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Vintage Crafts

Create Supplies for Junk Journals, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking
2025-10-01 15:30:00 2025-10-01 18:30:00 America/Chicago Vintage Crafts Learn how to create your own tintype photos, photo/specimen slides, fake leather and aged cello tape for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your junk journaling, cardmaking and scrapbooking projects. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, October 01
3:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 15:30:00 2025-10-01 18:30:00 America/Chicago Vintage Crafts Learn how to create your own tintype photos, photo/specimen slides, fake leather and aged cello tape for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your junk journaling, cardmaking and scrapbooking projects. Fertile Public Library -

Learn how to create your own tintype photos, photo/specimen slides, fake leather and aged cello tape for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your junk journaling, cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.

Learn how to make fake leather, aged cello tape, tintypes and photography slides with a "faux-vintage" flair at the Fertile Public Library. Drop in any time between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. You will leave with at least one scrapbooking element to use in your projects this year. All supplies needed will be provided by the library. We will have preprinted transparencies on hand.

Check out this original tintype from the Minnesota Digital Library collection:

Parelius Rognlie with man in uniform, Franklin, Minnesota.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | vintage | tintype | slides | photography slides | leather | faux | cello tape |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
We're closed Monday September 01 due to Closed in observance of Labor Day.
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Closed in observance of Labor Day.)
Tue, Sep 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 Closed
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

Upcoming Events

Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is Fall!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Advanced Directives for Healthcare and Property - Featuring Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota for a presentation giving attendees the tools and information needed to make informed decisions about your future and medical care.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dinosaurs!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "The Hate U Give"
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
"The Hate U Give" is a groundbreaking, thought-provoking debut novel from Angie Thomas about a teen girl who is the only witness to her friend’s fatal shooting by a police officer.
Watercolor and Using White & Shadows - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is pirates! Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Costumes welcome
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is monsters!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Needle Felted Bird - Felting Class for Adults & Teens
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free felting class. What kind of bird will you make? Our class is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.
Vintage Crafts - Create Supplies for Junk Journals, Scrapbooking & Cardmaking
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Learn how to create your own tintype photos, photo/specimen slides, fake leather and aged cello tape for a fun "faux-vintage" look for your junk journaling, cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is fall leaves!
Live Scandinavian Music - Featuring Project : Constellation
Fri, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join your library for an entertaining performance of Scandinavian music featuring Norwegian and Swedish songs sung in their original languages.
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