Each and every month, I get the Antiquarian kit from JBS Mercantile. I’t s good way for me to expand my collection of Vintage Ephemera with very little effort on my part. I have never been lucky enough to find much in the way of vintage goodies when I am at a garage sale or out thrifting. Each kit is a small treasure box capturing small spaces in time. Even my husband and son find the kits interesting.
I often find myself inspired by the labels found within these kits. Aside from their motifs or themes, they inspire me with their interesting color palettes. I have decided to pull a few from my kits each month and to share the palettes with you.
I loved the fresh minty green paired with the navy in this particular label. Yellow isn’t one of my favorite colors, but the dash of it added here suggests that I can do the same on a project without it being an overpowering choice. Hidden within the wording is the teeniest bit of turquoise.
This lady is so elegantly attired in her lacy veil. The pastoral scene behind her speaks of serenity. I wonder why this image chose this for a Tobacco label? I found the tiniest bit of Radiant Orchid hidden within the flowers.
I love the soft pink and Mint Used here though I must admit, the subtle witch theme begs for this to be used on a Halloween project.
I’ll be pulling some of these colors from the labels to supplement my February JBS Mercantile kits. I may even use the labels themselves for a project.