Thursday, September 1, 2011

Free vintage recipe cards for you!

I just love vintage recipe cards. They are fun to create with and decorate with too.  This one is just perfect for Fall.  Print it out on card stock and stick this in a flower frog or other photo holder. Maybe even add a black and white photo in front and use the recipe as a matte for the photo. Won't that be cute on your buffet or hutch?
This one should be fun for those of you who love anything Francais. lol  Recipe cards like this can be great for backgrounds in artwork, cards, decoupage, journal work....you name it. Have some fun.
Here's an idea - Take some coffee or tea stained lace and cheesecloth.  Layer it in small pieces on the recipe card.  Sew it on in a messy fashion. Leave the strings.  Add a favorite vintage image transferred to fabric on top. You can sew that on too. Suddenly you have a little piece of art. Hang her by a rusty safety pin or stand her up in a flower frog.  This is a great way to make ornaments for the tree.  Use pics of your family.

I hope you enjoy these.  I'll be sure to share the projects I create with these.  Thank you so much for your comments and follows. I enjoy connecting with you guys so much.  I'll be celebrating a year of blogging later this month.  Stay tuned for my giveaway! xoxo
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32 comments:

  1. EllaSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Thank you; these look great! Love your suggestions; how fun~

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  2. decorator to the starsSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    LUV YOUR BLOG :) STOP BY & SAY HI GIO

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  3. d e l i g h tSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    These are just wonderful! Thank you for sharing them! Love your blog and a new follower!

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  4. Brenda PruittSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Such nostalgia! Pumpkin pie!
    Brenda

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  5. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    merci...merci! i love them mon amie! ;)

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  6. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Thank You for sharing your recipes and the tips.

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  7. Marsha @ Tattered ChickSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    What great ideas! I was given several vintage recipe cards awhile back and wasn't sure how to use them!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  8. ~Sues Treasures on the Porch~September 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    This is so neat I love your ideas!! And I loveeeee your blog!!! I don't always get the time to comment but I always try to see what neat ideas you have thanks for sharing!! Sue

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  9. Edith SchmidtSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Love these. I'll be sure to to drop you a note with what I do with them and give you credit. Can't wait to start the ideas are bubbling in my head.

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  10. Musings from Kim K.September 1, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Brilliant idea. I can't wait to experiment with these recipe cards and some upcoming Halloween crafts.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Thanks for sharing the cards to use in mixed media. Njce blog.

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  12. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Thank you, Vicki, these are really nice recipe cards.
    I can't wait to see what you come up with for uses.
    Warm Regards,
    Susan B., Western Ma

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  13. Town and Country GalsSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Vicki,
    Those are so cool, and what good ideas you have come up with as usual! Can't wait to see what you do with them!
    Rebecca

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  14. Robin at The Primitive HutchSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Awesome ideas!
    Those receipe cards remind me of my mothers.
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  15. Sonya BadgleySeptember 1, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Thanks a lot, Vicki! These are so great! I'm sure you will show us some fabulous creations with these.
    I think I have one too! :) Thanks again!
    Have a great weekend,
    Sonya

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  16. The Polka Dot ClosetSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Vicki, I just read an article in the new Flea Market Style magazine where they had printed an old recipe on fabric and sewed it on a pot holder. I was thinking...where am I going to get an old recipe? I would love to do a holiday recipe on a holiday fabric, do you have any for fruitcake or something holidayish?

    Carol

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  17. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    These are stunning ideas! And THANK YOU for the cards, these are lovely and will definitely look great with vintagey decor! :D

    Hugs,

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  18. DortheSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Vicki THANKYOU they are great- and saved -:)
    happy week-end dear friend.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  19. JaneSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hi Vicki,
    Thanks for the recipe card images, I will definitely use them for something!! You had some great ideas. Have a wonderful weekend.
    Jane

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  20. Lisa RussellSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    The recipe for the French Chocolate looks so good, I almost want to see the back side for the rest of the recipe! ;) Happy crafting!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Great ideas that you are sharing.
    I love recipe cards, too.
    Have a great holiday weekend.
    Michele

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  22. Sherry@Back2VintageSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks for the recipe cards, Vicki! It's so nice of you to share them!!!

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  23. fairyrocksSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Thanks so much Vicki,
    I am planning a recipe book class and these will be fantastic to use.
    Keep smiling and creating

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  24. TheCrankyCrowSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Fun cards and great ideas, as always, Vicki!! I have some recipes of my mom's that I'm thinking of stringing on a garland....but have to copy the recipes first!! ;o) Thanks for sharing your creative genius!! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Oh I love these!! And I love the ideas for projects...thanks so much. Congrats on a year of blogging, that's awesome!
    ~Scalrett

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  26. CreateologySeptember 2, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful old recipe cards. Your ideas are fabulous and I look forward to seeing your creations. Safe Labor Holiday weekend...

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  27. Amber ~ The French Pressed HomeSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Super cute! I just came across some recipes my Grandma wrote on index cards that I had stashed. Good idea to display them!
    xo, Amber

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  28. LisaSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Vicki,
    Love your recipe cards. Wow, another lost art. Soon people will just look on the internet for all recipes & those wonderful family cookbooks with notes scribbled on the side & stains on the pages will end up in an antique mall. I cherish my Mothers little box & cook from it often.
    From your previous post with the oil cans. Darn, just had a humongous garage sale yesterday & sold 3 little ones for a buck a piece. (sound of my head hitting the wall repeatedly)
    Lisa

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  29. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I love your recipe card projects, Vicki! Looking forward to seeing what you do with these! Hope you enjoy the holiday!

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  30. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    These are wonderful! Thanks for sharing! ♥

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  31. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Hi Vicki, these are great! thanks for sharing them, I'm going to copy them and I'll be featuring this on VIF, tomorrow! xoxo Debra

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  32. MichelleSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Those are great!

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