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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Oh My . . .

I am in love.  {Yes, again}.  I got a rolled canvas from UPrinting.com.  Do you remember my giveaway here?  Well, I got a rolled canvas for myself and used a French letter graphic.  This one, to be specific.  From our favorite sharer of vintage images, The Graphics Fairy.

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I have to say I am really impressed!  I had no idea it would come out this good! 

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Here is a little more of a close up.  The handwriting is just beautiful!

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I had always loved the large piece that Sherry at No Minimalist Here did.  She copied one she loved from Ballard Designs, but at a much more reasonable price.  She did a fabulous job on hers! Here is Sherry’s ~

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And here is Ballard’s ~

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I’m on the right track, but I’m not sure how I’m going to mount it.  On a nice piece of wood is my first thought, but I’ll have to think about it before I commit. 

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I was so eager to show you how it came out!  Once it is totally done I will take a picture in better lighting! 

Linking up with

Brag Monday at The Graphics Fairy

Kathy

28 comments:

  1. Kathy how about mounting that beauty with canvas stretchers? It is beautiful!
    Susan

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  2. Hi Kathy,
    I love it. It did turn out wonderful. I've always loved Sherry's too.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. Kathy, Great choice with the French letter and it will look wonderful however you mount it. Thanks for the link and mention. Can you believe I still get more views of the Ballard knock-off than any other post! Thanks again!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  4. Oh Kathy, I love it.... it's beautiful!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  5. Hi Kathy,
    I LUV this idea...it's so unique! Yours turned out beautiful, good job!! Thanks for sharing! XO ~Liz

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  6. Kathy, That is so cool!! I Love it. Can't wait to see the finished product too. My first thought would be a board with the Walnut Ink edges.

    Huggs, Nancy

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  7. Kathy this is a great idea! I have a tear sheet torn from a home magazine of this exact idea and had forgotten all about it! I had been thinking I'd use the one I won for a photo from the wedding but now you've got me thinking outside the box! Thanks again!

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  8. Oh, I love this, it's going to turn out great!!

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  9. Love it. Turned out Wonderful!!!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  10. Oh, I love this! It looks great! A friend brought me a French 1870's document last night. Now, you have given me a great idea!

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  11. Just beautiful - it will be such a lovely focal point in any room.

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  12. Kathy~
    It is beautiful! Can't wait to see what you decide :) ♥ that one of Sherry's too~

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  13. What a greta idea for a cnavas! Can't wait to see where you put it!~

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  14. I cannot wait to see how this turns out. I SO loved what Sherry did and no doubt you will be just as creative.

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  15. What a neat idea. I can't wait to see where you put it! Looks great and I love Sherry's too!

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  16. Oh my! is this ever a stunning piece! you just cannot go wrong! it's so vintage and yummy!

    thanks for sharing! I love that image from Graphics Fairy


    ciao bella

    Creative Carmelina

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  17. LOVE.
    What size is it and how much was it? (I am so very nosey.
    I want to make this: http://pinterest.com/pin/64281563/
    I'm off to Uprinting to see how much it will be...
    What's happening wif yer howse?
    ~me

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  18. Are you going to distress the edges like the other ones?

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  19. This is so cool, I can't wait to see how you hang it!
    Take care,
    Martha

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  20. I love this! I am so anxious to see your finished product.

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  21. I love this Kathy!!! What a great idea, it's gorgeous!!!

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  22. Love it Kathy!! Itt urned out perfect!

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  23. I love it! Coming over from the graphics fairy and your newest follower.:)
    Would love it if you popped over
    thanks,
    Karin
    www.artisbeauty.net

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  24. Hi Katy,
    I really like your idea. I was just looking for an idea of ​​picture frame for my living room. I think I'll look in my old genealogy documents.
    I do not know if you know but the document you've done reproduce is a receipt for the support of a quarter to a minor.
    Excuse my English, I am French-speaking Quebecer. I find it interesting that the French document were so attractive to english people.
    Annick

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  25. This looks really cool, I love the idea! I don't know what I would do with it in my house, but it definitely looks cool.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy