I got to work on the dilapidated sewing book yesterday afternoon and cut out a few of the rather nice illustrations.
They do look 'quite' nice, but I think the paper is a bit too thin (probably utility paper) so you can see a faint outline of the printing on the back through the illustrations.
Some are worse than others, and I think I'll have to be more selective about what is on the reverse of the illustrations before I begin cutting them out and sticking them on card stock.
A rather pleasing find in the charity shop this morning - 3 x 20g balls (plus approx another 10g) of kid mohair in a very pleasant raspberry shade. No idea what I'll do with it but at £1.75 for the lot I wasn't going to leave it behind.
I think that being able to see the other side of the paper on the cards adds to their vintage charm.
What a bargain with the wool!
I received some through the post today and have knitted a ball of it already! It's big chunky wool which I haven't used before and knits up amazingly quickly!
Posted by: Sandie | 02/06/2009 at 05:22 PM
Sandie beat me to it, but she's right, the print adds to the charm
Posted by: Kim Cranson | 02/06/2009 at 06:15 PM
If you're worried about the print, could you scan the pictures and print them out?
Great find on the wool...
Posted by: The Shopping Sherpa | 02/07/2009 at 01:39 AM
I like the cards, and I agree the visible b side adds to their charm. I've used old sewing books myself for making cards in the past, an old button or some vintage ricrac or ribbon looks quite effective to add an extra decorative trim. Nice wool, what a bargain.
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Posted by: gill | 02/07/2009 at 08:03 AM
good bargain find on the wool.
yep the print does add to the charm, don't worry about it. :-)
Posted by: sharie | 02/08/2009 at 06:47 PM