Vintage Bird Clip Art: Kiwi Bird Illustration from Vintage Natural History Book
I love vintage animal illustrations. I have two huge natural history books from the late Victorian Era, and they're full of illustrations. This is a graphic illustration of Kiwis. They're quite detailed, and I love using them for so many projects. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Advertising Clip Art: 2 Vintage Graphic Design of Advertising Cards
Aren't these vintage advertising cards cute? They'er from a vintage book on advertising design. I think these would make adorable hang tags or gift tags. Enjoy!
Vintage Grape Clip Art: Vintage Graphic of 2 Grape Varieties Salem and Worden
This is a bright and beautiful image of two grape varieties from a vintage seed catalog: Salem and Worden. This piece of grape clip art is just stunning! I just know you're going to enjoy it!
Vintage Graphic Curtain Design: Vintage Curtain Illustration Single Window Treatment
How sumptuous this curtain looks. I can image it in a deep, dark, rich color such as emerald, red, or navy blue. I'm sure a house with curtains such as these would also not have a cat living in it. Those curtains would most certainly become a veritable playground! This curtain illustration comes from a vintage book on curtain design and creation. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Label Design: 2 Recipe Labels for Soup and Shell Fish 1917
These vintage digital labels would be so cute for your recipes! These are from a 1917 Gold Medal Flour Cookbook and are the headings for the soup and shell fish sections. They're a little faded and distressed, but that just add to their charm. Enjoy!
Vintage Illustration: Clip Art of Women's Hair Care 1916
This is a scan from an old health and medical book published in 1916. This illustration shows how to properly care for long, luxurious hair. What a job for those ladies! I hope you enjoy this vintage clip art!
Black and White Illustration: Vintage Graphic of Old Woman Sitting in Front of Open Window
This vintage illustration of an old woman sitting in a chair is from a vintage book. There is a feeling of melancholy in this image, due to the quaint view of the elderly for the time this was created. Actually, the title of this illustration is, "Old Age". Despite the somberness, I hope you enjoy.
Vintage Women's Fashion: Black Pump Shoe with Buckle from 1917 Vintage Clothes Catalog
Isn't this vintage shoe gorgeous?! This is a piece of vintage shoe clip art from a 1917 clothes catalog. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Baby Clip Art: Vintage Illustration of Baby's First Trip from Baby Book
This is a lovely illustration taken from a vintage baby book. It is entitled, "Baby's First Trip"; however, I've given you just the illustration. Just think how cute this would be decorating a scrapbook page, celebrating your baby's first trip! Enjoy!
Bird Clip Art: Affectionate Victorian Hand Whimsy with Whit Dove and Red Rose
This little Victorian hand whimsy would be lovely on a handmade valentine or a simple note of affection. The white dove and flowers are so beautiful. Most Victorian scrapbooks are filled with these little die cut treasures. I have loads of them! Enjoy!
Victorian Advertising Clip Art: Victorian Advertising Card Our Boy Scott's Emulsion
This is one of my ultimate favorite Victorian advertising cards that comes from my 1879 scrapbook. Entitled, "Our Boy", it advertises Scott's Emulsion. Actually, I have several Victorian advertising cards for Scott's Emulsion, but this is perhaps their finest. I hope you enjoy!
Black and White Illustration: Vintage Illustration of 2 Couples in Boat on River
What an idyllic scene. Now that summer is finally here with its beautiful weather, outdoor activities are on the agenda. Yes, lazily drifting down a river, soaking in nature, listening to live music, is a great way to spend a summer afternoon. This lovely black and white illustration of two couples in a boat is from a vintage book.
Botanical Collage Sheet: Digital Collage Sheet of 4 Medicinal Plants and Flowers
This digital botanical collage sheet was made from a 1916 medical encyclopedia. And, it's a freebie! I've listed other digital botanical collage sheets on my Etsy shop, so check them out. I'll be listing more all week. I love the vibrant colors! And, of course, the layout is perfect. I hope you enjoy!
Digital Background: Vintage 1917 Book Cover of Gold Medal Flour Cookbook
This is the front cover and inside cover of a 1917 Gold Medal Flour cookbook. I recently found this at a local antique shop. It's a real treasure! These images could be used for so many projects, especially as backgrounds. The second image, with the repeated pattern, is perfect for this. Enjoy!
Flower Clip Art: Vintage Victorian Die Cut of Tulips and Hyacinths
Isn't this image a beauty?! The colors of the flowers are radiant and brilliant. This is die cut of tulips and hyacinths is from my 1879 Victorian scrapbook. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Bird Clip Art: Victorian Die Cut Hand Whimsy of Pigeons and Roses
This is a gorgeous Victorian Hand Whimsy with pigeons and roses. I love using these on note cards, greeting cards, and hang tags. I hope you enjoy!
Digital Background: Vintage Graphic Circular Design Pattern from Book Cover
Here's a digital background, similar to the one I posted earlier today, that I made from a vintage book cover. This graphic design is simpler, without the colors, but it's still got that wonderful pattern. Perhaps you could add our own color after you've printed it out. I hope you enjoy!
Digital Background: Vintage Graphic Design Pattern from Book Cover
This is digital background I made from the front cover of a vintage book. I love the design and colors! And, the pattern is lovely. This graphic design has so much potential for so many projects. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Bird Clip Art: Victorian Die Cut White Dove Hand Whimsy
This is a very pretty Victorian die cut, known as a hand whimsy. I especially like the die cuts that feature birds, white doves in particular. These are great for decorating note cards and gift and hang tags. Enjoy!
Vintage Insect Clip Art: Graphic Design of Beetle from Vintage Natural History Book
I love this beetle graphic. It's very primitive looking. This insect clip art is from a vintage natural history book. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Spider Graphic: 2 Clip Art of Garden Spiders
These two vintage graphic designs of garden spiders are from a natural history book. It's several months away, but these creepy spider illustrations are perfect for a Halloween project. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Fruit Clip Art: Vintage Graphic of Blackberries in Basket
Aren't these yummy looking?! These are Black Diamonds Blackberries. This piece of fruit clip art is from a vintage seed catalog around the 1870's. Wouldn't this look wonderful decorating a label on a homemade jar of blackberry preserve or jam? I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Insect Clip Art: Butterfly Graphic Design from Natural History Book
Here's a pretty butterfly graphic from a vintage natural history book. The possibilities for this black and white illustration are endless! Colorize, print out and color, or color in the butterfly image on your computer. I hope you enjoy!
Religious Clip Art: Vintage Illustration of The Vatican and Saint Peter's Church
This is a vintage religious illustration from a Catholic bible showing St. Peter's Church, The Vatican, and The Plaza in Rome. I hope you enjoy!
Antique Victorian Photograph: Antique Photo of Man Wearing Victorian Suit Fashion
This is an antique Victorian photograph from a small photo album, measuring approximately 4 x 5 inches. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Black and White Illustration: Clip Art of Victorian Children Group from Storybook
What are they all looking at?! I can only imagine. Isn't this vintage illustration cute? I found this in a Victorian storybook. Enjoy!
Digital Background: Vintage Paper Photo Frame with Grapes and Leaves Design
This is a digital background I created with a vintage paper photo frame. I love collecting these frames from antique shops and using them in my paper projects. Of course, after I digitize them, I can use them endlessly in so many projects. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Advertising Clip Art: Graphic Design of Vintage Ad for Writers' Supplies
This vintage advertisement has so many great elements of graphic design and pieces of clip art! This is taken from a vintage book on advertising. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Flower Clip Art: Vintage Flower Graphic of Snowdrop Flowers in Winter
I hope you've enjoyed these beautiful flower images all week. Today is the last post featuring these stunning vintage flower illustrations. This is an image of Snowdrop flowers. And, again, all that empty space above the flowers is just begging for digital or paper elements! This would be perfect as the base layer of a digital or paper collage. Enjoy!
Vintage Flower Clip Art: Vintage Flower Graphic of Yellow and Purple Iris
I love Iris flowers! I've got several purple and yellow varieties in my front yard. This vintage flower illustration of Iris flowers is so gorgeous. The soft, pastel colors are incredible! I hope you've been enjoying these flower images from my vintage flower book. I wish I had many more. Enjoy!
2 Digital Backgrounds: Vintage Paper Frames
These are two digital backgrounds I created from vintage paper frames. I love the textures and colors! I originally bought these from an antique store because of the photos inside and for future paper scrapbooking projects. But, I recently thought of using the actual frames themselves for digital projects. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Flower Clip Art: Vintage Flower Graphic of Pink Sweet William in Garden
This is a beautiful flower illustration of the flower Sweet William. Aren't they lovely?! This vintage flower image is perfect for a greeting card or digital project because of the top half of the image. That empty space just begs for other, pretty elements! A heart-felt sentiment would be perfect up there! Enjoy!
Religious Digital Collage Sheet: 3 Vintage Religious Clip Art from Catholic Bible
This is a digital collage sheet of religious clip art made from a page from a vintage Catholic bible. These three items are so pretty, and I think they would make lovey designs for any project. Pictured are two examples of ostensoriums and a set of cruetts. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Flower Clip Art: Vintage Flower Illustration Ivy and Flower Growing from Rock Wall
This is another lovely flower illustration from my vintage flower book. All this week I'm posting my last five flower images from this book. I love the soft colors in this one, as well as all of the empty space around the flower and ivy so that other digital elements can be added. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Fruit Clip Art: 4 Varieties of Raspberries from Vintage Seed Catalog
Aren't these raspberries grand?! They look delicious! This is a piece of fruit clip art from a vintage seed catalog, approximately the 1870's. Pictured here are four varieties of raspberries: Golden Queen, Cuthbert, Ohio, and Gregg. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Flower Clip Art: Vintage Flower Illustration of Water Plantain from Flower Book
All this week I'm going to post the last of these beautiful flower images from my vintage book on flowers. I've got five images left to post, so each morning this week I'll post a piece of flower clip art. I hope you've enjoyed them. They are gorgeous! And, I've loved using them in my own projects, especially when making greeting cards. This flower illustration is of a Water Plantain. Enjoy!
Vintage Graphic Design: Black and White Illustration of Vintage Curtain Design with Ballet Dancer
This is a pretty graphic design from a vintage book on curtain design. I love the ballet dancer figure holding up the fabric. I could image this design being used in a old theater. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Graphic Design: Vintage Advertising Clip Art Card Graphic Design of Colorized Wreath
This vintage graphic design is so pretty! I've provided a colorized version as well, which I love creating. This design will highlight any element with which you wish to fill the empty space. Perhaps a great photo or a lovely sentiment would make a wonderful project. Enjoy!
Vintage Advertising Clip Art: Digital Background for Spring Clip Art
Well, Spring is in the air! Finally. This is a graphic design from a vintage advertising book. How perfect is this advertising clip art for a lovely spring project?! I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Flower Clip Art: Wild Violets Graphic Growing in Forest
This is another beautiful piece of flower clip art from a vintage book on flowers. I love the images from this book because they make for wonderful greeting cards. In fact, that's how I most often use these particular flower images. The flowers in this image are violets. I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Digital Background: Vintage Digital Frame from Paper Frame
This is a vintage photograph paper frame that I found in an antique shop. I think makes a wonderful digital frame or background! I hope you enjoy!
Vintage Flower Clip Art: Vintage Graphic of Primroses in Forest
Isn't this beautiful? This vintage image is from a book on flowers. Primroses are the theme of this image; however, I believe that the forest, the babbling brook, and the slowly deteriorating fence make this a naturally gorgeous graphic. I hope you enjoy!
Victorian Die Cut: Woman Scottish Falconer with Falcon
Isn't this Scottish Falconer and her falcon spectacular? I love this Victorian die cut. I've given you both the .jpg and .png files of this image. Enjoy!
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