Thursday, May 22, 2008

"Changeable" Art

Remember when I wrote of the cocoa pot that my mom's Aunt Laura gave her in my "Heirlooms" post? Well, this is a picture of Aunt Laura and my mom's cousins. I love, love, love little tiny old things and displaying them all together. This was a funky framed shelf that I picked up at a garage sale, covered the back with scrapbook paper and the inset frame with music sheet. I liked the antiqued gold,so I didn't paint it. What's fun about this open "shadow box" is I can add and/or change out the little doo-dad's on a whim!
There's a little quote at the top that says "Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother."



This little cutie is my first attempt at a "Creation under glass" that I did about a year ago... I collaged the little girl picture and put it in a tiny frame, the back is a tag and in the front are two antique buttons. I covered the bottom with text from an antique book--love the patina it has. Again, it's all just propped up in there, so I can change it out. I'm going to make more of these in larger sizes--they're fun!

6 comments:

  1. Hi... Very creative ideas.. I like the shaker filled with pearls and the hat pins. Adds extra bling... Have a great holiday weekend... Keep blogging...

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  2. Thanks for visiting me and entering my "give-away". And may I say "WAY TO GO HUBBY!" I'm dying to find out where he found me, please let me know!

    You have very pretty things, I love your banner, I will be by again when I have more time.

    Thanks again,
    Faith

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  3. Hi Myrna,
    Just saw that you entered my Paris giveaway on my blog. Great! I'll put your name into the box when the day comes to pick a name.
    I'm loving your blog, great photos of your home, you are a lovely decorator.
    blessings,
    starrydeborah
    (I'm your art pal who lives up near you!)

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  4. hi myrna,
    i love the little scene under glass. i have a tiny one but have not gotten around to putting anything in there. yours is great, wonderful colors. and i agree with marietta...love the bottle with the pearls inside. you clever girl!
    enjoy the day,
    karla

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  5. Hi there-
    Love all your great decor ideas- your guest bedroom looks SO inviting and cozy;)

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  6. You are clever and talented, Myrna! And I had so much fun with you today--I LOVE my ATC and will post it soon. Hugs, Jann

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