Curio Cat Art and Crafty Fun

Free ABC Block Vector Graphic

2010-03-04T23:08:00.000-08:00

Here's an ABC block to play around with. It's a vector graphic so it can easily be resized. It doesn't have quite the texture of the original but I think it still has a vintage feel to it. I'm jsut starting to vectorize some of the art and you're probably better at it than I am. If you'd like the original png file please leave a comment.

Free Bing Crosby Clipart

2010-03-02T17:02:00.000-08:00

Why get the whole body when a head will do? Maybe you have a handsome reptile that needs some Bing. Since he's looking right at ya, all you need is a body with a spiffy neck and you can have yourself some bing-dog or bing-cat. All right, bing's head could even fit on another human. Have some fun already!

Clicky clicky on the image for the full size.

Free Vintage Bellboy Graphic Clipart

2010-02-26T10:42:00.000-08:00

Could be his index finger. Or not. This was plucked from a vintage cigarette ad. Really, this kid looks too young to smoke much less recommend a particular brand.

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Free Tomato Clipart

2010-02-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

You say toe-may-toe and I say toe-mah-toe. Be sure and get your full servings of veggies every day! I grew some tomatoes last summer and most survived the hail storm but they never looked this good. However, they were tasty.

I used this guys system of building cheap sub irrigation planters that require less water and produce quite a crop in very little space. The best part is not having to water the plants every day and you can go on vacation and not worry about coming back to a dead zone.

Free Alice and Rabbit Graphic

2010-02-23T01:07:00.000-08:00

There are a number of illustrators for Alice in Wonderland but this one is from the author, Lewis J. Carroll.

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Free Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit Clip Art

2010-02-20T20:57:00.000-08:00

There are rabbits and then there are humans wearing rabbit suits. With Alice in Wonderland anything is possible! This rabbit poser is ready to hop into any scrapbooking or collage project.

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Vintage Mother and Baby Graphic

2010-02-19T14:49:00.000-08:00

Here's a sweet graphic from a 1914 children's book so it is in the public domain. I couldn't locate the credit for the artist but the work is lovely!

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Free Greta Garbo Photo 1930's

2010-02-16T19:13:00.000-08:00

I'm not positive but I think this is Greta Garbo circa 1931. Quite a beautiful woman even with the overplucked eyebrows!

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Free Alarm Clock Clip Art

2010-02-15T19:03:00.000-08:00

Wake up sleepyhead! This is a clock that you'll never see again in real life. While the design may be nothing special, the fine print at the bottom of the clock reads made in U.S.A.

No one should be surprised that the United States are losing nearly a half million jobs a month. Tick tock!

Free March Graphics for Scrapbooking, Collage or Newsletters

2010-02-14T18:25:00.000-08:00

If you publish a newsletter every month here's some headers for the month of March.

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Free Vintage Victorian Woman and Cupid Graphic

2010-02-12T15:37:00.000-08:00

The plot thickens!

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Free Vintage Victorian Girls Graphics

2010-02-11T13:07:00.000-08:00

I know there are tons of Victorian girl pictures on the internet but can you really have too many? Can you have too many shoes? I think not.

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Free Albert Einstein Photo

2010-02-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

Smarter than a 5th grader for sure. While a genius, he did not win any Valentine of the Year awards but if you're making a card for a rocket scientist then this is your man.

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Free Scrap Dog Graphic

2010-02-06T14:01:00.000-08:00

This dog is not only scrap but he looks a little scrappy. He's from the Victorian era but I'm sure you'll find a home for him in your modern art work.

This is the End, my Friend

2010-02-06T00:40:00.000-08:00

Just kidding!

No, this is not the last graphic I'll be posting. Maybe you've been waiting for Valentine's day to end a relationship (it's a cruel, cruel world) so here's a personal touch to add to your card. Hey, a card shows more class than breaking up by voicemail or via twitter. With a card, you can even mail it to avoid awkwardness. I'm not condoning this mind you, just saying.

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Free Large Couple Graphic

2010-02-04T14:33:00.000-08:00

Not every Valentine couple is skinny!

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Free Valentine Cherub and Greek Guy Graphic

2010-02-03T10:59:00.000-08:00

This guy looks like he has attitude which is why he could easily fit on a Valentine card. He's pretty old, about 80 BC, bronze, from Delos and is currently in the Greek National Museum.

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Free Fleur De Lis Graphic

2010-02-02T15:50:00.000-08:00

Who dat?

GO SAINTS!!!

The fleur de lis has been a French symbol for centuries and is in the public domain just like the maltese cross that Independent uses as their label. Shame on the NFL for claiming they own the fleur or that they invented who dat. It's no different than Dirty Harry's make my day which is also not intellectual property. Same 'ol corporate BS. Anything to make a buck.

Free Victorian Boy with Valentine Graphic

2010-01-31T21:47:00.000-08:00

Such an angel with those curls! They don't make Valentine cards like this anymore. You have to make them yourself.

Free Victorian Valentine Romance Graphics

2010-01-30T11:07:00.000-08:00

Here's a couple of Victorian images for your Valentine card making and scrapbooking adventures. The boy's outfit is a far cry from today's uniform of t-shirt and jeans.

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Free Victorian Boy and Girl Graphic

2010-01-29T23:42:00.000-08:00

This is a nice little image for a Valentine card. Making cards is fun and quick. In the time it takes to go to the store and look over the cards on the rack, you could have made a fantastic keepsake card with your inkjet printer and some glue. No, don't put the glue in the printer!

I don't consider my husband to be very sentimental but he keeps every card that I make for him. You've probably seen a movie where there's a stack of letters all neatly tied up with a ribbon. Letters worth keeping that very few people write anymore since we have the convenience of email. If you are mailing cards, don't forget to decorate the envelope. Your art will be savored unlike any other piece of mail before carefully opened.

This little act of making cards for special people is truly a gift from the heart. Spread the love!

Manolo Shoe Graphic

2010-01-21T01:58:00.000-08:00

You know Mr. Blahnik unless you've been living under a rock for the last 10 years. Who knew he had published a book of drawings? Imagine my excitement when I found the book in thrift. Obviously, this is not a public domain image but would be fabulous in a personal project.

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Free Women

2010-01-21T01:42:00.000-08:00

Of course, women aren't free just like free love isn't really free. This is a magazine illustration by Ethel Wright circa 1903. I'm not sure what is going on there but the cape is cool and the scroll she is holding is kind of obscure. As an art addict, I save everything even if the whole thing doesn't excite me, the parts might work in some random collage. Chop chop!

Free Valentine Greeting Card Graphic

2010-01-18T23:05:00.000-08:00

If your significant other is the least bit sentimental chances are they will keep every single card that you make for them. I save old magazines and cut words from them and string them together which is a little more modern than vintage cards. But hey, it doesn't matter where the graphics come from as long as the words are from the heart.

Free Squirrel Clip Art Graphic

2010-01-07T22:13:00.000-08:00

This was a newspaper clipping with no date and no credit to the artist. Even though it's old it may not be in the public domain so use at your own risk.

Free Smith and Wesson 22 caliber gun graphic

2010-01-05T02:05:00.000-08:00

Here's a Smith and Wesson .22 caliber Model no. 1 manufactured from February 1868 to 1879. The engraving is factory and the grip is ivory.

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Free Colt 45 Revolver graphic

2010-01-05T01:33:00.000-08:00

I'm not really into guns but I have a public domain book about guns because I find the workmanship interesting especially the pearl handled ones and the ones with fancy metalwork. This firearm is pretty plain but hey, it's a Colt 45 revolver and called the Peacemaker. This model was introduced in 1872 following expiration of the Smith and Wesson patent. I also find knives just as interesting but that's another story.

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Free New Years Greeting Card Graphic

2009-12-31T00:23:00.000-08:00

Happy new year!

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Free Happy New Year Card graphic

2009-12-29T15:56:00.000-08:00

I like the shamrocks and lucky horseshoes on this one. You can easily recycle Christmas cards by simply gluing a new image on top of the old one. I also like printing images such as this one in a 5 x 7 size and paste it on the envelope, covering the old address information. In addition to being thrifty, I don't have to drive to the store just to buy a card. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Free Vintage Hot Air Balloon Goodbye Graphic

2009-12-21T22:58:00.000-08:00

Having house guests is fabulous. The food, the stories, the laughter, it's all good. You also want your house back so here's a little goodbye graphic!

Free Christmas Santa Graphic

2009-12-21T17:33:00.000-08:00

Were you a good little tot? Click on the image for the full size.

Free Graphic Art Mother and Child by Picasso

2009-12-20T09:59:00.000-08:00

This is Mother and Child from Picasso's sketchbook.

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Free Japanese Art Graphic

2009-12-19T09:47:00.000-08:00

This is a Japanese woodcut of Camellia in the Snow by Hiroshige circa 1800.

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Smoking Santa Ad

2009-12-17T17:12:00.000-08:00

It's funny how the popularity of things change over the years. Back in the 50s when this ad came out cigars and cigarettes were probably a common gift and today smokers are considered little more than pond scum. So, if you've quit, here's a chance to be nostalgic and puff along with Santa. Click on the image for the full size.

Free Angel Banner Graphic

2009-12-16T23:16:00.000-08:00

Here's an angel ready for your personal message.

Free Santa Claus Christmas Card Clip Art

2009-12-16T11:55:00.000-08:00

I really like this Santa because he's wearing a blue coat instead of the traditional red. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Free Christmas Graphic Girl with Umbrella

2009-12-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

I know the white dots are supposed to be snow but they look like my all time favorite...polka dots. In fact, I just bought some green polka dot fabric to make napkins for our Christmas dinner. Cloth napkins last a lifetime and are so much more eco friendly than paper.

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Free Santa Card Clip Art Graphic

2009-12-14T10:50:00.000-08:00

If you haven't sent out cards yet, it's easy to make your own with some cardstock and your trusty printer. Don't forget the glitter! As always, click on the image for the full size.

Free Typography Capital T Clip Art

2009-12-13T13:07:00.000-08:00

I love drop caps! Here's an oldie but a goodie in the public domain, of course.

Free Angel and Crown Graphic

2009-12-12T12:52:00.000-08:00

I have lots of angel art and well, it's Christmas so in the spirit of the season, here's a couple of cherubs holding a crown. It would make a nice header!

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Free Victorian Santa Graphic with Sack of Toys

2009-12-11T13:36:00.000-08:00

I guess I'm old school because I can get excited about the toys in this sack knowing they are not cheap plastic from Walmart.

Free Victorian Santa Graphic

2009-12-10T13:29:00.000-08:00

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Free Adorable Angels Graphic

2009-12-09T14:04:00.000-08:00

One can never have too many angels watching over them. For the full size, just click on the image.

Free Clip Art Angels Black and White

2009-12-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

It's cool as it is but could also be colored as if it were a rubber stamp.

Free Christmas Cat Happy Holiday Clip Art

2009-12-07T12:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays! In honor of my two very spoiled felines.

Free Rosy Cross Graphic

2009-12-07T12:27:00.000-08:00

The Rosy Cross is derived from ancient Egyptian alchemy and is the symbol of the Rosicrucians. Click on the image for the full size.

Free Victorian Girl with Fantastic Boots

2009-12-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

Ok, the girl is cute but the boots are divine. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Free Sleeping Baby Angel Graphic

2009-12-04T18:12:00.000-08:00

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Free Victorian Christmas Poinsetta Graphic

2009-12-03T10:31:00.000-08:00

Ah, the Victorians had such imagination. Here's a ready made card and can easily be glittered up which would be a fun project for the kids. Click on the image for the full size.

Free Flickering Candle Christmas Graphic

2009-12-03T00:57:00.000-08:00

As promised here's an animated Christmas clip of flickering candles. A little animation is kinda cool but don't go all crazy like a 1990s homepage. Restraint please!

Free Christmas Fence Border graphic

2009-12-03T00:50:00.000-08:00

Usually I'm all about the vintage but sometimes cute is appealing. Such is the case with the fence. Next up: animation.

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Free Christmas Birds and Ornaments Graphic

2009-11-30T23:43:00.000-08:00

Normally I don't care for cute graphics but who can resist birds and balls? Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Free Victorian Girl Advertising graphic

2009-11-28T11:33:00.000-08:00

Summer is over but a root beer float sounds good right now. Be sure and click on the image for the full size.

Free Vintage Clipart Graphic

2009-11-27T11:17:00.000-08:00

In honor of black Friday here's Mr. Jack Black. I love a good sale as much as the next person but couldn't retailers just start after Halloween with the big sales? Why is Old Navy compelled to open at 3am? Do corporations care so little about their employees? I'll be staying home today, far from the maddening crowd.

Free Thanksgiving Clip Art

2009-11-26T11:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving! This is a little more modern compared to my favorite vintage style.

Free Snowflake Background Tile

2009-11-25T11:02:00.000-08:00

When tiled this makes a nice diagonal background.

Free Victorian Angel Graphic

2009-11-24T10:57:00.000-08:00

Isn't this angel adorable? I'd love to have my roses delivered by this courier!

Free Angel Clip Art Welcome Banner

2009-11-23T10:32:00.000-08:00

This works best on a white background.

Free Angel Art Graphic

2009-11-21T10:21:00.000-08:00

I misplaced the documentation so I can't say who the artist is but I do know that this painting was rendered in 1889.

Free Angel Graphic

2009-11-20T10:14:00.000-08:00

This may or may not be in the public domain but it seems like a familiar image. For the full size, click on the graphic and then right click to save to your computer.

Free Angel Clip Art in Black and White

2009-11-19T10:02:00.000-08:00

For the next few days I'll be posting angels. Throughout history, artists always depict them with wings so while they may be cute cupids or the full grown spiritual variety one thing is for sure, they'll be ready for take-off. As always, click on the image for the full size.

Free Typography graphic - C is for Christmas

2009-11-18T10:20:00.000-08:00

I love typography especially drop caps. This guy could be used as the C in Christmas or church newsletter or whatever! I'm not certain of the age of this graphic so it may not be in the public domain.

Free Vintage graphic Victorian Santa

2009-11-17T13:18:00.000-08:00

Click on the image for the full size then right click to save to your computer.

Free Christmas Tag Hot Air Balloon

2009-11-16T12:29:00.000-08:00

Here's another gift tag that is ready made. Easily printed onto card stock or adhesive labels for quick holiday tags.

Free graphic Victorian Santa

2009-11-16T12:22:00.000-08:00

You could easily make your own tags, place cards or whatever! with these Victorian graphics. Just click on the image to save the full size.

Free Vintage Clip Art - Camera with Flash

2009-11-14T09:52:00.000-08:00

For the full size, click on the image.

Free Clip Art Man with Prominent Nose

2009-11-13T15:58:00.000-08:00

I don't know who this is but he came from an old book with an expired copyright. If you need a guy with a nose then this is your man.

As always click on the image for the full size.

Whoa, take 'er easy there, Pilgrim

2009-11-11T11:16:00.000-08:00

Here's a goofy gun toting turkey that is a vector graphic. Vectors have crisp lines without the jagged edges of bitmaps and can be resized without loss of quality.

Cute Vintage Boy Clip Art

2009-11-10T14:00:00.000-08:00

I have girls myself but if I had a son he'd probably have the same expression as this kid.

Free Thanksgiving Header

2009-11-10T00:08:00.000-08:00

This could be used as a web header and it also printed out on letter size paper like stationery. Even the "Thanksgiving Greetings" was legible.

Free Graphic of Christoper Columbus

2009-11-07T21:27:00.000-08:00

Ok, the guy didn't spend all his time on the ship. I'm sure there were reports to write and of course, communique for the Queen.

The Pilgrims Are Here

2009-11-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

Here's the first freebie for November. Simply right click to save it to your computer. Enjoy!