Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s probably my least favorite day of the year. I won’t be doing any projects this year, so I’m going to show you some from the past. Up today, is “the key to my heart”.
I started with a thrifted frame in all it’s chippy glory.
A door (knob) plate, also chippy! A filigree gold frame, that are a dime a dozen at thrift stores. (I so love these frames, we had them all over the house as I was growing up)
I spent a couple of hours washing and sanding the chippy paint off the door plate. I still have mixed feelings, were I to do it today? I’m still not sure what I would do. But I really love how it looks in this picture.
I had a Christmas ornament that I had picked up on clearance after the holidays. It was a little new looking and had a curve to it, so I hammered it flat.
Gotta have a glass knob with all of these components. I secured everything with E-6000. The paper? I didn’t have any cute scrapbook paper so I did a “watermark” print on some plain cardstock.
I couldn’t decide whether to include the filigree frame on top of the gold frame, or leave it off.
Sort of thinking maybe I should have used the filigree frame INSTEAD of the chunky frame.
I sold this on Craig’s List to a very nice young fella that bought it for Valentine’s Day for his sweetheart.
gail
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Toqua's Crafts says
January 17, 2012 at 8:13 pmI can understand why you don’t aren’t a huge fan of Valentine’s Day… I’m really not a huge fan of any holiday… but I go with the flow…
I too like the filigree frame better than the chunky frame, but either way it did turn out cute. I like the doorknob the bestest. And those keys! My grandmother’s house used the skeleton keys to lock it up!
Frazzled Mom of Five says
January 17, 2012 at 4:10 pmLove It!
What area do you sell on Craigs List? Boy, I would love to live in your neck of the woods.
Terri says
January 17, 2012 at 12:47 pmAdorable…I love this!
Love Of Quilts says
January 17, 2012 at 4:49 amAdorable!
Amy Renea says
January 16, 2012 at 8:16 pmIf it helps…I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day either…even if you are happy in love, there is still something so commercial and exclusive about it…anywhoo…
…in happier news…have you sent in your video yet?>!?
Full Circle Creations says
January 16, 2012 at 6:34 pmLooks great! I too am not excited about V-Day, but since it’s that time of year, I have to have something in the shop because you never know when a buyer will appear.
Holly
laxsupermom says
January 16, 2012 at 5:46 pmCute project! Great use of some old objects. Thanks for sharing.
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
January 16, 2012 at 5:02 pmThanks for linking up Gail! I love the way it turned out and love even more that you were able to sell it! 🙂 I appreciate you!!!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
January 16, 2012 at 4:43 pmof course i think it is cute, but i really love the story of who it went home to! 🙂
jasmineturrner says
January 16, 2012 at 4:15 pmyour glass doorknob is so great…….i really Granite Countertopso impress…..thanks for sheering….
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Betsy says
January 16, 2012 at 3:59 pmThis is so cute, love the glass doorknob. What a sweetie to buy it for a Valentine’s Day present.
Anne says
January 16, 2012 at 3:46 pmWhat a great idea! Love that doorknob & plate!!
DearHelenHartman says
January 16, 2012 at 3:23 pmAwww indeed. Very pretty and what a fun Valentine’s Day gift idea.
Korrie@RedHenHome says
January 16, 2012 at 3:11 pmSuper cute! I’ve been thinking of a “key to my heart” idea for my home…now I have more to ponder!
About Me says
January 16, 2012 at 2:54 pmOoooohhhhh Gail, I LIKE this. I have 4 of those old vintage plates (2 red and 2 white) and a pair of skeleton key. You gave me a GREAT idea. Thanks hun : )
~ Deanna
Rachel says
January 16, 2012 at 2:33 pmWhat a neat idea, and I would never have thought about how to sell it but that’s awesome!
Okio B Designs says
January 16, 2012 at 2:31 pmAdorable! If my hubby bought that for me for V-day, I’d be thrilled! =)
Jeanine
Gail says
January 16, 2012 at 2:29 pmWonderfully creative idea!!!