The Graphics Fairy LLC

Instant Art Printable - Vintage Map of Africa

2012-01-28T20:46:00.003-05:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF This is another Vintage Map from an 1880's book. This time I'm sharing a Map of Africa! You can see more Maps from this book HERE. I wish I could say that I have lots of more of these, but although many countries were discussed in the book, there were only a handful of Maps to go with the descriptions. var addthis_config = {"

Vintage Wedding Clip Art - Ring with Doves

2012-01-28T12:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge This is a really lovely image of 2 Doves perched on top of a Wedding Ring with a Bow underneath! This one comes from an 1880's Typography book. As you can see, by the original image, it's made to hold a Monogram in the center. Perfect for Wedding Stationary! I've removed the Monogram so that you can place your own in the center, or you could add a Date for Save

Vintage Clip Art - Silhouette Boy & Girl

2012-01-27T21:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Today my dream Typography book came in the mail!! I've been trying for nearly 2 years to acquire this particular book and I'm so excited to finally have it in my hot little hands! The book is quite rare, it's from the 1880's and filled with gorgeous images that the Printers would have used at that time, for Newspapers, Books and Magazines. These two Silhouettes

Vintage Valentine Clip Art - and a GIVEAWAY

2012-01-27T11:13:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge If you've seen this card before, it's because I'm revisiting it again in honor of today's Giveaway and Guest project! I originally posted this cute Scottish Boy Valentine, several years ago, before I knew anything about Photoshop. This is the new and improved, higher res image of that same Valentine. Now for the more exciting part! My dear friend Dinah Corley,

Vintage Graphic - 2 Canary Birds in a Cage

2012-01-26T21:30:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a charming Vintage Graphic showing 2 lovely Yellow Canary Birds in a Cage! I like the combination of the Yellow and Blue together. Such a cheerful little card! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Sewing Clip Art - 3 Thimbles + Info on Transfers

2012-01-26T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are 3 cute Vintage Thimble Graphics from an Antique Catalog! Such beautiful ornate designs on this. The first one is embellished with Fleur de Lis, the second one has pretty Ovals and the third has some ornate Scrolls. These were all made in 14k Gold or Sterling Sliver and were priced between $1-$6. I wish I had a few of these now! Fun for your Sewing

Vintage Graphic - Circus Zebra

2012-01-25T20:30:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is another cute Vintage Circus Graphic! This image is of a lovely Zebra... he looks quite fancy with his satin sash on! He's the second Circus animal in this set, you can find his Elephant Friend HERE. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Man with Top Hat

2012-01-25T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a wonderful image of a Gentleman dressed in an Overcoat with a Top Hat. According to the description in the antique Catalog that this came from, this was a Livery Outfit. So perhaps he was a Carriage driver. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Images - 2 Pretty Colorful Teacups

2012-01-24T20:25:00.001-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Here are a couple more pretty Vintage Teacup Images! Included are a Turquoise and Gold set and a Pink and Gold set, both with a Greek Key design. Fun graphics to use in your art! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Botanical Clip Art - Potted Lily of the Valley

2012-01-24T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge This one is a really lovely Floral Engraving from an 1870's Gardening Book! This book is one of my favorites it's filled with loads of beautiful florals, I've been holding back a bit on these since we are in the middle of Winter right now, but I thought it might be nice to see a touch of Spring! Anyway, I believe this one is Lily of the Valley and it's in a

Antique Graphic - Hot Air Balloon - Steampunk

2012-01-23T20:09:00.001-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge This is such a fun graphic! This is an Antique Victorian Scrap of a Hot Air Balloon. So festive looking with all of the beautiful colors! The original says "Good Bye" on it and I've included a second version with out the words. Great for your Collage or Card Making projects! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Brag Monday - Phrenology Head Earring Cards & French Flower Pot

2012-01-23T07:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for Brag Monday #120! Once again I'm bragging about two more projects from the last Brag Monday party. This weeks Craft pick is: These fabulously quirky Phrenology Head Earring Cards from Pam at Get Silvered! Pam used the Vintage Phrenology Head Graphic to display here gorgeous earrings! How fun!! This weeks DIY Pick is: This lovely French Flower Pot from Sarah at Simply

Instant Art Printable - Gorgeous Nest with Blue Eggs

2012-01-22T19:02:00.001-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF This is another one from a fantastic 1880's Bird and Nest book in my collection! This print shows a Catbird Nest with beautiful bright Blue Eggs in it! I love the fluffy white bits used in the nest and the pretty Red Berries. I've made an Instant Art Printable for you so you can frame this right up, as well as a

Vintage Sea Clip Art - Narwhals

2012-01-22T12:36:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are such curious looking creatures don't you think?! Here we have several Vintage Narwhal images from an early Natural History book. I removed the background from one to give you another option for using that one. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Images - French Costume Ladies - 18th Century

2012-01-21T21:13:00.001-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are two pretty Ladies dressed in 18th Century French Costumes! I love their gorgeous Hats, especially the one with all the Lace, and the soft colors of their Dresses! These would be fun to use in Collage or Card Making! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Old Photo - Woman in Snow Scene - Winter

2012-01-21T12:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This wonderful Snow Scene photo was submitted by Nik from NikAntik in Austria! These old photos with the snow effect added, can be hard to find, I think I've only had one other. Since we have 3 inches of the White stuff outside today (although we mainly got ice. Ugh.) I thought this Wintery Scene was fitting! Thank you Nik! var addthis_config = {"

Victorian Graphic - Hand with Rose - Valentine's Day

2012-01-20T21:23:00.001-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is another Victorian Scrap Hand holding a Rose. This time it's a lovely Pink Rose! You may recall the Red version that I posted last week. They coordinate nicely together. So fun for your Valentine's Day Craft or Card Projects! In other News: Be sure and pop over to my DIY Blog to see this amazing painted French Typography Dresser that I'm featuring!

Vintage Clip Art- Man with Wooden Trunk - Label

2012-01-20T12:07:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge This is another fun one from the Antique Printer's Sample book! This one shows a Man carrying a large Wooden Trunk on his back. I've included an option without the wording, so that you can customize it to fit your project. I think it would make a great Moving Card or a perfect as an Invitation to a Trunk Show!! var addthis_config = {"

Vintage Image - Circus Elephant

2012-01-19T20:50:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This one is a wonderful Circus Elephant Die Cut all dressed in his fancy Costume! This is part of a set, I'll be doing a Circus Animal Series, so that you can collect all of the images over the next few weeks! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Printer Ornaments - Wreath - Horseshoe - Rabbits

2012-01-19T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Today I'm offering a few fun Printer Ornaments from an 1880's book! These little doodads were often used to illustrate the ends of chapters in old books, but they are so charming I'm sure you will find lots of uses for them in your Art! Included are a Wreath ornament, with and with out the center pattern, a Horseshoe and a Scroll with 2 Bunnies perched on

Victorian Graphic - French Flower Bouquet with Lace

2012-01-18T21:12:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge This is a lovely image showing a French Bouquet of Roses and Violets all bundled up in a Tussy Mussy! I love the pretty delicate Lace along the edge and the little ribbon at the base. The original version is at the top, and I've included a second version without the writing, so that you can add your own. This one might be nice to use for a Wedding, perhaps for a

Vintage Clip Art - Old Fashioned Spectacles - Steampunk

2012-01-18T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Here's a fun pair of old Fashioned Eye Glasses or Spectacles from an Antique Catalog! These are actually Bifocals, which you can see if you look closely at the lenses. I think these would work great in your Steampunk Projects! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Valentine Graphic - Cherub Riding a Dove

2012-01-17T21:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a fun one, not necessarily for Valentine's Day, but I definitely think you could use it for that! This one shows a sweet Cherub riding a Dove and holding a Bouquet of Roses. So pretty! You can't tell from the scan, but this has clear glass glitter sprinkled on it, which gives it a really special look. You might want to try adding some if you are making Cards

Vintage Printable - Breathtakingly Beautiful Bird in Cloche

2012-01-17T14:37:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Click HERE for the Printable PDF Swoon!!! This one is my new favorite! This amazingly beautiful print comes from an 1870's Natural History book! I spent a ridiculous amount of money on this book just to get this image and then I spent a ridiculous amount of time... hours and hours, playing with this one today, to give you guys numerous options. Really

Vintage Graphics - Pretty Teacups

2012-01-16T20:25:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Here are three colorful Victorian Teacups! These are some antique Scrap Pieces. Included are a Red and Gold, Green and Gold and Teal and Gold Cup and Saucer! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Brag Monday - Paris Cabinet & Laundry Bag

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for Brag Monday #119! Once again I'm bragging about two more projects from the last Brag Monday party. This weeks DIY pick is: This elegant Paris Bird Cabinet from Katie at Sweet Girl Expressions! Katie used several of the Vintage Bird Images to decorate this charming piece! Be sure and check out her blog to see the photos of the rest of it!! This weeks Craft Pick is:

Vintage Steampunk Graphic - Fabulously Quirky Roller Skate Boot

2012-01-15T20:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge I really love this quirky graphic!! This is an Antique Victorian Scrap showing a Ladies High Top Boot with a Roller Skate strapped onto it. It even has Roses popping out of the top! So great for your Steampunk Projects! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Fancy China Tureens

2012-01-15T12:46:00.004-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are some more Porcelain pieces from an Antique Catalog. They look like they might be Transferware. This time I'm offering this pretty Tureen, seems fitting since it is the perfect time of year for Soup! The original is the black and white but since I like giving you options, there are some colors as well. This might be cute to use on Recipe Cards, in

Vintage Valentine's Clip Art - Classic Red and White Heart

2012-01-14T20:43:00.002-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Here we have a classic Red and White Paper Valentine Heart! So simple but so charming! This was originally used as the bottom layer of some DIY Valentines, paper lace was added on top, and then a scrap piece on top of that. Of course you can use it however you like. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Fancy Cosmetic Bottles

2012-01-14T13:33:00.002-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are 3 cute Cosmetic Bottles from an Antique Wanamaker's Catalog! The first bottle is for Cold Cream, I'm not sure what the second one is for, but it's something Minty! The last one is for Queen Mary Tooth Wash. So cute! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Old Photo - Little Girl in Fairy Costume

2012-01-13T21:09:00.004-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a fun Antique Photo showing a little Girl in a Fairy Costume. I love her Dragonfly Wings!! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Poems of Love Silhouette - Cupid

2012-01-13T12:58:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge This is another fabulous Silhouette from an 1880's Poetry Magazine collection, that I recently purchased! This was a title page called Poems of Love and features a wonderful Cupid, some amazing Typography, Birds and Foliage. I've also split out the Cupid and created a red version, for your Valentine's Day Craft Projects! var addthis_config = {"

Instant Art Printable - Map of France

2012-01-12T21:00:00.000-05:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF Here's another Map from the 1880's book! Today I'm offering a wonderful Map of France! In other News: Today I posted a High Resolution Printable of one of my most popular images, the Paris Label that you see above. There's also a Reverse option so that you can Transfer it onto anything that you like! You can grab it HERE. var

Request Day - Tractor, Sleigh, Pegasus, Ice Skaters. Balloon

2012-01-12T13:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for another Request Day! I'm doing these once a month now, the next Request Day will be on Thursday February 10th. Click on Images to Enlarge JennyO requested a Vintage Tractor image. This one comes from a 1920's Type book. Lime was hoping for a Horse Drawn Sleigh Graphic. Unfortunately all I could find was the Sleigh, with out the Horses. This one comes from an Antique

Vintage Valentine's Day Clip Art - Sweet Cherub

2012-01-11T20:22:00.003-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a nice one for your Valentine's Day Craft Projects! It's a sweet Victorian Cherub passing out some Pink Roses! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Black and White Airplanes

2012-01-11T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Today is Amelia Earhart day, so I thought I would post these cute Vintage Airplane or Aeroplane graphics from an old Type book! There are a few options, 2 different style planes. both with and without clouds around them. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Antique Graphic - Fancy Dancer with Tricorn Hat

2012-01-10T20:06:00.001-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Isn't she fantastic!!! I'm not really sure if she was a Dancer or an Actress, either way this Fancy Lady has such a wonderful Costume! I love her powdered Wig and Tricorn Hat, and her outfit is fabulous!! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Eagle with Nest and Babies

2012-01-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Did you know that January 10th is Save The Eagles Day? Well it is... it's also my Anniversary, but that doesn't really have anything to do with this post! Anyway, this is an Engraving of an Eagle with 2 babies in the Nest. This one comes from an 1880's book. I made a couple of color versions, including a Navy Blue one that could be used for Patriotic

Instant Art Printable - Natural History - Honey Bees

2012-01-09T20:27:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF This is from one of my favorite books! It's from an 1840's Natural History Book. This one shows 3 busy Honey Bees, buzzing around a flower engraving! I've included a High Resolution Printable as well as one of the Bees with the background removed. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Brag Monday - Collage Card & French Tray

2012-01-09T07:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for Brag Monday #118! Once again I'm bragging about two more projects from the last Brag Monday party. This weeks Craft pick is: This charming Sewing Themed Collage Card from Betty at BeeBee Stamps! Betty used several of the Vintage Sewing Images to make this wonderful card! The full details, on the various bits she used here, can be found on her blog. This weeks DIY Pick

Instant Art - Pink and White Botanical Printable

2012-01-08T20:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF This is another one for my Instant Art Series! This beautiful Pink and White Botanical Print came out of a Circa 1855 Book. I've created 2 versions, one smaller one with the background removed, and the full size version with the creamy paper background. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":

Vintage Download - Steampunk Brushes for Photoshop

2012-01-08T11:44:00.002-05:00

Click HERE to Download the Zip File (Please note if we go over the bandwidth limit on this file, you may need to wait a couple of days and try again. I believe there are only a certain number of downloads allowed each day for this type of file) I've got something special to share with you today!!! My pal Heather, over at Dollar Store Crafts , created this fabulous set of Free

Victorian Graphic - Ladies Hand with Red Rose

2012-01-07T19:54:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Here's a classic Victorian image. This one shows a Ladies Hand holding a Red Rose! Lovely details on this one with her Lace Cuff and Fancy Jewelry. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Ladies Fans

2012-01-07T13:28:00.002-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Here are a couple of lovely Ladies Victorian Fans! These came out of an 1880's book, from a chapter on Etiquette. I think the one at the top is a really versatile image, as their is a space where you can write on it. It would make a nice place card perhaps, or maybe you could use it on an Invitation! These would also make great Photoshop Brushes!

Vintage Graphic - Musical Cats

2012-01-06T20:32:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Well this is an amusing little card, don't you think?! You can never go wrong with Musical Cats, is what I always say! These 3 talented Kitties were used as an ad for Cast Iron Stoves. Cute! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Antique China Plate - 4 Options

2012-01-06T12:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These pretty Antique China Plate Graphics came from an Old Wanamaker's Dept Store Catalog, that I picked up recently. Most likely they date to around 1880-1890. The original is the black and white, but I had fun making a few more colors for you to choose from! I think the black one would look really nice transferred onto Place Mats along with my Vintage

Vintage Graphic - Ornate Rose Tag - Label

2012-01-05T20:45:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a lovely little piece, that includes a big Pink Rose on an ornate French Frame! This would make a great Tag or Label. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Antique Clip Art - Pretty White Sewing Machine

2012-01-05T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a very pretty Antique Sewing Machine graphic from an old Wanamaker's Dept Store Catalog! There was no date on the catalog, but I'm guessing it dates around 1880 - 1890. Normally when you see these old Sewing Machines, they are black with gold on them. This one appears to have been light colored, maybe white or ivory. So lovely! In other News:

Instant Art Printable - Map of Scotland

2012-01-04T20:44:00.001-05:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF I had a few requests for a Map of Scotland to go with the England and Ireland Maps that I posted recently! This one is also circa 1880's. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Old Florist Advertising Sign

2012-01-04T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge I have to say I think this one is pretty awesome!! This is from the 1870's Printer Sample book. This was used for a Florist originally. I think the Tussy Mussy shape is so fun and I love the gloved Victorian Hand holding it! I made a few options for you without the lettering, so that you can write whatever you like on it. I think it would be great for a

Instant Art Printable - Natural History - Birds in Nature

2012-01-03T21:35:00.000-05:00

Click Here for the Full Size Printable PDF This is another one from the 1882 Natural History book that I picked up a couple of months ago! This one shows 3 charming Birds along side some water, a little stream or creek perhaps. Such a sweet scene, I love the colors too! The is a High Resolution print that you can print out and frame for some Instant Art! var addthis_config =

Vintage Garden Clip Art - Glass Cloche with Pots

2012-01-03T13:40:00.001-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge This one comes from an 1870's Garden book. I have such a thing for Glass Cloches, they look great anywhere you put them! This one has 3 potted plants in and it, and there is a second makeshift one using a Wine Glass. What a great idea! I hope you can use these in your Garden themed projects! In Other News: If you have time, make sure you pop over to One

Vintage Graphic - Pretty Feather with Spots

2012-01-02T20:13:00.003-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Here we have another Victorian Scrap Feather image!! I just think these are so fun! This one has some speckled spots on one side and bright Orange on the other side. There is a smaller feather peeking out from behind it. Nice for your Collage or Card Making projects! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Brag Monday

2012-01-02T07:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for Brag Monday #117! Once again I'm bragging about two more projects from the last Brag Monday party. This weeks DIY pick is: These truly lovely French Bottles from Carol at The Polka Dot Closet! Carol used several of the French Labels, to make these wonderful bottles. I love that she made them clear!! The full Tutorial can be found on her site. This weeks Craft Pick is:

Vintage Graphic - French Roses

2012-01-01T19:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a very pretty French Advertising card for Chocolate! The card shows 2 beautiful Pink Roses. Lovely! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage New Year Clip Art - Lady with Champagne

2012-01-01T12:28:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge I've had this Vintage New Year card for awhile now, and thought it was so cute. However, I didn't realize until I scanned it today, that the wreath has Pig Heads on it! (I guess I thought they were large flowers). A little disturbing! Anyway... Happy 2012!! Wishing you all a joyful New Year! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Victorian New Year Graphic - Fairy Girls with Cherry Blossoms

2011-12-31T20:07:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Here are a couple of New Year Fairies to help you ring in the New Year! I thought this was such a charming card with the 2 Fairy Girls, Birds and Pink Cherry Blossoms set against a bright blue sky! The back of the card is just as lovely! Happy New Years Eve everyone! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Printer Ornaments - Birds and Frame

2011-12-31T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are some Antique Printer Ornaments from an 1880's book. I thought these were so sweet with the little Birds and the pretty Frame was on the same page, so I threw it in the mix! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - New Years Bird - Jewish Option

2011-12-30T20:28:00.001-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge I was so pleased to acquire this pretty Jewish New Year card! I have a hard time finding Jewish images, they are not very plentiful, and often pricey, and I never see them locally. So it was a treat for me to get this one and it's so lovely too! I know the timing isn't quite right, but I'm including a copy with out the Hebrew so that it can be used for this week

Vintage Clip Art - Amazing Silhouette - Bird Vines Lyre

2011-12-30T08:01:00.001-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Swoon! I'm in love with this one!!! This one dates to 1883. Originally I had bought a book that had this image on the cover, but since the cover was leather and the image was in gold, I couldn't really extract it very cleanly. Not long afterwards though, I came across a series of paper magazines (they were companions to the book) that had this same image on

Vintage Printable - Map of England and Wales

2011-12-29T21:05:00.002-05:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF This is another great Vintage Map from an 1880's Book! This one shows England and Wales. You may recall the Map of Ireland that I posted last week. These would look great framed and hung together! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Instant Art Printable - Lovely French Woman with Bird on Hand

2011-12-29T12:50:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF This one is a wonderful old Print of a "Lady of the Court of Louis XVth"! Such a Fashionable French Woman! She's holding a tiny Bird (Canary?) and just look at the fancy Tiny Cage she keeps him in. This is a nice one for your Marie Antoinette projects. She would be beautiful colored in too! var addthis_config

Vintage Graphic - Gorgeous Colorful Eiffel Tower

2011-12-28T20:21:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Isn't this fabulous?!!! I think this is a somewhat rare piece, as I have not seen this version before. This is a gorgeous and Colorful Eiffel Tower graphic from an 1890's Advertising card!! I really love the back of this one two, so I've included both sides. Such a special piece and so fun for you Travel themed Craft or Mixed Media Projects!

Vintage New Year Clip Art - Cherubs with Airplane & Book

2011-12-28T12:30:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are two charming New Year Graphics from an old Type book! Both images feature Cherubs, the one at the top is flying an Airplane or Aeroplane , and the other one is reading a New Year Book. Perhaps he is writing down his goals for the year! These would make great Digi Stamps, so fun to color in! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":

Vintage New Year Clip Art - Moss Rose Frame

2011-12-27T20:07:00.005-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is a pretty Antique New Year Card. The card has a wonderful frame of Moss Roses and Twigs. I thought the back of the card was really sweet too! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Laundry Day

2011-12-27T12:00:00.004-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are 3 fun Vintage Laundry Themed images from an early 1920's Catalog! Included are a Wooden Ironing Board, a Wood Clothes Peg and a Clothes Pin. Cute! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Graphic - Lovely Gray and Black Bird - Magpie

2011-12-26T21:24:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This beautiful Vintage Bird Image is from an 1890's book. I'm told this is a Magpie (thanks to the 2 readers that clued me in!). I think the gray and black coloring looks quite striking on him! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Retro Clip Art - Cute Dress Forms

2011-12-26T12:23:00.003-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These darling Retro or Vintage Dress Forms come from a 1960's U.S. Govt. Pamphlet! Aren't they fun?! The original is the black and white version, but as usual I made a few color options as well. This would make a fun card for a Sewing Friend, or to use as Decor in your Sewing or Craft Room! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Christmas Image - Baby Jesus in Manger

2011-12-25T21:35:00.004-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Here is one final Christmas image for the season for you to enjoy!!! This is another one from a sweet reader named Kristie. It's a lovely Holy Card, showing the Baby Jesus in a Manger. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T09:19:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas everyone!!! Today I'm sharing this funny Christmas Animated card, using many of my graphics! This one was submitted by Mark Pyper from Bottletop Design. I hope you are all having a wonderful day! Merry Christmas from Bottletop Design on Vimeo. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Antique Christmas Graphics - Musical Advertising

2011-12-24T20:26:00.001-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Last year I posted the Backs of these lovely Christmas Advertising Cards, but I don't think I ever posted the fronts. Both cards have a Musical Theme! Merry Christmas Eve everyone! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Winter Clip Art - More Lovely Snowflakes

2011-12-24T12:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge These are a few more Snowflakes from the very old Encyclopedia! Just like the others, these are actual drawings of Frozen Snow Crystals! The originals are black and white and I made some blue versions for you as well. Fun for your Christmas or Winter Projects, they might tie in well for Hanukkah too! var addthis_config = {"

Victorian Graphic - Stunning Angel in Clouds

2011-12-23T21:21:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is such a beautiful Victorian card!! This one shows a stunning Angel floating in the Clouds. She has such a lovely face and the prettiest Wings! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Retro Clip Art - Fun and Funky Christmas Tree

2011-12-23T14:33:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Here's a quirky little Retro Graphic for you! This fun little Christmas Tree is from an early 1970's pamphlet. I don't normally share images this recent, due to copyright, however since this one is from a U.S. government pamphlet it should be safe to use, at least for those of us in the U.S. The original was black and white, but I added some color to make it a bit

Vintage Christmas Graphic - Adorable Girl in Pie

2011-12-22T20:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge This is such a fun quirky Christmas Postcard! This shows a darling little Girl, with Mistletoe on her head, popping out of a Pie!!! Doesn't she have the sweetest face?!!! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Christmas Clip Art - Cute Santa

2011-12-22T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to Enlarge Here are a couple of cute Vintage Santa Images from an Antique Type book. He seems to be making a point with his finger pointing out. Perhaps he's reminding all of the boys and girls to be good! The Black and White version is the original and I made a Red one for fun! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Victorian Graphic - Pink Roses

2011-12-21T20:31:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge I love the color combo on this one!! This sweet little Card shows a Pink Rose on top of a curled paper Christmas Sentiment. It's surrounded with a Turquoise border! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Christmas Graphic - Santa with Holly

2011-12-21T16:03:00.002-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge Well, if you've been wondering where I've been, it's been a rough couple of days. Last night my computer died on me... major hard drive fail. Ugh!! On top of that I've been sick for the last week. Today is my birthday, it rained and I spent the day scrambling to buy a new computer, then there was some set up confusion, so I had to take it back and get some help.

Vintage Clip Art - Victorian Bird Cage and Tables

2011-12-20T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Images to EnlargeHere are a couple of black and white images from an 1880's book! Shown are two very Fancy Victorian Tables. The one at the top has a lovely Bird Cage on it with a little Bird inside! I think it would be fun to Collage a Christmas Tree onto the second one!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Christmas Graphic - Sweet Heart Shaped Card

2011-12-19T20:06:00.006-05:00

Click on Images to EnlargeThis is a precious little Victorian Christmas Scrap! This piece is Heart Shaped and shows a pretty Pink Rose and a tiny Butterfly. I think the back is just as charming with it's delicate Frame and sweet sentiment!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Brag Monday - French Metal Box & French Sheet Music Ornaments

2011-12-19T07:00:00.000-05:00

Announcement: We will skip Brag Monday next week in order to take a break for the Holidays, although I promise to post something lovely for you that day! The next Brag Monday will be on January 2nd!It's time for Brag Monday #116! Once again I'm bragging about two more projects from the last Brag Monday party.This weeks DIY pick is: This Enchanting French Oval Box made by Blanca at Cajas de

Victorian Christmas Clip Art - Angel with White Coat

2011-12-18T19:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeThis is a lovely Victorian Scrap Piece featuring a pretty Angel Girl! The Angel is wearing a white fur trimmed Coat and Pink Boots. She appears to be holding a branch of Mistletoe over her head!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Kids Printable - Draw Some Swans

2011-12-18T13:00:00.002-05:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDFHere's another one from the old Vintage Drawing Book, from my collection. This page shows how to Draw some Swans! The print out includes some practice space underneath. It might be useful to print a few of these out to keep the kiddos busy while you're preparing your Holiday meal, or to distract them while wrapping a few gifts!Also I have a new Craft

Vintage Botanical Graphic - Pine Branch & Cone #2

2011-12-17T19:52:00.006-05:00

Click on Images to EnlargeThis is another pretty Pine Branch, with it's Pine Cone, from an Antique Children's Encyclopedia! You may have seen a similar set that I posted last week, you can find them HERE.var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Instant Art Printable - Map of Ireland

2011-12-17T12:11:00.004-05:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDFI was looking through a Circa 1885 book from my collection last night, and found some pages in the back that had Maps of different countries. I've had this book for a while but I had forgotten all about the maps in it! Anyway this one is a wonderful Map of Ireland! You can print this right out and frame it up, I think it would make a nice gift for a

Victorian Image - Santa with Lantern

2011-12-16T19:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeHere's another nice antique Santa Postcard! This one shows Santa with a bright Lantern! He's framed with some vines and Holly.var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Fabulous Sign Lady with Bird Cage

2011-12-16T12:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeThis is another one from the fabulous 1870's Printers book that I recently acquired! You may recall the Fanciful Tea Ad that I posted from this book a few weeks ago. Anyway, I just adore the one that you see above! Shown is a charming Victorian Woman with a Bird Cage and tiny Bird! She's leaning up against some sort of tasseled cushion, and there is an advertisement on

Instant Art Printable - Red Amaryllis - Botanical

2011-12-15T20:27:00.004-05:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDFThis one is a fabulous Circa 1803 Print of an Amaryllis! The print was actually of a Pink Amaryllis and I altered it to make it Red, so that you can use it for your Christmas Projects. I'll share the pink version another time. I've created a high resolution Instant Art print of this one, so that you can print it out and frame it right up!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Graphic - Ballerina with Angel Wings

2011-12-14T20:17:00.004-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeIsn't she a cutey?! I love this pretty little Ballerina Scrap Piece! She's wearing a White and Gold Tutu and has Angel Wings! I think she would make a lovely ornament for a Christmas Tree. Can't you just see her all glittered up?!UPDATE: Well, this is embarrassing ... last night I uploaded the wrong version of the Ballerina. I worked quite a well last night trying to get

Vintage Ephemera Graphic - Lace Holy Card - Mary with Baby Jesus

2011-12-14T13:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeThis is another gorgeous Antique Holy Card, shared by a sweet and generous reader named Kristie! I adore these lace edged cards, I have a number of these in my collection and they are so delicate and lovely! This one shows an amazing Engraving of the Madonna and Child standing on a Crescent shaped Moon. Beautiful!var addthis_config = {"

Instant Art Printable - Fancy Desserts

2011-12-13T20:30:00.005-05:00

Click on Images to EnlargeClick HERE for the Full Size Printable PDFThis one comes from an 1860's Cookbook! It's a page illustrating some Fancy Desserts! I loved the fancy French one with the Cherries on it and of course it's the right time of year for Plum Pudding so, I've included them separately as well!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Brag Monday - French Lace Box & Burlap Stocking

2011-12-12T07:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for Brag Monday #115! Once again I'm bragging about two more projects from the last Brag Monday party.First I'm bragging about this Really lovely French Lace Box made by Julia at Vintage with Laces! Julia used the Pretty French Label Image, to make this very special piece. Dreamy! Be sure and check out her site, to see her many other stunning creations!Next I'm bragging about this Very

Vintage Image - Best Little Angel Girl - Old Photo

2011-12-11T19:08:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeLove, love, love this one!!! I'm always on the look out for these wonderful Victorian Angel Postcards, showing real photos of Children dressed up like Angels! This one has such a sweet expression on her face and the loveliest Blue Wings! I thought the Postage Stamp was fun too, so I left it in place, although I did alter the color as it was bright orange before and

Vintage Clip Art - Deer with Antlers Silhouette

2011-12-11T12:13:00.005-05:00

Click on Images to EnlargeHere are a couple more fun Silhouettes today! These come from an 1880's Poetry Magazine. At the top is a beautiful Deer with very large Antlers! I've also included the Antlers on their own, as these can be so fun to use in Collage, you can add them to various other Animals or even People!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Antique Christmas Graphic - Gorgeous Baby Jesus with Mary

2011-12-10T19:52:00.003-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeThis one is so gorgeous!!! This beautiful Antique Christmas Postcard shows a sleeping Baby Jesus with Mary by his side! The setting behind is a Starry Blue Night. Wouldn't this make a wonderful Christmas Card?!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Clip Art - Elf with Squirrel - Silhouettes

2011-12-10T12:00:00.000-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeThis sweet Silhouette comes from a 1918 Children's Book! Shown are a cute Squirrel and a Musical Elf! Not really meant for Christmas but I think it could tie in with the Elf and all. You may recall a similar image HERE, from the same book.var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Vintage Christmas Graphic - Cute Kids under Umbrella

2011-12-09T21:17:00.003-05:00

Click on Image to EnlargeThis is a sweet Victorian Postcard, showing two cute Children under an Umbrella! They're dressed so cute in their Green and White Outfits and I love the white Muff the girl is carrying!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

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