Friday, April 12, 2013

Vintage Photo Tags

I recently bought some $1 stamps from Joann's to make a few altered tags. Using some vintage photos, this is what I created...
These were so quick and fun to make, you're going to want to make some for yourself!

These are the $1 stamps I purchased from Joann's. They look like doodled frames - so cute.
I stamped the frames on a variety of paper. I used both a 6x6" pad from My Mind's Eye called Market, and also some vintage text and journal paper.
Afterwards, I cut them all out. 

Now for the photos. About a year ago I purchased a Dover book/CD of Old-Fashion Children's Photos. The photos were originally in black and white, but using a software tool I was able to change the color to a sepia tone.
After you cut all the images out, they look so much more dimensional and seem to come to life.
I added the photos to the tags using some dimensional double stick tape to add some depth. Then I embellished the photos with hats, numbers, words and flowers. I love these number stamps too, I purchased them from a stationary store in SF Japantown, but you could also buy them online. I bought them in several sizes as well, and I love the wooden box it comes in!
I think I'll be using these images more often, they're adorable!

Hope you enjoyed this post, and have a great weekend!

6 comments:

  1. Sooooo cute! I love your embellishments, especially the
    bird nest over their heads and the button on the hat. The background
    papers are great. The sepia tone really makes a difference.
    Another great project.

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  2. What a cute project! I love how you displayed your photo tags in the gold frame - nice touch! Thanks for sharing your artistic information & knowledge to help those of us who are not so artistic...lol

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  3. So darn cute Connie! Of course I love anything that is with children! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Connie LOVE the tags!!! They are so perfect for gifts..I am going to have to check Joanns for the stamps ....GREAT ideas as always and thank you for sharing!
    Laura H :)

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  5. I love these! Found your blog through a recent Stampington publication. Love these tags. So much art in a small tag. I want those frames too. Going to have to check my local Joann's to see if they have them. Thanks for the inspiration.

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