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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Thrift Store Frame Remake

I have a really cool idea for an empty wall in my sewing room. I'm collecting thrift store frames and shelves and repainting them ivory and then sanding the edges a little. I almost have it all ready, just have to get 'Mr. Wild' to help me hang all of this stuff.

When I spotted this frame a few weeks ago I immediately could see some of my vintage carved mop buttons inside (and buckle). I removed the glass and painted the frame a nice soft ivory. Wrapped a piece of Osnaburg around the cardboard and put the back on the frame. Then I attached the buttons.




The frame before...



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21 comments:

  1. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Great idea...love the look! Ooohing and ahhhing over the buckle.

    Jillian
    Bella Rosa Antiques

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  2. TeteFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Lovely idea! I have a collection of vintage buttons that would look so cool like this!
    Hugs- Tete

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  3. AngelaFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What a terrific idea! I have some that I love to look at when I get my buttons out...this way I wouldn't have to put them away.

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  4. Sherry HicksFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    This is a really good idea! love it! Happy White Wednesday!
    Sherry

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  5. RebeccaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    What a simple yet cute idea! Love it!

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  6. One Shabby Old HouseFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Fabulous. That is just perfect picture for your sewing room.
    Love it love it.
    Hugs
    Becky

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  7. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Great idea! I'd love to do one for my vintage rhinestone pins!

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  8. EllenFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Oh how pretty it all looks collected together! This is a great idea of displaying your beautiful & unique mother of pearl buttons!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  9. {oc cottage}February 23, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, how very cool!

    m ^..^

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  10. KayC.February 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Love your idea!

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  11. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I love this idea!!
    I have so many of my Grandma's buttons!!
    Thanks!!!

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  12. JoaniFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Luv the frame & the buttons. Thanks for stopping by.
    http://mysouthwestramblings.blogspot.com/

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  13. Joyce - Quilted NestFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love this! Great job.

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  14. lalaFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful - much better than storing them in some container, now you can appreciate their beauty.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    What a clever and BEAUTIFUL way to reuse the frame! I am looking forward to seeing the entire wall when it's finished! Visiting from WW.
    Roselle

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  16. chateaudelilleFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Love those buttons1 We are like minded. I have used white frames to showcase my new jewelry collection. I shall post on it next week. I love the burlap type fabric you used. Fiona

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  17. RedBettySummerFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I love the look of this collection. So simple and yet so elegant. Well done! Thanks for sharing your great project. I am truly inspired.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    WOW oh WOW...I am so inspired by this post!

    that is a wonderful way to display your collection of gorgeous buttons! they are so pretty....pearly white!

    thanks for sharing...it really sparked an idea in me, and I love it when that happens..

    ciao bella

    Creative Carmelina

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  19. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Hi there~ What a darling way to display all those pretty buttons!! They are so charming! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  20. Rose Garden RomanticMarch 2, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What a beautiful way to display your mother of pearl buttons!!! Great idea!
    Michelle

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  21. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 30, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    This is a beautiful idea...I'm inspired!

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