Thursday, August 8, 2013

Vintage forks transformed

I was out with some friends yesterday for lunch and antique shopping.  We saw several of these picture holders for the old vintage cards.  I have quite a few old card pictures of our  ancestors so I thought I would give it a try.

The forks were 2 and 3 dollars each.  They do require some heavy pliers and I still need more practice but I think the first one came out OK.

The baby is a great aunt of my husbands.


 
 
 
 
 
You turn the two inside tines to the back and the two outside remain to the front.
 
 
Linking with JUNKING JOE FRIDAYS
 
 
 
 
Linking with VINTAGE THINGIE THURSDAY
 
 
Linking with http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com
 
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14 comments:

  1. Terra August 8, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    That fork photo holder is the cleverest thing, and that baby in the photo is darling.

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  2. LVAugust 8, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    What a super idea. Some people just got all the smarts. I cannot think of anything clever like that. Love seeing the older family pictures.

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  3. TheresaAugust 9, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Great idea! Love that sweet picture! Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  4. MelissaAugust 9, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Yours came out great! It is such a fun way to display pictures and old recipes. I've made a few of those and found that silver is the easiest type of fork to bend. I about broke my hand trying to bend a piece of stainless steel flatware! : )

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  5. Patty August 9, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for telling me about this, Ann. I can't wait to try it!!

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  6. DIY Vintage ChicAugust 9, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    What a great idea! I'm always needing picture holders and I have an entire box of silverware! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-3.html

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  7. The Old ParsonageAugust 9, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Love it and I have some that I could do this with!

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  8. MichelleAugust 9, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    What a sweet baby! That's a neat idea with the fork!

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I love these especially when they have a pretty pattern. It does take some practice to get them balanced correctly, but so worth the effort.

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  10. Donna WilkesAugust 10, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Thank you for coming to visit my dresser. Love the fork easel idea. I read through your blog and really enjoyed it.

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  11. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 13, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Great idea...love fun ways to display photos :)

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  12. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapAugust 15, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    what a wonderful idea! did you used pliers?

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  13. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 16, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    So So Sweet! : ) Love it! TFS and tons of hugs! Sharing today : )

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  14. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashAugust 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Sis that is a wonderful idea!

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