tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:53:34 +0000Free Vintage &amp; Victorian Clip Arthttp://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)Blogger853125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-5610454096314414880Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:48:00 +00002009-11-10T20:58:01.333-05:00CostumesOld PhotosWomenLast week I had a request for Cowgirl images. I don't actually run across a lot of these, maybe because I live on the East Coast, or maybe there just aren't a lot out there. Anyway, I did dig up these two old photos, they are not from my personal collection, but they are public domain images. I hope you like them! Make sure you click on the pictures to bring up the largest size!XXXOOOhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/lFZiVhjpf6g/old-pictures-cowgirls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)10<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/lFZiVhjpf6g" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/old-pictures-cowgirls.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-3819253657009263765Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:57:00 +00002009-11-10T17:16:01.231-05:00Thanksgiving Clip ArtHere's a free little doodad for your blog sidebar! This is a fun little Thanksgiving countdown button that I made to share. I do have an important bit of info to share about this though so, please read!Here's the thing, I wish I was super computery and could make this button change each day at the exact same time. Unfortunately I am not, so I have to fake it!! Which means this button gets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/ZlrErvS9pbk/free-thanksgiving-turkey-countdown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)35<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/ZlrErvS9pbk" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-thanksgiving-turkey-countdown.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-3625784202488488638Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:25:00 +00002009-11-09T07:20:52.387-05:00Brag MondayToday I'm bragging about 2 participants from last week's Brag Monday party! It was extra tough narrowing it down this time, there were so many really great creations! First I'm bragging about Tina from Sow Sprout Bloom. Tina made this adorable journal tag using the apothecary label found Here and the Crow found Here. How great is that?!! And make sure you pop over and visit her blog, to seehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/Q2yk-ZLfpQg/brag-monday-journal-tag-french-sign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/Q2yk-ZLfpQg" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/brag-monday-journal-tag-french-sign.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-3351717816857182231Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:30:00 +00002009-11-10T16:48:46.799-05:00Sheet MusicAngels and FairiesEphemeraThis is such an amazing cover to some early antique sheet music!! The cover features 2 gorgeous angels flying above. I just adore anything with angels!! I also love the beautiful sepia tones on this one. Great for those Christmas collages! Make sure you click on the image to bring up the largest size!!XXXOOOhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/WJtTXaSV3zo/free-antique-clip-art-gorgeous-angels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)8<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/WJtTXaSV3zo" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-antique-clip-art-gorgeous-angels.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-3556108942460295335Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:49:00 +00002009-11-07T17:01:02.781-05:00Spencerian SaturdayWild AnimalsChristmasPen FlourishingYippy Skippy! It's time for the next graphic in my latest series "Spencerian Saturday"!!! Every Saturday I add another gorgeous image from an early calligraphy book.The original scanned version of these amazing engraved deer with Pen Flourishes, is seen just above. At the top of the page is the cleaned up version.I also made this red version, as I think this one looks sort of Christmasy. It http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/ZSvrzcAYPp8/free-antique-clip-art-pen-flourishing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)9<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/ZSvrzcAYPp8" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-antique-clip-art-pen-flourishing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-7317458350141735322Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:50:00 +00002009-11-06T21:43:52.030-05:00FrenchTypographyToday's selection is from the cover of an old art portfolio. This is all done in leather, with gorgeous gold printed lettering, the swirly scrolly border is leather as well and it's all embossed, just gorgeous! I thought the title "Woman in French Art" was wonderful and I think it would make a great starting point for collage work. Make sure you click on the image to bring up the largest size!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/lSfkuupAS54/free-vintage-clip-art-french-art-book.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/lSfkuupAS54" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-vintage-clip-art-french-art-book.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-400134877609928559Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:04:00 +00002009-11-05T22:16:01.453-05:00WomenDance GraphicsHere is one of the prettiest ballerina graphics that I have ever seen! This one is not from my personal collection but it is quite old and is in the public domain. I had something else planned for you today, but I'm a bit under the weather today so it will have to wait for another time. I hope you enjoy this one in the meantime!XXXOOOhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/utLrght5GTs/free-antique-clip-art-beautiful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/utLrght5GTs" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-antique-clip-art-beautiful.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-3311511762417409833Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:11:00 +00002009-11-05T18:09:59.590-05:00announcementsArtist Class is in full swing now!! The online classes run through November 21 and you can continue to register until the last day. You won't miss any projects as the ones that have already been posted are all there, and available to you immediately! The cost is $59 for the whole thing. However since I am a participating artist I am allowed to offer my readers a $10 discount! Just use the code http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/aw-k81T2_40/announcement-artists-class-is-in-full.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/aw-k81T2_40" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/announcement-artists-class-is-in-full.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-6232876487849318118Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:59:00 +00002009-11-04T22:07:47.965-05:00Children's Book IllustrationsAngels and FairiesChristmasHere are 3 cute little Christmas flower fairies from an old, circa 1910, children's book. I actually purchased this book last Summer, from a dark and dusty, hole in the wall, used book store, it ended up on a shelf in my office where I had forgotten about it, until this week. Each fairy is done in red and green colors for Christmas, although the last one is actually Poison Ivy! Still, I think http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/9305cJa1cp0/free-vintage-clip-art-flower-fairies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)15<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/9305cJa1cp0" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-vintage-clip-art-flower-fairies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-4848442425919581003Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-11-05T23:26:12.223-05:00WeddingTypographyEphemeraPen FlourishingThis is another page from the wonderful 1890's antique letter writing book! I just think this is the most delicious piece of Ephemera. The page includes, a block at the top showing the Alphabet done in beautiful penmanship writing, next is a poem, and then an address with part of a letter written out. I have included 3 versions of this piece, including the original full page, a close up of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/cjzWAYnj3Ts/free-clip-art-images-penmanship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)16<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/cjzWAYnj3Ts" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-clip-art-images-penmanship.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-2602658771070160980Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:52:00 +00002009-11-02T22:43:05.692-05:00Paper DollsProjects for Kids N ParentsPrintablesWell, today was a very strange day on my blog. I apologize if you stopped by earlier this evening and couldn't see anything. Both of my blogs went haywire today, due to what appears to be some code changes to one of my ad blocks. I had to remove tons of stuff in order to figure out the problem, including my "Brag Monday" post below. Most things are back up and running now, but I'm afraid all ofhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/vQ4ZEdbKSQA/free-printable-boy-paper-doll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)18<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/vQ4ZEdbKSQA" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-printable-boy-paper-doll.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-7973197248433884479Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:53:00 +00002009-11-02T19:30:39.591-05:00Brag MondayIt's time for another Brag Monday!! Today I'm bragging about Mama Holli from Nobody Puts Mama in a Corner. Mama Holli made these adorable Turkey Tins using 2 images from here at The Graphics Fairy. You can find Turkey image 1 here and Turkey image 2 here. I think these would be great to use for holding utensils on your Thanksgiving table!! Check out her fabulous blog for more crafts, as wellhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/fbs1EiSdomI/brag-monday-turkey-tins-from-nobody_02.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/fbs1EiSdomI" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/brag-monday-turkey-tins-from-nobody_02.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-8074195475147340197Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:21:00 +00002009-11-02T17:18:30.534-05:00ChildrenPostcardsThanksgiving Clip ArtI picked this one up at a local antique mall a few weeks ago, but I was waiting until November to post it, so here it is! I think this is one of the cutest Thanksgiving postcards that I have seen in a long time. I adore the blue and white star background and the children are just so precious! I hope you like it too!XXXOOOhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/7qY0C2DgZWU/free-vintage-clip-art-cutest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)12<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/7qY0C2DgZWU" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-vintage-clip-art-cutest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-5295626868905666317Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:42:00 +00002009-11-02T17:18:43.550-05:00Birds And EggsSpencerian SaturdayEphemeraPen FlourishingBlack and White Clip ArtOnce again it's Spencerian Saturday!! The graphic I'm offering today is not from the same calligraphy book that I usually post about, this one is from a fabulous 1890's book about letter writing. I thought the black background was more appropriate for Halloween. I just love the old fashioned penmanship on this piece! Make sure you click on it to bring up the largest size.Happy Halloween!!!XXXOOOhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/eTnqNveFyQ0/free-antique-clip-art-calligraphy_31.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)9<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/eTnqNveFyQ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-antique-clip-art-calligraphy_31.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-6149274123822493238Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:54:00 +00002009-11-02T17:18:56.231-05:00Halloween Clip ArtButterflies and BugsI thought I would stick these creepy crawlies up for you today, in case you want to use them for your last minute Halloween projects! These are 3 interesting looking black and orange Beetles. I think these would be fun to make into a label for an antique bottle, you could label it Beetlejuice!XXXOOOhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/ItiHhY3Cu20/free-halloween-clip-art-orange-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/ItiHhY3Cu20" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-halloween-clip-art-orange-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-7630523362596008361Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:03:00 +00002009-11-02T17:19:10.163-05:00Halloween Clip ArtFramesFrenchEphemeraThis is a very interesting piece of Ephemera. This one is an old French tombstone catalog, not something that you see everyday! It may be a bit of a stretch for Halloween, but I think it could be used in your Halloween collages. I love the texture and the typography of the original version at the top. I did make a second version for you of just the frame, because really you can never have too http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/K4aVNURgqoU/free-antique-clip-art-french-tombstone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)14<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/K4aVNURgqoU" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-antique-clip-art-french-tombstone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-3110921729848676641Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:18:00 +00002009-11-02T17:19:23.830-05:00Sheet MusicAngels and FairiesChristmasSome beautiful Angels for your art! The one at the top is a printers ornament from an antique (1890's) book, of a pretty flying Angel holding a wreath. (The second one is the original version, I also made a green version for you as well.) The next 2 are engravings from an early (1808) book. This one shows a family meeting in heaven with 2 glorious Angels flying above them. I've included a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/63xlTURV2ts/free-vintage-clip-art-angels-sheet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)9<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/63xlTURV2ts" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-vintage-clip-art-angels-sheet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-4338834681190016681Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:53:00 +00002009-11-02T17:19:37.979-05:00Halloween Clip ArtButterflies and BugsTodays clip art selection is a variety of 3 beautiful Butterfly/Moth images. All 3 images are done in orange and black and would be great to use in your Halloween collage projects!XXXOOOhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/EA8xvHL9vRI/free-vintage-clip-art-orange.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)20<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/EA8xvHL9vRI" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-vintage-clip-art-orange.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-239306328730224466Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:07:00 +00002009-11-02T17:19:54.952-05:00Blog ButtonI've got new buttons and a new banner!!! Wahoo!! This is such an exciting day for me. Some time ago I hired the amazingly talented Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made to make a logo for me. I wanted something a little more professional looking. If you read my blog on a regular basis you probably know that Cathe's blog has the most fabulous craft projects and tutorials, but you may not know http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/lTLyzPy45RM/new-logo-new-buttons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)23<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/lTLyzPy45RM" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-logo-new-buttons.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-4955183144617325807Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:32:00 +00002009-11-02T17:21:15.595-05:00CRAFT PROJECTMapsDIYThis weeks project is a fun set of 3 framed map prints, from an antique Map of London.The map came out of an antique London tour guide, that I actually rescued from the trash years ago.I've included a supply list and instructions below:Supply List:1) Three 4" x 6" frames, I got mine at Ikea, they're called "Clips" and cost only .99 cents for 4 of them.2)Krylon- UV - Resistant CLEAR or whatever http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/9hSH_Da9APc/craft-project-london-map-decor-diy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)31<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/9hSH_Da9APc" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/craft-project-london-map-decor-diy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-3531820240326539138Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:01:00 +00002009-10-26T07:33:56.518-04:00Brag MondayToday I'm bragging about 2 participants from last week's Brag Monday party! I thought I would choose one creation for Halloween and one that can be used for everyday. Leanne from Organize and Decorate Everything made this adorable Batty Lampshade, using the bat image that I posted Here . Be sure and check out her site for the instructions on how to make this super easy project, that's sure to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/IHQozKiwadw/brag-monday-batty-lampshade-keep-calm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/IHQozKiwadw" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/brag-monday-batty-lampshade-keep-calm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-8985150996826058983Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:51:00 +00002009-10-25T21:56:42.091-04:00Dogs and CatsAdvertisingEphemeraThis is a darling antique advertising trade card! This one features 2 Kittens in a pair of children's high top shoes, and a little Dog who's pulling the tail of one of the Kittys!! I've included the back of the card as well, as the typography is so much fun on this one.If you get a chance stop by my other blog as well at backgroundfairy.com , to see the sweet bird banner/header that I just added http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/rREONfVUXnY/free-vintage-clip-art-cats-dog-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)7<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/rREONfVUXnY" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-vintage-clip-art-cats-dog-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-5782221354386889899Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:10:00 +00002009-10-25T09:53:16.526-04:00Artist Class starts today!!! How exciting! The online classes run from today through November 21 and you can continue to register until the last day. The cost is $59 for the whole thing. However since I am a participating artist I am allowed to offer my readers a $10 discount! Just use the code graphicsfairy when registering and the discount will be applied. You can click Here to register.What http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/Qd27yQbMKxk/announcement-artist-class-starts-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/Qd27yQbMKxk" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/announcement-artist-class-starts-today.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-7045132781796847955Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:24:00 +00002009-10-31T12:26:57.584-04:00Spencerian SaturdayWeddingEphemeraPen FlourishingAlrighty then, it's time for the next graphic in my series called "Spencerian Saturday"!!! Every Saturday I add another gorgeous image from an early calligraphy book.The original scanned version of this amazing Pen Flourished Fan with an engraved Hand, is seen just above. At the top of the page is the cleaned up version.I also made this in a Black and White version, just for fun! Make sure youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/QMlKZ_cHm_I/free-antique-clip-art-calligraphy-fan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/QMlKZ_cHm_I" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/free-antique-clip-art-calligraphy-fan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-695112611291031289.post-6654756935835316583Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:43:00 +00002009-10-23T23:15:10.366-04:00Halloween Clip ArtButterflies and BugsAnimal GraphicsBlack and White Clip ArtHere are a few creepy crawly things for you to use in your Halloween projects! I've included 2 versions of each in case you want to use the original sepia toned version, or the more cleaned up black and white version. Included are a Bat, hanging upside down, a Tarantula Spider, and a Copperhead Snake. All of these came out of an antique dictionary, I'm including the entire dictionary page for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~3/wcYpf66gM3A/vintage-halloween-clip-art-creepy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Karen- The Graphics Fairy)14<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGraphicsFairy/~4/wcYpf66gM3A" height="1" width="1"/>http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2009/10/vintage-halloween-clip-art-creepy.html