Hello my friends, a while ago I was at our local thrift and I spied a pile of old clipboards.
A smile crossed my face when I saw that they were from ‘Cory Adams’ Photography. Fond memories rose through my mind as I remembered the ‘chicken man’ as he was so often referred to coaxing children to smile for school pictures.
He had a rubber chicken that he would use to get their attention. Even the most straight faced child could not help but crack a smile at the ‘chicken mans’ antics.
I liked that this board said ‘Cory Adams Photo’.
This picture is of my Grandfather John Chorniak, on my dad’s side.
A while ago I had pinned this idea from my friend, Carlene at Organized Clutter.
I love how she put a frame around hers. I didn’t have the space so I just hung mine on the wall. It’s a narrow area between my craft room and the bath room in our basement.
The long narrow clipboard was unusual. I hadn’t seen one that size before. It was in pretty rough shape so I decided to cover it using Modge Podge and torn book pages. I added the book page strip on the top left clipboard to tie it in. I then added a few vintage looking stamps.
I gave the other clipboards a good rub down with Old English.
We only have a few photos of my mother when she was young. This is my favorite.
My she was hitting the jug at a young age. lol!
Look at that face. . .priceless!
This is my dad. Handsome brut, don’t you think?
If I have a photo of my Grandpa, I need one of my Grandma. Emma Zina was my mothers mom. She is on the left on the small clipboard with two of her sisters.
The clipboards were $1 each so it makes for a very inexpensive photo gallery.
hugs,
Jann
I will be joining these fun parties:
One More Time Events for Share it One More Time
Sunday View for Inspired Sunday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
38 comments
That is such a clever way to display photos. I love the old pictures. Hope you are having a great weekend, xoxo,Susie
Love this idea - now, I just need to find a place to hang them. Walls are getting full!!! Sally
I love this idea Jann. And the old family photos are so nice to see. I also like the ones hanging on the yard stick. Really sweet ideas! Have a lovely Sunday.
Jann - this is such a cute idea. Love the various sizes of clip boards and really love all of the old vintage photos.
Judy
I am another one that really likes the way you used the clip boards to display the old photos.
Hope you are enjoying the weekend.
My Dear Jann,
I totally love this idea. The pictures of your family are wonderful and that one of your mom is priceless! I think your dad looks very handsome, too!
Have a great evening and a blessed tomorrow!
Love this!! Great idea. :)
Love your clipboards and your Mom's photo! Darling! Thanks for the shout out!
Those are just precious, priceless pictures. I LOVE the expression on your Mom's face. That is a clever use of clipboards! xo Diana
Very clever my friend. Love this idea and how sweet are all these pictures. I have to agree with the others your mom's picture is precious.
Kris
LOVE these Jann, my fave is the one covered in book pages. Your mom is so adorable! that grin and those socks!!
You and Carlene are making me want some old clipboards. What an awesome way to display photos!! Just the love photo of your mom.
hugs,
Cindy
in love! What a neat display :)
How nice this all looks! Love the display idea and the photos and I can see where you get your lovely smile and happy disposition...from your mom! :)
Love it Jann…. What a creative and great idea! Hugs Tammy
very cool little missy!! XOXO Love Fran.
These are awesome Jann - great idea! Would love it if you came over to the DIY Sunday Showcase Party and shared them with us http://www.interiorfrugalista.com/2014/03/diy-sunday-showcase-party-and-features_15.html
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
Great idea! I love the idea of embellishing them too. Great pictures!
These look so great! Love the photos!
I saw 4 old clipboards in a resale shop a few weeks ago, picked them up, carried them around with me thinking I would do this because I had seen it on another post. Then decided I didn't have a place to hang them (walls pretty full) and put them down. NOW, after seeing it again, I wish I'd bought them!!! Bummer!!! Yesterday I bought 3 old wooden hangers to hang slacks. I'll use those to hang a few pictures (but still be on the lookout for clipboards). Next time, don't question the urge, just buy it!! LOL
This is a great idea and I love how the black and white pictures make a lovely colour theme.
I love this, Jann.
Old clipboards work perfect for old photos!
This is such a great idea. What a beautiful display to showcase cherished photographs. It looks fantastic and those black and white photos are perfect.
Angel
Cute idea! Great recycle idea!!
Great idea. Love what you did with yours and I'm pinning!
Oh I love this idea! Got to pin it. I love looking at the old photos and the one of your mother is precious!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I've been saving clipboards for the past two years to use in some way. One of them is a funky HUGE one, I could put a whole poster photo on it.
I saw them late last night! It looks soooo good! I love it!
Love old photos! so much history and memories there. What a clever way to display them.
Great idea! I love old photos.
Love your display. Your mom's pic is ADORABLE☺
~Audrey@http://eleganteconomies.blogspot.com
Brilliant execution. Love it!
I really like your creative uses of clipboards. That is an idea I would not have thought of, and even if your inspiration came from an outside source you've done an artful job!
I really like your creative uses of clipboards. That is an idea I would not have thought of, and even if your inspiration came from an outside source you've done an artful job!
I really like your creative uses of clipboards. That is an idea I would not have thought of, and even if your inspiration came from an outside source you've done an artful job!
Totally adorable!
Oh Jan
this idea is so great - and what an easy thing to copy. Love the old photos that you used for your family gallery!!!
Leann
I LOVE your clipboard "frames," Jann, and am a little bit jealous that you found that narrow one! :-) I have found a few vintage ones at thrift shops, but now I'm going to keep looking. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of your sweet family. I look forward to seeing what other creative projects you come up with!
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