Lynne, I am learning all the time, too. In fact, my current lunch-time book is a history of calligraphy and you best believe I will be passing some of this on shortly. 😁
Hiya, Regina. Thanks for this comment - it reminds me to mention this when I do the French Fashion Flip Through. A little history, a lot of style. What's not to like? Kelly
Thank you, Maureen, but really, Pickles did all of the heavy lifting with that bit. Most of my handwritten docs are legal paperwork so it is always so fun to eavesdrop on real letters. Kind of like reading someone else's diary. Kelly
Hi Catherine. At first I thought it was some kind of a-structural hat thingie. Egg cozy makes more sense. Do you eat soft-boiled eggs in your part of the world?
@@BookandPaperArts Oh absolutely! With toast spears so you can dip them in the yummy yolk! I still have my mother's egg cup that us kids always got served in bed if we weren't feeling well. The smaller upper 'bowl' held the egg you were eating, and a larger base held another egg underneath to keep it warm for a second egg. My dad's parents were both right out of London, England, and lived only a few minutes' away from us. So we had a VERY strong British influence in our home. The kettle was going constantly for tea. Blood pudding. Yorkshire puddings every Sunday. HP sauce on everything. Lunch was dinner and dinner was supper. Cookies were biscuits. You know all about that stuff... The only thing not inflicted on us was Vegemite.
@@CatherineSunnysideJournals Holy flip, you are quite the Anglophile. It took me years of being a UK citizen to learn all of this. When I try to make soft-boiled eggs for my US friends they make polite excuses and back away slowly. Here we have quite the egg cup collection but one with a warmer? That rules. Kelly
Beautiful pieces Kelly, it always amazes me how many years these papers have been kept. Love the wedding photos, I look at them and wonder who they were, where they lived and what became of their lives, so interesting. Thanks xx
Thanks bunches, Nicola. And I put some of the wedding pictures up as free scans on my website if you do printables. Kelly bookandpaperarts.com/free-scans/
Wow Kelly, what treasures! Thank you for sharing these finds. I live in the states and couldn't even imagine where to start searching for these kind of gems. Once in awhile one comes across a bit of something in an antique shoppe.
Hi Roksana. Well, the deal is it is far easier and more common here BUT I used to live in Tennessee and Mississippi and I still put my hands on old stuff from time to time, partly because I actively kept my eyes open for it and also, because I let people know I was looking. If you want, here is a video I made all about that: How to Find Old Stuff Even If You Live in a New Country. Keep me posted! th-cam.com/video/MC7gd40F30s/w-d-xo.html
Roksanna, I have to agree, it's almost impossible to find some of these excellent pieces here in the USA. My beautiful library, only carries used books for sale that only go back to 2000. Man, what happens to the realllly old books that get donated there? And not sure about Kelly's beautiful, vintage tins, but again here in US, they seem to cost a small fortune! Oh well, such is life.
If you are interested in buying original paper and vintage ephemera bundles full of cards, paper, handwritten pieces, lace, and more I sell them here: bookandpaperarts.com/french-ephemera-book-arts-boxes/ Please check out my online journal arts classes on Thinkific at this link: kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections To see printable scans of vintage paper ephemera from my private collection, they are here on Etsy: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BookandPaperArts A variety of free printable scans are on my website here: bookandpaperarts.com/free-scans/
Quite right. It is just so weird to find 60 year old tablets in these things. It reminds me of the old ads in old magazines for medications that cure anything and I am willing to bet they are laudanum and syrup and nothing else.
Kelly, I totally have to agree with Lynne Hughes below., Always a totally cool history lesson from our favorite artist. This was an amazing vid from you, as they always are. I loved all the goodies that you found, especially the little egg cup hat!! Just adorbs! And I totally understand just what your saying about holding the old script handwriting close to your heart! I still have old check books, cards and letters from my father as well as my hubby, as they are chalk full of their beautiful handwriting. It almost feels like they are right here next to me and we're chatting away. Thanks Kelly, as always, for your amazing eye and all these shares. They just make my day perfect!
You find the most amazing things! It’s as if you were an archeologist of paper, if that makes sense, and we’re seeing what you’ve discovered in some ancient caves... A true History lesson! I love the tins, I also buy lots of them, really old and sometimes with rust (don’t take the aspirin, Kelly 😂) 💙💜❤️💛💚💗🖤♥️🧡
Thank you, Centi. I paid more than usual for the science book but I COULDN'T JUST LEAVE IT THERE. Because I actually love old books as well as work in them and the 12-year old me who couldn't afford books, let alone antique ones, is just having the time of her life. The engravings are everything. I am going to make scans soon. Kelly
Hi Katie. Thanks bunches! It is so true about that handwritten fragment for reinforcing the spine. Occasionally I find an old book that is falling apart and inside is some handwritten scraps that were used to reinforce the inner spine that you can't see and that scrap is more lovely than the rest of the book. Kelly
Thanks for the wonderful display of your recent finds! I especially like the color illustrations from the Le Miroir des Modes. Since I am currently separated from most of my art supplies, it was a pleasure to enjoy seeing yours!
Those magazines are the best, Kathy, but boy are they heavy. Let's chat this week, shall we? I want to hear all about the art supplies and cat and where you are, etc.
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Val. I figured if I am going to do it, I am going to go all in and I might have lost some less fashion-curious viewers in this video. At least I know that whoever shows up for the French Fashion Flip Through is the target audience. Hats will be ogled.
Ha! My lunchtime book that I am reading this week is a history of calligraphy and I JUST finished a bit where they said that arthritis of the hands was very common in old-timey scribes. I have to admit that it sometimes makes my wrist hurt just to look at the teensy lettering.
Love those magazines and will definitely look forward to the French fashion video nice one. You have as always got a brilliant haul, yes I agree hand writing is lovely to see and is often beautiful too...has an elegance to it 😍☺️ never seen an ansprin tin like that tiny as reminds me of a USB stick 😂 wow 1731 amazing still survived regardless of being bust at the front 😲 the egg cosy is adorable 😁
Hi Lara. FYI, I got the small Bibles and the old book at the Oxfam here in Swansea. You know how it is, you have to look all the time but the good stuff is out there. Do you know a place in Cardiff or thereabouts that has real, old stuff?
@@BookandPaperArts yes that is so true you do need to be on the look out all the time for the gems yes been there plus the YMCA opposite the road where Waterstones is. My husband (born in South Wales) just told me a place in Cardiff that sells Victorian old items called the 'The old Pumping Station' I just told him off for not taking me there 😄😏 plus the usual charity shops hope that helps 😀
Hi Deb. As I have said in several videos, it is a full-time pursuit. My eyes are always peeled and reading any room, flea market, library sale, etc., for hidden treasure. Join me, won't you? Kelly
I am a sucker for old tins. Sometimes I get ready to sell one and then I think, "Nope. Keeping it." Okay, it happens with tins. And books. And clothes. And.....
Do you use old photos in your collage work? I have seen some placed in pockets but not sure I have seen use of original photos in your collages. I love old photos, but I am not sure what to do with all that I have. I would love to incorporate some into my art, but am not sure how to handle them - are there techniques to do so?
I do so love your videos because I get a history lesson and get to admire the beautiful materials that you have collected.
Lynne, I am learning all the time, too. In fact, my current lunch-time book is a history of calligraphy and you best believe I will be passing some of this on shortly. 😁
I am amazed at how different the fashion was between 1880 and 1915! What a rich haul, thanks for sharing😊
Hiya, Regina. Thanks for this comment - it reminds me to mention this when I do the French Fashion Flip Through. A little history, a lot of style. What's not to like? Kelly
Wow! What an awesome bunch of vintage things! Love them! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks bunches, Susan. Now to go to the studio and put it all away! It makes a lot of itself. (A good problem to have.)😊
wow, great finds!! Really enjoyed your video and your wit!!! Pickles!!!! too funny!!!
Thank you, Maureen, but really, Pickles did all of the heavy lifting with that bit. Most of my handwritten docs are legal paperwork so it is always so fun to eavesdrop on real letters. Kind of like reading someone else's diary. Kelly
That egg cozy is adorable! Loved looking through all your new goodies Kelly. Thanks.
Hi Catherine. At first I thought it was some kind of a-structural hat thingie. Egg cozy makes more sense. Do you eat soft-boiled eggs in your part of the world?
@@BookandPaperArts Oh absolutely! With toast spears so you can dip them in the yummy yolk! I still have my mother's egg cup that us kids always got served in bed if we weren't feeling well. The smaller upper 'bowl' held the egg you were eating, and a larger base held another egg underneath to keep it warm for a second egg. My dad's parents were both right out of London, England, and lived only a few minutes' away from us. So we had a VERY strong British influence in our home. The kettle was going constantly for tea. Blood pudding. Yorkshire puddings every Sunday. HP sauce on everything. Lunch was dinner and dinner was supper. Cookies were biscuits. You know all about that stuff... The only thing not inflicted on us was Vegemite.
@@CatherineSunnysideJournals Holy flip, you are quite the Anglophile. It took me years of being a UK citizen to learn all of this. When I try to make soft-boiled eggs for my US friends they make polite excuses and back away slowly. Here we have quite the egg cup collection but one with a warmer? That rules. Kelly
When I was a kid the toast spears in Britain were soldiers and in France mouillettes.
Beautiful pieces Kelly, it always amazes me how many years these papers have been kept. Love the wedding photos, I look at them and wonder who they were, where they lived and what became of their lives, so interesting. Thanks xx
Thanks bunches, Nicola. And I put some of the wedding pictures up as free scans on my website if you do printables. Kelly
bookandpaperarts.com/free-scans/
Wow Kelly, what treasures! Thank you for sharing these finds. I live in the states and couldn't even imagine where to start searching for these kind of gems. Once in awhile one comes across a bit of something in an antique shoppe.
Hi Roksana. Well, the deal is it is far easier and more common here BUT I used to live in Tennessee and Mississippi and I still put my hands on old stuff from time to time, partly because I actively kept my eyes open for it and also, because I let people know I was looking. If you want, here is a video I made all about that: How to Find Old Stuff Even If You Live in a New Country. Keep me posted!
th-cam.com/video/MC7gd40F30s/w-d-xo.html
@@BookandPaperArts Yes I agree, actively looking and telling others too.
Thank you for the video, I'll watch it.
Roksanna, I have to agree, it's almost impossible to find some of these excellent pieces here in the USA. My beautiful library, only carries used books for sale that only go back to 2000. Man, what happens to the realllly old books that get donated there? And not sure about Kelly's beautiful, vintage tins, but again here in US, they seem to cost a small fortune! Oh well, such is life.
@@lynnboyd33 Yes! You're correct if we do find these unique items they are too costly.
If you are interested in buying original paper and vintage ephemera bundles full of cards, paper, handwritten pieces, lace, and more I sell them here:
bookandpaperarts.com/french-ephemera-book-arts-boxes/
Please check out my online journal arts classes on Thinkific at this link:
kelly-s-school-b1d1.thinkific.com/collections
To see printable scans of vintage paper ephemera from my private collection, they are here on Etsy:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BookandPaperArts
A variety of free printable scans are on my website here:
bookandpaperarts.com/free-scans/
Such great finds! Ditch the aspirin, lol, no telling what went into pharmaceuticals of yesteryear (or of now, actually).
Have a great weekend.
Quite right. It is just so weird to find 60 year old tablets in these things. It reminds me of the old ads in old magazines for medications that cure anything and I am willing to bet they are laudanum and syrup and nothing else.
Kelly, I totally have to agree with Lynne Hughes below., Always a totally cool history lesson from our favorite artist. This was an amazing vid from you, as they always are. I loved all the goodies that you found, especially the little egg cup hat!! Just adorbs! And I totally understand just what your saying about holding the old script handwriting close to your heart! I still have old check books, cards and letters from my father as well as my hubby, as they are chalk full of their beautiful handwriting. It almost feels like they are right here next to me and we're chatting away. Thanks Kelly, as always, for your amazing eye and all these shares. They just make my day perfect!
You find the most amazing things! It’s as if you were an archeologist of paper, if that makes sense, and we’re seeing what you’ve discovered in some ancient caves... A true History lesson! I love the tins, I also buy lots of them, really old and sometimes with rust (don’t take the aspirin, Kelly 😂) 💙💜❤️💛💚💗🖤♥️🧡
Wow such wonderful things! Loved the wedding photos and the tins. ❤️❤️
Hello, dear Negar! Thank you for watching. I hope you will have a chance to see the studio on your visit. Kelly
@@BookandPaperArts hi my lovely Kelly! Of course! I'm gonna watch all of them! I'd love to. Hope I got the chance!
We used to have egg cosies when I was a kid here in England.
Were they adorable with baby chicks? Flannel? Linen? Maybe I could start collecting vintage ones!
@@BookandPaperArts some were knitted.
Oh what lovely items you did find! Especially the old science book is just gorgeous. I'm very much looking forward to the french fashion special, too!
Thank you, Centi. I paid more than usual for the science book but I COULDN'T JUST LEAVE IT THERE. Because I actually love old books as well as work in them and the 12-year old me who couldn't afford books, let alone antique ones, is just having the time of her life. The engravings are everything. I am going to make scans soon. Kelly
@@BookandPaperArts I'm really glad you bought it and showed it to us. 🙂 Scans will be highly appreciated of course!
It's always such fun to see what you find!!
Oh my, what a great haul!! Like you, I especially love the book where they used old paper for the spine. So cool!
Hi Katie. Thanks bunches! It is so true about that handwritten fragment for reinforcing the spine. Occasionally I find an old book that is falling apart and inside is some handwritten scraps that were used to reinforce the inner spine that you can't see and that scrap is more lovely than the rest of the book. Kelly
@@BookandPaperArts Oh how cool is THAT??!! I’ve recently gotten into bookbinding so I think I’ll incorporate some of these ideas in my bindings!
Thanks for the wonderful display of your recent finds! I especially like the color illustrations from the Le Miroir des Modes. Since I am currently separated from most of my art supplies, it was a pleasure to enjoy seeing yours!
Those magazines are the best, Kathy, but boy are they heavy. Let's chat this week, shall we? I want to hear all about the art supplies and cat and where you are, etc.
Thanks Kelly! Really enjoyed this ephemera share of yours. Looking forward to your "fashion show"😀
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Val. I figured if I am going to do it, I am going to go all in and I might have lost some less fashion-curious viewers in this video. At least I know that whoever shows up for the French Fashion Flip Through is the target audience. Hats will be ogled.
Such beautiful handwriting and I wonder if the writers ever had exhausted hands at the end of writing all that the documents required.
Ha! My lunchtime book that I am reading this week is a history of calligraphy and I JUST finished a bit where they said that arthritis of the hands was very common in old-timey scribes. I have to admit that it sometimes makes my wrist hurt just to look at the teensy lettering.
Love those magazines and will definitely look forward to the French fashion video nice one. You have as always got a brilliant haul, yes I agree hand writing is lovely to see and is often beautiful too...has an elegance to it 😍☺️ never seen an ansprin tin like that tiny as reminds me of a USB stick 😂 wow 1731 amazing still survived regardless of being bust at the front 😲 the egg cosy is adorable 😁
Hi Lara. FYI, I got the small Bibles and the old book at the Oxfam here in Swansea. You know how it is, you have to look all the time but the good stuff is out there. Do you know a place in Cardiff or thereabouts that has real, old stuff?
@@BookandPaperArts yes that is so true you do need to be on the look out all the time for the gems yes been there plus the YMCA opposite the road where Waterstones is. My husband (born in South Wales) just told me a place in Cardiff that sells Victorian old items called the 'The old Pumping Station' I just told him off for not taking me there 😄😏 plus the usual charity shops hope that helps 😀
I enjoy these videos VERY much! Thank you for sharing.
Valori, it is my real pleasure. Sending you an email now. Thank you! Kelly
PS - The email had a big file so if it doesn't how up, check your spam. 😺
I have old tins too! What a beautiful collection.
...wouldn't it be fun to tag along with you 💙
Hi Deb. As I have said in several videos, it is a full-time pursuit. My eyes are always peeled and reading any room, flea market, library sale, etc., for hidden treasure. Join me, won't you? Kelly
I love old tins especially the small ones. I have that same allenbury’s tin but in english from allen& hanbury
I am a sucker for old tins. Sometimes I get ready to sell one and then I think, "Nope. Keeping it." Okay, it happens with tins. And books. And clothes. And.....
WOW!
PS. Your hair is looking great 👍
Do you use old photos in your collage work? I have seen some placed in pockets but not sure I have seen use of original photos in your collages. I love old photos, but I am not sure what to do with all that I have. I would love to incorporate some into my art, but am not sure how to handle them - are there techniques to do so?
Ooh tous ces papiers Français, je suis jalouse 😮