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Make a junk journal from a vintage Little Golden Book with a Cinch Machine

Why do we have security envelopes and what can we do with them -- beyond throwing them out? Here's a quick idea!

Not getting the results you want from your printables? Your printer settings could be to blame. Here are the most common quality errors and the fastest way to fix them. 10 minutes could make a huge difference in your printouts!

How many projects can you make from a single book? Quite a few!

If you want the pieces you print out to look like the ones on the screen, you'll need to use the right combination of printer, settings and paper. You can learn more about setting up your printer for printables here. Learning more about printing printables ensures your final project looks it’s absolute best. Choose Paper for your Printables You have a lot of choices when it comes to paper for junk journal printables. There is no one right paper -- but it is important to choos

I'm having so much fun working on these wee journals. They may not be terribly practical, but they are fun and addictive to make. I'll have a full tutorial up soon, but these work up in about an hour -- so you can go from plain paper to completed, ready to decorate or share book in no time at all. The covers are from century old books, I collect old kids books and covet the illustrations for crafting -- but they are too rare to actually cut into. Scanning and modifying them f

A quick cleanup and color change revitalized this French perfume box top. I cleaned it up to use in a project (and added some more intense color). You can download the high resolution file below, if you have a use for it :) This label is also part of an upcoming junk journal tag set -- pretty poisons, featuring some gorgeous but deadly medications and beauty treatments from the past.

I’m finally ready to check all these little parts and pieces for fit, it’s better to print a kit out now and find any flaws than discover it won’t work after I’ve made a bunch of embellishments for it! Right now this is just printing as is, no inks or extras, just the base design. It’s a mini book with a storage box and once I’m sure the book fits the box and works as it should, I can move on to the fun stuff! Vintage Circus Journaling Cards Update -- I made a printable versi

If you sew or embroider, these free junk journal tags are likely familiar -- they are used to hold long strands of thread, floss or yarn. They work best with thin fibers, but if you print and attach to chipboard, they'll stand up to the heavier stuff. too. Free Vintage Sewing Bits Download These free thread bobbins are based on a piece from a 1911 magazine, which offered them as a pull out craft. I'm not entirely sure how the crafter was supposed to use them, really, because

These stunning daffodils are from a book of botanical plates and images from 1878, so they are out of copyright and free for you to use however you would like. I love daffodils for journaling -- not only are they cheerful, so many vintage artists used them you can find some amazing ephemera featuring jonquils and daffodils, particularly with spring and Easter motifs. Note; we are amazon affiliates and links to that site may generate a small commission for the brand if you mak

cute free printable Saint Patricks Day stickers! Just download, print and cut!

A selection of free vintage fruit crate labels, optimized for your home printer

How to tea dye paper for a vintage look.

A set of vintage Halloween Postcards to download and use.

I had no idea I had so many interesting vintage Valentines graphics, but it looks like I do! I’m sharing them all in one place here, along with some from other sources. The Valentine's Day ephemera and graphics shared below are free, largely for both commercial and personal use, and just a quick click away. Items hosted by another site have a link to that site -- you need to click through to get the actual freebie! Enjoy! Note: We are Amazon affiliates and if you make a purch

I love these sweet butterfly babies and am slowly scanning the full set. These are from the book Butterfly Babies by Elizabeth Gordon. It is from 1914 and in the public domain. The author has several other charming children’s books in print, they’re well worth seeking out if you like children’s book illustrations! Here are some newer versions on Amazon, I love the old ones for the amazing paper, but the new ones are perfect for cutting up and journaling with as well :) note:

some free vintage halloween postcards featuring cats! Like all our products, these were not made with AI.

I adore vintage Halloween postcards -- and vintage Halloween images of any type. I have been collecting these items for over 2 decades -- hauling them from studio to studio every time we move or I outgrow my space. Each is free vintage Halloween postcard is out of copyright -- over 100 years of age -- and I have scanned them and cleaned them up so they print nicely. Each of these free vintage Halloween postcards is 300 dpi, so high resolution enough to use for any printed pro

Selection of free vintage horse printables for junk journaling

I'm doing a series on doomed queens - so watch for some Tudor ladies up next - this one is on Marie Antionette. I'm loving the...