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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 11:19:36 AM
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This picture was not taken good care of. Left in the sun to fade to grays and whites, no color at all. Then to make matters worse someone spilt I think a coke on it, because it was brown and sticky across the banner. I was not sure, but felt it was worth a chance at restoring. Much to my yippee skippy surprise, when I took the back off to pull it apart and clean it up, a treasure fell out. Originally the picture was longer than the frame so the ends were cut off to fit. Whoever did it put those end pieces back in it before sealing up the back. I had a perfect sample to know the exact colors it had been when new. I used wax pencils to restore all the colors. That sticky brown stuff gave me a fit, it would just not cover over. Then the light went on, I love sparkles so out came the vintage glass glitter. Little by little with a tiny paint brush I painted over the banner and added the glitter. It covered it perfectly!! It is now reframed and I just think it is beautiful. I always feel so good to give life back to something no one else wants.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 11:27:45 AM
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Isn't that the best thing ever!!! Such a pretty picture...and a shame that someone did not appreciate it better. Great job!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 4:59:23 PM
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Thanks Ladies
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 5:03:31 PM
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| Wow,it looks great now. You did a really god job! |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 11:05:03 PM
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I love trash myself, you know what they say, One man's trash is another man's treasure. You certainly do have a treasure. You did a really nice job of re-coloring it too! Great idea on the glittered banner.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 05:50:53 AM
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Melody June,
That came out so pretty and what good ideas you had to restore it. You need to get up here to my thrift store and restore some of the MANY pictures that come in. Its always so sad to see so many and know that when they leave the thrfit if not bought where they end up.
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 06:02:33 AM
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Nancy my favorites are the vintage with Jesus in them. If you get any you'll have to email me. I just can't stand to see them destroyed.
My problem is I get so attached to them I can't get rid of any. My husband keeps saying "down size Melody!!" I am really trying. LOL
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 5:27:00 PM
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Love it! Where did you hang it?
Linda in Scranton, PA
Put on the apron of humility.
1 Peter 5:5 |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 7:31:41 PM
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On a hall wall so it can be seen from the living room, dining, going to the bedrooms and bath. I like Him to keep an eye on us.
I am going to post another picture tomorrow that I can't date. It is a beautiful on of Jesus in the sky with angels over an ocean. There are so many objects in the picture I was trying to find out the meaning of everything but my brother in law said I should do a real search on it because he thinks it's very very old. Just when I was ready to start embellishing it with glitter. LOL I will hold off for a bit.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 9:17:49 PM
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Melody:
It was meant to be in your hands. What a beautiful picture. I'm glad you found it.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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cajungrammie
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
tina
dry prong
la.
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2009 : 06:55:33 AM
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how wonderful that is,you did a great job!
Sometimes I think I know Everything!!Then I wake Up!! |
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 07:57:48 AM
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How Precious!!
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison
Check out my blog!! http://bestcoupleintown.blogspot.com/ |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2009 : 12:49:13 PM
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Thanks Lady Farmgirls!!
Today I glaming up a old insulated milk bottle metal container. I am not sure what it will end up as. I have a vision of it being a container for the MaryJane in Califoria powerdered soap she taught us to make on her blog. I've a very cool vintage decal of Rooster and Hens that may be perfect on it. When the wheels are spinning never know with me where they will stop. LOL
Smiles, Melody June
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