A Shadowbox of Ephemera

By |2019-07-03T03:06:30+00:00March 2nd, 2019|Categories: Display|

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 [...]

Top 5 Must-Haves for Junk Journaling

By |2019-07-05T15:52:13+00:00February 15th, 2019|Categories: Display|

Ephemera junk journaling is an exciting and fairly cheap hobby to get into. With 5 simple supplies, you’ll be well on your way to creating your first junk journal! Take a look, and let me know if there’s anything I might be missing. 1. Paper! This one is kind of obvious, but you don’t want to [...]

8 Unique Crafts Using Postage Stamps

By |2019-07-03T03:23:57+00:00February 10th, 2019|Categories: Display|

Photo Credit Etsy Shop CrowBiz 1. Glass Magnets This could be a fun way to turn your stamp collection into some practical items you can use every day! This is a fairly easy project including flat glass marbles, scissors, mod podge, super glue, your postage stamps, and little magnets! I found these postage stamp [...]

Top 10 Creative Ways to Display Your Ephemera

By |2019-07-05T16:06:50+00:00February 3rd, 2019|Categories: Display|

Displaying your ephemera collection is a great way to admire and reflect on what you've collected over the years. I've compiled a list of 10 fun ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Let me know if anything sticks out to you! 1. Floor Standing Carousel. This is such a cute way to display your vintage [...]

How to Make Your First Junk Journal

By |2019-07-05T16:11:29+00:00February 3rd, 2019|Categories: Display|

Ephemera comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and conditions! Whether you collect vintage ephemera, or the ticket stubs from your weekly theater outings, a creative way to express yourself is to turn your ephemera into a junk journal. In this article I explain what a junk journal is, how you can get started on your own, [...]