Ephemera Corner2019-02-07T04:05:47+00:00

    Victorian Trading Cards – What You Need to Know

    Advertising today can be accomplished through so many different means. You can make videos, print flyers, or use social media. Every day we come across multiple ads, so many that we might not even realize it!  But did you know that in the Victorian era, advertising was limited? They didn’t have the luxury of using social media or billboards! They used trading cards! History of Trading Cards Victorian trading cards normally have an ad on [...]

    By |March 2nd, 2019|Categories: Collecting, Ephemera Examples|3 Comments

    5 Unique Crafts Using Postcards

     1. Postcard Banner This lovely postcard banner can be used as home decor. I recently saw something similar to this in a friend’s home and thought it was absolutely adorable! Design Sponge has a tutorial available and very little supplies are needed! Photo Credit Design Sponge

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    A Shadowbox of Ephemera

    Are your drawers and cupboards filled with what others would call junk? Maybe they have been filled up with past birthday cards and wedding announcements? Or postcards and letters? Whatever it is that is causing your cupboards and drawers to burst, it isn't just junk to you! These ephemera items are more than printed words on paper, these carry a strong sentimental value. So why not think of a way to display all of that [...]

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    4 Steps to Selling Your Ephemera

    Are you interested in selling some of your ephemera? Maybe your collection has become quite large? It might be time to sell some of that ephemera! Being that there is a large number of people that are trying to find ephemera to put in their junk journals, display, and collect, it’s almost a guarantee that you will find buyers. Now that you’ve spent time looking and collecting vintage ephemera in places high and low you [...]

    By |March 2nd, 2019|Categories: Buying/Selling|0 Comments