Call it nostalgia or homage, or Victorian-inspired Shabby Chic. Crafts and scrappers increasingly vintage images, photos, and clipart to use in her designs. Ancient Images can add color, humor, humor and a reminder that the important things in life are timeless. If you are using vintage illustrations or photos in your projects want, you should be aware of three things: copyright considerations types of materials and possible sources.
Art is a "public space" if there are no laws restricting or copyright, to use her. This applies to all work (a) created before 1923, or (b) by an artist, at least 70 years before the first Died in January of this year created. All other graphics are copyright protected and you must secure permission to him by its creator or to use Publisher.
Almost all the old, printed materials can yield interesting vintage images. Some materials, such as photos, books and other publications, determined, were to be permanent visual records. Other materials shown may fall within the definition of ephemera, which means paper materials, which creates were for a single practical purpose, no thought that they would be saved or preserved. considered in the search for vintage images:
Publications or products:
- Book illustrations – flights for pre-1923 publication dates.
- Newspapers and magazines – before 1923.
- Notes – notes before 1920 was printed in sizes 10 "X 13", and were usually printed in one or two colors.
- Postcards – the most ancient, illustrated postcards were published before 1920.
- Stamps.
- Greeting cards – pre-1923 maps do not include all holidays and occasions.
- Paper decorations.
- Games and toys – Paper Dolls, bridges matches, playing cards, game plans, etc.
- Clothing patterns.
Packaging and advertising:
- Boxes can, labels, labels, boxes, button cards, etc.
- Trade cards, signs, posters, advertisements, Calendar, hotel and travel stickers, letterhead, fans, flyers, menus, business cards, blotting paper, brochures, matchbooks, programs, decals, etc.
Documents, letters and photos:
- Official certificates, certificates, diplomas, contracts of sale, etc.
- Personal and business correspondence, business records and other handwritten documents.
- Family photos.
Now – where are these treasures? Start in your own home, among your books, your photos, and under the big pile of newspapers in the attic. Then ask your family through attics to go. Then drop hints among your friends and neighbors. Then go a-collection:
- Yard sales.
- Real estate sales.
- Book sale (check local libraries).
- Antique shops.
- Thrift and charity stores.
- Swap meets and flea markets.
- Online – Search for eBay. Do a Google search for "vintage images" or "free clip art."
Remember for most purposes, a creative image of the material is as good as the original. If you do not really care to preserve the original scan or photo more. Save your original Materials safely in acid-free packaging, away from light and moisture.
Sound like fun? Whether Crafts or scrapbooking, vintage photos can be wonderful inspiration and focus.
Scott Henderson founded Vintage Image Craft (http://vintageimagecraft.com) for crafters and scrapbookers who love creating with vintage images. Visit for free ideas, techniques, instructions and vintage image downloads.
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