Make your own Scrap Book Paper from Vintage Linens

Hi Friends,

First I want to share my Thrifty Find-

I love a good garage sale! How about you?

Some people love estate sales, but I prefer a good old fashion 

Church Rummage Sale!

When I hear of one close by, I can put it at the top of my list of errands!

They are usually packed with all kinds of goodies.

I went to one this weekend, I had my arms full and when I asked for a price the nice

lady said, ''10 bucks for everything".

I got this CRAZY QUILT-

And

These linens and handkerchiefs-

I washed and ironed all the linens .

I plan to hang them inside on this clothesline.

Only a couple had tiny holes.

You may have seen digital downloads of paper available-

I wanted to share a little trick I use to make my own

handkerchief and doily paper.

I make my own color copies on a regular copy machine,

 so I don't have to cut up any

of my favorite linens!

Here's a beautiful poinsettia hankie on the left and 

the paper is on the right!

Here's some Yo-Yo quilt pieces on the left and the paper is on the upper right.

The details are amazing!

Here is the linen-

Here is the paper-

Here's another-

The doily is at the top and the paper copy is below.

Here's some lace trim.

Yes, it's the copy.

This paper can be used to embellish your Junk Journal pages, 

to make gift wrap, banners, framed with glass, decoupage,

making cards and tags, for scrap-booking or stationary.


I just love old children's textbooks-

This is one of my Junk Journals

I used this pretty embroidered piece to make a pocket on both sides.

Trim with scissors.



I folded right sides out.





There will be a book page in-between like a sleeve.

Make sure the fold is up against the edge of the book page if you don't want it to show.

I glued on the dotted line about 1/4'' in the seam, and left the scalloped edges open.

I use glue on pockets I think it works better than 2-sided tape.




Pocket in front

Pocket on the back of the same page.

Just endless ways to use these papers.

Let me know- Do you have any linens that you

 would love to make into paper copies?

Thanks again for letting me share my ideas with you!

xo Lisa S