Vintage Children's Book ATCs-Edited!

Yikes, cutting books is sacreligious to me. Can we scan and copy them insteed. I have some great old children's books, but don't believe in cutting any book.

Maybe don't cut up your valuable books? Tons and tons of crafters rely on books for materials. If you're going to scan them, I'd appreciate it if the scans are the same quality as what you would get if you cut it out of a book.

you may find lots of kid's books at local library sales for a dime or so. elementary school libraries toss books at the end and beginning of each school year. you may want to call librarians and ask them to hold them for you instead of recycling them. i found 14 books in my son's elementary school recycling bin last year! they weren't in great condition, obviously, but they are perfect for projects. one other suggestion: sign up for your local 'freecycle' online. you can place an ad for 'wanted, used children's books, any condition'. you would be surprised at the response!

bicyclerepairman- this is a perfect idea!

The scan or copy could be printed on parchment paper that is available in any calligraphy section of art stores. This will give an authentic look to the vintage illustrations. Modgepodge on top helps preserve the image....I have had some images dissapear...anyone have any other info along these lines?

I've been working with vintage children's illustrations for years now, and the basics have already been outlined above. The best sources for books are thrift shos and garage sales, closely followed by library book sales. Modge Podge is the BEST for decoupaging and working with graphics of any sort. It may feel quite evil when you first start cutting up the books, but it's more likely that you're putting them to better use than when they were just sitting there on the shelf, counting the days until a child ripped it up or tossed it. Enjoy it!

This sounds like such fun. I am new to Swap-bot but have particpated in Swaps through my blog.

I am almost finished with mine!! I didn't cut my photos out. I printed them and then used them!

Mine went out in today's mail. I can't wait to receive some! This swap rocks.

Hi there! Really looking forward to this swap. Just want to confirm that the deadline is in October and not September. I already received a card so I got a bit unsure. Thanks!

The deadline is October, you're right. I have a feeling a lot of swappers send their stuff early.

If anyone wants to do a one-on-one with this or a similar theme, just ask! I adore children's lit, and have boxes and boxes of great scraps for it!

Yes, the deadline is in October. I gave a lot of time for this swap because I was busy with starting school again and I figured others would have the same issue.

I mailed out my ATC's today. Thanks Cher for my wonderful ATC's Alison