I see alot of people selling vintage images they got from vintage cards (birthday, christmas etc…) and then they put it on a cd and sell it. First of all, why can they do it and then they tell us we cant use the images and make crafts and sell them. Also…how can I get [...]

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I have a great, retro shiny silver, 6-foot Christmas tree from the 1960s – bought it on eBay from an antiques dealer. I have the cool spinning, 4-color wheel that makes it sparkle. (Admit it, you oldsters know exactly what I’m talking about!) It wasn’t too expensive for a decorative item, but [...]

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Ok, so, I am making a banner for my shabby chic/vintage/pink Christmas Party. The theme is the nutcracker/sugar plums, candy, confections. etc.
The banner will be up in my house going across the window. I want it to say something like "Happy Holidays" but in a more vintage olde-time or shabby chic way. Any ideas??? Also, [...]

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They are easily available on the internet but I have left it too late to order before Christmas. I live in Brighton UK. I cannot afford an antique one.
Try these places
Finan & Company
Stanley London Compasses

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In the market for an antique camera for my girlfriend for Christmas. She is an experienced photographer but doesn’t know much about the old cameras. Im looking for something reasonable in price from say the 40’s .Are there any sites I can visit to find this info?
Look for an old TLR like a Rolleicord. [...]

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