Sunday, June 26, 2011

fun works

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Today was one of those days that I was determined to work on getting some items together for the shop. Empty frames and a stack of ephemera have been on the shelf for quite some time so I decided to do some “fun” work.


The little black frame was perfect for the sweet little picture that I found on the 1921 sheet music below. LOVE the cottage and the title…Joy Of A Rose. Thinking that this might have to live here at our cottage for some time.


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One of my favorite things to look for when out junking are old encyclopedias with wonderful black and white graphics, like the cows below. Just need to find a frame for these bovine critters.


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A $1.00 antique oval black frame and a page out of a 1945 encyclopedia are happily united for cuteness maxamus.


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Sometimes it’s the small stuff that add a huge pop of fun to a display and there is something just plain and stinking sweet about ephemera from 1900-1945.


Gotta go and clean up my mess now…oh joy!


Tootles.

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27 comments:

  1. LaJune 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I can understand why Joy of a Rose will be spending time in your home. It is very sweet.

    Be sure to stop by my blog Tuesday to enter my giveaway.

    Have a great week! La

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  2. The Green PeaJune 26, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Becky, you have the best ideas! I love the oval black frame with the black and white music instruments. It is a one of a kind!

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  3. becky up the hillJune 26, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    You have brought black and white vintage to new heights!!! Good job my friend.

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  4. AnonymousJune 26, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Really adorable! Have a wonderful week!

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  5. Kathy SueJune 26, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    How lucky you were finding the cute frame. Love the pics to. You lucked out big time. love you

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  6. Sweet Bee CottageJune 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    You just have that eye, don't you! I love what you've put together - bet they didn't cost much but they look like $50 bucks now. (I was going to say a million bucks, but that's too much of an exaggeration.)

    Your faithful friends sure look pretty stylin' in your last post!

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  7. marieJune 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Joy of a Rose is perfect...I sure love the black and white picture in the black frame. The little silver bird seems to love it as well!

    Both are simple and sweet!

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  8. PondsideJune 26, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Love those cows!
    You have such great ideas - and the energy to put them into play.

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  9. VeeJune 27, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I think I need to start finding some frames. My house is loaded to the rafters with this sort of sweet ephemera not being used. Always sweet to drop by and see what you're up to, Becky.

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  10. Patty MarkerJune 27, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    What a perfect use for old frames. I have to keep an eye out for old dictionaries now.

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  11. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    They both look great. Love the cows....
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  12. DeborahJune 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Good morning Becky!
    This is so cute111
    Love black & white!
    Have the sweetest day my dear friend!!

    Deborah xoxo

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  13. ElsieJune 27, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Becky you always have the neatest things. You are so good at putting things together so that they looks so darn good. You have that talent.
    Good luck with your shop and I hope you have a good week.

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  14. LindaJune 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Wonderful! I think those cows would be perfect in a frame in the kitchen...and the instruments...great ideas!

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  15. RebeccaJune 27, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Too sweet! Have a most lovely week!

    Hugs and Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  16. JoyJune 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Perfect! However, if you decide "Joy" needs a new home, I have the perfect place also;) Joy

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  17. Ricki TreleavenJune 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I agree. I love ephemera from that era. Great little projects! I think every room needs a little pop of black. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Scrap for JoyJune 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    How beautiful! I love ephemera too...vintage or digital. My favorite was the very first framed piece of the little cottage from the sheet music. I looked to see if you had an Etsy shop and saw the link for the Home Tour and went there. Your home is beautiful!
    Joyce

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  19. camp and cottage livingJune 27, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    So quick and easy! Yet sweet!
    I'm new to blogging (one week).
    I've been reading your blog for a long......time. I so enjoy it!
    Thank you for your vignette ideas. I've gotten a lot of good ideas from them.
    Please drop by and visit sometime and say "hi"!

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  20. SusanJune 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I so love the Joy of a Rose!!

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  21. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    It's true! Some of my favorite projects were the easiest. I love this little frame and the cottage is just perfection. :)

    ~Liz

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  22. Elizabeth and Gary June 28, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Hi Becky,
    What a fun and creative project! very vintage I like it a lot!
    You have done it again and created a one of a kind pretty..
    See you soon, have a sweet day and big hugs,Elizabeth

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  23. Carrie @ Cottage CozyJune 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Great books to look for at garage sales this summer...fun crafting!

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  24. Simple HomeJune 28, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    You know, I rarely think to do this, and I have quite a few old pages around here. Your photos and ideas are wonderful :)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  25. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 29, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Becky dear,

    I am honored, truly honored that you came to visit me yesterday.I remember you came by once last year and I was moved by your post and your son's picture on your side bar. YOUR WORLD IS ENCHANTING, you are a believer, and I LOVE YOUR EPHEMERA!! You are a dreamer of HOME SWEET HOME and lovely things...and you love SCOTTY DOGS! OH YEA!!!!

    Enjoy your day, make a mess ( I spent a lovely day in my garden watercoloring, listening to French music and feeling like I was in France!)

    Fondly, Anita

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  26. Julie HarwardJune 29, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I love everything from that era...and the music pieces were so beautiful the, Love this one..it says it all. :D

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  27. Kathleen GraceJune 30, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    It's always fun seeing your latest listings in the shop. The cottage you framed is adorable! Love that old art:>)

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