Thursday, November 13, 2008

Fun with Vintage Images

Hi! This is Anabelle and I'm here to post about one of my favorite supplies, vintage images. There are so many different ones out there and they are all fun to use on projects. They add a touch of shabbiness and timelessness to any creation.

This first project is a card I made using a Crafty Secrets Cotton Scrap. I cut it out, frayed the edges and added crackle medium over the top of it. It really has an antique look to it!



This next card uses an image from Crafty Secrets' Holiday Booklet. I added some Melissa Frances paper to go along with the shabby theme. It can be seen in this month's Paper Crafts Magazine.


This next project uses another image from the Crafty Secrets booklet. I added some stitching to the edges and some pop dots to give it dimension and texture. The Pink Paislee paper also adds to the vintage effect.




This next card uses an image that I found online. If you do a search, you will find that there are many free images available for use. You do need to read the fine print, though, to see how you are allowed to use them. I found this one through a google search. (©2000 Denise Van Patten - Doll Collecting at About.com) I printed it out, added the glitter to the edges and used foam adhesive to mount it on the card front.




Vintage images aren't just for cards, though. They work really well on projects, too. Here is a gift card tin that I'd made using Crafty Secrets' Heartwarming Vintage Cuts. I layered lots of felt, flowers and the image onto the tin front.



And here is a little treat box for Halloween. I used a Melissa Frances label on the lid.




If you are interested in using some fun images, check out these resources. They are some of my favorites.
Free Vintage Images.Com
Vintage Resources

About.Com
Crafty Secrets Booklets
Crafty Secrets Cotton Scraps

Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Cuts
Melissa Frances Stickers
Melissa Frances Labels
B.Shackman

Finally, I leave you with a little giveaway.

There are a few Melissa Frances labels, some vintage stickers, some B.Shackman images, a Craft Secrets stamp set and some trim.
Post a comment by Saturday, Nov 15 at midnight and I will enter your name into a drawing for these items. They will help you make your own fun, vintage projects. If you leave a link for another resource, I'll add your name to the hat twice!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!
~Anabelle
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51 comments:

  1. Kim FaucherNovember 13, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    wow, are those cards ever gorgeous... I just remembered I have some vintage postcards with holiday santa's etc... love love the look of them... off to create something!
    thanks for the inspiration!

    Kim

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  2. Kim FaucherNovember 13, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    oooo I found another of my favorite online image sources... I don't think you can re sell these but fine to print for personal projects..

    http://www.oldtimeclipart.com/clipart/frame_cat__web.html

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  3. C. Sage DeerbornNovember 13, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    I love working with vintaged images. Please enter me into this fantastic giveaway. Here is a link to more vintaged images: http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/

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  4. Leigh PennerNovember 13, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    Okay, each and everyone one of these cards and projects is absolutely stunning!!
    Amazing work, Anabelle!

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  5. AnitaNovember 13, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    These are all so cute!! I especially like yhe Halloween box - thanks for the tip for finding images on line.

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  6. Sharon in NENovember 13, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    I love these! I wish I had another resource for you and me! Love that nostalgic look! Thank you for sharing.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 13, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    your cards are beautiful! I love the vintage look and struggle with getting it just right, like you've done! thanks for sharing... I have found a lot of vintage images on etsy.com!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 13, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    I love vintage anything - thanks for the About.com and hope I win these goodies!

    franmcclintock@cox.net

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  9. almadrNovember 13, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    Thank you so much for the inspiration and links - i heart vintage so they'll come very handy for sure.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 13, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    Love your cards. Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway.

    Rosemary

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  11. MelNovember 13, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    You've got to check out

    http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/

    She has awesome vintage images and items that are just fun fun fun.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. UnknownNovember 13, 2008 at 6:48 PM

    I love vintage and I love your cards!! My vintage cards never seem to turn out the way I picture them in my head. Yours are absolutely beautiful!

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  13. *Beatriz Jennings*November 13, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    LOVE vintage stuff! and Melissa Frances are some of my favorites!! :)

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  14. Linda BeesonNovember 13, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    Anabelle!! Every single one of your creations are just amazing! How wonderful do those vintage images look! I love to buy packages of images from The Vintage Workshop. You get the images in sets and once you buy a set, you can print them out all you want and you can print them on the papers you want.

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  15. Leslie AsheNovember 13, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    I LOVE all the vintage'y goodness here Anabelle!!! WOW!! :D

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  16. Danielle FlandersNovember 13, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    These are all lovely! I adore the vintage look! Going to check out your links now...thank you!
    Dani

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  17. danni reid.November 13, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    your cards, like all you do, are BEYOND wow Anabelle! absolutely gorgeous my friend, have a wonderful weekend!!!
    hugs & love!
    danni

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  18. AmberNovember 14, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    Love these creations, they are so vintage and beautiful:)

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  19. jeneaevanNovember 14, 2008 at 1:40 AM

    I love your work! Thank you for the resources.

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  20. JingleNovember 14, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    These are fantastic projects! I love vintage images! They just add so much charm!!!

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  21. Audrey PettitNovember 14, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    Wow, Anabelle! Your cards and projects are gorgeous! I so love the vintage images, and you have done such cute stuff with them. I am definitely going to check out some of your links. I've searched online before, but usually just use Google Images.

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  22. DeeDeeNovember 14, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    WOW Anabelle!!! These are GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for posting the links...I've been wanting to try these for a while now!!! Also, thanks for the chance to WIN!!!

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  23. Becky GarrisonNovember 14, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    What a great idea - here's one of my favorit links for adding music to my Christmas cards - you can print Christmas sheet music in a variety of ways. Very cool! Blessings, Becky G.

    http://www.christmas-carol-music.org/

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  24. Happay Mommay aka Happay ScrappayNovember 14, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    I go to Design Freebies,they have some modern and some vintage
    http://designfreebies.blogspot.com/ and most work with Illustrator so you can easily work with them (if you have that program) to change the size. I especially love the monograms that were recently posted.

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  25. Dolce Deb's DesignsNovember 14, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    I love all these projects!!! There is something so sweet about the vintage images especially those with children in them. I am doihg a vintage ATC swap and have been searching for just the right images so thanks for the site info. Have a great weekend and thanks for the chance to win some candy. TFS.

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  26. BeccaNovember 14, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love vintage images! Here is another link where you can find more:

    http://www.thelittlepinkstudio.com/

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  27. Elizabeth S.November 14, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    I just love vintage things. These are beautiful images.

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  28. Julia SandvossNovember 14, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful projects Annabelle! I LOVE that Santa card and the Halloween box is to die for! Beautiful work! :-)

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  29. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    I would be so happy to take those off your hands Anabelle!!!! Thanks for your constant inspiration!!!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    These cards are just beautiful! I also love to work in vintage images when I am crafting cards-etc. I especially love Dover's clip art collections-- there are a ton of different ones to choose from.
    You can find a bunch of vintage images to download @ karenwhimsy.com/public-domain-images/

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  31. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    Love, love, love all things vintage. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 9:59 PM

    Oh my gosh, I have just had a whole new world opened up to me. I never knew there were such beautiful images online for free! Who knew? You cards are beautiful, thanks for the inspiration, I, for one, am off to play!

    Suzanne
    danielsville@hotmail.com

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  33. AimeeNovember 14, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    Oh WOW!! beautiful!!

    My friend Mike puts vinatge collage images on his blog... www.jackandcatcurio.blogspot.com

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  34. UnknownNovember 15, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    Annabelle your projects are so wonderful!! I LOVE vintage - mostly in my home but it often scares me in crafting - lol! You've inspired me to try it though . . . I have some wonderful old children's books that are too tattered and torn to be read, I might just start with those! :) Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  35. AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    Great projects!! Love vintage images.

    Here's a link to some photobooth images (these aren't freebies though, sorry!) But great fun to use!

    http://shop.darkroomdoor.com/catalogue/c10

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  36. UnknownNovember 15, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    Absolutely stunning projects Anabelle... gorgeous each & every one. And thank you so much for sharing those links, I'm off to check them out ;)

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  37. LisaNovember 15, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    I love the fun vintage images and your ideas are great! So sparkly and beautiful...thanks for sharing! Lisa K in tx

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  38. AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Love Melissa Frances and Crafty Secrets what great products.

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  39. AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    LOVELOVELOVE these designs! I will HAVE to check this out! I was rememnded that I have Victorian themed Christmas book w/ pictures and postcards to punch out that would be awesome to use for these. Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win!
    Romaine

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  40. cathyNovember 15, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    Your cards are wonderful!! I love all the vintage goodies in your give away!

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  41. Island MomentsNovember 15, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    Awesome cards...love the vintage look & Melissa papers.
    TFS

    Heres a link to some vintage that I use: http://flickr.com/groups/vintagepostcards/pool/

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  42. Kristin - The Fifth Sparrow No MoreNovember 15, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Thank you for the inspiration. I love the vintage look and love all of projects. I have no link to share but now I am off to hunt the internet!

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  43. Suzeq4500November 15, 2008 at 9:56 PM

    Vintage has always been my favorite. I love these cards, very inspiring. Thank you.

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  44. fran hNovember 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    The cards are adorable. Makes me want to get a head start on making something Chrismas related. Thanks for posting this wonderful giveaway.

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  45. ShawninazNovember 15, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    I have some of these images and now I'm completely inspired to use them on some cards. Thanks!!!

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  46. MelanieNovember 16, 2008 at 12:55 AM

    I just love your projects, Anabelle! What a great little giveaway (although I don't think I'm eligible).

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  47. Teresa AbajoNovember 16, 2008 at 5:12 AM

    What beautiful creations!

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  48. Becky V.November 17, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Love, love, love the vintage cards!What a great give away. Thanks!

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  49. StaciNovember 18, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    I love the vintage look of your projects. Very beautiful...

    Staci

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  50. Donna C.November 27, 2008 at 1:38 PM

    Love, love, love these cards and your blog is one of my favorites!

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    Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!

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