Thursday, May 19, 2011

I Nailed It!

I can't help digging through piles of date nails every time I spot them at flea markets. I own a small jarful of meaningful dates including my birth year...not gonna tell you what that is...

I knew they are from wooden railroad ties and mark the date the tie was installed, but that was the extent of my knowledge. I decided to take a minute and do an online search and came across a great article. I am now better informed! Did you know France made the first date nails around 1859? Neither did I. Check out this link for a short course in these cool little buggers.
Now I just have to figure out something fun to do with them...any ideas?

Heading to Des Moines next week to shoot 2 stories for Flea Market Style mag. Fun time with Cammie, Stacey and Adam!
Cheers,
Ki
P.S. Title of post was inspired by American Idol. Could I get any cornier?
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12 comments:

  1. tammikinsMay 19, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I think they would make for a very interesting clock and would be great as hooks for a coat rack!

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  2. AlyssaMay 20, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Yes, coat rack pegs, or a clock! Great ideas from above...That would be awesome:) alyssa of boston bee

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  3. CarolynMay 20, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    What a great idea!

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  4. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 20, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    These are great!!
    I want to find some now to make a hanger for my home...63 ~ 89 ~ 94!

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  5. JunkinJaneMay 20, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I like them, I would just display them bouquet style in an old salt n pepper shakers.

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Very cool. I'm going to add Nails to my treasure hunting now!

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  7. stefMay 24, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Good morning
    so surprise to see :
    http://commeunoiseaufaitsonnid.blogspot.com/2011/05/kittys-bed.html

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  8. Necessary InspirationMay 24, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I have been collecting old tools for quite some time. These are great...I can't believe I've never seen them before. Thanks for the post. Love your idea on collecting ones with special dates.

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  9. CrystalMay 25, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    the special dates would be sweet added to the bottom of a pretty frame, to hang memento's and a picture of the special date

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  10. BeckyJune 5, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love your blog!! I have gotten some great ideas and inspiration from you!

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  11. Anna K.June 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love these! I have seen these before but wasn't sure what I was looking at...

    I like the clock idea. A calendar or an advent calendar could be cool, too!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  12. YokoJune 20, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    So inspiring!

    I would make cuffs for shirts, bend them into loops and make ear rings and a necklace.....

    You kan make a jewellery holder, or key holder if you nail them to a old wooden board and hang it up!

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