Trendy Tuesday – Vintage Office

Trendy Tuesday – Vintage Office 
By Colleen Harshaw

We have been seeing vintage themes in papercrafting for some time now, but the popularity of this theme seems to keep growing!  More specifically, we are now also seeing vintage office themed products.

When it comes to vintage themed products, few can do it like October Afternoon.  I have to say, I am a huge fan of this company.  They always have such fun, bright lines that are so well coordinated!   Just in case you are wondering, I have no affiliation with October Afternoon, I am just a big fan of their products.  🙂

The October Afternoon line that I want to share with you today is called 9 to 5.  Yes, you guessed it….it is office themed!  With papers with names like Dictation, Shorthand, and Coffee Break, this line is a throw back to the ’60’s, when secretaries and assistants were always women, smoking was allowed in the office, and typewriters and carbon paper were the tools of the trade.  Although we have come a long way in terms of progress since that era, it is fun to pay homage to the past through these products.

Here are a few of the products in the 9 to 5 line…..

12 x 12 paper – Shorthand
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.com

12 x 12 paper – Paid in Full
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.com

12 x 12 paper – Typing Pool
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.com

This line contains coordinating journaling cards, stamps, brads, buttons, tin pins and so much more!  See below for a few more of these items…..

Washi Tape – October Afternoon 9 to 5
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.com

Brads – October Afternoon 9 to 5
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.com

Chipboard Stickers – October Afternoon 9 to 5
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.com

 Rubber Stamps – October Afternoon 9 to 5
Photo courtesy of www.twopeasinabucket.com

OK, now that you have had your fill of all things October Afternoon, let’s move on to some other producers of Vintage Office Products.  There are many companys who are producing these types of products (no pun intended!).  Some such companies include Tim Holtz, Graphic 45, Prima, Heidi Swapp and Basic Grey.   Here are some examples:

 Vintage Office Rubber Stamps – Cavallini & Co.
Photo courtesy of www.cavallini.com

 

Heartwarming Vintage Cardstock Stickers
Photo courtesy of www.joann.com

For those of you who are digital scrapbookers, I found this digi stamp option available from the Digital Scrapbook Place.

Playing With Brushes Vintage Office 1
Photo courtesy of www.digitalscrapbookplace.com

This beautiful paper is by Prima……..

12 x 12 double sided paper – Prima – Romance Novel Collection
Photo courtesy of www.scrapbook.com

12 x 12 paper pad – Prima – Ledger 1
Photo courtesy of www.scrapbook.com
For those of you who want a die cutting option, I found this set of dies by Tim Holtz.Sissex Sizzlits Dies – Tim Holtz – Alterations Collection – Typeset
Photo courtesy of www.scrapbook.com

OK, now let’s get to the sample projects!

This first project by Michelle Woerner, for Gina K. Designs, uses the stamp set called Vintage Notes, from Gina K.
Project by Michelle Woerner for Gina K. Designs
Photo courtesy of www.splitcoaststampers.com

This layout by SaraAndrews1 incorporates some of the October Afternoon 9 to 5 line that I shared with you above.
Layout by SaraAndrews1
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.typepad.com

I love how Amy Heller created the layout below using October Afternoon 9 to 5 products, but yet featured a sports themed photo!  The lesson here is that themed products can be used on projects that are completely independent of that theme!  Translation, office and vintage products need not be used on office or vintage layouts!
Layout by Amy Heller for October Afternoon
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.typepad.com

This last layout, by Kim Watson shows us how to incorporate vintage office themed products yet another way.  In this case, Kim worked from a colour palette.  She chose to use the colour palette as her inspiration, instead of the office theme associated with her embellishments.  By making this creative choice, she was able to create a beautiful beach themed layout using vintage office products!  How cleaver is she?!
Layout by Kim Watson
Photo courtesy of www.octoberafternoon.typepad.com

This last project shows how Arlene Cuevas altered a miniature wagon and then created a mini album to go inside it.  How cute is that?!  What a wonderful way to be presented with a gift!

Project by Arlene Cuevas for Graphic 45
Photo courtesy of www.g45papers.com

Well, that was a bit of a marathon post, wasn’t it?  If you are reading this, then it means that you stuck with me…..so, thank you!  I am glad that you made it with me to the end, and hopefully you will take some inspiration away with you!

Until next time, happy crafting!