Saturday, February 27, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Free Postage Clip Art: Antique Illustration of Post Mark and Envelope


Isn't this an interesting black and white illustration? Adding your own words and customizing it with your own elements will really make this piece of postage clip art pop. And, I love the decorative scrolls around the envelopes. So pretty!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Free Flower Clip Art: Color Plates from Antique Seed Catalog (Red Rose and Poppy)



I recently acquired an antique seed catalog that was published in the late Victorian Era. I love them! Unfortunately they're very hard to come across, so this was a real treasure. I just know you're gonna find a wonderful place for them in your next project.

I've posted two more images of flower clip art at The Antique Image.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Free Black and White Illustrations: Scans from Old, Victorian Book on Etiquette



Aren't these pretty black and white illustrations? I'm in the process of scanning and cleaning up several illustrations from an antique, Victorian book that is full of lovely images.

Here are two more at The Antique Image.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Free Victorian Clip Art: Antique Black and White Illustrations (Dining)





Here is some dining or service settings clip art that I found in a Victorian book that I've had for several years. There is more dining clip art at The Antique Image.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Free Edwardian Clip Art: Antique Birthday Postcard Greeting


This is an antique postcard from the Edwardian Era, 1909, that was sent as a birthday greeting. I took out the birthday message and cleaned up the area so that you could use the image as anything you wanted for your project.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Free Valentine Clip Art: Antique Postcard with Fancy Dressed Couple


Here is an image that I forgot to post before Valentine's day, and there's another one at The Antique Image. My apologies. Both of these antique postcards feature fancy dressed couples sitting on a river bank, enjoying the scenery together.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Free Victorian Clip Art: Front Cover of Antique Storybook (Cat Tales and Jolly Playmates)



Here's the last two images of Victorian storybook covers that I'll post for awhile here on Antique Images. I've posted the last two of other images of storybook covers at The Antique Image. I'll have to find some more Victorian treasures in the antique stores before I can post more. I hope you've enjoyed them as much as I have.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Free Victorian Clip Art: Front Cover of Antique Storybook (Easy to Read)


Here's another colorful Victorian storybook cover. I just love them! I also love the myriad black and white illustrations that these books contain. This image would make a lovely tag for a child's gift or for an expectant mother's baby shower gift.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Free Victorian Clip Art: Front Cover of Antique Storybook (In Picture Land)


Victorian storybooks have very beautiful images on the covers. I've always got my eyes peeled for one at the local antique shops. It's difficult finding one in perfect condition; however, the worn and grungy look is what I love about them most. The years of enjoyment, having taken their toll, give the images such great character.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Free Valentine Clip Art: Antique Postcard with Heart


This image of a pretty antique postcard is perfect for Valentine's Day! I did a quick translation of the Italian words, and I believe they mean either, "Dream of my life", or "My life's dream". Isn't that romantic?

Check out another antique Valentine Greeting at The Antique Image.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Free Image of Antique Postcard: Clip Art of Flowers


This pretty antique postcard has some lovely images of pansies and frames that would be a great addition to a project.

I spend hours in antique shops, and most of that time is spent searching through piles of antique and vintage postcards. They have some of the best images for clip art.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Friday, February 5, 2010

Free Clip Art of Advertisement: Scan from Victorian Storybook


This would make for an interesting element in a project. I love antique advertisements and use them a lot in my scrapbooking. This ad was taken from a Victorian storybook.

Here's another antique advertisement at The Antique Image.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Free Clip Art of Advertisement: Scan from Victorian Storybook


This piece of antique clip art is perfectly grubby and shabby for any project. This is an antique advertisement from a Victorian storybook.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

How to Use Antique Clip Art: Layering with PNG Image



Thought I'd share a project I've been experimenting with; I've been layering with .png formatted images. The first image is the clip art project that I created. I used this image of a butterfly as the bottom layer, and then placed this image over it after I converted it to a .png file. Don't you think it came out great?!

I posted a similar project at The Antique Image where I used another .png image of a handwritten page. I hope you have fun with these images and are inspired to create something special.

Monday, February 1, 2010

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