Whether, like me, you’re living with a drastically altered (and lowered) income or you simply enjoy saving money in creative ways, these are just a few ideas for using vintage and garage sale finds to decorate and enhance your home space without spending a lot of money or time.
~Salvage an old
window with a wooden frame. Hang on your
wall as is, or sand and repaint to match your décor. If it doesn’t have glass, place small nails
on the back above the window openings and hang small items (hearts, ornaments,
miniature wreaths, etc.) for display.
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| Found in an antique store on the Oregon coast, and painted with acrylics, this window hangs in my daughter's diningroom |
~ Use a
frame to make an earring holder. Cut a
piece of netting or lace slightly larger than the inside of the frame. Tack or staple the fabric to the back of the
frame. I used a vintage frame
found in my grandparent’s garage. This
has been in storage since my move a year ago, so it’s looking a little bit
neglected!
~ Convert a frame into a bulletin board. Cut corkboard or a piece of foam core board to fit the opening. Cut the fabric of your choice (medium weight fabrics work best) the size of the cork board, plus two inches larger on all four sides. Center the fabric, right side up, over the board then flip the board over. Adhere the two inches of excess fabric to the back of the foam core board, pulling to tighten as needed, A hot glue gun works great for this. Attach the fabric covered board to the back of the frame with flat tacks, strong glue or nails.
The one that I made for my office (above) used a vintage white frame salvaged from my Grandparent’s storage and a scrap from a colorful hand-embroidered wall hanging from India (I first posted this project on my Creative Artitudes blog several months ago)
~ Experiment with altered
art and create something unique! I
bought this frame on the Oregon Coast too – for another $10.00. I decoupaged the frame with heavy tissue
paper, added the letters to the top and embellishments to the left side and
bottom. I created five separate
collages, using some 2 and 3D embellishments.
I then mounted each one to a square of heavy, clear plastic and
centered each behind its own pane of glass.
Four of the panes were decorated with embellishments on the front; one
with glass paint and crystals as well. I'll be able to add additional panels later, or remove and replace already existing ones.
My Inspiration Window - the final project for my ARTbundance coaching certification class
I hope you find some inspiration of your own in this post!
This post is part of
Get Your Craft On Tuesday at Today's Creative Blog
Share Wednesdays at the Trendy Treehouse
Whatever You Want Wednesday at Free Pretty Things For You
Rustic, Recycled & Shabby Chic Ongoing Link Up at Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor
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