Monday, February 4, 2013

Vintage Haul Video - My Paper Finds for this Week!

This is a Haul Video that I did yesterday showing a few Antique Books and pieces of Ephemera that I got in last week. I thought it might be fun to show you guys some of the things, before I scan them and post them on the blog, so you're getting a little sneak peek of what's to come on The Graphics Fairy!

54 comments:

  1. LOVE your scarf Karen!! And the typography graphics...awesome. :)

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    1. Thanks Jessica! I think I got the scarf at Charlotte Russe, it was a great price too!

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  2. I find it interesting to see the "behind the scenes" of Graphics Fairy.
    thanks so much for all you do and provide!

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  3. Do you have tips on how to transver a photograph onto canvas?

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    1. Yes, just click on the orange button just to the right of this comment, to find my post for 12 Easy Transfer Methods. There is a canvas on there.

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  4. Cute little ephemera and I love the back cover of the farmhouse roosters...not to forget that gorgeous typography book! Can't wait to see them and SNATCH them up!! Thanks for sharing...
    Hugs,
    ~Pendra

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    1. Thanks Pendra! Some of them will look a little different when I post them, I usually make them bigger and I tend to kick the color up a notch too!

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  5. Thanks for the sneak peek. It is so wonderful that you share all these treasures with us, thank you so much!

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    1. Thank you Maureen, I'm glad you liked it!

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  6. You are just amazing! Thank you for all you give to us!

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    1. You are so welcome of course! Thanks for your kind comment!

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  7. I'm a decoupage artist so I adore paper! I always get excited to see new things.Thanks so much.

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    1. Thanks Abbe!! I haven't done any decoupage in a while, but I love the look!! One year I decoupaged glass vases and trays for everyone in my family and they loved them. So much fun!

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  8. Karen, you are so lovely, inside ad out. Love the new ephemera. I can see why you are excited and wanted to share. Thank you!!

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    1. Thanks Laura!! I'm so glad you like the new pieces!

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  9. Thanks for the Great video and I Love your scarf! You are a doll! You picked up some awesome things! I LOVE LOVE them all and especially the teacup. Thanks so much for sharing them freely!

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    1. Thanks Misty! I'm excited to get working on that Teacup, I've already scanned it, just need to work on the clean up!

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  10. How fun to see the preview! Can't wait for the teacup!

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  11. Love those banners and tea cups, oh and the henny penny too!

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    1. I'm glad you liked them Nikki! I'll be posting the Violets first, they are going up tonight!

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  12. What would we ever do without you? Thank you so much for making my world a lovlier place!!

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  13. I so enjoyed your video. It was such fun to see the actual books the images come from. I would love to have your expertise in putting these into printable form. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pieces!

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  14. It was fun watching your video. I can't wait for you to post the goodies! You found some awesome treasures. Thank you for all you do!

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    1. Thanks Lou Anne! I'll be posting some of them soon!

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  15. It is so neat to see the person behind the scenes who has added so much joy to my life! Thank you !

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    1. That's so kind of you to say Lisa!! I really appreciate your sweet comment!

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  16. Karen you are so adorable...I love seeing you in person...I have used so many of your great things you share...I always get compliments and I say "the graphics fairy" and most people nod knowingly...Thank-you dear one

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    1. Aw! Thank you Anita!! And thanks for spreading the word about my site!

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  17. Thanks Karen for the sneak peek. I can't wait for Henny Penny to show up. You are amazing and your website is my favorite. Visiting you is like Christmas everyday. Thank you for everything you do.
    ~Joanie~

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    1. Christmas everyday? I love that!! Thanks Joanie!

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  18. These are lovely...I so appreciate you sharing the 'wealth' with everyone!
    Papr Hugs,
    Jan in Salem, OR

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  19. I'm a big fan of your blog, in my opinion is the best on the net! you are a beautiful person and I love to meet your studio must be a dream! how about making a video of your home decorated with their beautiful works? (laughs) ... receive a big hug from Brazil here! Thank you!

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    1. Thank you Vania! Great idea about the video, maybe I will do that!

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  20. Karen! This video was SO AWESOME!!!!
    My 3 year was watching it with me and when you showed the pretty little cup she squealed and clapped her hands saying AW PRETTY! LOL we gotta start'em young right! :D

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    1. Thank you Keren!! Your little girl sounds adorable!!

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  21. How exciting it was to see you "in person", Karen! You are just too darned cute!♥

    I'm looking forward to seeing your new finds on your blog... especially that already-popular tea cup!

    Thank you for the sneak peek! xoxo

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    1. Thank you Pat!! I posted the tea cup last night!

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  22. The video was great -- thanks!! Your sharing is so wonderful and inspiring. The world is a better place with you!

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    1. Aw! Thank you Shirley! That's so nice!!

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  23. Loved the sneak peaks and looking forward to seeing you share them! Thanks for all your hard work. I used to do graphics & animation so I know how time consuming it is to 'tube' images.
    Debbie :)

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    1. Thanks Debbie! Yes, it is time consuming, I do love it though!

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  24. I freely admit it--I am a Graphics Fairy addict! I can't wait for the images you show in your video. And thanks for this sneak peek--I wondered where and how you got all your images. I see what a dedicated collector you are...and we're all the lucky beneficiaries of your passion. As long as you keep posting--I'll keep making! A million thanks!!!

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    1. Thanks Gayle!! Sorry about the er ... addiction and all! haha! Keep on crafting!!

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  25. Hi Karen, just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful images you find and share with us. I use them all the time! I enjoyed the video also, so nice to put a voice and face to the person behind the computer.

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    1. Thank you Maureen! I'm glad you're finding uses for my images!

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  26. You provide us with so much beauty, thank you and how great to see the real you! I think we all feel we know you, even before seeing you ;)

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  27. Karen, I can't thank you enough for sharing these images for free...when I first started a yr ago people told me I had to buy them...I just stumbled on your site...I am disabled and on social security so it means alot that I can craft from your images..thank you..much love, blessings,victoria

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  28. Karen, I am sorry to bother you, but I LOVE your images (as everyone else does) :) can you tell me where you get these books...where to buy them? If I save my pennies I might be able to afford one someday...thank you..email is vcjciolek@comcast.net

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