I have a collection of brooches and pins that belonged to my mom, my grandmother (my dad's mom), and to me. I enjoy wearing them, but they are really too pretty to keep in a drawer. So, I found this beautiful frame at T.J. Maxx that already had a mat with four openings in it.I took the glass out, then I glued batting onto the cardboard piece that was inside the frame, and then covered the batting with a creamy brocade fabric. I pulled the fabric around to the back of the cardboard to hold it taut, and glued it. (I don't have step by step photos because I made this about 3 years ago). Then I put it all back together. The batting serves as a sort of cushion that the pins can stick into. It hangs in my bathroom. It makes a unique decorative piece with great sentimental value, and provides a practical place to keep special accessories right on hand for that perfect finishing touch to whatever I might be wearing.
7 comments:
This is a great idea & so pretty! I think I'm going to do that. I have several pins that belonged to Mike's mother and a few of my own. I don't wear them often, so if I put them on display, everybody will be able to enjoy them.
Thanks!
You're welcome! I'm glad you like it!
Ditto to Maxine's comments. Since I've seen it in person, I can tell you that it is beautiful. Fabulous idea!
Vickie I think it is beautiful also & so convient right there in your bathroom so we can all enjoy it when we come to have our fun party's. Aunt Peggy
OOPS I MISPELLED CONVENIENT.
Thank you!
Maybe it's a good thing there aren't alot of heirlooms on yours since it keeps falling off the wall.
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