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2012-02-04T23:42:00.000-08:00

The night before the big game. Tomorrow is the best time to go shopping!!! The stores are empty.

Normally I do not pay much attention to sports but Madonna and the commercials ...well maybe this time.

Digging around my desk I found the best thing. A list of my favorites and web sites. Nothing technical or electronic, just paper and pencil! Now another batch of info has been retrieved. One of my main sources for the fine art was from a web site that was not only in a foreign language but it also had a different alphabet. It was so fun. But I do not have the "address" As I write this post another batch of 600 images are downloading. So good things are happening!

Just wanted to say hi and let you know what is going on. Till later, Louise

Just a test post

2012-02-02T03:12:00.000-08:00

This is a test post. Just checking it out.

Antique school and presentation awards

2012-02-01T14:00:00.000-08:00

Antique school and presentation awards

I have something to post!! This was a draft so it already had the images. Grateful and relieved to have something for all my followers and new visitors. Someone listed or mentioned me on pintrest and today the number of visitors has soared. I have ask for an invite to join pintrest and look forward to checking it out.

These images are of book awards from antique children's books. A student who did well at something was given a book. Imagine how that book would be cherished.

Thank you for all the comments with suggestions for my dead computer. I did get the old one to turn on but the new monitor stays blank when connected to it. I also found many of my images in Picasa but have to figure out the newer version. So lots of progress. Much love to you all, Louise

Just a reminder, the images are free for your personal use in scrap booking, ATC and other pretty things you make.

New computer but LOST ALL MY IMAGES on the old one!!!!

2012-01-30T13:25:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! This is a sad day for me and a happy one. First my monitor died. My son was kind and gave me a new flat screen. Just love it. Since my computer was so old he also purchased a new one for me. And then my computer died before I transferred my data!! All my pictures and images are gone. Now it is time to figure out all the new things on my computer. I am so grateful for a kind and generous son. Thank you so much for my new monitor and computer!
This is all for today. Much love to you all, Louise

Merry Christmas to you all

2011-12-25T20:07:00.000-08:00

Seasons Greetings to you all. It is Christmas day!

I hope you are all warm and have had a peaceful day.

The following Christmas list was on a card from my dearest friend.

mend a quarrel
seek out a forgotten friend
write a love letter
share some treasure
give a soft answer
encourage youth
keep a promise
find the time
forgive an enemy
listen
apologise if you were wrong
think first of someone else
be kind and gentle
express your gratitude
gladden the heart of a child
take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth
speak your love
speak it again and still once again.

Thank you to all of you who have contributed and enjoyed visiting my blog.

Much love to each and everyone one of you, Louise

P.S. yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and yes, Louise will get back to blogging!!!

Thanksgiving Free Clip Art from Antique Postcards - turkeys and pilgrims-

2011-11-17T06:53:00.000-08:00

It is Thursday and I promised Thanksgiving images for you. They are harder to find but I have come up with several to choose from.

Today I am going into the Legacy. It will be the first time since they remodeled the store. So curious to see what it looks like and where the button are going to be displayed.

Have a happy and creative day. Love Louise

Fall Leaves and Sunlight, Pictures for today From Victorian Children's Books

2011-11-15T16:43:00.000-08:00

The days slip by... October was a very posting kinda month and November not so much. There seems to be other projects that come up and off I go into sorting buttons, reading, sewing and a little gardening. Keeping in touch with my sisters and mom is always a treat. We talk till my phone's battery gives out. The phone is dead but I am enriched and feel connected with my family.

This afternoon is a beautiful and sunny one. The leaves on the walnut trees are turning a rich yellow green. The Japanese Maple in front is a burgundy red. Like crisp apples. Next to the evergreens it all looks so very fall. Laying in the sunlight with my kitties watching the sun go down. It is very pretty through the colorful leaves. I feel at peace.

Today there is no set theme. Just a few pictures that felt good to me. Enjoy, Louise

Antique Botanical Book plates Late 1800's Victorian Era

2011-11-12T20:51:00.000-08:00

I am so glad you have found my blog and hope you continue to visit.

Welcome back to all my followers.

When I came across these I knew what to post today. Botanical prints are one of my favorite things. We all need some spring in the fall.The days are getting shorter and colder! Antique book plates circa. 1875 are instant art to decorate with. They all click to a larger size. The colors are so pretty and soft.The printer used the same simple palette so they work well together. The last one may just find it's way into a frame at my house.

While checking out some of your blogs I was thrilled to see my images. Stamped on fabric and made into pillows, on paper gift bags and lots of cards and tags! Be sure and share your creations with me. And of course be sure you mention Bumble Button as your image source. Free images for your personal use with no advertising.Your comments and visits/pageviews are my inspiration and motivation.

Much love to you all, Louise

Christmas Monday Free clip art from Antique Postcards

2011-11-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

It is so nice to get caught up on things. Today's Christmas Monday selections are from antique greeting and postcards. Ready for you to use in your holiday projects. Free for your personal use. Please mention my blog and I would love to see what you have made.

Welcome to all my new followers! The list keeps growing which is so fun for me.

So glad you found Bumble button. Love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Catching up with 18th and 19th Century Portraits of Children

2011-11-06T16:33:00.000-08:00

Oh my it has been many days since my last post! I missed Christmas Monday and Thanksgiving Thursday! I have been cleaning out the garage and back patio. All the stuff/junk has been tossed out or put away. It feels so good to go out there now. In the garage I found more old college textbooks to recycle. College was years ago and I can not imagine why I still had them. Next gardening. Now this finally did me in. Removing 30 year old ivy plants was so rewarding but hard work. And then yesterday was the most wonderful rainy day. Two cups of hot cocoa and lots of warm tea it was so cozy. Both my kitties wanted to sit on my lap all day long(at the same time)

Now it is Sunday and time to get blogging. Today is a day for beautiful old portraits. A real variety of children's clothing from different eras.

Thank you for visiting. Stay warm and dry, Louise

Very Victorian

Love this one. How sweet she looks.

Not sure of the date but it looks French 1770ish. Wonder what they really wore to play in.

One more batch of witches pumkins and black cats before Halloween

2011-10-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

It is almost Halloween and the end of my Wensday postings of Halloween pictures. Here is one more batch for finishing up your holiday decorations.

Jane Austen Clothing Regency Fachion Plates, Early 1800's. Free clip and instant art.

2011-10-21T04:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome to you all. Thank you for all your well wishes. Luckily, being careful has paid off My back is doing much better .So grateful it doesn't hurt to sit at my desk and computer aa much. How convenient a laptop would be!

Isn't October going fast?

This post was in my drafts so I have something for you today. I can post without spending a lot of time at my desk. The pictures and fashion plates are from early 1800's. The ones with the large puffy sleeves are circa 1830. The others are earlier and are Regency fashions. Jane Austen era clothing. The first one and the oil are my favorite's.

I have been thinking of doing a give away. It would be so fun to put together a collection of goodies or buttons.My only concern is shipping costs over seas. Any hints about doing a give away are welcome.

I am so very happy that you have come for a visit. Welcome to all my new followers. It makes it so fun to blog and share all the pictures.

Much Love, Louise

Bumble button Holiday schedule

Monday - Christmas

Wednesday - Halloween until the 31st

Thursday- Thanksgiving

New Years and party in early December

Everything else in between!

free Halloween clip art 1900-1920's antique postcards Black Cats,Owls,Pumkins,Witches

2011-10-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a wonderful fall day.

Halloween is 13 days away! Here are a few more treats for you to play with.Nothing too scary. Just fun. Much love to you all, Louise

Bumble Buttons Holiday Image Posting Schedule;

Mondays - Christmas (more often closer to the 24th)

Wednesdays until the end of October- Halloween

Thursdays in November - Thanksgiving and fall

Early December - New Years and party themes

Everything else in between!

I have hurt my back.

2011-10-19T03:25:00.000-07:00

Oh bother! I have hurt my back. Need to take a break. There are still several scheduled post that will help keep you supplied with new images. Till later Louise

Beautiful Victorian and Edwardian Christmas Angels 1890 to 1910 free clip art

2011-10-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another Christmas Monday at Bumble Buttons!
All of the pictures have angels. From Victorian and Edwardian postcards. I am so proud of myself. Already some of the holiday posts are done and scheduled! It makes me so happy knowing that all of you have something to look forward too. And they will post no matter what is distracting me from blogging.

Bumble Buttons Holiday Schedule

Christmas - Monday's

Halloween in October - Wednesday's

Thanksgiving - Thursdays in November

Parties and New Years in Dec

Everything else in between!

There seems to be a new way that my posted pictures are accessed.

First left click the image.This takes you to a new screen with the picture is on a black background.

2nd right click to copy

Portraits from 1700's, 18th century Women in opulant clothing Marie Antoinette time period

2011-10-15T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Welcome to new and returning visitors alike.

So many of you like the 18th century clothing and portraits. It was time to have that as a theme of the day. The wealthy women of Marie Antoinette's time had such amazing clothing.Wealthy being the important part of the equation.The paintings make me want to play dress up! It would be so fun to wear an accurate ensemble of that time. Once in awhile I have come across blogs that are focused on period costuming. I did not keep track of them so any blogs you might want to suggest are welcome. These lovely ladies are so femine. A perfect element to enjoy or use in a creative endevor.

Your comments have been the best. Thank you for your continued suppoet. Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Bumble Buttons Holiday Schedule

Christmas - Monday's

Halloween in October - Wednesday's

Thanksgiving - Thursdays in November

Parties and New Years in Dec

Everything else in between!

There seems to be a new way that my posted pictures are accessed.

First left click the image.This takes you to a new screen with the picture is on a black background.

2nd right click to copy

This is a favorte one today. She would look so pretty in a gilt frame. Very French.

this one has a extra large version

Exqusite black and white book illustrations over 100 years old

2011-10-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

I just looove these pictures. Very dramatic black and white book plates. They are just beautiful. Mystical and magical I just had to share them. Wouldn't they be an unique element in a collage or on a artist trading card? Wish I had kept track of who the artist was. Hopefully one will find it's way into your projects. Feel free to use them for free in your personal creations.

Thanks for stopping by! Love Louise

Bumble Buttons Holiday Schedule

Christmas - Monday's

Halloween in October - Wednesday's

Thanksgiving - Thursdays in November

Parties and New Years in Dec

Everything else in between!

There seems to be a new way that my posted pictures are accessed.

First left click the image.

2nd right click to copy

Victorian prints and pictures of Owls Free for your use.

2011-10-13T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Welcome to you all. I have been so busy going through files and folders finding things for you. You just never know what I will turn up or what mood I'm in.

Need some owl pictures? Today I have five for you to choose from. These are from Victorian children's books (one of my favorite sources for free clip art) The rest are from antique postcards. In time to include in this years Halloween decor and projects. Free for your personal use.

Thank you for stopping by. This is so much fun for me!

Love, Louise`

Bumble Buttons Holiday Schedule

Christmas - Monday's

Halloween in October - Wednesday's

Thankgiving - Thursdays in November

Parties and New Years in Dec

Everything else in between!

There seems to be a new way that my posted pictures are axcessed.

First left click the image.

2nd right click to copy

Fabulous 1920's Halloween costumes and bottles of Witch Cream!

2011-10-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

These have been tucked away waiting for Halloween.

Be sure and use your witch cream on the 31st! I found this so funny.

The costumes are from an old magazines. I just love them as they are from one of my favorite time periods. Great for costume ideas. A witch with a 1920's flapper look.?I like the fairy and little bunny.

Have fun with today's pictures. If you decorate or make a costume send me a note.

Much love, Louise

Bumble Buttons Holiday Image Posting Schedule;

Mondays - Christmas (more often closer to the 24th)

Wednesdays until the end of October- Halloween

Thursdays in November - Thanksgiving and fall

Early December - New Years and party themes

Everything else in between!

Right click for larger image.

The wonderful art of Walter Crane from Childrens book's of the 1800's

2011-10-10T19:02:00.000-07:00

Digging in my treasure chest of images was so fun today. I always forget what gems there are. Thank you to all the artist who created them over 100 years ago. Now they will adorn scrap books collage and artist trading cards of today. Decoupaged glued and framed the creativity continues.

My dilemma for every post. What is the theme? I have 2 that I want to do so this is featuring the art work of Walter Crane. Then it will be the fairy. Lots of pixies faeries or and elves fairies.

Some of the wonderful pictures that I am attributing to Mr. Crane may have been done by others. They have the same feel so all are included here.

I am attracted to the colors, in vogue and popular today.

Create beautiful things today!

Louise

Your comments feed my heart and soul and make the search and posting a pleasure.

Bumble buttons holiday schedule

Christmas - Mondays

Halloween - Wednesday until the end of October

Thanksgiving -Thursday's in November

Party and New Years beginning in December

Everything else in between

Victorian Childs Book from. !880's Sweet Picture of a fairy. Free images for you.

2011-10-06T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Welcome to Bumble Button. Today I have pages from a Victorian book. This book, from 1881, has the best title. I can relate except I'm not so little! The verse is odd but the illustrations are charming. Not much to say today so enjoy the pictures. Love Louise

Bumble Button's holiday Schedule

Christmas - Mondays

Halloween - Wednesday's until the end of October

Thanksgiving - Thursday's in November

Halloween Jack-o-laterns Pumkins Free clip art from antique postcards

2011-10-05T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Welcome to you all.

*** Today is my 2nd Halloween Wednesday ***

Every Wednesday until the end of October I will be posting Halloween inspired images and photographs.

Monday's are for Christmas.

Thursdays in November will be for Thanksgiving themes

Early December pictures for New Years eve and celebrating.

All come from antique and vintage greeting and postcards.The Victorian and Edwardian images are free for your personal use.

I like the cute and not the creepy, Happy and creative but never very scary.

Victorian Die-cut scrap booking pictures. Free clip art of Fans, Doves, Bird cages, Little girl in frilly lace bonnet,Castle

2011-10-05T02:18:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! For some reason I like old Victorian die-cut scraps.What a nice lady like activity finding pictures to arrange into a book. The Victorians would fit right in with our contemporary scrap booking and paper craft trends. My scrap book is in my computer! The hunting and gathering of pictures to "cut" and "paste" is what I have come to like. Even more than making a physical scrap book album. Finding surviving old albums is treat offering a glimpse into someones life over a hundred years ago.The scraps in today's post have been cleaned up a little to restore the colours and any tears. Being well over 100 years old they are free for your use.

Glad you stopped by for a visit.

Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Bumble Buttons holiday schedule;

Christmas - Monday's

Halloween until the end of October

Thanksgiving Thursdays in November

New Years and party themes early December

In between -everything else!

Fall leaves and colors in paintings and vintage postcards. Eugene Gassett Jr pattern.

2011-10-04T22:12:00.000-07:00

Fall, a beautiful season !

First rains, brilliant colors. Time to warm the house with decorations and scented spicy candles that reflect the season. Today I have old paintings, a vintage postcard and a calendar page. The last image is by Eugene Grassett Jr. They all reflect fall in the warm oranges browns and yellows.

Hope you are having a nice day. Settled in with paint, scissors and glue creating something special.

Your comments always warm my heart and I am grateful for them.

Bumble buttons holiday schedule

Christmas on Mondays

Halloween on Wednesday's until the end of October

Thanksgiving on Thursdays in November.

New years and party themes starting in December

Everything else in between!

Play in the leaves and drink some cider!

much love to you all, Louise

A new group of beautiful late 1800's book plates. Black and white to decorate and create with. Free clip art

2011-10-04T12:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning to you all! We have rain and more on the way. Not sure if I am ready for cloudy skies and cooler temperatures

I love those super soft fluffy socks and wear them all the time when it is cold. This afternoon out came a pair to keep my toe's all cozy. Do you have dollar stores near you.? Everything is $1.00 so I stocked up my supply of cozy socks. Bored yet?

Legacy news--There is a new manager whom I have not met yet. Last week they moved everything into the temporary location. The remodeling of the old store began on Sunday. Maybe I will like the changes and new people. I hope so. Change is not my forte' And of course Sherry made me feel comfortable and I miss hear dearly.

Enough jibber-jaber from me. You came for the pictures. While going through old books I came across these wonderful illustrations. Perfect for scrap booking frames, labels or as an element in a collage. And to finish the post with a flourish, a nest with a gathering of bird friends. I just knew you would like them.

This first one is my favorite.

Enjoy! Much love to you all, Louise

1910's 1920's graphics free clip art Fashionable Women Flappers and a Baby Buggy

2011-10-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Welcome to you all.

Today is a sleek chic 1920's inspired post. From adds of the time they are so fashionable. Those flappers! The baby buggy is just a fun extra. Most of these right click to a large version.

Not sure of the date for this one.

How great is this one. Perfect ending for the day. Love Louise

** The color pictures are from http://lotusgreenfotos.blogspot.com/ **

Early 1900's Pretty little girls from Antique tinted photographs.Bird cages, grapes, bunches of flowers and a parasol are featured

2011-09-30T17:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome back and so glad you found me to new visitors.

Setting days aside for a particular theme seems to be going well. Especially the holiday schedule. You can find;

Christmas on Mondays

Halloween on Wednesday until the end of October

Thanksgiving on Thursdays during November

New years and party beginning in December. These are harder to find but I will do my best.

In this post there are sweet little girls on antique photographic postcards. Some are tinted all very cute. Circa early 1900's. The first is fitting as Napa and Sonoma Counties are in the middle of harvesting grapes for the years new wines. "Crush" as it is called has a unique aroma. The grape pulp is put back into the fields around the vines which is one reason for the distinctive smell.

Your comments are so fun to read. Thank you for taking the time to let me know I am finding what you like.

All my images are free for your personal use. Bumble button is an advertisement free blog. As you no doubt have discovered this blog is about the pictures and not my writing and grammar!!

So have fun using the images in your many projects.

Much love to you all, Louise

Click on the picture for a larger version if available.

Scrumptious Antique Victorian Greeting and Postcards Free as clip art for you!

2011-09-29T12:00:00.002-07:00

Very Victorian and very pretty!

I think you will like the images in this post. I just cannot remember if they have been posted before. How silly. Looking under labels doesn't turn them up so I am just going to post them because they are neat. Enjoy and use for free in your creative endeavors.

Perfect for your scrap booking collage, gift tags and inchies. All free for your personal use.

Right click for a larger version if available.

This is one of my all time favorites!

I am imagining this with a photograph and a dusting of glitter.As a gift tag or to hang on the tree.

Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Lovely old Historic Victorian book linings for scrapbooking and dollhouse wall paper

2011-09-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

While going thru old books I found the best inside linings.There are 16 to pick from. Perfect for scrap booking pages, wrapping small gifts, As wall paper for old doll houses. How great is that! It is always hard to find historic old wall paper for refurbishing a doll house. How about a paper quilt with no sewing. Background for cards and tags. Start cutting and pasting ladies. You have something new to play with!

Right click for a larger image. If I did it right they should end up letter size 81/2 x 11 when you copy and print one.

With some searching I am sure I will find more for you creative ones.

Have fun making something beautiful!

Thank you soooo much for your kind comments.

Love to each and every one of you, Louise.

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Charming cute Victorian and Edwardian Witches and Black Cats free images from antique postcards

2011-09-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Welcome to you all.

*** Today is a Halloween Wednesday ***

Every Wednesday until the end of October I will be posting Halloween inspired images and photographs.

Monday's are for Christmas.

Thursdays in November will be for Thanksgiving themes

Early December pictures for New Years eve and celebrating.

All come from antique and vintage greeting and postcards.The Victorian and Edwardian images are free for your personal use.

Today are some of my favorite ones. I like the cute and not the creepy, Happy and creative but never very scary.

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you can use the pictures. Much love to you all, Louise

Cozy and Charming Children's Books late 1800's Late Victorian

2011-09-28T05:59:00.000-07:00

Oh I love these!! They also feel like fall because of the warm brown and golden colors.Fall is in the air here. I am guessing these are pre 1900. What charming books for some lucky child to have. They all right click for a larger version.

Hope your day is as warm and cozy just like the pictures!

Love as always, Louise

This title keeps playing over in my mind.

I have seen this one on present day greeting cards.

Antique postcards of Charming Children in Red Christmas Coats Free Clip arts

2011-09-26T01:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone and welcome to all my followers and visitors.

It is Monday so it is Christmas picture day! While looking over my files the pictures with children in their bright red coats jumped out at me. Thought they would be a darling posting. All are from antique postcards. Enjoy and make lots of pretty holiday things with them! Louise

Bright colorful prints of French fashions Late Edwardian 1910's - early 1920's

2011-09-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

I am in the mood for some color! That is the inspiration of the day. Color and fine french fashion come together in these fantastic vibrant prints from the 1910's. They are by the same artist whose signature is hard to read. Scrumptus clothing for the well dressed women of the time. What to wear when you are out for a stroll in the park. The little girls are so cute. End of Edwardian era clothing reference.

Right click for a large version.

Lovely old Victorian engravings of beautiful women early - mid 1800's

2011-09-24T20:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome to you all! Today I have these beautiful engravings of lovely Victorian women. The next to last one is my favorite. She is being very coy. Oh those Victorian women! If you recreate period clothing or costuming they are a good reference. Right click for a larger image.

Let me know if you are looking for something in particular. I welcome any requests.

Much love to all of you, Louise

The prettiest cherubs and flower sprays Perfect for black and white French inspired designs

2011-09-23T00:50:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Welcome to you all.

If my blog were a garden it would be over grown and needing water. This seems to be a pattern. A flurry of pictures and posts and then... So after a week It is time to get back to blogging. I also have to confess that I am an image hoarder! My computer keeps telling me the virtual memory is low and that some request will be slow. Sound familiar? My brain and body has the same thing going on! Whether it makes more room or not it seems logical to me that deleting files and folders will make room for new ones. That is what I have been doing today. Kinda like cleaning out your closet by trying everything on before you toss it out. The fact that there are already plenty of images doesnt disuade me from looking for just a few more. And I found the best stuff! Antique children's books from an online library. There are almost 8,000 books to look thru.

One of the things I liked and thought you might too are from chapter endings and title pages little do-dads, thing-a-ma- jigs, fluerishes or what every you might call them. I can just see them in your scrapbooks and crafts,altered art,invitations etc. . There are even two labels. Black and white and so French. Two of the cherubs have a pair of wedding rings.Hope you find them as lovely as I do.

Your comments have been incredible and very welcomed. Thank you for the comments regarding Sherry. It will be so nice to pass them on to her and the board. Hope we get her back somehow.

The number of followers continues to grow and there have been over 100,000 page views!! WOW!

Thank you so much for your positive support. I love you gals!!

A passion flower vine and hummingbirds!

Wedding cards or invitations?

Traditional Victorian Santa Images free for your use Antique ephemera

2011-09-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

In the next few months there are lots of holidays coming up. I know that many of you are already thinking of decorations and planning greeting cards. So I have set up posts to be posted automatically on certain days. You will have something to look forward too each week. Mondays will be a day for Christmas cards and images. Wednesday will be dedicated to Halloween. In November Thursdays will be for Thanksgiving. There will be more each week as the holiday gets closer.

Today's images are from antique postcards. From approximately 1880 to 1900.I have selected ones that feature Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus. The stores put out their Christmas merchandise so early each year. Now I am starting in September?!

Much love to you all, Louise

if you like free clip art of Romantic Regency Jane Austen,Victorian and Edwardian 1920's ephemera and collectible buttons

2011-09-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

Please help me save the Legacy!!!

The Legacy is going through changes!

First the good news. In the coming months a total remodel of the store is scheduled. There is a temporary location but it is smaller than our little store. This is happening during the busiest season Oct-Dec. What were they thinking!!! On the bright side there will be new flooring and fresh paint.

Now the bad news.

WE NEED SHERRY BACK

She is no longer working at the Legacy and we want her back! What a valuable asset that we have lost! She set the tone and feel of the store. Many of our incredible donations have come in because of her. Personally she has changed my life. Many of the volunteers are begging to get her back. At last count 10 have resigned.There will not be enough volunteers to stay running. It is just not the same. Going in yesterday was a shock. All the character was gone. So much of it belonged to Sherry. The vintage aprons and quilts and framed historic lace,beautiful baby dresses and on and on. Even the dresser that holds our vintage linen is gone. She has been so generous to share them with us. Even the rugs her father made for her son and daughter were in the store.

Bumble Button would not be in existence with out her influence.

So if you like my blog or use my blogs images please post a comment!!!

I will then take them into the Senior Center to show them how far Sherry's goodness reaches.

We were just at the point of selling the beautiful buttons,lace and trims on etsy or ebay. I really was trying to make them available to you all. I love my followers and think you should have a chance at the many unique treasures that come in. For all of you across the world. Now that is history if we cannot get her back. The same grumpy person that is responsible for her departure also has stalled the etsy / ebay project

One time a large donation came because of Sherry. The family just wanted their mothers quilt finished. Sherry did it. She has made up little starter sewing boxes for the little girls who come in. For free as a gift.

Cathe Holden of JSIM " Just Something I Made Shops "shops here. I know that is name dropping and hope she does not mind but it is the truth.

You can also send a letter to;

Denise Whitehead c/o The Legacy

781 Gravenstein Hwy South
Sebastopol CA 9547

I hope you can help in some way.Thank you so much for visiting my little blog. I really do love it. Louise

Little girls and their dolls 19th century paintings Victorian and Edwardian postcards

2011-09-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

During my second childhood I revisited my love for dolls. It was amazing to learn about antique and art dolls and that adults collected them. It is the no.2 hobby in America. My search for images has turned up the beautiful pictures in today's post,They are from paintings and photographs from the 1800 and 1900's. Fine art and simple postcards are the source for these darling pictures. A few are repeats.Hope you enjoy them.

What are your favorite blogs? Sharing collage,altered art and scrap booking blogs.

2011-08-29T14:12:00.000-07:00

Do you have a favorite blog?(in addition to bumble button of course) I would love to hear about them. Please share them by posting a comment. Thought this would be a cut-to-the-chase(odd expression) for ideas. It will help me determine the type of images you like. Then I will search for them! Thanks, Louise

Irrisistable Iris.18th century Botanical prints,early 1900's antique postcards and photographs. Free clip art

2011-08-29T13:29:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,Welcome to my blog.

My thoughts and wishes for recovery

go out to everyone who have been affected by hurricane Irene. Not the happiest start for a post but it just had to be mentioned.

One of the good things today are the images in my post. My search for Iris pictures turned up some lovely ones. The antique botanical prints are always a favorite of mine. Several of these come in large sizes for framing. Just click on the image. Instant art for decorating!

A bee just came in my window! Jazzy, my cat already has her eye on it. Hope I get too it before she does!

This antique postcard was my inspiration for today's theme - Iris

I just love this one! A 18th century botanical print.

Probable from the late 1890's to early 1900's.

Antique tinted or painted french postcard.

As always these images are free clip art for your personal use. For altered art,collage and scrap booking.

Much love to you all, Louise

Little Girls and their dogs,a Saint Bernard,Pug Borzoi Dachund. Victorian Paintings and tinted photograph. Free clip art.

2011-08-25T18:01:00.000-07:00

Aside from not getting the things done that need to be done I had a fun day. My three sisters and I are planning my moms 80th birthday party for next March. It has been so much fun talking and brain storming. We all bring something different to the table and so far it has been a blast.Margie,Cathy and Lynn all live close to each other in So.Cal. So I am the out of town'er. Lynn is in charge of decorating and called me long distance so we "shopped" together on her cell phone. Cathy is so fun and is coming up with so many ideas. She keeps things moving which I need! My contribution is to make a special family gift full of memorable events in my mom's life.

Just in the itty bitty chance my mom reads this I will always refer to it as "the project". When it is done I will reveal it to all of you. There is no way this project and its progress could not be mentioned on my blog. Thought you should be warned:)!

Oh my gosh. I need to find pictures of birthday parties! Something new to search for!

Now some images for dog lovers. That's an easy and appropriate theme to follow the cat post! The pictures feature Saint Bernards, Dachshund Borzoi and Pug breeds. One breed I don't recognise.

Thanks for visiting and following my little blog.

Much love to you all, Louise!

Very cute Victorian cat and kitten pictures. free clip art. For collage,scrop booking,altered art,ATC

2011-08-25T03:24:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Welcome to you all.

Monday I went to the Legacy and dropped off cleaned and sorted buttons. Waiting for me was the most fabulous big batch of buttons. Once they are sorted I will post pictures for you button aficionados.

On to the images for the day!

I have lots of Victorian and early 1900's kitty cat images. If you need a Victorian image or picture of CATS you have found 18 of them!

Enjoy and create something beautiful. Please mention bumble button as the source. I would love to see what you make.

I LOVE THIS ONE!!! How cute is this cat in a bassinet!

This one is very old.

Beautiful white long haired Persian cat.

A very chubby kitty!

My favorite. She and those kittens are so cute.

Mister orange marmalade cat is funny.

Much love to you all, Louise

Big beautiful antique butterfly and moth prints free clip and instant art

2011-08-17T19:17:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Hope you are having a pleasant day.

How about a second post for today.These butterfly and moth prints are so bold and colorful it is hard to believe they depict real bugs. I just had to post them. They are perfect and waiting for you to work with. Use them in your collage and art projects or as instant art. As always free for your use.

Thank you for coming for a visit.

Love Louise

-click on the image for a larger version if it is available-

Victorian vegtable and floral garden free clip art scraps for collage and other creations

2011-08-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

The warm days of August remind me of vegtable gardens. The smell of the tomato plants and eating crisp pea pods is a favorite. The Victorian seed books and scraps just had to be in todays post.

Free clip art Antique bicycle graphics and "That husband of yours!" advertisement.

2011-08-10T16:32:00.000-07:00

Welcome to you all.

Another beautiful day in sunny California. The weather has been on the cool side for August which makes me very happy. More mundane chit chat. I have a new mouse in the house. It is wireless and it is a dream. Why did I put up with the frustrating and temperamental old one for so long??!! Finally it died. I was having computer and blog withdrawal with in the first 24 hours.Thank goodness Target had one on sale that was wireless. I couldn't plug it in fast enough.

One thing that turns up with regularity in postcards and ads of the late 1890 is the bicycle. There is a wealth of images to share with you. That is the theme of the day.

Right click for larger images if it is avaliable.

This headline is catching to say the least!

Forgive me but I just had to include this.

Riding in the snow?

I just love this one. Such a sweet little boy.

Do not try this at home! Isn't this one funny.

My new doo-dad for the end of my posts

Historical Regency Fashion Prints. Jane Austen era clothing designs

2011-08-07T04:06:00.000-07:00

A posting for all you Jane Austen and Regency clothing fans.

Some of these fashion prints were originally published by Rudolph Ackermann. He began his print shop in 1795 and was known for lithographs. Families,including the children would hand color them by candle light. Historic costumes and vintage textiles and of course lace are some of my favorite things. The back of the dresses are featured in a lot of the prints. I assume that was just as important as the front. Very pretty compared to what we do now. Fashions are from approx. 1800-1820. I have several more that will posted in the future.

It has been so fun posting this last week. Much love, Louise

Some of these will click to a larger size.

All I can say is wow! For the woman who wants to make a dramatic statement!

Botanical prints from the 1700's and 1800's. Free Instant art with a french flare!

2011-08-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Glad you have come back for a visit or discovered my blog.

So many of you liked my last post. Some one's favorite blog!! wow no wonder I am happy today! I will look for more of the same.

I have been collecting antique botanical prints for some time and what a perfect theme for today. They are from the late 1700's and early 1800's. Some of them have large images after you click them. Wouldn't the tulips look fabulous in a french inspired black and white room? The last one is amazing and is more Victorian.

Till the next post, much love to you all, Louise

Gorgeous antique French postcards with tiny rose buds and violets. Free Victorian and Edwardian era

2011-08-06T03:26:00.000-07:00

French antique postcards! Victorian and Edwardian era clip art.

How feminine and elegant some of these are. Then there are the sweet rose buds. All have been spruced up so that they can be used for labels, cards, scrap booking frames. Business cards? Now that is a good idea! Can't believe I didn't think of that sooner.

This one is perfect for weddings

Sweet little pussy willows and rose buds.

I really like this one because it is so different than other pictures I find.

Is this incredible or what?

More violets very art nouveau.

Now on to the next post. Enjoy and create something beautiful, Louise

Free clip art for best friends. Antique images,postcards and photographs for scrap booking, ATC, greeting cards and collage

2011-08-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Welcome to all you new visitors and dear followers.

On my last visit to the legacy there was a box of free wool yarn in front of the store. There is always something free out there! The reason this beautiful yarn was out there was because it smelled incredibly musty. It was truly terrible. But the colors were fabulous so I packed it up to take it home. Luckily I had a big plastic bag in my car to contain the odor. Next I did something that will make all you knitters cringe. I washed all of it in the washing machine on hot! Twice! No more stinky yarn. Not the kind of stuff to knit a sweater but perfect for other projects.

So many images to pick from makes it hard to settle on a theme.

First is one of the cutest photographs ever. Not sure if she doesn't want to leave or she does not want you to leave. Just precious!

On to the theme of the day Best Friends! I looked for pictures to honor those special friends that we have a special connection with. Or a sister.

If you use images please be sure and mention that you found it on bumble button.

Thank you for visiting and following my little blog. I enjoy posting pictures for you all so much. Hope your day is a creative one, Louise

Amazing Little girls from antique French postcards. The best photographs some tinted

2011-08-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

What does someone do with a huge batch of antique french postcard? The only thing possible is to share them with all of you!

This first group are of the most beautiful and adorable little girls. Some of their clothes are just incredible with lots of lace and eyelet. Some of my favorite things! The use of the images are free for your use. Please mention bumble button if you do. That way other artists can find their way here. Your comments are my inspiration and motivation.

Enjoy creating. Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Antique Railroad advertisments featuring Native American pottery and baskets for instant art, collage and as frames for scrap booking

2011-08-01T20:51:00.000-07:00

Thought these old train advertisements where so neat I just had to share them. They maybe a good reference for native American basket and pottery design. They are posted as frames and in black and white so they could be used for a variety of uses. I can just see a store in the southwest making a sign out of the frames. Perfect for scrap booking of your summer vacations in Arizona.

My grandparents left a few Santa Fe railroad ephemera items so there are only a few graphics.This is a third quick post. There are so many graphics and photographs that I want to share there will most likely be a fourth!

Louise

My Grandmother had a basket collection that was lost in one of their moves. In newspaper clippings and my family history I should be a 6th generation Californian.So far I have not found a branch that was here earlier than 1870's that wold result in six generations. Just a little personal genealogy tid-bit.

1890's Antique perfume and soap advertisments,Free graphics for collage and other creative expresions

2011-08-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

Complexion powder?Perfume salts? Wonder what ingredients they contained. Regardless of what the original products were made of, the old advertising graphics are safe to use! All free for your use and enjoyment. Be sure and right click for larger images( except for the first one). A few can be used as instant art.

The second post of the day and it is only 8:00pm. Still time for more!

Much love to each and everyone of you, Louise

Antique cabinet photographs to share with you. Legacy 25% off sale this week.

2011-08-01T19:13:00.000-07:00

Hi and welcome to everyone!

First the Legacy thrift store is having a 25% off sale all week. So if you are anywhere near Sonoma county and Sebastopol be sure and stop by.

Just stopped over to Carol Ann's boutique. My little blog looks so shabby and not very chic in comparison. I really need to work on my blog page. How does she and so many of you create such beautiful blogs?!!

One thing I can do is find pictures for you.Everyone needs new material to inspire and work with. It has been awhile since I have posted some antique cabinet photos. That is the theme today.

I am feeling a blog posting frenzy coming on so there may be more for you later today!

Be sure and mention bumble button on your blogs. I am always interested in seeing what you have made using images from here.

What a dress!!

Of all the photos of little boys I have come across this by far has the most frills and lace!

I love this one. One of my favorites.

Thank you for your continued positive comments. Turning on the computer to see what you have to say is so fun.

Much love to you all, Louise

P.S. Requests are welcome.

Beautiful and cheery pictures from antique postcards and paintings to celebrate the first day of August

2011-07-31T23:58:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! How fast the days slip by... In between the buttons,washing every piece of my fabric stash and other fun things, I have been keeping up with the political maneuvering in

Washington. They seem to be finally working things out. The next few days will be interesting.

It is August first! how did that happen?

On Thursday I had the nicest visit at the legacy. There was time for going through some of the quilt fabric after tidying up the buttons. I found lots of pretty fabric. When I got home it was time for organisation and cleaning. I washed out the containers and added a few more to hold all the new and old fabrics. One thing I love is that every scrap will be clean and ready to sew with. As some of you know washing all those fat quarters and raw edged yardage results in a lot of loose thread and knots of fabric! One big ball of mess. There are still a few small loads left to do, but then it will be done forever. From now on anything new will be washed before it is put away.

I have a few new images for you. The aqua or teal blue color brought this varied group together. Hope you like them.

love, Louise

This sweet angel was on a Valentines card.

Such a beautiful painting!

I know it isn't new years but she just could not wait that long.

Ballet dancers from late 1800's. Antique postcard to enjoy and use in collage art work.

2011-07-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!! So glad you have stopped by for a visit.

After finding so many great images I am anxious to share them with you all.

What should be the theme for this post... hmm.

Ballet dancers! All the pictures are from antique postcards. A few are pre 1900.

Just love the red dress.

English circa?

I just do not think of a ballerina smoking! Then I remembered one time at the airport, a group of incredible looking men waiting outside the terminal. It turned out they were ballet dancers from Russia and they were all smoking. After such a long flight they probably needed a cigarette! It was a real treat seeing and talking to them.

I really like this post for some reason and hope you do too. Have fun using them in your projects.

Much love, Louise

added on 8-10-11

Victorian Rose clip art for labels and frames from antique scrap books

2011-07-26T21:45:00.000-07:00

Pinks and greens are so pretty together. At one time I had a soft flowing (chiffon?) pink nightgown with lace and tiny tucks at the bodice. A narrow green velvet ribbon was threaded through the lace. So feminine.

That is how the Victorian roses and labels make me feel. Very girlie.

Thank you for visiting and please come by again.

You just never know what might be posted!

much love,

Louise

A day at the beach! antique photographs, prints and paintings * free clip art *

2011-07-26T14:55:00.000-07:00

Summer weather and days at the beach go hand and hand. This post focuses on those happy pleasant times.

The shell print is instant art or the shells can be used individually in your collages. Perfect for the beach house!

This charming image is an illustration from a vintage children's school reader. Love those old books!

These antique photographic postcards are so fun.

One of my favorite beach activities!

Be sure and wear that sun screen and have a wonderful day at the beach.

Much love as always, Louise

Antique bird prints of humming birds and misc. birds with nests Free for artist trading cards, collage scrape booking and instant art

2011-07-25T19:22:00.000-07:00

Here is the third posting of the day. Be sure and scroll down for more.

Theme 3 - Birds and nests

One day my grandmother Nana went to pick out some old bird prints. She let me pick out several. It is one of those memories that really stuck in my mind. When ever I see antique bird prints it reminds me of that day.I just love the humming birds.

Now I really must attend to the Legacy buttons!

Love, Louise

Illustrations from a vintage French child's nursery rhyme book. Free clip art for you.

2011-07-25T17:51:00.000-07:00

A second post in one day just because you are all so nice!

There may even be a third one of birds and nests.

Remember your requests are welcome. It would be so fun to look for it.

I also thought it was time to move out of the 18th century. A light and cheerful feeling of illustrations from a vintage child's book seemed perfect.

The pic's of the day are from a french nursery rhyme book. Very 1920's-30's. Many of you are fond of the genre so there are 15 pictures for you to have as free clip art. Right click and you will have a large pictures for instant art to frame.

The poodle and fiends are so cute to me.Especially the one who is so happy running along.

This just had to be made into a label for you.

I am sure this sweet baby was listed before. It is included since it came from the book.

There you have it, another batch of free clip art. Hope they find their way into one of your projects.

Much love to each and everyone of you. You brighten my day.

Louise

Marie Antoinette and portraits of beautifully clothed women circa late 1700's

2011-07-25T06:12:00.000-07:00

Wait till you see what I have for you today!!

It has been a very successful hunt for images the last few days. My computer is going to burst or just continue to slow down. There are so many beautiful pictures that I can't help it. Fine art paintings from late 1700's to 1800's. mostly. The theme is;

incredible clothing

beautiful women,

beautifully painted

and

Marie Antoinette in an unbelievable crazy fancy dress.

A little some thing for anyone who sews historic costumes.

Be sure and right click to bring up a larger version.

I love this one. She is so pretty and her outfit is scrumptious.

Not really sure what is going on. Pigeons in the house?The chair? But the dress is perfect.

There goes the clothing allowance! No wonder a lady always had a fan. This must be so hot to wear. All the material in the dress and all the under garments must be heavy.

I was drawn to this one by the color and opulent setting.

A few more.

Glad you stopped by. Love, Louise

Arthur John Elsley paintings English countryside children playing with their dogs and cats.

2011-07-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

A second posting for you today!

Puppy dogs, fuzzy kittens and happy children in charming paintings by Arthur John Elsley. 1860-1952. His idyllic scenes of happy families and their pets in the English countryside are so engaging. I have been collecting his pictures and will post more in the future. Just sharing images that I am drawn to. These are only shown as examples of the artist and are not posted as clip art. Enjoy them only and thank you for stopping by.

Love, Louise

Antique Victorian Fairy Postcards - Free Clip Art - Instant Art -

2011-07-22T19:16:00.000-07:00

Dear friends and followers, While looking through all the old antique postcards I came across a lot with fairies. So magical and delicate they needed a post all to themselves. Hope they make you smile and into your projects.

much love to you all,

Louise

What a good fairy she seems to be.

Art deco 1920-30's charming picture with fairies.

She is tickling the elf's nose.

Painting butterfly wings.

Victorian postcard fairies.

He loves me, he loves me not...he loves me...

Romantic French and English Paintings of women of the late 1700's Ladies of the 18th century from antique postcards and prints

2011-07-19T18:35:00.000-07:00

Romantic portraits of 18th century ladies. Elegant and well dressed they are most certainly women of leisure in the late 1700's. These lovely paintings are from antique postcards and prints. If they are paintings of real individuals or just the artist imagination I can not say. The large powdered hair arrangements seem very French and maybe contemporaries of Marie Antoinette. The top two are my favorites.

Hope you enjoyed your visit and please come again.

Much love to you all, Louise

bumble button

Just a test post

Antique school and presentation awards

New computer but LOST ALL MY IMAGES on the old one!!!!

Merry Christmas to you all

Thanksgiving Free Clip Art from Antique Postcards - turkeys and pilgrims-

Fall Leaves and Sunlight, Pictures for today From Victorian Children's Books

Antique Botanical Book plates Late 1800's Victorian Era

Christmas Monday Free clip art from Antique Postcards

Catching up with 18th and 19th Century Portraits of Children

One more batch of witches pumkins and black cats before Halloween

Jane Austen Clothing Regency Fachion Plates, Early 1800's. Free clip and instant art.

free Halloween clip art 1900-1920's antique postcards Black Cats,Owls,Pumkins,Witches

I have hurt my back.

Beautiful Victorian and Edwardian Christmas Angels 1890 to 1910 free clip art

Portraits from 1700's, 18th century Women in opulant clothing Marie Antoinette time period

Exqusite black and white book illustrations over 100 years old

Victorian prints and pictures of Owls Free for your use.

Fabulous 1920's Halloween costumes and bottles of Witch Cream!

The wonderful art of Walter Crane from Childrens book's of the 1800's

More darling Christmas antique postcards. Children with packages,Santas Free clip art

Victorian Childs Book from. !880's Sweet Picture of a fairy. Free images for you.

Halloween Jack-o-laterns Pumkins Free clip art from antique postcards

Victorian Die-cut scrap booking pictures. Free clip art of Fans, Doves, Bird cages, Little girl in frilly lace bonnet,Castle

Fall leaves and colors in paintings and vintage postcards. Eugene Gassett Jr pattern.

A new group of beautiful late 1800's book plates. Black and white to decorate and create with. Free clip art

More Enchanting Christmas postcards from 1800s - early 1900's

1910's 1920's graphics free clip art Fashionable Women Flappers and a Baby Buggy

Early 1900's Pretty little girls from Antique tinted photographs.Bird cages, grapes, bunches of flowers and a parasol are featured

Scrumptious Antique Victorian Greeting and Postcards Free as clip art for you!

Lovely old Historic Victorian book linings for scrapbooking and dollhouse wall paper

Charming cute Victorian and Edwardian Witches and Black Cats free images from antique postcards

Cozy and Charming Children's Books late 1800's Late Victorian

Antique postcards of Charming Children in Red Christmas Coats Free Clip arts

Bright colorful prints of French fashions Late Edwardian 1910's - early 1920's

Lovely old Victorian engravings of beautiful women early - mid 1800's

The prettiest cherubs and flower sprays Perfect for black and white French inspired designs

Traditional Victorian Santa Images free for your use Antique ephemera

if you like free clip art of Romantic Regency Jane Austen,Victorian and Edwardian 1920's ephemera and collectible buttons

Little girls and their dolls 19th century paintings Victorian and Edwardian postcards

What are your favorite blogs? Sharing collage,altered art and scrap booking blogs.

Irrisistable Iris.18th century Botanical prints,early 1900's antique postcards and photographs. Free clip art

Little Girls and their dogs,a Saint Bernard,Pug Borzoi Dachund. Victorian Paintings and tinted photograph. Free clip art.

Very cute Victorian cat and kitten pictures. free clip art. For collage,scrop booking,altered art,ATC

Big beautiful antique butterfly and moth prints free clip and instant art

Victorian vegtable and floral garden free clip art scraps for collage and other creations

Free clip art Antique bicycle graphics and "That husband of yours!" advertisement.

Historical Regency Fashion Prints. Jane Austen era clothing designs

Botanical prints from the 1700's and 1800's. Free Instant art with a french flare!

Gorgeous antique French postcards with tiny rose buds and violets. Free Victorian and Edwardian era

Free clip art for best friends. Antique images,postcards and photographs for scrap booking, ATC, greeting cards and collage

Amazing Little girls from antique French postcards. The best photographs some tinted

Antique Railroad advertisments featuring Native American pottery and baskets for instant art, collage and as frames for scrap booking

1890's Antique perfume and soap advertisments,Free graphics for collage and other creative expresions

Antique cabinet photographs to share with you. Legacy 25% off sale this week.

Beautiful and cheery pictures from antique postcards and paintings to celebrate the first day of August

Ballet dancers from late 1800's. Antique postcard to enjoy and use in collage art work.

Victorian Rose clip art for labels and frames from antique scrap books

A day at the beach! antique photographs, prints and paintings * free clip art *

Antique bird prints of humming birds and misc. birds with nests Free for artist trading cards, collage scrape booking and instant art

Illustrations from a vintage French child's nursery rhyme book. Free clip art for you.

Marie Antoinette and portraits of beautifully clothed women circa late 1700's

Arthur John Elsley paintings English countryside children playing with their dogs and cats.

Antique Victorian Fairy Postcards - Free Clip Art - Instant Art -

Romantic French and English Paintings of women of the late 1700's Ladies of the 18th century from antique postcards and prints