The original back of this vintage postcard was postmarked May 16, 1910. Click on image to enlarge.
A Fourth of July Party
Even if you can’t use this page for a fourth of July project, perhaps you’ll have use for the illustrations for another craft or project, either individually, or cut the words out and create a frame. This page is from the July 1900 issue of “The Designer” magazine. Click on image to enlarge.
The Robins
There has been plenty of activity with the robins over the last few days.June 20th: This is the hanging basket of flowers (with the nest) on our front deck. The next few pictures are not the greatest because I was inside the house, looking out. I witnessed some amazing moments, for example: hungry baby birds (I saw…
Vintage Wedding Congratulations
Here is a lovely vintage wedding greeting card. Click on image to enlarge.
The Robins
The chubbier bird was cleaning herself (or himself?) on the fence post early yesterday morning. Contrary to what I was beginning to think, she (or he) does have two legs and two feet. The babies go into hiding mode instantly when we peek in on them now.
Delightful Cookies by Margaret
Margaret works with an edible ink printer that uses food safe ink to make these adorable cookies! Before chatting with Margaret, I had no idea this kind of technology existed. The images are printed on wafer or rice paper. Margaret explained further, “The image is applied to the cookie on top of royal icing. Some people apply it…
Lady and Scottie Dog Bridge Tally
This vintage bridge tally is free for you to download. Inside: Click on images to enlarge.
The Robins Today
More food coming in for the babies! I’m beginning to think the babies go into “hiding” mode when I take pictures now that their eyes are open and they can see.
The Robin Family
I took a few pictures of our robins on the weekend. I think this is the female. In previous pictures I’ve taken of her, I thought she had one leg tucked into her body but I’m beginning to think she only has one leg. Perhaps that’s why she sometimes rests in what I would call…
Vintage Father’s Day Greeting Card
Here is a free vintage Father’s Day digital greeting card for you to download.Front: Inside: Click on images to enlarge.
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads! I adored my dad. He was the center of my universe until he, sadly, went to live in heaven when I was seven. This picture is of my young dad holding me when I was only a few weeks old. It looks like he’s afraid I may break.
Now Available in my Etsy Shop ~ Mrs. Beeton’s Vintage Fruit Image #1
Featured on this page are 12 types of fruit, including: apricots, white cherries, black cherries, white, black and red currants, melon, strawberries, raspberries and plums. The page is from Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management, 1907. This image is now available in my Etsy shop. Image is linked.
