Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A Green Idea for Ruby Red Tuesday!



My! What a pretty red comb you have!

The above pictures are taken from a vintage book that was still very pretty but not repairable. So I cut out the beautiful animals panels (there are more than shown which I'll share on another day), glued pretty scrapbook papers to their backs, and made them into cards for my toddler grandchildren Logan 4 and Paige 2. I hoped they would have fun with this game and they love it!

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Be sure to take a minute to visit my newly opened etsy shop filled now with vintage books! Here's the link: etsy shop: VINTAGE COTTAGE HOME.
You are sure to remember some of these wonderful old books.
All warm with nostalgia!

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    What a sweet idea!!
    Spring is on the way!
    Love,
    Marilyn
    xxoo

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  2. StellaMarch 9, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    I am always so enthralled with vintage storybook pictures. They have such wonderful color and detail. I know yourgrandchildren will have loads of fun.

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  3. VivianapachecofineartMarch 9, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    I love them!! Today's illustrations seem to all be done on a computer with no depth and no details!

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  4. KTWMarch 9, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    I am thrilled that you didn't just throw away those books! I can't bear the thought of books going into the trash unless there simply is no hope at all for them. You certainly found a terrific way to give them new life! :)

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  5. Hearts TurnedMarch 9, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Great idea for those sweet vintage images, Coralie!

    Received my books and all the lovely little images yesterday--thank-you so much! I love them both! The '30's are my favorite time period for books & illustrations, so these are just perfect!

    Hope you're having a wonderful day!

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  6. AnnMarch 9, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Coralie-What a fantastic idea. They will probably look at them for hours. Have a wonderful day.
    Ann

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  7. bjMarch 9, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    That's a great idea. You are a smart lady...
    xo bj

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  8. eleni[ a pink dreamer]March 9, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    hi! when i look at your posts on your blog i am always flood with so much nostalgy... i adore those old books! i'm a teacher so books are my life!the images are so cute!!!!!!!

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  9. An English ShepherdMarch 9, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Lovely pictures :-)

    Wizz

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  10. AnonymousMarch 9, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Hi Coralie! that's a neat idea to use the pictures as cards...I'm going to have to go look at your etsy shop too...have a sweet week! hugs, Jennifer

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  11. Celestial CharmsMarch 10, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Beautiful images and a great idea too.
    Maureen

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