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My vintage wallpaper obsession continues, and this time I have found the simplest way to use and admire it: postcards. I have made up some sets with envelopes to give away, and lots more to use myself. Because I send a lot of mail, and I like to have stationery on hand at all times. Who doesn't?

These postcards require virtually no skills whatsoever. I had some ready-made blank postcards, and cut up some more of the same size. Then I roughly cut pieces of old wallpaper to be a little larger than my postcards. I covered one side with a gluestick, pressed the wallpaper on top, then trimmed around the edges. Easy peasy.

It's raining and stormy here this afternoon- I think some licorice tea and postcard writing is called for. See you tomorrow.

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16 responses to “papered over”

  1. Scandivintage.blogspot.com Avatar

    Love this selection of vintage wallpaper – and used this way so many people will be able to share it – great idea. 🙂

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  2. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    I also have an obsession with vintage wallpaper – I have the most amazing pieces that I am completely in love with and just want to look & marvel at. Hope to be brave enough to do something with them soon!

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  3. Dorien Ruben Avatar

    Reminds me that I want to send some postcards to friends 🙂 I keep forgetting those things, but they are so nice to receive!

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  4. gemma Avatar

    Brilliant idea! And who doesn’t love a postcard or letter on the door mat? there is nothing more satisfying than recieving mail, especially when it looks that pretty! 😀 xx

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  5. Kay Young Avatar
    Kay Young

    How strange.. read this just after getting back from a Hamilton op shop with a roll of the first wall paper you mention!

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  6. Penny Peberdy Avatar

    Do you think the wallpaper will stay on? It’s a great idea.

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  7. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    those are so beautiful

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  8. Angela Avatar

    Love those postcards. Great use of vintage wallpaper!!

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  9. Marie Holdaway Avatar

    So so lovely!
    Great idea, will be raiding op-shops for old wallpaper now, fabric can be good for this too 🙂
    Thank you so much for sharing

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  10. rachelle Avatar

    Glue sticks are pretty reliable, and you could also run it under the sewing machine if it was handy, which could add an extra element perhaps.

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  11. rachelle Avatar

    Visiting here always makes me happy in lots of tiny ways. I love your ideas M. x

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  12. Emily Avatar

    Very pretty!

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  13. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi kay, that’s amazing! small world 🙂

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  14. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks rachlle, that’s a good idea!
    penny- i made these a few days ago, and so far, so good. 🙂

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  15. Chontelle Avatar

    There’s nothing like getting something handwritten in the post. Such a lovely, simple idea.

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  16. Vanessa Avatar
    Vanessa

    Do you know a good online shop to get ready-made blank postcards? I love making them but often the ready-made card is quite dear and makes it an expensive hobby.
    Thanks.

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