Friday, November 7, 2014

Junky Flower Picture Holders

I've been on another jewelry making marathon in preparation for a two day craft show I have this weekend. Earlier in the week I had everything priced, packed, and ready to go, then I was finally able to clear my mind and work on some small quickie projects.  These two quickies only required about 10 minutes to gather the junk, then another 15-20 minutes to glue them all together.   

The ingredients:  plucked paper flower remnants, butter knife, rusty old bolt, flower frog, two stray lamp parts, and two rhinestone buttons.  I added part of a drawer pull to the pile after this picture was taken.

Give Thanks stamped on the back of old game cards.  Perfect for Thanksgiving.

Two of my favorite things:  rhinestones and rust.

The inspiration for my junky versions came from this sweet picture holder that was given to me several years ago.

The base of the Swarovski crystal flower and the top of the stem are both magnetic and hold the picture firmly in place. 

I used very strong 1/4" magnets for my rusty and junky versions.  Both the bolt and the flower are magnetic so there was no need to use glue.

To keep the bolt from flopping over I glued it to the inside of the base. 

     
When Thanksgiving is over I'll simply replace Give Thanks with some special photos.


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Posted by Labels: flower, lamp parts, My Salvaged Treasures, repurposed, Swarovski crystals, trash to treasure, upcycled picture holders, vintage, vintage buttons

30 comments:

  1. Sherry@Back2VintageNovember 7, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    I love your combination of rust and rhinestones. Who knew that an old bolt could be so chic!?!

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  2. KathyNovember 7, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    You are SO clever!!I am still trying to figure out how to make my glass doorknob into a sign holder and you come up with two in less than an hour. You've got the talent!

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  3. Glenda/MidSouthNovember 7, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    If those elements were in front of me, I would have never figured out what to do with them. Your creativity amazes me.
    Have a great sale this weekend - sell it all !

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  4. Art and SandNovember 7, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Love your fun creations.

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  5. Gigi HarlanNovember 7, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Those are simply adorable! Rhinestones and rust...yummy!

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  6. The Speckled Hen CottageNovember 7, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    So gosh darn cute!!! Just love what you do with rusty old findings and rhinestones.

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  7. Barbara LilianNovember 7, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I always love seeing the fantastic things you create, these are so original and lovely, I'm sure they will be snapped up and you'll have to make some more. Truly original.

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  8. Vicky HuntNovember 7, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Oh I just love these! They are so pretty and are perfect for Thanksgiving. I can see them used for all seasons...enjoy. Have a fantastic weekend.

    Blessings, Vicky

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteNovember 7, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    These are so pretty! Love the rusty and rhinestones! Cute as a button!

    hugs,
    Linda

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  10. A Bit of ColourNovember 7, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Rust & Rhinestones are my favorites also! Brilliant what you came up with out of the pile!!!! Love them!!!

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  11. Deanies StashNovember 7, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Betsy, I think I just found a new passion. Rhinestones and rust! These are so clever. I love them!

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  12. Kim@Snug HarborNovember 7, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Those really pretty - what type of glue do you use for something like that?

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  13. The Polka Dot ClosetNovember 7, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    I stared at your pile of junk for a while trying to figure out what it was going to become, before flipping to the after picture......I had no idea...Then...Tada...You made a gorgeous, photo sign holder.....You have a gift...An incredibly creative mind!!! I love them

    Carol

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  14. cynthia lee designsNovember 7, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    You do rust and rhinestones better that anyone I know...Love them!! Hope you have a great show. I'm working on things for my big show that is on the weekend after Thanksgiving.
    ~Cindy

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  15. Diana PetrilloNovember 7, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Love them Betsy! You are SO creative--what a wonderful ability--to take a pile of junk and turn it into something beautiful :)

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  16. Beatrice EuphemieNovember 7, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Oh, I love these! So amazingly creative! I would have never guessed what that little pile of goodies would be used for! Too cute. xo Karen

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 7, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    These are really fun, Betsy! Hope you have a wonderful show!

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  18. foxandfinchantiquesNovember 7, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    I always think I've seen my favorite thing on your blog and then you come up with something else that is just as wonderful. These are so great. I want.

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  19. Little Miss MaggieNovember 8, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Don't you love the rhinestones and rust phenomenon? It's like peanut butter and jelly. Destined to be joined together. Great ideas. You always come up with such creative uses for odds and ends.

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  20. Darrielle TennenbaumNovember 8, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    I love the rust and rhinestone! Brilliant!

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  21. Tuula @ Thrifty RebelNovember 8, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    I love how you take random things and make them into things of beauty. These are gorgeous!

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  22. must love junkNovember 9, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Betsy, love your creativity, as usual!
    The combination of industrial and bling is a winner! :)
    Susan

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  23. Julia - Vintage with LacesNovember 9, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    They are just great, Betsy! I love them.
    I hope you had a successful show and sold lots of your beautiful jewelry pieces.
    Have a lovely week!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  24. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Super duper cute Betsy!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  25. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~November 11, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    These are so cute and great! Rust and rhinestones are perfect together!! Hope you have a great day!! xo Holly

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  26. Crystal DvorakNovember 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    These are darling! Love them!

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  27. Jann OlsonNovember 11, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    These are so cute! I love them!!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  28. Karen L. BatesNovember 12, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Awesome...I just love what you create!

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  29. Dana BishopNovember 16, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Flipping out over these photo holders. They are awesome!!!

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  30. Fox and Finch AntiquesNovember 22, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    You are the queen of make-do, re-imagine, and creativity. You are the fabulous!

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