I have the perfect easel for the piece I shared in my "Old World Love" post.
Actually, the original function for my easel, is as a corbel.
I gave this pair of corbels my old world finish.
It's very similar to the last finish I shared with you. I just alternated two shades of grey. The final layer was a dry brush of white gesso. After they were dry, I turned them upside down on the table. Hmmmm, they looked like easels. I put a couple postcards on them to see how that idea would work.
When I brought them inside, I grabbed my last project, and it was a perfect fit. Since the finish is similar, they look like they started life this way. It's sitting on my side table.
LUV it. Not sure what I'm going to put on the other one yet.
More ideas coming your way. See ya soon.
Sharing With:
A Stroll Thru Life: Table Top Tuesday
The DIY Showoff: DIY Project Parade
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
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My Romantic Home: Show and Tell Friday
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
2805: Potpourri Friday
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
Beyond The Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party
From My Front Porch To Yours: Treasure Hunt Thursday
Savvy City Farmer: Thrift'n On Thursday
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
No Minimalist Here: Open House
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
Faded Charm: White Wednesday
Someday Crafts: Whatever Goes Wednesday
DIY by Design: Winter Blues Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants: What's It Wednesday
Actually, the original function for my easel, is as a corbel.
I gave this pair of corbels my old world finish.
It's very similar to the last finish I shared with you. I just alternated two shades of grey. The final layer was a dry brush of white gesso. After they were dry, I turned them upside down on the table. Hmmmm, they looked like easels. I put a couple postcards on them to see how that idea would work.
When I brought them inside, I grabbed my last project, and it was a perfect fit. Since the finish is similar, they look like they started life this way. It's sitting on my side table.
LUV it. Not sure what I'm going to put on the other one yet.
More ideas coming your way. See ya soon.
Sharing With:
A Stroll Thru Life: Table Top Tuesday
The DIY Showoff: DIY Project Parade
Between Naps on the Porch: Metamorphosis Monday
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholics Anonymous
My Romantic Home: Show and Tell Friday
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
2805: Potpourri Friday
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
Beyond The Picket Fence: Under $100 Linky Party
From My Front Porch To Yours: Treasure Hunt Thursday
Savvy City Farmer: Thrift'n On Thursday
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
No Minimalist Here: Open House
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
Faded Charm: White Wednesday
Someday Crafts: Whatever Goes Wednesday
DIY by Design: Winter Blues Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants: What's It Wednesday
63 comments:
That's beautiful, I luv it!
beautiful, rosemary! i never thought to use a corbel like this-love it!
Always beautiful Rosemary Love it too. Sandy x
Always beautiful Rosemary Love it too. Sandy x
A gorgeous display and simple repurpose. I'm never thrilled with the available plate and picture stands I see. These would be a classy alternative.
Clever!!!!
Hugs, Diane
Gorgeous....how clever to use it as an easel too!!!
~Des
Beautiful, as always! Very creative! I love it!
cute idea!! and the corbels are divine as such or as easels..
best,
maureen
Beautiful! Your finishes are the best!
I had to google corbel, lol. These two pieces really do look like they started out together. So pretty together.
Oh wow, they look like they were made for each other! What a fantastic idea to use them that way:)
Great idea! I was looking at an outdoor light fixture today thinking about taking parts off and making it something else. Maybe I will...thanks for the inspiration!
Good idea ! Looks great !
Smarty Pants...Great Idea!!
~Mel
Love that! Who would've ever thought of using those as an easel? They are so charming that way.
Well, who wood have thought! I love this idea. Great job!
What a smart girl you are...my goodness! I'll probably be stealing that idea. Thanks..xoso Sandy
Very clever! I love it!!
That's beautiful, I love it!
And Clever!!!!
Hugs, Tine
What an awesome idea Rosemary. Those easels are fabulous.
Paula
Hi Rosemary,
Super idea! It looks like it was meant to be.
Dee
Rosemary,
So very beautiful. What a fabulous idea! I have some of those and will have to give it a try. Love to have you link it up.
Hugs,
Patti
Way too cool! LOVE it!
m ^..^
Awesome! A redo that was then repurposed! I actually had a sconce once that when I turned it over, had this little bowl and made a great place for potpourri! Hmmm wonder what I did with that thing? LOL! Hugs, Leena
Too cute!! I just love being able to use items for more than their original purpose.
Happy Wednesday!
Aledia~
How pretty! Your things always look so elegant!
This is such a wonderful idea Rosemary. And i love the tone of your pictures. How do you achieve them? Sharpness? Or do you use a special lens? Would love to know!
What a great idea, I would have never thought of that! Debbie
I appreciate this because I am always looking for alternative ways to display my small canvases. Brilliant!
Hi, Your new easel is lovely and very creative. I love it!
Hugs, Cindy
oh yeah! luvin this!
That gives me an idea! I have something similar that I think I'll dig out. Happy New Year Rosemary!
Rosemary,
Just gorgeous!
Barb
So adorable! Thanks for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
You are so very clever. Richard from My Old Historic House.
Beautiful as always my dear blog friend
Agneta
Great re-purposing Rosemary!So pretty as always!
Great re-purposing. It serves two purposes. If you get tired of one way you can use them the other way with the postcards. I wish my mind could think out of the box like yours does!
Love this idea Rosemary, they're perfect this way. It's amazing what can happen when you turn something upside down, sideways, or inside out. I just turned something on its side this morning and an idea popped right into my head.
Great job!
Yes, I agree love this idea Rosemary! Thanx for coming to party!
Great idea it is beautiful!!!
Arrrgggghhhhhh! I love them Rosemary! That's some fabulous repurposing! *winks* Vanna
That is so amazing...so creative. What a great way to repurpose Rosemary.
-Marie
Beautiful as always Rosemary
xoxo
Kate
what for one beautyful Idea!!!! Top
Hi Rosemary! The corbels look great. Just gotta give things a turn sometime, right?! Check us out next week for more on that. Miss seeing you, too. Here's to March. xo
You are so creative, Rosemary! Love this idea!
Hi Rosemary,
You always have a unique perspective to see something & use it in a different way.
These are lovely...
All the Best,
Christine
Rosemary, What a wonderful idea! They are not only beautiful but also functional. Love them used as an easel. Thanks for linking to my party.
Hugs,
Sherry
Rosemary, What a wonderful idea! They are not only beautiful but also functional. Love them used as an easel. Thanks for linking to my party.
Hugs,
Sherry
OK! I love this idea. Thinking out of the box, or upside down, you have such creative ideas, my friend!
Thank you for linking this lovely and creative post to Potpourri Friday!
Great idea! You are so creative, and I love your old world finish!
What a clever idea, Rosemary. The finishes look perfect together, of course.
Incredible! What an inspired idea! :) It looks beautiful!
Jennelise
I absolutely love this idea. Thanks for sharing it.
pretty clever..never gave that any thought...love the little round frame, too
Gorgeous and very clever!
super neat idea ... in fact, I think I have a shelf like this in the garage in a storage tote!
What a delightful and fun idea. I never thought of such a thing. Perfect. Love your vignette. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs. Marty
Congrats on this post being featured on 2805. It's really stunning as is all of your work!
Great idea and your display is lovely!
Great idea and great look! I've bookmarked you gesso technique to try. Love the look.
Visiting from A Stroll Thru Life.
Thanks for the tutorial. I'm a new follower. :)
Babs
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