I Did It! I Did It!

I have wanted a conservatory/display case/terrarium 

or whatever you call it forever!

After seeing how to make one with old picture frames in 

 Country Living Magazine, 

 I thought I may have a chance at making one.

I hit the Dollar Tree for picture frames - 4 each - 8x10s and 5x7's

I picked up braces, hinges, there too!.

I didn't do it exactly like they did, 

I wanted a "rougher" look so I used 

corner brackets to hold the frames together.

Looking good, all four sides are together.

Now they didn't put a bottom on it,

 but I wanted to be able to move it and it's contents should I need to.

I didn't have wood (besides it would make it heavier) 

so I used my all purpose cardboard! LOL

Tacked it to the bottom and

voilà!

I debated whether to add the sides to the roof.

I've seen them both ways.

But the extra cardboard was sitting there looking at me so I did.

Of course, they used real boards ;)

All together!

Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.

It didn't "fit" exactly right,

when the roof closed it wouldn't close all the way down on the frame.

But a small hook and nail fixed that!

Painted white, of course.

You can see a "line" in the cardboard, but it doesn't bother me....

I'm NOT a perfectionist! LOL

Now ready to decorate for the Season!

My Bottle Brush Trees and a Snowbaby seem right at home

Add a couple Bottle Brush Wreaths, snowflake, pearl Candy Cane

and Prism and there you have it.

I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

And much cheaper that buying one ♥

And I can change it out with the seasons :)

Oh and don't forget the faux snow!!

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