Tsk, seriously, so sweet. I like to believe they are a real couple, of course, and they are someone's nonni and poppi, and that they are Italian. They're standing in front of a bakery, people, and they just made fresh cannolis. You with me? Mmm...cannolis.
And as much as we love nonni and poppi, or, you know, members of our own, real, actually existing and not made up family, we may not want to place our cold beer or bottle of water on their faces.
Enter random bits of leftover scrapbook paper that match the room.
I merely used nonni and poppi for guidance, and inserted them in the slot in the back. Easy peasy, and also free-sy.
Ta da! I made 2 of each kind. Now when people use the coasters i don't have to explain my fictitious family, and they can pay attention to the actual photos around the house, not the cropped version beneath their beverage.
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23 comments:
B,
There's no such word as cannolis. Cannoli is plural, cannolo is singular. Just like J's last name has an i at the end for the same reason.
Just a pet peeve of mine.
Anyway, the coasters look lovely! Hope to see you guys soon.
S.
I LOVE them and soooo happy you didnt put pictures in them. lol
weird to have glasses or bottle on faces.. I agree oh and thats a pet peeve of mine lol
~Tana
Oh my goodness... What a wonderful project!
Thank you for sharing!
Have a wonderful afternoon~
Leticia
Ha! Well, at least the pictures were good ice breakers. I love the paper! You can always change it with the seasons, too! How fun.
I'd love it if you would link up to my Friday link party! Have a wonderful weekend. http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/
This is sooo creative!! I just love it! Thank you oh so much for linking up this sweet creation at the FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS party today!! I hope your weekend is wonderful!
Hugs,
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~
HAHAHA! My BF had some photo frames up on her walls for MONTHS and never got around to putting her family pictures in them so they sat forever with the models. I teased her mercilessly for this forever, but she'll be pleased to know she's not alone :)
Here from NFF!
How very clever and creative!~ Wow those are some major linkie parties you have joined:) Have a great weekend. Debbie
I really like this idea!!
This was really clever!
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That is so hilarious! I love that everyone asked who the couple was for 3 years. Totally sounds like something I would do too, haha. Well, the new ones look fabulous! Very, very cute. Visiting from Cottage Instincts : )
Lots of love,
Laura
That's alright, I have friends with no imagination, too. I make jewelry and have used old tin type photos and altered them, even. People still ask if I'm related to them! Nice change and a great way to use up some of those scraps.
Love how you redid your coasters. I have some square ones similar to yours- might have to steal your idea if you don't mind! ;)
Oh poor nonni and nonna! What fun could be had inventing their life history when people come over for drinks!! They do look very sophisticated now though!!!
Thanks for linking to A Round Tuit!
Have a lovely week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Such a crafty and clever creation!
I actually thought the coasters were interesting and different - but I do love the paper you used to cover them and the project itself. Great job. I found your blog on Jill's "Around Tuit" linky and I'm so glad I did since I've decided to follow you. Great blog. Hope you come visit me too when you have a chance. Smiles.
Happy Labor Day!
Good change out. I like astract best on coasters.
Please stop by if you have time. We'll have a great teen bedroom giveaway starting Friday. -- Jane F.
A new restaurant in town bought dozens of black and white framed photos at an auction of a woman, probably from the 40's or early 50's, and her family and friends. She might be sitting on the back steps drinking a beer, or sitting at the laminated dinette set in the dining room with friends playing poker...all kinds of vignettes. They call her "Irma," and they named the restaurant "Irma's." They actually have no idea who she really is, but everyone who eats there thinks that they know her well. I love your coasters. Thank you for sharing your project. Cherry Kay
This is beautiful. I am hosting a 50 dollar CSN Giveaway on my blog. I would love for you to stop by.
Glad you finally changed those pictures, and so easy. Sometimes the easy jobs take the last project slot.
Very cute!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
Very cute and simple! Great paper choice!
Do you miss nonni and poppi?
Cute coasters. I have a coaster fetish - never can have too many coasters in my mind.
Cute!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
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