Wednesday, September 11, 2013

VINTAGE SILVERWARE WALL ART DIY





It took less than 15 minutes to make 4 pieces of wall art to snuggle up to the mirror over the bar!

I've been laboring for over a year, not quite finding the perfect pieces of art to go on either side of the mirror.

So on a whim, I made my own...




can you see me in my pj's taking the picture?




Four simple images of vintage silverware printed on my computer and put into a matted frame made a subtle but much needed difference.














I have such a tortured relationship with art. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it in museums and galleries and books and other people's homes... but it's very hard to make a long term commitment to it in MY home. I tend to get tired of art and want something fresh and new!

Art is often such an investment and that means I'll have to live with it... forever! YIKES!

Yes, it's true...I have commitment issues when it comes to art!







I can change this wall art and use different images... and that is very very attractive to me!

I'm already thinking vintage Christmas pictures!







Here's an insanely easy tutorial ....







To make the vintage wall art I used a french poem and vintage silverware images from THE GRAPHIC FAIRY .

Using a digital imaging program I made the sepia poem into a black and white copy and used my transparency tool to make it quite faint.

Then I layered the poem over the vintage silverware images.

I printed a 5 x 7 copy of each graphic.

I bought four 8 x 10 black frames with white mats from the Pottery Barn Outlet, put the images in the frames and hung them next to the mirror.

Too Easy!


 Here are the finished images if you would like to use them too!
















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32 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Simple elegance.
    I too get tired of art and want change.I just paint more :-)
    My home is an ever changing gallery of art.I luv it. Big bright pop art. or traditional subdued pieces...
    I luv the simplistic beauty of the pieces you have created.

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  2. Andrea at Opulent CottageSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I have the same sentiment about art, I'm so glad I'm not the only one! I have empty frames hanging by my mirror, true confession :) Thanks for these images, I'm going to get them into those frames today!!
    xo, Andrea

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  3. Tanya Simmons WeissSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I love the creative look! Gives me an idea to use shadow box frames and real antique silverware glued to the french poem.

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  4. Pinky at Designs by PinkySeptember 11, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    That looks fabulous, perfect next to the kitchen and breakfast room! I LOOOOVE the Willow Street sign, hadn't seent that either!!!! Have a great day. Maybe next week I can get up that way and meet you. XOXO

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  5. French DreamingSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    These are lovely! Very clever idea...

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  6. Simply Suzannes at HomeSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home

    Your vintage silverware wall art is simple, and quite tasteful.
    I also have a difficult time committing to art. Anything that I have hanging on my walls has some sort of sentimental thought behind it. Everything needs to have meaning. It's what makes our house a home.
    Thank you so much for sharing!
    Have a beautiful day, Yvonne,
    Suzanne


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  7. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Love this elegant look and I'm sure whatever Christmas prints you use will be beautiful! Thanks for sharing this economy art and how to with us!
    Charlotte'sChair.com

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    I love this idea! So fitting for the kitchen/breakfast area! Thank you, also, Yvonne, for yesterday's autumn crafts. I can't wait to try the pumpkin sweater! And the great thing is--they'll never rot!
    Linda from Lititz

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  9. Patty AntleSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Thank you for sharing your images. I was just getting ready to head to GF to download them! They are beautiful!! I am with you on the art. Fortunately, our daughter is an artist and I hang her art in our home. I never get tired of her work.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    What a beautiful idea !!!
    Thanks for sharing
    I'm a huge fan of the Graphics Fairy
    XOXO

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  11. Patty at Home and Lifestyle DesignSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Oh, I like, so simple, yet lovely. I also like all the items on top of your bar/buffet as well. Everything looks wonderful.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  12. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Love it! It looks wonderful!!

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  13. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥September 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    How simply gorgeous!!! Love it...but then again I love everything you do : ) LOL!!! hugs...

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  14. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Oh, Yvonne, these are so pretty! They are so simple; yet, they make such a statement with your beautiful vignette! These are perfect!

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  15. StaceySeptember 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    These turned out beautifully. Art is one of the hardest parts of decorating, I agree. It tends to cost so much and our taste does change. Great job!

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  16. Laura @ duke manor farmSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Yvonne...lovely. perfect.

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  17. BarbSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Yvonne, It looks beautiful!! I'm going to give it a try...I see other things in your pictures that I also love, (Candle lantern for one) and am wondering where I can purchase a couple of these!

    Thanks!!

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  18. Yvonne @ StoneGableSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    The lantern came from Potter Barn as well as the basket. I made the topiary. Here is a link to the tutorial: http://www.stonegableblog.com/2011/06/rustic-summer-topiary.html

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  19. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    When they look up the word "perfection" in the dictionary...the description would say, "Yvonne of StoneGable"...love those prints!!!...and beautiful vignette!

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  20. DawnSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    All I have to say is "Perfect"

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  21. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Yvonne, I love the prints and they are perfect for your space.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  22. MarySeptember 11, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    I love your blending of the poetry background with the flatware images Yvonne! They make the perfect temporary art to flank your mirror!

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  23. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I love it sweet Ivonne, you are so talented! I love that space with the pretty piece of furniture and the lovely vignette...perfect! Hope you have a chance to visit. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  24. The TablescaperSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Looks fabulous!

    Hoping you'll respond to my email.

    - The Tablescaper

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  25. Karen @ A Stylish InteriorSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I absolutely love these prints and will use them! Thanks so very much for sharing Yvonne!
    Karen

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  26. Tam FrancisSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Those are so adorable! Very Frenchy vintage, no? It's very inspirational, my mind is spinning with ideas on how to tweak it and make it more 1940s vintage to go with my vintage novel girlinthejitterbugdress.com. If I come up with something good, I'll send you a picture. In the meantime, I will share with my DIY crafty friends.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    i tried to print these out but only the print with all three pieces of silverware would print the entire picture. The individual pieces are shadowed on both sides and you can only see the utensil.

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      You need to copy them to a file and then resize them before you print them. I hope this helps.

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  28. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    SO pretty and elegant. Thanks for sharing.
    Sarah

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  29. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    So pretty Yvonne, simply beautiful! So nice to have the option to change it out different times of the year!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  30. jelly andrewsSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    I absolutely agree that it is easy. It is easy and simple yet has a big difference on any wall. Oh! I will surely give this idea a try.

    WallTapestry.com

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  31. MistyOctober 19, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I love the silverware prints as home decor. It would great in my kitchen!

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