Wednesday, April 4, 2012

An Advertising Piece

I'm still in spring cleaning mode, and I'm still discovering things in my garage I forgot were there.  So, I'm going to be making and redesigning all kinds of things this week.  Here is an advertising piece I just finished from some of my bits and pieces.





I've been trying to decide what to do with these old wood fragments I picked up at a garage sale. They were originally part of a table that was not salvagable.




Then I remembered these vintage advertising stamps I had.





I gave one of the fragments multiple layers of a white paint and primer mix.  Then, I used black archival ink to stamp the contractor ad in the center, followed by distressing.  I liked it as a sign, but wanted functionality.  So, I added a couple stainless steel hooks on either side.  These are the screw in kind.



I finished it with a soft paste wax, and a hanger on the back.

Keys, jewelry, towels?



Lots of projects await.   See ya soon.


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45 comments:

  1. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 3, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    I like the rubber stamp idea. Now to find some cool rubber stamps.

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  2. Katie @ Wildwood CreekApril 3, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Love the distressing, and hooks make anything multi-functional!

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  3. Richard CottrellApril 3, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Clever, clever, clever. You done good. Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  4. Grammy GoodwillApril 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    What a clever idea. I need to look for stamps like that.

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  5. UnknownApril 3, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Ohhh Rosemary, LOVE all the pieces. Don't cha love when you find pieces like that in the garage that you forgot about? I KNOW I have a bunch I should go hunting for : )
    Hugs~
    Deanna

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  6. Gypsy HeartApril 3, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    LOVE them! You really had some beautiful treasures to sell so I'm glad you did well. Hope you're feeling better too! Horrible allergy season here.

    xo
    Pat

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  7. Shabby chic SandyApril 3, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Very clever--looks great!

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  8. AnneApril 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Rosemary,
    Love that piece.I am lovin those vintage stamps too.
    Anne

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  9. OliveApril 3, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Pretty and I like the addition of hooks.

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  10. SusanApril 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Rosemary, you always do such beautiful work! I like that you added the hooks to this piece.

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 3, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    I'd love one of those without the hooks, Rosemary {to put above a door frame}. Great pieces!

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  12. KellyApril 3, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Love it!!! I think I like it without the hooks and just use it as art.

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  13. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    This is wonderful. I love it!

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  14. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasApril 3, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    AWESOME!!!

    Lou Cinda

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  15. Cottage and BroomeApril 3, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Always inspiring to your remakes, love it! Laura

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  16. Ivy and ElephantsApril 3, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    You are so amazing. I love this sign. What a fabulous idea.

    xoxoxo
    Paula

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  17. Wild Oak DesignsApril 3, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    wonderful!! thanks for sharing!
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  18. JudiApril 3, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I look forward to seeing your posts. Always the best ideas. I don't know how you come up with such cute ideas. Keep them coming.

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  19. FRENCH LAUNDRYApril 4, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Very pretty Rosemary...but then, I guess we've come to expect that from you!!!

    Happy White Wednesday my friend,
    Judy

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  20. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 4, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I love it Rosemary!
    I just found an old box full of old stamps and now will be looking at them with new ideas in mind!
    Happy WW!

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  21. DebbiedoosApril 4, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    What a great piece!

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  22. Susan EvelynAndRoseApril 4, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Fabulous! Such neat old stamps, too. I love how the piece turned out.

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  23. MelissaApril 4, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Don't you love unearthing "buried treasures" you forgot you had?!? I love what you did with the wood fragments! Your projects are always so inspiring!

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  24. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Knowing you, I bet you will find a purpose for each piece that you didn't know you had.

    I like the wood fragments, with the vintage stamps! Nice piece

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  25. VictoriaApril 4, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Another beautiful creation Rosemary! I was just catching up on your previous posts, wow I'd love to go to one of your shows!!!

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  26. aarondApril 4, 2012 at 4:21 PM

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  27. aarondApril 4, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    I love all the chippy painted stuff. My husband always says it looks like I dragged it behind the car for a few miles. Ha!! I just joined your blog and hope you will join me to read about my farm girl life and much more. I am going to look and see how far Kane County fairgrounds is from me. I just might show up.

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  28. KarenApril 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    That turned out great Rosemary. Those are the coolest rubber stamps I've ever seen. I don't think I've ever come across vintage rubber stamps. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled from now on.

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  29. Liz VickermanApril 4, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    you're just fabulous, you know that? love your work! :)

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  30. All Things Chic 2April 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    You are so so very talented!!!
    Happy Holy week...
    Blessings Lori

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  31. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 4, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Ok..Rosemary...you definitely define the term "re-purpose"...You can take any discarded or time worn item, wave our magic wand and voila..you have a beautiful masterpiece...

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  32. JeanineApril 4, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Ewhat brand of the gesso paint do you use?

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  33. ReneeApril 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    So we think alike! I have so many wood pieces that I've been saving for projects! Love those ad stamps...I'll have to start looking for those, too.

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  34. savvycityfarmerApril 5, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    it never ends ... that garage abyss of yours!!

    heehee

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  35. Little Miss MaggieApril 5, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful use of salvage. Love it.

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  36. UnknownApril 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    What a gorgeous repurposed beauty! LOVE it!
    Visiting from White Wednesday.
    Roselle

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  37. Deborah@Green Willow PondApril 5, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Glad your sale went well last weekend. This little sign/hook is adorable. Oh to have your garage!

    Have a lovely day!
    Deborah

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  38. beachcomberApril 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    LOVE it!! such a great idea.
    x

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  39. Little City FarmApril 5, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    LOL - love when you venture into the garage. Thanks for sharing at our party this week. :)

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  40. PamelaApril 6, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Rosemary that is a such a great makeover! You always come up with the neatest things out of practically nothing! Hope you have a fabulous Easter holiday!

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  41. ReviApril 7, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Rosemary, you're a visionary! And practical. The hooks were a great addition.
    -Revi

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  42. BlissApril 7, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Awesome, I pinned it!

    ~Bliss~

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  43. Jessica - Green PBnJsApril 9, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Wow, you got a great find! Looks awesome, would live that in a bathoom! :) -Jessica

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  44. Small Holdings FarmApril 11, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    That really is done well...looks like it's 100 years old....love it.
    Visit me at http://smalholdings.blogspot.com
    My driftwood sailboats were just pictured in Coastal Living Magazine.
    Thanks, Sherron

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  45. At The Picket FenceApril 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Love it! Always fabulous and amazing Rosemary! Thanks for sharing with us at Inspiration Friday!

    Heather

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