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Monday, August 1, 2011

Decorating With Sentimental Things Part 2

When I was a little girl, I loved my paper dolls. I played with them a lot but luckily I took very good care of them so they have survived to be used today!
I recently did a post on decorating with sentimental things. My paper dolls are very sentimental so I have used some of them in my decor. I had a set of paper dolls that were a wedding party. I had 2 old frames that I took apart, using just one frame and the glass from both frames, and I sandwiched the dolls between the glass.


I framed the dolls as they were (in their undies) and added an outfit next to each doll.



I didn't do that great of a job with my framing...you can see the wire and the points.But, it's so cute you don't really notice. I'll get around to fixing it someday (maybe).

I hung this picture in one of my hallways with other art that I love, most of which was done by people I know or me...

In the picture above, the painting of the woman blowing in the seashell was done by my friend, Kimbo (I've mentioned her before and I'm sure I will again). The painting of the sailboats and the Statue of Liberty was done by our nephew, Aaron.

In this photo, the old truck was painted by me. 
The abstract underneath the truck was painted by my daughter, Carrie.
The bird underneath the abstract was done by my son, John.
The large painting of the blue bird was done by my friend, Michelle, and given to me for my birthday last year.
The photo of the porch with the rocking chairs was taken by my brother, Gary (also a birthday gift).
I bought the pig painting...I like pigs. My family used to be in the BBQ business.
My friend, Karen, gave me the large oil painting of flowers in a pitcher. It was one of her thrift store finds and the bright colors are much more me than her...So, lucky me!!!

I am so blessed to have so many talented (and generous) people around me!

If your children have something that they adore, hang on to it. It might mean as much, or more, to them when they are grown as it does when they are little.

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44 comments:

  1. poppilinnstudiosAugust 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Oh, I love the paper dolls! I use to love them when I was a kid. How creative!
    -Lynn

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  2. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I framed one of my mother's paper dolls (she is 71) and gave it to her for Christmas...She loved it! Thanx for sharing, Tiff

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  3. Candace @ Candace CreationsAugust 5, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    What a cool idea! I love the idea of framing sentimental things for decor...I've started a wall in our basement like that...it still needs more added but a few things are a drawing I did in college, a menu from our favorite pizzaria in new haven, a b&w picture of my husbands first car, CD insert from a Frank Sinatra Album, some sports memorabilia of my hubbys, and some other album inserts of bands that define my younger years!

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  4. LeeAugust 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I LOVE the paper dolls! Great idea-I find that I am so sentimental these days. ow, I wonder where my paper dolls are....
    Thanks for sharing! I am your new follower!

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  5. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 9, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    This is the greatest idea. I loved paper dolls...especially the bride ones. Wish I had one!!

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  6. LauraAugust 10, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I've been working on a project very similar. Your turned out beeee-uuuu-tiful. So special that it has great memories for you too. And it would make a lovely gift as well. I wish I could find more vintage ones.

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  7. DearHelenHartmanAugust 10, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    An awesome inspiration! Love paperdolls too and recently been thinking of collecting but not sure what to do with them, how to display - now I know! Thanks.

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  8. JessicaAugust 10, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Love how you displayed the paper dolls! Great personalized decorating!

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  9. Lelê Barros Ateliê August 10, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Olá Vavá!
    Adorei seu trabalho, criatividade, capricho e bom gosto.
    Quando criança também brinquei muito com essas bonequinhas de papel, eu adorava.
    Parabéns!
    Beijos
    LelÊ

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  10. WendyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I have a friend that has been wanting to frame some paper dolls so I emailed her this post. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Kimbo HewittAugust 10, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Awww. (Thanks for the props.) You're so good at blogging and sooooo many other creative things.
    It amazes me. I'm glad I have your brain to tap in to when mine is on the blink. It's like having an extra hard drive for back up. :)

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  12. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    very nostalgic and sweet :) great idea for an adorable touch of vintage!

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  13. Sam | Away She WentAugust 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Awesome idea! I wish I still had my paper dolls…I think they got thrown away. Anyway, I absolutely love this! And the idea of decorating with sentimental things!

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  14. TammyAugust 10, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    What a clever and creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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  15. Elle and LouAugust 11, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I love these as a kid and still do. A very original idea- looks great too! Lynda

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  16. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingAugust 11, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    That is such a great idea!! Thanks so much for linking! :)

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  17. BluBabesCreateAugust 11, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Darling! Come see a mish-mash gallery wall!

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  18. CailanAugust 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    So fun-delightful - I loved paper dolls too!

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  19. YosefaAugust 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I love that! I mounted the little plush animals from my husband's childhood mobile. He loved it, and it keeps them from getting dusty in the back of our closet. Plus I scored points with my MiL.

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  20. Curtains in My TreeAugust 12, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Your paper dolls are soooo cute framed.

    I am sad I sold all of mine ols paper dolls last summer at a flea market

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  21. ErinAugust 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I also played with paper dolls a lot when I was little and took good care of them...maybe I'll have to go locate them in my parents' attic. Thanks for the inspiration!

    (Stopping by from Show & Share!)

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  22. Ladybird LnAugust 12, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful artwork! My mom has done the same thing in her salon! It is so much fun!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

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  23. JenniferAugust 13, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Love it! I'm pinning it so I can remember to use this possibly in a girl's nursery!!
    coming from the tt&j linky :)

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  24. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I love personal wall art projects like this! They look great in the frame. Like how you can see the wall behind it, too.

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  25. UnknownAugust 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    LOVE it! What a great idea!

    Miranda

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  26. MarshaAugust 13, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    I remember playing with paper dolls, too. I love your idea. A couple of years ago, I bought a shadow box,thinking I could put one of my paper dolls in it but it was the wrong size and I put it aside and moved on. I need to move back to it. I had a paper doll that my grandmother sent me. It was professionally made....with MY HEAD on the body!!!

    I'm your newest follower. Marsha

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  27. JohnnieAugust 14, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Hi! I am stopping by from Funky Junk Interiors. I am a new follower. Love this wall art. Blessings...
    Saved By Love Creations

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  28. SusanAugust 14, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love this paper dolls project you did! I saw this on the Inspire Me Friday link and just had to come over. I used to be obsessed with paper dolls growing up but sadly I didn't keep them. I'm going to keep an eye out at thrift stores though as I would love to make this project for my office! Thank you so much for sharing this, I'm a new follower and look forward to more inspiration! Oh, and I'm putting up your button on my blog! ;)

    Susan
    cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  29. SusanAugust 14, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Well goodness, I can't get your button to load up. I tired to copy paste the link under your button but it didn't work. I even tried to upload just the picture of your button but that didn't work either! I'd really love to add your button so if you can give me any tips on how I can do it I will be more than happy to. A great blog deserves some recongnition!

    Susan

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  30. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comAugust 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I am obsessed with this paper doll art! I saw your post at Petite Hermine's blog party and love it! I would love for you to link up at my Savvy HomeMade blog party at http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/2011/08/14/blog-party-3/

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  31. Kim@todayismysome-dayAugust 14, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    What a great idea! My daughter loves paper dolls! She plays with them very gently too, so maybe I can frame some for her as she grows out of them :) Came over Via Homesavvyatoz.

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  32. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    These vintage paper dolls are so great. I love the idea of framing them and the display looks beautiful. I would love it if you would stop by and share this at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
    :)Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-4-craft-link.html

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  33. AshleyAugust 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    very cool, thanks for sharing

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  34. Lauryn AshliAugust 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    i love this. paper dolls are the greatest.
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

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  35. AprilAugust 16, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    that is super cool!
    xoxo

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  36. cherished blissAugust 16, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    What a fun idea! Thanks for linking up to Craft and Tell!!

    http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/08/craft-and-tell-no-18.html

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  37. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comAugust 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Thank you so much for linking up at HomeSavvyAtoZ.com's Savvy HomeMade Monday this week! Your art work rocks!

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  38. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeAugust 17, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    What a neat idea! I loved paper dolls as a kid! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites!

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  39. Tanya AnuragAugust 18, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    You sure have a very talented family. To be amongst people who appreciate art opens new doors of imagination.

    You did a great job with your paper dolls. It's good to see that you managed to keep them safe all these years and now that they are framed, I am sure they'll stay with you for the years to come :)

    Thanks for linking up at Tea-Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. Your post added to the celebration. Party for this week is going on now. Hope to see you there.

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  40. BritAugust 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    That is so creative! I love them. Thanks for linking up with us! We love partying with you :) Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  41. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    wow! that looks fun! thanks for sharing this with us! have a lovely weekend!


    Hugs,
    Lelanie

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  42. Kimberly T.September 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Now that is some original art work! I've never seen that before, very cool!

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  43. AnonymousAugust 13, 2023 at 10:28 AM

    I kept my paper dolls made frames some as if a family photo.

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  44. AnonymousAugust 17, 2024 at 10:42 PM

    I love this. I have SEVERAL sets of paper dolls from when my mom was young (she's 85 now) and I have a few from when my grandmother was young (she would have been 118 this year). I also have lots of my own paper dolls too (1970s and 80s). I did have a Gingham Girls paper doll set framed in my daughter's room when she was a baby. Unfortunately, she didn't take to the paper dolls as my sister and I did when we were young. I think I'm going to fix some to display in my sewing/crafting room. It's nice to see that someone else decorates their house with lots of sentimental items. I always like to look at the perfectly decorated "magazine" houses and think I'd like to do that, but then I don't know which of my many sentimental items I could part with in order to have a "magazine house."

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