Photography Business Cards in Repurposed Vintage Camera

Itching to make something fun, and creative to hold our business cards, I decided to repurpose a vintage camera into a business card holder. Besides this Kodak Folding Pocket camera from the early 1900's was just sitting in a box with other old cameras because, sadly, the camera's shutter no longer works, and the camera bellows were unable to move easily. However, the conversion from camera to card holder was painless and fun.
Here are the directions:



1. Open camera and carefully remove the lens with built-in shutter (save and set aside for more repurposing); detach the paper bellows.
2. Clean up any stray pieces of dust and bellows paper, etc... in the bottom of camera.
3. Place business cards, paper clips, or small notes inside. I did not line the bottom as I loved the way it looked; however, I could see this making an excellent jewelrey box lined with velvet, felt, or vintage fabric.

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It's been a long while since I have posted anything to my blog.  I've missed being here, and sharing my pictures, and craft ideas!    

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