Friday, October 21, 2011

Vintage Inspiration Friday #60 Vintage Ephemera Collage



Hi Everyone, it's that time of the week again,
time to link up anything "vintage or vintage inspired"
and all your Fall Decorating!

I've been a real lover of paper collage my whole life. I've always loved saving cards, notes, and bits of paper this and that. In my scrapbooks as a kid I saved movie tickets, Birthday cards, notes, magazine fonts...you name it! I guess I come by it naturally as my paternal grandfather was a printer.

Because of that, I wanted to share with you a couple of images of some paper collage that a friend of mine from Leola's creates. Kristi has been making these themed paper collages behind desilvered antique mirrors for several years. I thought I might have more photos of her work, but these two from the Fall Open House at Leola's in Ozark, Missouri, are my only photos.


Halloween


Paris


Aren't they great? 
 I love her use of type, images, and vintage ephemera.
Hopefully, you can see these images a little larger if you click on them.

And speaking of inspiration, 
wow, there's a lot of it our here this time of year.

Check out Marilyn from Shabby Redo for You
who gave new life to a sad little table with her own decoupage look.




Kathy from a Tiny Cottage On Grand
unleashes her inner vintage Jack-O-Lantern!



Bella from Bella's Rose Cottage shares her 
wonderful Fall-O-Ween Mantle


And Elizabeth from Pinecones and Acorns
inspired us with a friend's painted table creation.
This is free-hand folks!



Last but not least is Tee from Browne Eyed Belle 
She's wowing me with this fabulous Dining Room.
Go check out the "black" walls!


Joining in with these party gals:

        


       


       





OK, girls and boys, let's link up the fun!
Please have a link within your post,
and I'd love for you to grab my Fall Button


Hope you have a great weekend!
xoxo,


www.laurieannas.blogspot.com
www.frenchcupboard.blogspot.com
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
www.stuff-and-nonsense.net
www.atthepicketfence.com

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58 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 20, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Love all your features, Debra. Thanks for always being such a gracious host.

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  2. Barb October 20, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Debra, always appreciate the inspiration.

    Many thanks for hosting.

    Barb ♥

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  3. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    These collages are stunning Debra! So creative!

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  4. SalmagundiOctober 20, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I do love those mirrors! I'm also a scrapbooker and saver from childhood; just wish I had the talent to collage like that. Thanks for hosting once again. Sally

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  5. UnknownOctober 20, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Love all the displays and features Debra, love the mirrors! Have a great weekend. Hugs Marilou

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  6. At The Picket FenceOctober 20, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    So much eye candy every week Debra! Elizabeth's table, oh my just fabulous! Thank you for hosting!

    Heather

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  7. Alison AgnewOctober 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    i adore the art of collage too
    and it's much harder than it looks
    to craft something truly lovely
    like the samples you showed

    all linked up my friday friend!

    alison

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  8. Sheets on the line, love in my heart.October 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    thank you for the linky party. you have just an awesome blog. you inspire me daily!
    bless your heart.
    rebecca

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  9. MonicaOctober 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Debra,
    as you are a lover of paper collage, hope you'll like my mixed media canvases. I used vintage and antique papers (some of them are family papers with the names of my ancestors clearly visible) to make a collage on canvas and then painted on them...
    Thanks for hosting, the collaged tables are wonderful!
    Monica x

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  10. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Love the mirrors! The silver gone and yet it is still reflecting images of its time. Beautiful!

    Joy!
    Kathy

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  11. Ruby JeanOctober 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    That Painted Table is BEAUTIFUL...My what talent..
    Thanks for hosting another great party

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  12. Julie MarieOctober 20, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Hi Debra, love those beautiful collages!... and I enjoyed seeing some of last week's posts again... I joined your party this time, but, duh, I put my name instead of my blog name or my post title, sorry!... hope you are enjoying a blissful Autumn day!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 20, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Wow, that Halloween themed mirror is something, Debra! Love it!

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  14. Julie MarieOctober 20, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Hi Debra, me again... I tried to delete the one I made a mistake on and it would not let me, so I posted another link to another Autumn post of mine, so now I have two, hope that's ok, xoxo Julie Marie

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  15. Faye October 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    The mirror collages look really great...I've never seen that before!
    Thanks for hosting...
    Faye

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  16. RebeccaOctober 20, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Hi
    It all looks so festive, doesn't it. Hope all is good and you are having a great week
    Blessings
    RE

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  17. SueOctober 20, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    There is always so much inspiration at these parties, Debra~ I'm so glad that you take the time to continue to have them. :-) Sue

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  18. Honey at 2805October 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    The collages are so fun! And the features are all just wonderful! Thanks for always being a gracious hostess!

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  19. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Hi Debra...Love the collages! Great features! Thanks for hosting...hugs...Debbie

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  20. GailOctober 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Debra, great features this week and I love your collages! Thanks for hosting.

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  21. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Oh Debra, all of your features are just stunning. Thanks so much for hosting such a lovely party. Hugs, Marty

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  22. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmOctober 20, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    LOVE those mirror collages!!! I too have a thing for vintage ephemera...wish I had the courage to use it more. I never want to part with any of it...so it sits in a box :) Thanks for hosting, Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  23. RuthSMac.October 20, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    As an artist I adore ephemera! there are never enough of them...Thanks for your weekly inspiration threat :)

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  24. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 20, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Love the mirror your friend is very talented! Thank you for hosting this fabulous party!

    Carol

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  25. BonnieOctober 20, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Thank you for all the inspiration. Appreciate you hosting this party.

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  26. Gracie's CottageOctober 20, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love the collages! You're a charming host...thanks for having us!

    Jan

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  27. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Those collages are just fabulous Debra. I love the Halloween one.
    Hope your having a beautiful week.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  28. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageOctober 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Those are very cool collages you featured! What a brilliant idea with the mirrors. It's always fun here Debra! Thanks for hosting! xx

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  29. Bella's Rose CottageOctober 20, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Hi Debra,
    Thanks for featuring my Fall-O-Ween mantle!
    I love the mirror collages, so inspiring!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  30. andrea@townandprairieOctober 20, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Thank you for hosting and thank you for the invite. I really adore the features you chose: The mirrors, the tables, the pumpkins! They are are all super inspiring;just lovely work. I will surely be back! andrea@townandprairie

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  31. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 20, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Hi Debra!! Love your features and such great inspiration over this way! Thanks for hosting! :)

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  32. SarahOctober 20, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Debra, I adore all these features. So much talent in this world of blog. I'm envious of those vintage jacks. ;-)
    Thanks for hosting. ~ Sarah

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  33. ChristinaOctober 20, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Wow, what amazing features!!!

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Take care,
    Christina
    designingbynumbers.blogspot.com

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  34. Natasha in OzOctober 20, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for having me today Debra. Please pop by if you have 5 minutes to spare to check out my weekly Pinterest post...I have been pinning Christmas!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  35. very merry vintage styleOctober 20, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Debra, that Halloween collage is fabulous on the mirror! I love things like this.. so much to take in with all the different elements. Have a good weekend!
    Mary

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  36. Daliana PacuraruOctober 20, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Glad to find you! My best regards from Romania!

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  37. KahliOctober 21, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Great features especially that halloween mirror and that free hand table. thanks for hosting!

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  38. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)October 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Hi Debra,
    First time linking up here! What neat posts you highlighted from last week. Looks like a lot of inspiration here!
    Thanks for hostessing,
    Cindy

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  39. JillyOctober 21, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    This is a very elegant Halloween table. Those mirror glassware and the black accents are great ordering. This is elegant and beautiful.
    radio controlled jets

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  40. Kay EllenOctober 21, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    First time to join in your blogging party...great group of creative bloggers.

    Honey from potpourri fridays mentioned you :))

    Have a blessed weekend!
    Kay Ellen

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  41. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Debra, thank you for doing this each Friday! This is the MOST FUN to visit so many creative souls!
    Hugs, Diane

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  42. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I just found you Debra and I think this party is way cool :) Will be here every friday :)

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  43. Cottage and BroomeOctober 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love the mirrored collages!!! I saw a vintage mirror with vintage fabric or paper behind it at a high end store in NYC it was $600. Yikes. Laura Cottage and Broome

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  44. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsOctober 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Debra,

    Thank you so much for featuring my post of my friends table. I appreciate it tremendously as I realize that your features are usually done by the actual blogger.

    Marian is very talented and thrilled that you appreciate her art.

    Thank you for always offering so much encouragement and inspiration to newbie bloggers like myself. You are a wonderful mentor.

    Have a wonderful weekend and thank you again, eluzabeth

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  45. SLROctober 21, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    thank you for hosting, and please do link up your Etsy shop at my party if you like:
    http://asortoffairytalegirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/shopping-therapy-thursday-14-etsy-and.html

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  46. DortheOctober 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What a fantastic idea collaging behind the wonderful old mirror glasses-
    and love Bella`s mantle and the collaged table,
    Thankyou dear Debra, for alwayes inspirering us in such beautiful way.
    Week-end hugs,Dorthe

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  47. Curtains in My TreeOctober 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love that little table Elizabeth painted free handed !!!!!!!!!!!!

    thanks for sharing all this with us

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  48. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Thanks for hostessing the party. Miss E and I love that last table, stunning!

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  49. The Charm of HomeOctober 21, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Hi Debra,
    Love the vintage collages. great features too. Amazing table, done freehand! I will have to check that out. Linking up a little late. Modem was out half of the week. Thanks for hosting this great party and for joining me also!
    Sherry

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  50. Pam KesslerOctober 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party! I love the extreme chippiness on that round table you featured.

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  51. DonnaOctober 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love collage too, Debra, and these are some wonderful pieces! Thanks so much for being such a great hostess:)

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  52. TeeOctober 22, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Hey! That's my dining room up there! You are such a sweetheart. Thanks for the shout out.

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  53. hilary@oldhousetrueloveOctober 22, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    thank you for hosting such an inspiring party. : )

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  54. Kristin_TexasOctober 22, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    That painted table is one of the most gorgeous things I've ever seen. It's stunning!

    Kristin

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  55. Shabby MarilynOctober 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Debra, thank you for the feature, thrilled to be on your wonderful blog, love all that you do!
    Yes, Christmas is around the corner, and Halloween is bigger every year! Love the Mirrors! Now, on to put your feature button on my blog! :D

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  56. Solar power for homesNovember 13, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I like the color of your table and thanks for hosting party.

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  57. Blinds InstallationNovember 17, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    All Photos are cool. I want to decorate my home so please help me. Your blog and its design are superb...

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  58. UnknownSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    All designs looking so beautiful. thanks for share on your blog
    Shades Blinds

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