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I’m Lynn Hasty, owner of A Bit of Birdsong. I’m so glad you landed here! There are many cool things on the site, so look around. Thank you for being here! xxLynn
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Beautiful Stampington Magazines!
I’ve been asked recently about what I do to get inspired if I’m in an artistic slump. One of the things that always works is pulling one of my Stampington magazines off the shelf: Art Journaling. Somerset Studio. Bella Grace. In Her Studio. They have so many to choose from! Flipping through the pages and […]
New Fun Pack with Bonus Ephemera Pack! (SOLD OUT)
The current FUN PACK has lots of stuff to play with, including about 5 yards of pretty thread/yarn, vintage postcards, a variety of paper and book pages, a kraft file folder, a vintage photo, fabric pieces, wall paper, vintage ephemera and more. Each pack also comes with a BONUS ephemera pack weighing at least 13 […]
Butterfly Fabric FUN PACKS (SOLD OUT)
The most recent fun pack has lots of stuff and includes some gorgeous butterfly fabric from a Colonial Williamsburg collection. This Fun Pack is SOLD OUT. Thank you!! xxLynn
Collage of Free Vintage Images
These are some pictures and images I’ve collected over time. They are so nice for cutting out and using in junk journal projects or other craft projects. I had hoped at some point to make some fun homemade playing cards with these. Ahhh, so many projects. Feel free to print and use these. xxLynn
“Junk Journal Gazette” (fun journal page)
For a recent junk journal class I taught, I created a fun little newspaper that I called the Junk Journal Gazette. Feel free to print out and use in your personal projects. It’s very cute as a journal page. xxLynn
NEW FUN PACKS!
This pack was inspired by red fabric and an Old Curiosity Shop postcard. The pack has a lot in it, including a 1940s era National Geo. PACKS ARE SOLD OUT. Thank you!! xxLynn
1924 Vintage Massachusetts Beach Photos
I came across this old photo at work and had to take a picture of it! Such a beautiful, sweet image of these children. Look at the outfits they are wearing! I wonder if the names on the back are meant to be Ruth Carley and Dick Carley. At any rate, it’s a beautiful scene. […]
Looking Back
I was going through some old photos on my computer this morning. Sigh. What wonderful memories! These pictures are from around 2017. I do adore my Jason. My eyes want to kiss your face.I have no power over my eyes.They just want to kiss your face.I flow towards you out of my eyes,A fine heat […]
Young Bride a Wreath for Thee
I adore this beautiful old book page. She is so pretty and the dress is gorgeous. It looks celestial. I have no idea what book or time this is from, although I do think it is out of copyright. However, I am not 100% sure. If you have information, please feel free to share it! […]
July FUN Packs! Yaaaay!
SOLD OUT. Hey, everybody! I have TEN fun packs available, and they are SO much fun! Over 100 pieces in each pack. The packs contain all sorts of paper, post cards, greeting cards, playing cards, file dividers with metal tabs, fabric, book pages, tags, wall paper and more. Please see the following photos and also […]
1900s Photo Girl’s Face. Free Graphic.
I found this old photograph that was truly turning to dust with every touch. Only shreds of the photo remained. I placed it on the scanner and put a mid 1800s ledger page over the top and scanned it. I think it’s going to be fun to use in art journaling. Feel free to use […]