Sunday, August 26, 2012

Framed!

I am always on the lookout for some really "Victorian" looking frames... so when thrift shopping, if I can pick up something pretty nice, pretty cheap, into my basket it goes.

In the past few weeks I have found these four beauties:


Some are in need of minor repairs, some simply need a good cleaning. All were less than $10 each!

I was especially glad I found a suitable frame for my "Edison Electric Light" poster I got in the States a few weeks back. I love the corner scroll work that mimics the poster's scrolls:


I was also pleased to come across the largest one with the roses painting - the painting itself is a reproduction, but the frame is what I wanted. It is definitely old, something I knew at once since I spotted the back of it first:


before I turned it around to discover the velvet border, a favorite fabric in the Victorian era:


I will probably add my own artwork to replace the roses.

As for the others, I am still pondering... I kind of have fallen in love with that sweet little girl, so she may stay in her frame.

Now just to find room on my walls... which may prove a tad more difficult, since I have begun quite a, hmmm... er.... let's call it a "Project".

What "Project"?

Something I hemmed and hawed, pro-d and conned, and finally came to a decision about. But I can't reveal it yet.

For now, you'll have to be satisfied with this little teaser:


:)

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9 comments:

  1. LOVE your finds girl!!!! Im so with you on that! I never pass up those things! :) But I cant wait to see what you created! :D

    Hugs,

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  2. Oh I so love seeing what you find, These frames are amazing, I really like the one with the velvet, looking forward to seeing what you make with the teaser, Love Hx

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  3. Oh, you find the best stuff! I know I need to look for frames..there are so many great projects for them! Enjoy your week!

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  4. Those frames are so beautiful! I love this paint qith roses! And this picture with little girl is so amazing! Kisses

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  5. Great eye! And are you wallpapering? If so, I LOVE that wallpaper.

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  6. Great details in old frames. Sometimes I like to paint them white and put them on my mantle.
    deb

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  7. Love that gold frame! I can feel the adrenaline rush just reading about your finds...been awhile since I've gone out digging on my own. I'm inspired!

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  8. Love that frame. All of them are great finds. Thank you for sharing last week at TTF. Sorry I am so late visiting. Have a terrific day!

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