10
December
2013
New found products
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I used go to fleamarket but I saw a lot of things without buying them. Now I have a purpose going there and buying these amazing items to gave them a new life... Just want to say thanks for people who buy items here, because everytime you do, it is more fluel in my engine ! I put a lot of new items in the found section, each one is unique and will tell you it's own story...
This is the perfect exemple. I have this for years, it is an old coffee machine, but the top part is missing ! But it is so beautifull, I want it to decorate ! I found a new one last time so you can now have one too...
31
October
2013
For the love of vintage !
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Once new vintage
Once new vintage is the new name of one of my favorit blog, Vintage me oh my, curated by Megan Cummins. We share the same passion for vintage packaging and ephemera, and the new desing of the web site is stunning... Selection.
Mr Cup Found items
As we talk about vintage, here comes some of the Found products left in the shop. I have boxes full of items I get last summer on fleamarket but not enough time to do everything...
07
October
2013
The beauty of handwriting (HD image to download)
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I love handwritten letters, I often found some on fleamarkets but I'm looking for those very graphic, like penmanship...
I often wonder if there are some tutorials of my work, but I never had the time to really make some... and I also think it is good to found your own way to do something that inspire you. But I wanted to share a bit about the process of creating one of the 2014 calendar page and of the cover the last THREE ebook, since both use common elements.
Start with the source, after buying old letters dating from the late 1800s, I scanned them in high definition.
Start with the source, after buying old letters dating from the late 1800s, I scanned them in high definition.
may card of the letterpress calendar
Before continuing, I want to thank those who have already pre-ordered the calendar (and those who will soon do it!). Half of the deluxe edition is already gone, it's very motivating for the future. Printing should start this week ... I also created a Facebook page dedicated to the project if you want to follow in detail.
So for the 2014 letterpress calendar, like for the 2012 one, I illustrated sentence using graphics. For the May page, these are handwriting. I think the pictures explain my job better than me, so here is a breakdown of the process...
THREE . Vol2 . front cover
The principle of composition is the same for the cover of Volume 2 of the eBook THREE, but this time keeping the texture of the paper and ink.
The THREE ebook is available here and contains all what was published on this blog from april to june this year.
SPecial gift - download this paper texture in high resolution
So, yes, here comes a special gift ! Click on the image below to download this paper texture in high resolution ! (available until october 14th)
Enjoy life !
09
September
2013
Shop update : Vintage maps, memory boxes & Wooden blocks.
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After looking for new vintage items in fleamarkets this summer, I spend a lot of time shooting and adding new products to the shop.
Vintage school maps
Wonderfully detailed & attractively coloured maps of different countries dating from the early 1960s. They are printed on both sides and have metal rings for hanging easily on your wall ! Measures approx 120 x 100 cm.
The memories boxes
Inspired by the movie "Amelie Poulain" I wanted to create unique objects... Each box contains photographs, papers, objects waiting to be discovered and revived to tell their story.
Other found objects
The Letterpress Wooden Blocks
These are words composed in 4,5 cm tall letterpress wood letters and are from the same font. They free stand on their bottom edge to display on shelves. They will come to you in a Mr Cup fabric bag. Click on each image if you want more infos.
