ATC / ACEO Display or Gifting Idea.

This is one of those times that carrying a playing card around with me, paid off. This paper-mache ornament is a great size for displaying or gifting an ATC/ACEO. I saw these in Michaels Craft Stores around Christmas time one year.

Paint, collage, or decorate the ornament anyway your heart desires. Add some 'bling' - maybe sparkling rhinestones around the edges. Then use photo corners to attach the card to the surface. Or you may find other creative ways - there are all manner of clips and other items to use - miniature clothes pegs, or butterfly clips, for instance.

French cards with etching from 1710

I love finding 'treasures'. Over the weekend I came across these wonderful cards (4) from Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris/Cologne. They have prints attached to the front of them that are hand colored, and the image dates from 1710. 

Attributed to Janvier Ianuarius Gennaio - from a series of allegorical representations of the months. The cards are obviously quite old, but in fabulous condition.

Available to you, on Etsy in the Dreamy Papers shop.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/159474864/vintage-antique-etching-cards-from

Creative use of Printable Images - Vintage Beach Bathing Belles

I was wonderfully surprised today when I found that Linda Coughlin of The Funkie Junkie had used some of Dreamy Papers OOAK printable image sheets from the Etsy store for her project on her inspirational blog: 

The Funkie Junkie - blog

Check out this blog for some terrific ideas, and for details on how this project was constructed. It's definitely a great blog to subscribe to!