Category Archives: Vintage Ephemera

Vintage Thread Labels: Free Digital Downloads

Thursday, April 21, 2011 by Cathe Holden

I’m just back from a wonderful visit with my mom and sister back home in the Ozarks. My sis, Jennifer, and I had a blast shopping at indoor flea markets and antique shops in the Springfield, Missouri area. I’ve got … Read more

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Dictionary Easter Grass and Nest Fill

Thursday, April 7, 2011 by Cathe Holden

Here’s a simple way to make colorful vintage-style Easter grass or nest fill using the very thin pages taken from an old, discarded dictionary. Keep the pages off-white or color them before shredding by using your computer and desktop printer.Begin … Read more

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“Anything Goes” Pennant Bunting Garland

Friday, March 4, 2011 by Cathe Holden

Because I can’t seem to throw anything interesting away, I hung onto all the little pieces of envelope corner scraps that remained after soaking postage stamps for my doll bed project the other day. Pretty, wavy scraps of yellowed vintage … Read more