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French Postcards

The french postcards I gave to my friend Mary. Mary is redoing her beautiful home with french country charm. We both enjoy ~ The Graphics Fairy ~  and I just knew she would love these postcards.
http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/ 



 Mary is also a new blogger. She is a sweet person and had just retired. Mary is enjoying her new lifestyle. She loves to find treasures in all different places. Her best finds are from consignment shops, craigslist and curbside. Mary has a wonderful talent for making cards. I know she posted some on her blog.  Here is a pretty hydrangea card.

http://theretirednester.blogspot.com/2011/02/hydrangea-card-before-and-after.html

I started off with this frame and print.


I printed out the postcards from The Graphics Fairy with my laser printer. The paper needed more color so I aged it with black tea and paint.


Here's a good close-up.


I did the same painting technique to the frames by adding layers of color. I topped it off with a creamy white glaze. I also used a toothbrush to add some dark specks on the frame by flicking the toothbrush with a mixture of paint and water.


 I love the way they turned out.



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50 comments:

  1. Heather at Dusty BayApril 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Those are beautiful! I love the Graphics Fairy too, there's so much there isn't there? I'll go check out your link too.

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  2. d e l i g h tApril 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I really like these! Your toothbrush technique is one of my favorites. It can be used in so many ways.
    Have a great weekend!
    Linda

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  3. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Dee I love these sweet prints you made for Mary. And I know she loves them too. I didn't realize it was paper. I thought it was fabric. It has such a wonderful aged appearance and is perfect for French Country. You have so much talent for making great things and great friends. We all love you. rj

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  4. DonnieApril 30, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    That is such a cute idea. Loved them.

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  5. DaniellaApril 30, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Fantastic!!! They are truely gorgeous! Do you know about the Graphics Fairy's "brag monday"? On monday, she has a linky party where you show off the work you've made using her images!! She will LOVE what you've done, I'm so sure!!

    Did I already tell you I'm a Jersey Girl too?

    Off to visit your new friend!!

    xxDaniella

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  6. Reunion Committee April 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Oh I love these! So clever!!!!

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  7. My Creative IntuitionsMay 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wow, these are GREAT!! Love them! Thank you for stopping by my blog! =) I am also your newest follower!

    ~Jan

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  8. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Wow! Such lovely and thoughtful comments. I feel so honored and humble. I am not use to showing off my artwork. It feels so wonderful to get this awesome feedback. I can't thank you enough.

    Love,
    Dee

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  9. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Thanks so much Daniella! I will join The Graphics Fairy's linky party.
    I do remember you are a Jersey Girl. You ROCK!

    Dee/Jersey Girl

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  10. DebbiedoosMay 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    That is so very cute! Thanks for sharing at my newbie party.

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  11. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMay 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love how they turned out! I'd like to try this for some small frames in one of my bathrooms.

    Ann-Marie

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  12. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    These are so cute! Perfect for a vintage French style home.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  13. debbie@http://refreshrestyle.com/May 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love these, great job!
    Debbie

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  14. JessicaMay 1, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I love how these turned out!! Graphics Fairy is the best. You did a great job aging the cards.

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  15. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 1, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Love love love them!! Just became your newest follower, would love it if you followed back. Martina

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  16. Carrie @ Dittle DattleMay 1, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Fabulous! Totally fitting for a French country decor.

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  17. Terri @ A Creative PrincessMay 2, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    How lovely!! I'm a new follower and will be featuring this on Saturday!
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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  18. Esther AsburyMay 2, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Love the makeover you gave those frames -- that key is the perfect accent!

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  19. KeksMay 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful, it look so fresh. I don't know what I like better, the shabby looks of frame, that vintage key or the prints. I guess all that ogether :) Really beautiful!

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  20. Thespa McLaughlinMay 2, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love this! The key in the middle was the perfect touch!

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  21. DeannaMay 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Love these! They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. TheresaMay 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing, those are so cute!

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  23. Marie Lost Bird StudioMay 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    What a wonderful project!!!
    Love them and the key is just perfect.TFS. I came over from Brag Monday.
    XO Marie

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  24. SPARROWMay 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love the technique on these. I think the frames are perfect and your colors are spot on. Good job.
    Laurie

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  25. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 3, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    These are so great! I never thought to look there for POSTCARD images! I love the way you 'aged' them and adding that key is the perfect touch!

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  26. passionfruitprincessMay 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Very Pretty! What a great gift to your friend.
    I am a new follower from the creative Bloggers Party & Hop.
    Ana Paula.

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  27. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 4, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    These are gorgeous! :)

    Linking this up with us made the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop better and more special. Thank you!

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  28. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsMay 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog ~ it enabled me to find your lovely blog, too!

    I love these sweet postcard prints/frames that you gifted your lucky friend with!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  29. AnnMay 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    came by from thegraphicsfairy,,just had to see how you did these!!
    just beautiful!!

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  30. JenMay 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Very pretty :)

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  31. Kelsey @ trialandstyle.comMay 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    What an amazing idea! I love the look of antiquey-treasure like this! Did you know you can buy ACTUAL post cards that were written on and mailed? I found some on ebay from the 1920's (from Ohio - where my mother-in-law grew up)! Now I know what I can do with them :) Thank you! And thanks for stopping by my blog... I love yours!

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  32. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Hi Dee~

    The postcards are simply charming! Happy to be a new follower of your blog & I invite you to link to my K.I.S.S. Blog Bash. :)

    ~Christina~

    Drop By The Tattered Tag

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  33. KathyJune 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Dee,
    Glad you stopped by I just had to check out your blog. Your blog and header is wonderful. I love this project it would look great in any room.
    The Graphic Fairy is one of my go to places for images, have you checked out The Vintage Moth.
    Kathy

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  34. nádyaJuly 22, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi Dee, your framed French postcards really turned out soo lovely!!! You did a great job and I just have to say I loved the way you included this antique and beautiful key in between... Just love it!!!!
    Blessings, Nádya

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  35. Barbara JeanJuly 24, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I'm new here. LOVE the postcards and thanks for sowing us how you did them
    Hope that means we can do them too. =)

    blessings and off to see more of your blog.
    barbara jean

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  36. Gypsy HeartAugust 12, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Oh my ~ these are wonderful!! I must learn how to do some of these techniques. This is one of my favorites!

    xo
    Pat

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  37. Cindy AdkinsDecember 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    These are awesome! I just got on Pinterest a half hour ago--and just "pinned" these!

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    LOVE this project! FABulous!
    XOXO,
    Valerie
    BeehiveChic.com

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  39. OliveJune 5, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Very pretty and they are so very elegant.

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  40. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJune 5, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    These are really pretty. I'm pinning them!

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  41. Sonny GJune 5, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    oh Dee, those are truly beautiful

    love them.

    thanks so much for visiting me today and your sweet comment. That was so kind of you..

    xoxo
    Sonny

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  42. UnknownJune 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Lucky Mary to have a friend like you! I am glad to hear about the graphics fairy from your post here. These postcards are sooo cool! I found you on savvy southern style link party. I'd love for you to join my party at http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/2012/06/another-fab-friday-thank-you-to.html Thanks for sharing :)

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  43. fiona andersonJune 6, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    They're lovely, and aged perfectly. I've used one of these postcards before for decoupage, but hadn't thought to just frame them on their own - great idea !

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  44. Christina at I Gotta Create!June 7, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Lucky Mary!! These are such a great vintage touch! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  45. Christina at I Gotta Create!June 13, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    ok...had to feature you on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall
    Love the little key you paired up with these, too. Thanks again for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  46. Lisa MontsionJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I love the framed picture of the flower.


    lisa

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  47. StaceyJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    I love how those turned out! It's always fun to see how people use those graphic images. I've never tried it and want to.

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  48. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Postcards are one of the best way for advertising your company's logo and popularize it in the people.Still people loves to send postcards to their loved ones.Now we can also design a postcard or print a postcard with the help of internet.

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    Wow, Great post! Awesome vintage French style home.

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Thanks for stopping by! ❤ Dee