Vintage Findings Day 4 and a Challenge...

Happy Monday!  I'm back with day 4 of my Vintage Findings series...where I'm exploring lots of different ways to incorporate vintage items into your paper crafting!  Today I dug into my stash of old childrens' books.  These are always full of colorful and adorable images. 

My first project is a gift tin that would be perfect for a little boy's birthday.  What little boy doesn't love firetrucks?  In my stash of books I have one with lots of different stories..one of which is all about firetrucks. 

I diecut the gift tag from one of the pages.  I just layed the tag over the portion that I wanted to have on my tag (the firetruck) and ran it through my diecut machine.  I paired it with some adorable Sassafras Lass papers, a stamped canvas tag, and diecut star.  It is topped off with a number button I created with a stamped number which I punched out and layered over a button. 

Quite a few of you have asked if I am using the actual vintage items or if I'm scanning.  I know I might terrify a few of you with this, but I love to use the actual item whenever I can.  I think it adds to the charm, and afterall, it's what I buy these vintage items for.  I am a use them up kinda girl, and to me, that's part of the fun. 

But, that being said, there are times when scanning the items is usefull.  And by all means, if you're wary of cutting these items, scan away!  For my next project I used another children's book.  This one had full-page images which aren't so easy to incorporate into my projects, so I did some scanning. 

 

After scanning, I used Photoshop to clone out the poem that was written on the lower half of the image.  I then reduced the size to create my own journaling card.  The open space where the rhyme once was made for the perfect place to stamp a sentiment.

 
I finished it off with another pattern-tissue flower.

Well, today marks an end to this week's vintage posts!  It has been so much fun that I will be turning this into a regular feature.  I'm not sure it's something I'll be able to do every week, but I'm going to give it my best shot.  When I can make it work, I'll be doing "Friday's Vintage Findings" posts.  It might not be a new technique every week, but at least a card or project using some sort of vintage goodies. 

If these posts have inspired you this week, I challenge you to create something using a vintage item of your choice...book pages, fabric, buttons, lace, patterns..whatever your heart desires! 

Upload a link to your project using Mr. Linky and I will choose one winner to which I will send a packet of vintage goodies! 

You have until midnight on Friday, October 29th.  Be sure to state which item you used was vintage!

 

Comments

[Heather I.]

Great stuff!! I'm super excited for your Vintage Fridays!! You are uber talented!!! Thanks for sharing!

[Julie Campbell]

I love these posts! Adorable projects!

[Carla Grace]

Betsy your projects are so inspiring....I don't exactly know what I have as far as vintage goes but I will be snooping around to see if I can play along. I love this series on your blog!

[jan m]

I like the idea of scanning the images so they could be used again! Beautiful work!

[Katherine]

These are completely adorable! I always love your color combination and embellishment work.

I really never thought about scanning, definitely will start some scanning work this week.

[Kate Nolan-Denham]

I have really enjoyed your week of vintage findings creations. So much imagination and prettiness to take in all week. Thank you for sharing!

[Kathy Martin]

Oh how fun...a challenge! I just found some small doilies at a local shop! :)

[Virginia L.]

I just linked up my card (see #4). My first attemp of making a card with vintage items. Thanks for this fun and inspiring challenge!

[Caroline]

Scanning is such a great idea!!! Then I don't have to cut up my favorite vintage books or part with things either. Thanks for all your ideas.

[Jessica]

Absolutely gorgeous all of them!

[Lin]

Thank you, Betsy! I really enjoyed making my submission; lots of stirred up memories of a much simpler time. I'll be back with another, I think!

[Angela Fehr]

I love vintage stuff, and I'm going to be trying this challenge more than once if I can make time this week! Thanks for the inspiration!

[f lynn rush]

i really enjoy all that you show us. i will keep watching for more! i uploaded my vintage hanging.

[Vanessa Menhorn]

Your projects are so beautiful! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration you are providing, I had very much fun to play for your challenge!

[Lenet]

I reallt enjoy this challege , love vintage and your work

[Sally Sherfield]

Thanks for showing us all these amazing projects, I love the vintage look!

[Melissa Bove]

LOVE all your gorgeous shabby work! I had fun playing along! LOVE, love Vintage!!

[Carole]

I too love the vintage look - thank you for sharing your gorgeous projects!

Carole

[Kimberly Anne]

Hi Betsy! Thanks for encouraging us to play along. I've used a vintage book to create something fun!

[Cindy Holshouser]

It's been very fun to see how you use so many different vintage items.And thanks for hosting the challenge.

[jen shears]

Always love seeing your vintage goodnes.... :)

[Maria Doricheva]

Thank you for a wonderful challenge!

[karin åkesdotter]

Your cards are AMAZING!!! And great inspiration! THANKS! / Karin

[Angela Fehr]

I had so much fine I did another card! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Barb Nichols]

Love, love, love the vintage stuff. It makes me wonder what our grandchildren will think is great stuff of ours today. I really look forward to the vintage installments on your post. PS. I think this is my first ever challenge or posting of a card! I may be addicted now.