Welcome to December! Antique Ephemera for Journals, Cards, and Scrapbooking. Free Digital Graphics With December Birthstone & Flowers.

We have made it to the month of December! Happy Birthday to everyone who was born in the month of December. Time to celebrate our loved ones and the holidays. 

Beautiful Antique Christmas Postcards ~ Featuring Holly, Little Girls & Angels ~ Free to Download and Print

Darling Illustrations by Constance Haslewood Victorian Children's Book A Merry Go-Round

Hi Everyone and Welcome. 

Today I have sweet illustrations from the 1888 children's book 'A Merry Go Round'. It was illustrated by Constance Haslewood. This children's book was published 126 years ago!  I love seeing what kids played with back then. Tea parties,dollhouses and of course Christmas have endured. Skipping rope and kite flying are still around. Not so sure about the May Queen. The tradition of a May Queen was not part of my childhood (50 years ago) so I do not know it's history. Sounds like a good topic for a future post!

The pictures in this post are from The Baldwin Library. 

I hope you are having a wonderful and creative day. 

Much Love, Louise

P.S. Thank you for your kind comments and feedback.

Beautiful paintings of Mary and Jesus by William Bouguereau.

Today is Christmas. What better day is there to post beautiful paintings of Mary and her son, Jesus. For me the paintings reflect a mothers pure love for her precious newborn son. Two of the paintings were done by William Bouguereau.. He is one of my favorite artists. 

 I am so thankful to also have a son to cherish and love.

Merry Christmas to all of you. Much love, Louise
  Madonnas,  

 William Bouguereau.

 William Bouguereau.

Beautiful Antique Postcards featuring Sprigs of Holly

 Welcome one and all! 

Today I found the last few items for Christmas gifts. The Dollar Store (where everything is $1.00) was the best place for little things to put in stockings. Tomorrow I will be heading into Trader Joe's for yummy things to eat and drink. I am just so excited about Christmas this year! 

Here are some old postcards for you to enjoy or print. I would say they are from 1890 - 1910. What nice tags these would make with a little glitter of course!

Take time to create something beautiful! Spread good cheer and kindness.

Much love, Louise

Vintage Christmas Cozy Cottages and a Snowman - Free Christmas Images

Hi everyone and welcome!

There are two things that I just had to do today. One is read, post and thank you for your wonderful comments! There were 33 waiting!!!   You are the best!

The second is to share Christmas images from my files.These are from around 1910-1920. The style and bright colors is a favorite of mine. What cheerful gift tags they would make. Please use them for your personal use and enjoyment.

Stay warm and enjoy the season. Much love to you all, Louise

Merry Christmas to you all!

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!!!

Christmas Monday Free clip art from Antique Postcards

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

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

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.  

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