Victorian Crafts and Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking
The popularity of scrapbooking is not a new phenomenon; “keeping a scrap-book” was a popular 19th century pastime, especially for women and children.

Scrapbooking: A Look at a 19th Century Scrapbook
Explore the pages of this rare 1880s child's scrapbook filled with a lively assortment of multi-hued scraps, trade cards, and greeting cards – including series and sets.

Stencils

Decorative Stencil Patterns
A collection of period stencils from the 1880s.

Stencil Design for Window Curtains
Daffodil stencil patterns for window curtains.Included are patterns for two stencils.

Halloween Costumes

Make a costume for a party! Download a fun-filled ebook with more than 60 delightful crepe paper costumes for children and adults for parties, plays, Halloween, and even make-believe! Great kid's craft project.
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ABC Nursery Mugs
Use these alphabet illustrations to create your own Victorian children's drinking mugs.

Perforated Paper Needlework
Author Diana Matthews writes about 19th c. perforated needlework and includes many color photos of period pieces.

Victorian Knitting
Lacy and lush, with delightful flower patterns and lovely colors – that is what knitting and crochet were all about.

Victorian Christmas Ornaments
Make your own authentic 19th century ornaments. Print the designs ... gather up your supplies ... Create some Christmas magic!

Dresden Star Heirloom Ornaments
The story of a company dedicated to recreating the wonder of a Victorian Christmas.

Chimney Ornaments, c1864
Craft directions for making a Victorian Christmas ornament.

Christmas Card Box
Craft directions for making a Victorian Christmas card box with velvet embroidery.

Unique Handmade Victorian Cards
Greeting cards designed by artist Lois Allen Charles.

The Christmas Purse, 1858
Craft directions and pattern for making a Victorian netted purse.

Christmas Slipper, c1860
Victorian embroidery pattern for Christmas slippers.

Extraordinary Holiday Wreath
Colonial Williamsburg’s natural holiday decorations are only limited to the imaginations of their designers.

Victorian Christmas Cards
Make your own Victorian holiday cards with free downloads.

Victorian Nursery
Download a free holiday craft.

Christmas Tree Decorations:
Directions from a 1901 magazine to make 8 authentic old-fashioned Christmas ornaments.

Christmas Ornament- Free Craft
Download a free 1800s design for your own ornament.

Cut-Out Activity
This colorful lithograph of boys' on a playground - print your own copy for a fun holiday activity.

Dresden Star Ornaments
One-of-a-kind, handmade Christmas ornaments

Holiday Santa
Follow the directions from an 1867 Harpers Bazaar to make a truly old-fashioned Santa Claus.

Valentine's Day

Valentine Ornaments
One-of-a-kind, handmade, Victorian Valentine ornaments.

Love and Romance
A limited edition 2007 love card, embellished with pure silver glitter,
and adorned with an antique image, circa 1850.

Knitted Heart Cushion
This luxurious cushion is a lovely way to learn to knit lace, including lacy cables.

Berlin Work Pattern, c1860
A Berlin wool-work embroidery pattern for a sofa pillow, footstool or ottoman.

Berlin Work Purse
Victorian Berlin Wool purse with beads and tassels from Godey's Lady's Book, 1865.

Make Victorian Spring Hats
Create the perfect Spring hat for your Victorian dress. Provided are directions and images from an 1899 magazine to create a straw braid or shirred hat.

Victorian Hair Work
During the mid-nineteenth century hair work became a popular drawing-room occupation, as fashionable as the much-practiced knitting, netting, and crocheting.

Pattern for Smoking Cap
Needlework pattern for a gentleman's smoking cap.

Tobacco Pouch, c1858
Craft directions for a Victorian tobacco pouch for a "a father, brother, or husband."

Undersleeves in French Embroidery
Directions and pattern to make a pair of Victorian undersleeves in French embroidery.

Victorian Hat, c1890
Create the perfect hat for your Victorian dress. Provided are directions and images from an 1890 magazine to create a velvet Victorian hat.

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