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Are you like me and you’re always on the hunt for fun, inexpensive projects that you can use to decorate in your home or to give as gifts? A couple of years ago when we finished building our farmhouse and moved in, I was a little stumped with the bare walls in my hallway. It’s a short hallway and I didn’t think it was exactly the wall for a gallery of pictures, it called for something simple and unique. About that time I read an article about old patent illustrations being a work of art. I knew right away that I was going on the hunt.
Dori,
This is a very “epic”* idea! We live near a copy store and I think I’ll take a couple there and have them enlarged. This is one of the more unique ideas I’ve seen. I love your posts and hopefully the hubby gave you a big hug for his gift.
Living-in-the city-but-my-heart-is-in-the-country,
Farmgirl-at-heart,
Pat
(*The first word that popped into my mind was “cooool” but I realize that is pretty old, lol)
Hi Pat,
I love the word epic… but I love the word cool too!!! 🙂
If you have any problems searching and customizing your search, email me! redfeedsack@gmail.com
– Dori –
Cool beans! Just cool beans!!!
Thanks Barb!
– Dori –
Get out! Dori, these projects are farm-tastic! I adore each one… I’ve always loved vintage botanical illustrations( surprise). I’m going on a hunt, right this second…
Thank you for the inspiration!
Deb
Hi Deb,
I love the vintage botanical illustrations too and I especially love what you’ve done with them.
Sometimes you’ve got to dig a bit deep on the patent search to find the exact one you like! Believe me, I’ve looked at thousands I think! 🙂
– Dori –
Love Love Love this idea. One day when I have a barn which I am believing for soon, I will love decorating with these old farm equipment prints. Thanks for sharing. Be Blessed. 🙂 Neta
Neta,
Perfect barn decor! 🙂
– Dori –
Super great job on the patent printing – I do some on greeting and gift cards, don’t have any on hand right now to do a picture but sure like your ideas. Thanks for sharing.
God bless.
Joan,
What a GREAT idea. I had not thought of greeting cards! I love that idea. Thanks for sharing!
– Dori –
You are amazing! My creativity runs toward appreciating and copying what others have invented, so this is perfect for me. We are “squashed” here on the farm in Elora, (picking, packing, and shipping 28 acres of summer squash) so I’ll have to hope for a quiet winter to try this. Thanks!
Oops, I meant 24 acres, not 28. I must be tired.
Hi Wayve,
I’ve been meaning to get over to your farm and see you. I know you’ve been swamped (or squashed?)… figured I would walk out to the field and find you if nothing else! 🙂 I don’t need squash… BUT, do you still have cucumbers? Mine have stopped producing. 🙁
– Dori –
Dori,
I LOVE this! You are so creative. Don’t ya just adore modge podge, too? So many things to do with it…
Those pictures are really great. Love them. I especially like the horse one on the old barn wood door.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
(Suburban Farmgirl)
Hi Nicole,
I know. I think it is kind of funny how many things we did with Mod Podge back in the 80’s and now it is so popular again. 🙂
When I made the wooden door hanging for my husband I was really hoping he’d say he didn’t want it so I could hang it in my house! 🙂 But, alas… he was thrilled! I think I have a couple more of those wooden box lids laying around somewhere, so I may just make one for my laundry room with the old ringer washer illustration!
Hugs,
– Dori –
Dori,
Thank you so much for this wonderful idea! We just moved into our home and like yours were my walls are bare as well and this is the perfect solution! Can’t wait to get to looking around for my picks, thanks again and I just love reading your blog, you give such insight on so many things that I enjoy in life and that always makes for a great read!
Hi Sarah,
If you start looking around and can’t quite find what you are looking for, or don’t understand some of the Patent Search quirks email me and I can help you out. It can get a little tricky to really find what you are looking for. And believe me when I tell you that you can really spend some time on there! 🙂 You’ll have to let me know what you do with them. redfeedsack@gmail.com
– Dori –