Friday 24 April 2015

Vintage seed packets and cigarette cards.....











 Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful.  They are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.

Luther Burbank.











Dear little vintage seed packets and cigarette cards with flowers and fruits and vegetables on are wonderful things.  Firstly if you have some yourself you can use than in mixed media work by stitching them on to beautiful fabrics ( this would be something not needing washing at all, like a picture behind a frame)  You could of course use decoupage on something  you loved.
The picture above is of two little vintage seed packets that I have... they are dear little things.  Why can't they make them like this any more!!

I have some beauties that are a new purchase for me and I have been experimenting with our colour photo copier....

The results have been fabulous.  You can photocopy them onto special papers and then use then.  The paper that you can iron onto fabric and the one that you wet and slide onto furniture say (The inkjet water slide Decal paper).  You can buy these papers on Amazon on line.

If you do not have any little seed packets then you can Google them on line in images,  The statute of copy right is 80 years so most you are able to download to your computer and use.

I found some really pretty ones take a look...

So you can use them on the iron on paper for a T -Shirt maybe or on some vintage French linen for part of a cushion cover or anything you fancy really.  I have some great ideas for some of these beauties...

At the weekend I am going to get my design book out and have a go at project I have in mind for some of these beauties.  Also giving the Decal water ones a go as well... I have just the thing for them.

But for now I must get to my stitching room and get on with my sewing.....

Have a great day and Happy Stitching!






23 comments:

  1. They're lovely, I'm green with envy! xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Jane they are really beautiful. There are lots around at the moment so do not dispair! plus as I said you can copy them for use as well.....xx

      Delete
  2. You can also print directly onto fabric by backing it with freezer paper; this saves the problem of writing being back to front!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes you can indeed....Thank you I forgot to mention that in the blog. I love it when my readers contribute.
      Thank you for this.
      Sarah...

      Delete
  3. Beautiful post. I got some lovely French seed packet labels at Ardingly last week. Haven't decided what to do with them yet... Liz x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you! ... There is so much you can do that it's harder to decide which one to do! X

      Delete
  4. Expressively composed and well thoroughly considered.
    elektronik sigara

    ReplyDelete
  5. Nicotine is a compound found in tobacco leaf, the primary fixing in cigarettes and is said to cause enslavement and illness in cigarette smokers, (World Health Organization (WHO)).
    Ejuice

    ReplyDelete
  6. Nice knowledge gaining article. This post is really the best on this valuable topic. Padron Cigars

    ReplyDelete
  7. The electronic cigarette has been in existence for almost three years and is a clever device aimed at providing smokers with a healthier option v2 cigs e cigarette

    ReplyDelete
  8. One more explanation behind cigars creating bigger measures of cancer-causing agents is their length and size. Aqua Vape

    ReplyDelete
  9. Society has condemned the demonstration of smoking so much that numerous smokers already feel deprived of that sense of personal freedom they need to feel so as to make their very own choices in life.myle pod Dubai

    ReplyDelete
  10. Specialists are of the supposition that individuals who utilize some sort of assistive strategies improve their chances of accomplishment. xVape Shops Near Me

    ReplyDelete
  11. This is a great inspiring article.I am pretty much pleased with your good work.You put really very helpful information. Keep it up. Keep blogging. Looking to reading your next post. read this

    ReplyDelete
  12. Uplifting and relaxing, Golden State Banana’s effects are ideal for unwinding at the end of the day while elevating mood and frontloading creativity. Sirius Black by the Oregon Breeders Group is a deep purple indica strain with a rich terpene profile. The strain’s Monster Cookies x Yeti OG x Bloo's Kloos heritage boasts large yields and potency well over 20% THC https://nobullshitseeds.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Smoke checking out has some of blessings whilst it's far used by the builders of the complex softwares and additionally via the builders of these tasks which can be time bound.Smoke vent testing

    ReplyDelete
  14. Customary cigarettes are intended to consume rapidly. Accordingly, you would prefer not to take hard puffs utilizing your vape pens. cbd oil vape

    ReplyDelete
  15. That is the excellent mindset, nonetheless is just not help to make every sence whatsoever preaching about that mather. Virtually any method many thanks in addition to i had endeavor to promote your own article in to delicius nevertheless it is apparently a dilemma using your information sites can you please recheck the idea. thanks once more. Best Vegan Gummies

    ReplyDelete
  16. Would you like to figure out how to quit smoking cigarettes? How oftentimes have you pronounced to yourself or another person, link

    ReplyDelete
  17. If you are like numerous cigarette smokers, your answer will be: "significantly a bigger number of times than I am OK with." buy weed online USA

    ReplyDelete
  18. Kulki do papierosów występują w różnych wariantach smakowych od kokosa, po truskawkę i mango. Wszystkie natomiast dostępne są w bardzo przystępnych cenach. kulki smakowe do papierosów gdzie kupić

    ReplyDelete
  19. You can discover new sorts of these units available. Increasingly more exploration examines are being never really out more medical advantages of these gadgets. buy myle in dubai

    ReplyDelete