!  Image is from an original cocktail coaster.

IMAGE OF VINTAGE FAIR BUTTON (PNE)

I am in love with this one!  The perfect bit to add to a fair themed project (city or country).  Soon I will photograph my ribbon collection for a bit of a show off!

MENNEN'S TOILET POWDER - A Vintage Image

Well now that you have had your cod breakfast perhaps a trip to the beach is in order?  If you aren't careful here is "positive relief" for your "prickly heat, chafing and sunburn"!

I've had quite a bit of fun this weekend digging through a box of ads from some "Ladies Home Journals" circa 1910.  Hope you have some fun using them.  Or even just for a laugh!