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3/30/09

Trash to Treasure~

This trash to treasure is being hosted by Kari & Kijsa.
Here is a chicken wire wreath that I picked up for .70cents from a thrift store. It was already painted pink...so I just added some copies of old photographs that I had. I glued the photos to old yellowed book pages, punched a whole at the top of each photo and tied it to the wreath with some lace. I then cut out some leaves....but seeing it completed, they look like butterflys. Better yet! This wreath is going out onto my front yard patio. You can see that transformation here. It is an ever-evolving work in progress~ This photo of the mother holding her baby is my favorite...so sweet~
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12 comments:

  1. kari and kijsaMarch 31, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    This is amazing- we LOVE this idea!! What a great project....we are inspired! Beautiful job and definitely a treasure now!
    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  2. The Summer Kitchen GirlsMarch 31, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    What a sweet idea...we do so love the leaves {that do resemble butterflys} and admire the words on them...just perfect with those old family photos!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Karla & Karrie

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  3. Robin @ The Rendered NestMarch 31, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Cute idea...love those butterfly leaves made from pages! Aren't old photos the best?! I have tons from my own family...so special!

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  4. TiffanyMarch 31, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Very pretty. Do you know the people in the photographs or are they mysterious? Either way, it's neat.

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  5. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 31, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    This is SO clever! I love it!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  6. kayellenMarch 31, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Wonderful transformation!!!

    What a creative and special way to display your photos.

    Have a blessed week;-)

    kayellen

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  7. Lazy Mom LeslieMarch 31, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    I knew when I saw that wreath form that I was going to love the finished product. It was much more simple that I thought it was going to be and that made me love it even more! Fantastic!

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  8. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceMarch 31, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I love this--How did you get the wreath shape, or did you find itr that way?

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  9. LaurieMarch 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Hey, thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting on the window -- I'm so glad to have found your blog and I'm going to follow it! You know, we're (1) the same age (2) both Virgos and (3) I'm a native Californian but now living in CO. And a button freak. Lots in common!

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  10. Kitty ScrapsApril 1, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Hi Miz Cheryl
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment! I love your chicken wire wreath! How pretty it is. And you certainly can't beat the price!
    BTW - pictures of your grand in a wig is too funny!

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  11. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 1, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Hi Cheryl ~

    Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog.... I am starting to feel better, I think the More Spring type weather is helping & Wonderful Blogging Friends like you.... I am going to take a few online Workshops with JoAnnA - Moss Hill Studios, she is such a Doll.... I am hoping this will reignite My Spark to Create- plus I am going to list some stuff on eBay, that I do Not or Will not use, So Won't really miss, yet will generate some $

    Love the Wreath, what a Creative Idea....
    xox
    cheryl

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  12. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsApril 2, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Love the wreath! I'm always looking for new ways to display photographs!! Love the leaves on it, too!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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Chaste hugs & air kisses!
~Cheryl