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Friday, February 4, 2011

Upcycling: branch photo holder

You may have seen my previous posts on how I’ve made use of our yard clippings. I made a yule log  and tree for the holidays and thumbtacks. I finally came up with an idea for one of the thicker branches.

I made a photo holder with a carving in the branch. I wanted the branch to resemble those old trees that have initials and a heart carved into them.

I carved the heart with an Xacto knife. Working slowing, I carved the outline and then chipped away the bark and cleaned up the edges. Miraculously, I didn’t cut myself while doing this.

Once the heart was complete, I sawed a groove into the top of the branch and glued a paper clip into the groove.

I had a feeling when I started this project that it would end up on my wall of shame but I
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43 comments :

  1. PaperVineFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous - though I would definitely lose a finger or two if I tried this!!
    Lowri
    http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/

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  2. Mrs LineeFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Oh I like this idea - very creative ndeed

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  3. MonaFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    super idea !...

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  4. BrandiFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I love this idea! Who would think simple clippings could transform into something so unique and pretty!!

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  5. KaiFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Brilliant! I love natural elements used in decor, and this idea is just beautiful! But then, I have yet to see anything you've created which WASN'T beautiful!

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  6. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    It's fantastic. I just love the simplicity of it ... so natural, so pretty.

    Visiting from Kojo Designs.

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  7. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Super cute!
    Jo-Anna

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  8. Jane@Little House of ProjectsFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    This is absolutely great! I'll have to add this to my list of projects. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    great idea, very pretty!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Soooo so pretty! I love this as an engagement/wedding gift!

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  11. MichelleFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    That is AWESOME and BEAUTIFUL! Love it!

    Found you at Lovely Crafty Home :)

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  12. Jenn EricksonFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Another amazing project! Absolutely beautiful!

    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  13. EmmaFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    So pretty. And that is a lovely picture too!

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  14. kristenlyFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    it's beautiful! thank you for sharing!

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  15. Rachael@Lovely Crafty HomeFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    It's awesome!! Love the carving! Thanks for linking up :)

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  16. kristy.lynn @ kristy.makesFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    this is beautiful! i TOTALLY love it. saving it to my bookmarks for sure! thanks for sharing!

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  17. Heather {WhipperBerry}February 5, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I LOVE everything that you do my dear!! You're going to be a super star someday!!

    kisses
    heather

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  18. Emily CarterFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    No wall of shame! This is absolutely perfect! I have no idea who would do all the carving, but I can totally picture a wedding reception decorated with lots of these! You're amazing!

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  19. LindseyFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    That is so cute! I definitely need to make one (and of course, I will give all the credit to you).
    I think it would have been adorable if you had carved yall's initials into the heart.
    But still, so stinkin' adorable. :]
    <3/Linz

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  20. Emily CarterFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I wanted to let you know we featured you on WhipperBerry today! You can check it out here . Come grab a featured button if you would like!

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  21. kiki cominFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    love it! so cute.

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  22. creativejewishmom/saraFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    brilliant! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I love it too!!! What a cute little twist on the heart tree carving.

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  24. KatieFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    this is so my style ;) love it, thanks for the great idea!

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  25. LindseyFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    So, I just dropped back by to let you know that I featured this project on my blog.
    http://linzeh.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-about-some-more-love.html

    Again, I love this.
    <3/Linz

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  26. AnoukFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Wonderfull, i'llc copy you !
    Anouk :-)

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  27. Capturing Joy with Kristen DukeFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    featuring this soon!

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  28. StephanieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    So beautiful! Thank you for such great inspiration. I'm going to share your fabulous idea on my Friday blog post. =)

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  29. AmandaMarch 1, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I've put together a round up of cool photo displays on Craft Gossip today and included your project. :) You can see it here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/9-cool-photo-display-ideas/

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  30. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Wow to the 1,000 power!

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  31. AimeeMarch 24, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Great idea! Love this.

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  32. *Crystal*March 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Great inexpensive idea... I'm going to use these as centerpieces for my little one's b-day party... i've been looking for creative ways to display her photos throughout the year... thanks!!!

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  33. JaneMarch 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    So crazy good!

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  34. @Phils_MotoGPAugust 18, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Simple yet effective, particularly for the more rustic/loving photos

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  35. HeidiNovember 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Thank you for sharing that idea.
    It´s great!

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  36. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUENovember 6, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    This is adorable!

    You are so talented!

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  37. MihoDecember 3, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Wonderful idea! Simple sweet and uses materials from nature -just love this one.

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  38. Jen @ frazzled 5January 19, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    This is so awesome! I cannot wait to make some for my Valentine Swap girls! New Follower!
    ~Jen @ hutchinsonherd.blogspot.com

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  39. DiorFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Amazing idea! You are so creative.

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  40. Karen NoeApril 22, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Thank you SO much for sharing this!! Awesome idea. I made one from birch for our 25th anniversary. I used an exacto knife and DID use a woodburning tool to put our initials on it. I am in love with it! Thanks again!

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  41. JulieJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    So sweet and clever! Love how it turned out. :)

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  42. UnknownApril 14, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    This is awesome, I made my very own, I did however use a wood burner to burn our names into the heart. I love it!

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  43. UnknownApril 14, 2016 at 1:25 PM

    This is awesome, I made my very own, I did however use a wood burner to burn our names into the heart. I love it!

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