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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.