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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Vintage Photo Tree

Sort of 'borrowing' again here.  I have seen a few cute photo trees at The Table and Dear Lillie so here is my 'take' on that idea.  I had planned to use a real branch and spray it but it's been pouring all day so finding a dry branch . . . not happening. So I went digging . . . and found this wire tree I forgot I had.
Instead of family photos, I googled and found a bunch of vintage Christmas photos, printed them, roughed them up a bit and using clips I had, hung them on the tree.
Now THAT'S a Christmas tree!
 
This is one of my favorites!

I only had a certain amount of the clips so some branches were bare.  I rooted around in my craft room and found a bag of glass prisms and attached those to some branches.
  Then I found a tube of glass beads in my 'stash' and slipped one on each branch and a few stacked on the top.  And there you have it!
 

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17 comments:

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    OH MY! I love this idea! I have a few old photos that I would love to have out at Christmas time! I'm going to see about printing them again! ♥

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  2. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    What a beautiful vintage photo tree. And all your extra special treasures sure added to it..very creative..
    Kindredly,
    Shirley

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  3. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesDecember 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Lauren, this is too cute! I just love it! The wire tree is a find to begin with and then you have created the most adorable vintage photo tree. Adding the red beads and glass prisms was brilliant. Just love this!!

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  4. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesDecember 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Lauren, this is too cute! I just love it! The wire tree is a find to begin with and then you have created the most adorable vintage photo tree. Adding the red beads and glass prisms was brilliant. Just love this!!

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  5. TinaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I love the idea of using vintage photos for Christmas. This is definitely one of those decor ideas that can be used all year long.

    You could use this in your new guest/mancave. Replace these pictures with vintage post cards from around the world!

    Have a great day.

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  6. KarenaDecember 4, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Lauren This is a wonderful idea. The kids and grandchildren would love looking at the vintage photos!!

    Please Come and enter in My 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways. There are so many exciting & special Gifts! Tis the Season!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  7. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️December 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Lauren,

    This is so pretty an I love the vintage appeal.

    Dee

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  8. TerriDecember 5, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Oooh, I love this idea too! The tree is fab, and all those photos really look lovely. The tree in one of those images is amazing!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  9. FLOWERSHOPGURLDecember 6, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Hi Lauren, I love, love, love your wire tree and the photos you hung. What a great idea, I may have to make one up to put by my moms chair so she can see old pictures of her 9 children! Stopping by from Deck The Halls Sunday!
    Hugz,
    Kim

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  10. poppilinnstudiosDecember 6, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    What a unique way to display your vintage photos or any photos! Love your wire tree.
    -Lynn

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  11. Julie MarieDecember 6, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Hi there, that is so cute, love those old photos... I am visiting from the party at Ivy and Elephants... xoxo Julie Marie

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  12. Cottage and BroomeDecember 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Love the tree, the old photo with the little girl and the tree is really special. Will be your newest follower, please stop by when you get a chance, Laura - Cottage and Broome.

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  13. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 6, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    That is so cute!
    CAS

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  14. rusty hingeDecember 6, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Love it! I have an old tree like this too. I might have to "borrow" this cute idea from you and make my own photo tree! I saw your picture on the Ivy and Elephants link party and had to come check it out! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Maria
    www.rustyhinge.blogspot.com

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  15. Eclectically VintageDecember 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Another great idea! I love all things vintage and it's a great way to display those old photos.
    Kelly

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  16. PauletteDecember 9, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I have that same wire tree that I have vintage ornaments on, but your use of the tree with photos is really clever.❤
    Take a look at my tree; http://cheerfulthriftydoor.blogspot.com/2011/11/flea-market-find-of-year.html

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  17. The Charm of HomeDecember 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Wonderful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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