Free Five Friday

For me growing up, summertime was usually when we got to experience things like the circus, fair or carnival. Or see the latest movie at the theater. Here are a few images of what someone might have gone to in the summers of yesteryear. 👀🤡🎪🎬🎷🎼🎻🎹🎭🎨🎥

What would summer be without a few wildlife adventures while out camping or hiking. Seeing an animal in the wild can be the highlight of a summer trip. Here is a small selection of critters that would be great in a nature or animal themed journal. Happy crafting! 🐦🐻🐺🐾✂📚

Flamingos and botanical was on the request list for this week. I had never looked for flamingos before, so I was not sure what I would find. Two of these files would make great bird-themed faux stamps!! The last file would make a great bookmark or long tag. I hope you enjoy these vintage treasures! Happy crafting! 💗🦩🌸🌹🍊

Since I don't 'do' the typical holidays that most people do, I thought I would share a representation of the fall seasonal with a market harvest. Those who make gardens are gathering in the crops this time of year. As usual, there are three versions: bright, faded, and sepia. Along with that are a front and back book cover, worn and raggedy, that would make a great base for dark themes. Be sure and check out The Repository for more great freebies. Happy crafting!  ✒✂💌📖📚

Today's post is part one of two on sharing the remainder of files that I selected for freebies over a month ago. So, a mixture of fruit and a frame is on the menu for today. Enjoy these simple illustrations, and make some great ephemera for your journals!

There is nothing quite as refreshing and visually stimulating as a bowl of fresh fruit. I have found five still lifes that have a fruit theme, and will add a classic flavor to your paper projects. Originally paintings, I have cleaned and brightened them up a bit. Have fun!!

  For the past week or so, I have been curated images from The American Garden Monthly Illustrated Journal of Horticulture, which was published from approximately 1881 to 1891. These illustrations are so beautiful! So here is a gooseberry and blackberry to use in your digital and printed paper projects! Enjoy!