Friday, November 16, 2012

Old Picture Frames



 
 
I love old frames and found this oval one at the thrift store for $1.98.
 
 
I used my Rustoleum spray paint in the primer one coat series - in a white and then a bright red.  When you are spray painting and want a bright color, always undercoat with a good coat of white or off white.  It took the paint beautifully.
 

 
I had a spool of white buttons strung on white heavy cord that I draped across in a zig zag pattern and hot glued on the back.  Then I took tiny white clothespins and glued on some vintage family pictures (and NO, that is not me!), an old hankerchief, a  doily and a Christmas card.
 
 
 I made a little Christmas vignette using my little library step stool.  On it I put a Mother's plaque, a little red caped Christmas girl, a red Christmas glittery house, a red transferware plate and a tiny red Lucite clock.  Next to the Mother's plaque is my  book page Christmas tree and above it a red and white polka dotted little pitcher.
 

I then added a snowman candle and thought it made a really cute vignette.
 
 
It made for a fun afternoon of playing around and getting the Christmas spirit going.
 
Enjoy!
 
Till next time, Judy


23 comments:

  1. What a clever use for old picture frames! I really like the red one. Your vignette is so cute! You have Christmas on your mind!

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. beautiful, it says Christmas to me in the best way!

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  3. I'm always on the look out for old picture frames as I like painting pictures in my spare time but I'm not so good at making the frames.
    Merle........

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  4. Love it Judy! The vignette is sweet indeed. A book page tree is next on the "wanna do" list. I have a house that looks very similar to yours. I bought it at Home Goods last year. Oh are you ever making me want to pull our more Christmas decor! Now a new follower.
    Hugs,
    Jann
    p.s. I would love if you linked this up to my link party, "Share Your Cup Thursday"
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  5. You make some lovely things! I tried to reply to your comment on my blog (thank you!)but you come up as a no-reply blogger. You can fix this in your settings if you want.

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  6. Love the red frame and how you embellished it!

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  7. That looks so cute all together with the other things. Is the cloth oilcloth. Looks like something Brenda would love.

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  8. Very cute Judy,you always inspire us with your ideas. I love that red frame, and the way you did it.

    Jen

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  9. Love your red frame and all your pretty treasures!! Beautiful! xo Heather

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  10. Your red frame is perfect for displaying those bits of vintage things. I love it! Thanks so much for your visit to my blog. I love your darling blog and just signed up as a new follower.

    Danielle

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  11. What a cute Christmas vignette! I can see how that would give you Christmas spirit. I had never thought to undercoat with white for better results when painting. Thanks for the tip.

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  12. It makes a darling vignette, seasonal and nostalgic. I love the picture frame, too.

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  13. It's an adorable vignette, Judy! I've got to look for more frames and paint them bright pretty colors.
    Brenda

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  14. Wow..Adorable Christmas vignette! You are making me feel in the mood to start my Christmas decorating..I must wait..I must wait.. Love the Christmas spirit you are in!!!

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  15. You have such a knack of making things look special! I wish you had been thrift shopping with me today! Your ideas are better than mine! lol

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  16. I love the buttons-on-a-string touch you added to the frame, Judy. The look you created looks so collected and gathered, which is right up my alley. You are making me want Christmas today!

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  17. Judy,
    what a wonderful holiday display..
    that red frame makes it all pop~!
    Just looking at it makes me feel all Christmasy.

    thanks so much for visiting me and leaving such a sweet compliment. I sure do need to get better organized lol

    xoxo
    Sonny

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  18. Love this and how you've used the frames. Sweet vignettes! Thanks for popping in to see me and happy Thanksgiving.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. What a precious vignette! I love the red frame!
    hugs, Linda

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  20. So cute, Judy! I'm getting super excited for Christmas :) Can't wait to see how you decorate!
    xo, Andrea

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  21. Love the red picture frame and how you decorated it! Cute vignette, too.

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  22. LOVE your red frame! I gonna have to "borrow" your idea. I'm picturing it used a a frame with Santa's portrait and then some floral around part of the frame to give it the look of a wreath! Thanks for sharing your lovely project.

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