Thursday, July 9, 2009

Hem measurers = photo holders.

In a previous post, I showed and talked about how to make a simple photo holder from vintage skirt hem measurer.

I am HOOKED on doing and making things the simple way.



I am taking this group of photo holders to the Grayslake (Illinois) market this weekend to sell....

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But, I wanted to show you how interesting they look with old photos and displayed in a group.

Look around your home and see what you already have that you could use in a new way. And, have fun with your stuff!!!!!!

Updated July 13, 2009: These all sold at the Grayslake (Il.) Market last weekend. Just letting you know how this project worked out business-wise.
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22 comments:

  1. JennyJuly 9, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Based on your previous post on this subject, I just bought one of these at a shop today! I think that mine has a part missing, but there is a small two-piece brass thingy that could be used to hang necklaces on! Or a picture as you suggest. Thanks so much for the inspiration-I never would have thought of using one of these this way :)

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  2. VintageSunshineJuly 9, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    How neat! I love things like this that you know no one else has...so unique! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Love these, especially in a group. Great idea.
    Debra

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  4. Lori R.July 9, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    A new thing I haven't seen before. So functional and cute!!!

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  5. Anne FannieJuly 10, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    These are great! I love them! Great idea and good luck selling them! I am going to go rummage through my Mom's closet!
    ~Ann

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  6. Sandy and Joe/rhubarb reignJuly 10, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Hi Joan! These look great -- especially in a group. Really have a wonderful, old-time feel to them. Found some old drain-pipe guards the other day; do you mind if we make some cloches ala Joan? Let me know. xo

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  7. Hootin AnniJuly 10, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Terrific idea. And good luck selling them. I'm sure they'll bring you a good price.

    My Show n Tell is posted if you'd like to stop by. Have a lovely weekend.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    I'll have to add hem measures to my list of things to hunt for. Love the idea! They look especially nice with the sepia toned pictures.

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  9. DebbyJuly 10, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    WOW!!! This is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
    debby

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  10. Laura @ 52 FLEAJuly 10, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Joan.....leave it to you to come up with this idea....I know there are several of those things stashed away here....going to dig them out pronto!!
    Take care, Laura

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  11. NannaJuly 10, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I love that! thanks for shareing
    Helen

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  12. CourtneyJuly 10, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    this is an awesome post!! my mom loves things like this, i think i am going to make her one for christmas to put in her craft room!!

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  13. Brenda PruittJuly 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Oh, you don't know how much I love this! Thanks for sharing!
    Brenda

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  14. MayaJuly 10, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Very neat..., also love the idea of the Clothes-Pin!

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  15. i cant decideJuly 10, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    What a neat way to display photos.

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  16. The Old ParsonageJuly 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    What a great idea. If you visit my blog, you'll see that I love all things vintage and vintage inspired!

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  17. marmieluJuly 10, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    What a neat idea! I will have to keep my eyes open for these.
    Mary Lou

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  18. MindyJuly 10, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    I really like the groupings. I am sure you will sell out quickly.

    By the way, I got my first Veranda last week and was able to take it on my trip to Boston. Joan. Thank you so much for referring me to this magazine. It is amazing and just what I was looking for. Fresh!

    ~Mindy

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  19. AmyJuly 10, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Hi! I just stumbled upon this blog and LOVE all things vintage- I'm in Illinois, too! I've never been to the Grayslake flea market but I am always at the Kane County one. We are practically neighbors! Love the blog. :)

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  20. ElyseJuly 11, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    they look amazing grouped together. very very cool!

    xo

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  21. A Wild ThingJuly 12, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Hi, I picked up your blog from over at Altered Art, a friend of mine, and see that you do Grayslake. My biz partner and I are thinking of doing the show this winter. She's done it before, I have not, only Elkhorn and Kane.

    But as things slow this winter in our new shop, we are thinking of supplementing by doing a few shows...if our winter this year isn't a nightmare.

    Do you think the shows are picking up from the dregs of the last few years? We are seeing a slow incline up at Sister's Garden. Do you have a shop?

    Another junk sister...
    sharon

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  22. Barbara JeanJuly 14, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    You have such great ideas!!

    thanks and blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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