Tuesday, December 4, 2012

French Themed Photo Board

Bonjour Mes Amis,
I thought I'd take a bit of a break today from my planned Christmas post, and share instead with you one of my latest projects.
A vintage French photo board!  This was such a fun project, and while I made this one for my Etsy shop, I definitely want to make one for myself, too!
 I began with a masonite board that hubby cut for me in an oblong shape. I then decoupaged pages of a vintage French book.  I love the sepia tones of the book pages. 
 I then added some beautiful pink fabric tape to the to and bottom of the board.  I really love this fabric tape, it has the sweetest little pink and blue flowers, as well as green leafy vines.  After aging some clothespins just a bit, I had hubby apply them to the board with screws (I was afraid an adhesive might not give the permanent hold that I wanted.)
 Here's a close up.
 To give it a slightly rustic touch, I've hung the board from a wire. The wire could easily be removed and replaced with a ribbon, which I think would be pretty, too!
Not only could you use the board to display photos, but postcards or mementos too.  I think it would make a great inspiration board!

 I really love the end result!
I'll be sharing with :
Becky over at Timewashed for Blissful Whites Wednesday.
Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday.
Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday.
Be sure to visit!

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15 comments:

  1. Musings from Kim K.December 4, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Very fun! Love the fabric and the french pages. I'm surprised there isn't glitter on the clothes pins! (hee hee). Your new blog header is fabulous too.

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  2. NanaDianaDecember 4, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    That turned out really cute, Donna. It is different than what you usually do but I really like it a lot- xo Diana

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  3. The Bear's BlogDecember 4, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful, I like the shabby chic of the ribbon mixed with a bit of the rustic wire & clothespin look.

    Hugs

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  4. TeteDecember 4, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I love this idea! You could even paint the close pins your frenchy blue for a whole different effect!
    I think it would be great to have one for Christmas cards! You could pin 2 or 3 to each clothes pin, even. That would look cute in a kitchen with recipes on it, too. You could do french wine bottles and labels for the back ground. Oh, I hope you do more of these. It could also be a message board for the whole family by the phone or back door.
    Great post, girl.

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  5. BenteDecember 4, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    What a good idea. It`s so pretty.

    Have a nice day.

    Hugs

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  6. DebbieDecember 4, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    What a great idea, Donna!
    I LOVE how your Christmas hutch turned out this year, too! soooo pretty.
    Hugs,
    Debbie
    xxoo

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  7. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 4, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    How cool is that? Great look, Donna.

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  8. Celestina MarieDecember 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Donna, This is such a wonderful project and I love how it turned out. What a great idea and could even hold Christmas cards. The fabric looks so pretty with the pages. You are so creative.
    Have a great night.
    XO Celestina Marie

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  9. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 4, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Clever and pretty in its simplicity.

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  10. Shabby soulDecember 5, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Your board is simply stunning! Perfectly in my taste!
    Thank you for share
    Silvia

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  11. AnonymousDecember 5, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Great idea! Beautiful job!

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  12. TrishaDecember 5, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    This is fabulous Donna! I can see so many inpsirational things to hang on it. Have a great week!

    ~Trisha

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  13. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 5, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Tres jolie!

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  14. SewSweetVIntageDecember 6, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Love your French inspired board!!! My decor was also inspired by a Paris shop window. Following you now. Follow me back. I posted
    http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2012/12/doily-tree.html to Time Washed:)

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  15. micheleDecember 9, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    great inspiration and your pooch gazing into the mirror made me smile.

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    smiles to you.

    michele

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