Due to not having been in the shop for a couple of weeks, I have nothing new to show. However I do have some of my favorite picture frame shadow boxes to show you. Not that these are my favorites, but I do love to make picture frame shadow boxes. I have tons of old frames and I intend to do a tutorial some day soon. Until then, I’ll let you see how old frames can be transformed.
This frame was in really good shape. I didn’t do anything to it except add the box and shelf.
It can actually be hung with the short part on top or bottom.
This is a much smaller frame that didn’t accommodate a shelf.
I had two identical frames. I made one that hung vertically . . . .
. . . . and one that hung horizontally.
This was a very large ornate frame. I believe this one has been sold, however, it may still be in storage. IF it is still in storage, you can bet it’s going to get a good glazing before it goes up for sale.
gail
Related Content: Picture Frame Ideas For Home Decor and More
cherry says
July 1, 2010 at 10:15 pmThese turned out great !
Happy 4th to you & yours
hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Michella says
July 1, 2010 at 5:37 pmWhat a cute idea!! Love transforming everyday (sometimes discarded) items into something new!! Would love for you to come visit and see my transformations!!
Have a wonderful day!!
~ Michella ~
~ ~ xoxo ~ ~
Prior says
July 1, 2010 at 4:36 amAlways loved your picture frame shadow boxes.. I do something simalar with the bottle…Lezlee
Donna says
July 1, 2010 at 1:46 amI love your shadow boxes! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Saw you over at Transformation Thursday.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
June 30, 2010 at 11:18 pmthose are great! i love the crisp white one. it would be perfect in my bathroom!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
June 30, 2010 at 11:18 pmthose are great! i love the crisp white one. it would be perfect in my bathroom!
Stephanie says
June 30, 2010 at 10:19 pmwhat an awesome idea!! i can’t wait to make my own! hobby lobby is great for cheap aweseome frames that have a couple chips and go on clearance!
Jeralee says
June 30, 2010 at 7:44 pmThese would also be great as a medicine cabinet or something, built right into the wall… Great ideas Gail!
Terry @ La Bella Vie says
June 30, 2010 at 7:33 pmOh this so reminds me of my grandma’s house, they are darling!
Now I think I have to try and make these, I have a bunch of old frames I can use.
By the way I love your blog and I’m now a follower, I would like to extend the same invitation to you to come be a follower on my little blog.
Thanks for sharing,
Terry
jen @ {decor junkie} says
June 30, 2010 at 7:03 pmWhat a great idea! I can’t wait to see the tutorial!
junkermidge says
June 30, 2010 at 4:41 pmYour framed shadowboxes are too cool! I’ve always loved, too, your shadowbox with the window/door front. I hope to copy you soon (but it won’t be the first time!) You rock!
Midge
A Pretty Pastime says
June 30, 2010 at 1:10 pmBeautiful! I have been looking for a shadow box for years for a Christmas stocking that was knit for the Honey when he was a baby (which makes the stocking antique 🙂 I’m going to give it a go….
Thanks Gail!
Katy
Proper Prim says
June 30, 2010 at 1:03 pmI have always loved the shadow boxes made from frames… yours are gorgeous… love the detail on some of those frames. Great job.
Can’t wait for the tutorial, I am going to make one of those for sure.
Hugs, Deb
Patti says
June 30, 2010 at 11:18 amI love those. Reminds me of the old days when my aunt had a huge one and she had all her chotchkies in it.
Very nice.
Maria Gridley says
June 30, 2010 at 7:44 amWow, those look amazing! I love pretty ornate frames like those! And I think the idea of creating them as shadow boxes is brilliant! I look forward to the tutorial! 🙂
Beautiful work!