I've been using vintage postcards as art for years. Or, should I say, reduced and enlarged copies of vintage postcards. I always keep my original intact.
The images look beautiful surrounded by my "Old World" finish. Like the piece in my tutorial.
I unearthed this ornate metal frame from the garage. Yes, I forgot I had it. I gave it my "Old World" finish, and made a color copy of my guardian angel postcard (seen above). I copied it onto soft gloss photo paper. I enlarged the copy slightly to fit the frame, and bonded it to heavy card stock.
I think they make a great combo. So, I changed the vignette on my little mantel again. My repurposed lamp parts are on either side.
Dreamy.
My friend Joy at savvycityfarmer, calls my garage, "the abyss". It's true. I'm going back in today. I'll be sharing what I discover. See ya soon.
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you crack me up ...
ReplyDeleteI love rummaging in that abyss!!
That darling savvy Joy. Your garage does seem endless Rosemary. Love this frame and copy of the postcard. thanks for you comment. Friends here are real for sure.
ReplyDeleteGood idea. I also got many postcards. I would have a go.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture and stay safe in there.
ReplyDeleteNice display! I've done the same thing. It's so nice to shake things up a bit.
ReplyDeleteHA I got a chuckle out of your garage being called "the abyss". The deeper you go the more you'll find! HA
Love the way the old postcards look in the frames. Oh how I would love to rummage through your garage!
ReplyDeleteHope you and yours have a wonderful Easter weekend.
I love when you pop into the garage - who knows what you'll come out with. And yes, these are absolutely dreamy.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that postcard/photo.How lovely it looks in that frame.Have fun treasure hunting in your garage.Sounds like an artists dream.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Anne
you may need a "search party" in there. I'm on my way!! lol! :) (dreamy stuff rosemary...just dreamy!) ;)
ReplyDeleteI love that piece in your tutorial, Rosemary! That finish is great and I love it on the pieces I won from your giveaway package. They fit in so well with my bathroom, too, and I enjoy seeing them everytime I walk in there.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have such a way with vintage. This looks amazing. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful for Easter. Love the way you do vintage
ReplyDeleteWishing you a fabulous and safe Easter break
Carolyn
Dreamy INDEED! I wish my garage were any abyss like YOURS! LOL
ReplyDeletePostcards?...great idea...would love to go into your abyss any day!!...
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Easter!
Beautiful! Do you think you should have emergency vehicles, etc., on stand by when you go in there? :-) I beieve it's more of a cavern.
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Pat
Beautiful! Do you think you should have emergency vehicles, etc., on stand by when you go in there? :-) I beieve it's more of a cavern.
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Pat
Beautiful [sigh…]
ReplyDeleteOh I love the photo's and they look so beautiful in your frames. I love that you save the original as so many might use them and then they are lost forever! Have a lovely Happy Easter,
ReplyDelete~Shirley
Absolutely gorgeous and a great way to showcase old post cards!
ReplyDeletei love me some postcards. These are great!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteIt is dreamy now if only my garage looked like yours. :)
Dee
It IS dreamy. I love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frames. I do not like sacred images, but these are vintage and I also use them to decorate the furniture or to make paintings.
Congratulations!
Deborah
Just in case you think you might get lost in there, I'll be more than happy to come over and give you a hand :)
ReplyDeleteToo funny! You must have some postcard collection, too!
ReplyDeleteYou are to funny. Your postcards are so beautiful and make wonderful pieces of art with your touches added. Fabulous!
ReplyDeletePaula
Lovely Rosemary. That's a great idea to copy and enlarge original images. Your garage sounds like our barn. I did 3 posts a long time ago about all the stuff in our barn. I better go get busy!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Easter weekend!
Deborah
Beautiful Rosemary!! Your work is inspiring! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry