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Monday, December 6, 2010

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
voilĂ !


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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17 comments:

  1. Oh, my gosh, Deb, that is just gorgeous! Love it with those pretty bottlebrush trees and all!
    Jane-Jacksonville

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  2. This is beautiful Deb! How crafty!
    xo Catherine

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  3. Adorable! Now, how much are you going to sell these for? I bet you could!

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  4. I've seen these on the BH&G website and they've been on my agenda too. Yours is fabulous...looks better than my original inspiration.

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  5. That is so cute! You did an amazing job. I love the decorations...congrats on your talented creation!

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  6. OMG Deb...This is truly fabulous! You are so creative.. The vintage decor inside is a dream!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  7. How cute! Totally thrifty and you could probably use it year round for different holidays. I will definitely have to keep this in mind!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  8. I can't believe you even thought of making one of these, let alone ACTUALLY made one!

    Wowsers!

    Sarahx

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  9. How very cute. You are definately a creative gal and I have just become a follower. My post at BNOTP is next to your and I'm hoping you will stop by.

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  10. I Love conservatories !, Can't believe you actually made one, Impressive!! :~) It came out Really Great. You're going to have lots of Fun playing with it. I Love it, Great Job!

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  11. Soooo adorable! Whimsical and easy to care for too! I'd hate to put this creation away at year end!

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  12. What a great idea. I'm definitely adding this to my list of "Things to make in the new year"!

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  13. Yours turned out fabulous. I was going to make one, but have never gotten around to it. I love how you decorated it for the holiday season.

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  14. What a cute little house you made. I really enjoyed this post. I made a small one for my garden out of old windows and it is much the same only about 3 feet tall!

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  15. LOVE this, Debra! Featured at Retro Repin! Hope you stop by and link up again. :)
    ~ Robin
    http://redoityourselfinspirations.blogspot.com/2015/01/retro-re-pin-party-26.html

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    1. Thank you Robin! Hoping to stop & link up again also ♥

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