Showing posts with label free vintage art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free vintage art. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Create vintage art {using free printables}

Ready for some easy and free vintage style art? Thanks to the New York Public Library Digital Gallery and pinterest, I found all of these prints for free! I already had the frames, some of which I repainted to better fit the style I was going for. 

The above photos can be found at the following links:
Left- French Broad River found here
Middle- Forsyth Park in Savannah found here
Right- Isle of Palms found here


Left- Bird found here
Right- C.S. Lewis quote found here {unfortunately, I don't know the original source}


And in case you are wondering, here was the process...




{search}
New York Public Library has so many images, mostly vintage and historic. Think scanned in documents from wayyy back. I found the images of places {from the first 3 frames} by searching for the place and postcard. Yes, they are actually postcards that people actually sent. Thought that was pretty cool! 

Also, there are a ton of really cool maps on their website. I'm trying to come up with a project just so I have an excuse to use one. 

{print}
I just used plain white paper, but you could use cardstock or photo paper to enhance the quality.

{insert}
I recommend measuring before just cutting.

{enjoy!}

Seriously, another project that took maybe 10 minutes once I had the images. Researching was another story. I got a little sidetracked, primarily looking at maps!



Friday, March 8, 2013

Five things

{vintage print for guest bathroom}
A little preview of a project I've been working on. Full post to come probably next week.

Printed several free images from the New York Public Library and other sources to fill frames I've had for easy and cheap art! This image can be found here

{green lantern}
Let's hope the little monkey doesn't eat this one, like he did the last two. Thought it was a pretty spring green color!

{TJ's Sauvignon Blanc}
Not bad for around $5. Many of the TJ brand wines are made with organic grapes too!

{blush flats}
Very versatile and comfy! Purchased last year from DSW. 

{free vintage fonts}
Cute and free vintage fonts via Ten & Ten. I love a pretty free font!


Looks like we are going to have spring-like weather this weekend! Can't wait! Enjoy!