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I found a couple of old books at our local Recycling Centre/rubbish tip. The covers had done their dash and the pages had all come apart, with lots of scribbles, etc, so I decided to rescue the good parts and made up some notecard sets. They were the most popular thing on my stall at the fair on the weekend, which I wasn't expecting. But they're so fun and quick to make- I just cut the vintage paper and stitch it onto cardstock with my sewing machine. I like how each card is a one-off and rather quirky in its way. Especially that wattle flower set above. The pictures came from a 1960's Australian gardening book. All the plants were photographed in a studio with crazy marbled backgrounds, etc. It begs the question, why?

I've reopened my etsy shop today- and have included some of these vintage paper card sets as well as a few other things. I enjoyed having a few weeks' break from etsy, but am excited to be back. Hope you're having a good Wednesday- the sun is shining so warmly here today.

 

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17 responses to “paper rescue”

  1. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    i love turning beautiful broken books into useful things

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  2. Ingrid Avatar

    I also do that if I find a nice book. But this book was really beautiful! i never find something like this!
    And you have a very nice shop..I like your watercolor cards.

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  3. JoannaD Avatar

    Those cards are beautiful, especially being made out of something somebody else wanted to throw away. I just ordered some!

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  4. knofje; Avatar
    knofje;

    Beautiful cards, and I am glad you’re back again on etsy! You make such nice things..

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  5. Nancy Cook Avatar

    gorgeous. this is going on my list. I have so much card stock waiting to be turned into something beautiful.

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  6. gracia Avatar

    They look beautiful… perfect for your clever reinvention. Just perfect.

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  7. second storie Avatar

    Fabulous idea! I too have found treasures at the recycling drop-off site.

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  8. Lori Avatar

    love them!!!

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  9. Jacilyn Avatar

    Oh, that is such a great idea! They turned out beautiful and I could see why they are so popular.

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  10. jill Avatar
    jill

    I love this idea! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  11. D Avatar

    your paper rescue card are brilliant! so happy to see your return to etsy & wow, congrats on 1400 sales! dang, missed that lovely Nani Iro case … must keep eyes peeled in future šŸ™‚

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  12. Ella Avatar

    These are really beautiful, and I love how you’ve stitched them. I tend to stash old children’s books for crafts but never really thought of books with lovely photos like this.

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  13. Daria Avatar

    i love the butterfly set!
    good idea

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  14. Christine Avatar

    I absolutely LĀ·OĀ·VĀ·E these! Great idea, and beautifully carried out.

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  15. monkeemoomoo Avatar

    I have just gotten some old books that were headed for the bin, I wasn’t sure how to reuse them. This is a lovely idea to give new life to something that was almost thrown out. Thanks for sharing.
    I love your watercolour cards at your esty shop. They are really beautiful.

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  16. Sue May Avatar

    What a great way to rescue book pages! Very pretty, thanx for the share!
    Sue

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  17. Pam Avatar

    I love this idea – so much that I have made some for myself. A great way to use up my favourite magazine illustrations.
    Thank you so much,
    Pam

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