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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Vintage Jewelry Art - A Happy Accident

Have I mentioned that I have commitment issues when deciding on art?  I'm not exactly sure when I became so timid about selecting what to put on the walls in our home.  I guess I know myself well enough to accept the fact that I tire of things quickly and am a little color-phobic for the same reason.  The wall décor pieces that have stood the test of time and my ever-changing tastes, though, are mirrors, frames, and architectural salvage.  They work with almost every style and color palette, so there's less chance that I will change my mind as soon as they are hung.

I'm working on a gallery wall for our master bedroom; although this is definitely putting the cart before the horse, as the bedroom project is currently stalled...big time!  Anyway, I completed a piece that will eventually be a part of that gallery.  For now, though, it is hanging in the hearth room (mostly for blog photo purposes, haha.)




This piece was a true accident-turned-art :)  I picked up each of the 3 elements completely separately, with absolutely no plans to put them together. 


I picked up this mirror at a consignment shop for $6, and fully intended to use it to craft a piece for my Etsy shop.  It went into the "stash" of supplies and sat quietly for months.


This frame was found at Goodwill for 99 cents.  I loved the strong style and nailhead trim.  After contemplating where I might use it at home, it eventually joined the other frames in the "stash".


Many of you know how much I adore vintage jewelry.  Ironically, I don't wear much jewelry, but I had absolutely planned to wear this because it made my heart go pitter patter!  I found it at my favorite local thrift store for a few dollars (about $2, if I remember correctly....score!)  Well, it sat and sat on my jewelry tray with all of the other pretty, but unworn, jewelry until I finally realized that I should find an alternate use for it.

One thing led to another, and as I played with pieces from the "stash", I discovered that the nailhead-trim frame fit nicely within the square mirror...BAM!  Then a lightbulb moment struck, and I knew that the flower brooch would perfectly complete the piece.  I seriously couldn't have planned this project if my life had depended on it, but voila...happiest of accidents!


I can't wait to add it to that gallery wall  s   o   m   e   d   a   y   .   .   .

Julie



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24 comments:

  1. Oh I love happy accidents ~ what a perfect combination, Julie!

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    1. Thanks, Cecilia! Luck was on my side on this one!

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  2. This is so beautiful, Julie. Often our prettiest creations are "by chance." I'm sure this lovely piece of art will inspire a wonderful gallery wall.
    Thanks for visiting...since you're a noreply comment, I just wanted to thank you for your encouraging words. I'm definitely out of my comfort zone!
    Mary Alice

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    1. I appreciate your compliment, Mary Alice. And I can't wait to see how successful your new pop-up shop will be...there's no doubt in my mind :)

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  3. I like the way your mind thinks - very clever and oh so pretty! Your link caught my eye at the Share Your Cup Thursday party.
    Marie, The Interior Frugalista

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    1. Thank you, so much, for stopping by and commenting, Marie! I link up to Share Your Cup often...it's a great party!

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  4. Great way to repurpose not one but three different pieces. Love it!

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  5. I always, always enjoy seeing your creative and artistic eye and you so beautifully transform and combine! I cannot do that, I can grow things, but I do not have your vision!
    Thank you for inspiring us this week at Thoughts of Home on Thursday!
    Jemma

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    1. Well, Jemma, if we could combine our talents, we'd be unstoppable :) Thanks for stopping by and for the sweet comment!

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  6. Love how it turned out Julie. Happy accident!
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thanks, Jann! The stars aligned on this one ;)

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  7. I love this! You have created such a unique statement piece by putting together all of these individual pieces. It is very beautiful and very outside of the box thinking.

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    1. Oh, thank you, Mary! I wish I could take credit for a brilliant vision, but it truly was a lucky break. Thanks for commenting :)

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  8. I'm giving you a feature for this morning's Let's Talk Vintage! post. THanks so much for linking up!

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    1. Ah, you are so sweet Jillian! I really appreciate that :)

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  9. Hi Julie,
    Your creation is beautiful! I love vintage broaches and this is such a pretty way to display them! I love that all the pieces you bought came together!
    Hugs, Kimberley

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    1. Hi Kimberley! Thanks for stopping by today! I also love vintage brooches and can't seem to stop buying them, haha :)

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  10. This is fabulous, Julie! I love how the frames worked together and the scale of your jewelry is so perfect. What a wonderful accident! And I must say I love it paired with that amazing shelf and the simple, but gorgeous flower arrangement. Well done. Hugs, Nancy

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    1. I certainly lucked out on this one, Nancy. And I am happy with it, which is rare, haha. Hugs to you!

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  11. I have a few pins that I may just transform. I love this! Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. I'd love to see what you create with the pins, Laura! You also have a great weekend!

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