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“Framing” Collections
August 12th, 2006
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I admit it - I am a passionate collector. I once tried to make a list of all of my collections and I actually got distracted before the list was done. Just to give you an idea of SOME of what I collect, here’s a partial list:
* Stamped cross stitch * White glassware
* Aluminum pieces * Clear glassware
* Dated Christmas ornaments * Sand castles actually made from sand
(Want to know more of my list of collections? Click the “Collections” link on the left. )
Just storing some of these collections is an…. uh…. “issue” (I have one room devoted to the storage of my Christmas decorations alone). So I am always looking for creative ways to store them - and being a “repuposer”, that often means that I use them as decor WHILE they are being stored. Thus is the case with this set of white glass measuring cups (Click on the picture to get a bigger view):
They are currently being “stored” inside this frame up on the wall, but are very available for use when needed. The frame itself was bought for a dollar at an auction because one of the corner carvings had a break in it. I fashioned a repair from air-drying clay and adhered it to the frame. I then glued the angel head at the top of the frame. I followed all that up with two coats of white spray paint.
The cups are hanging off ribbon threaded through their handles and hooked on cup hooks positioned inside the frame to give me the look I wanted. So, I ended up with easy access to these measuring cups, a really different framed art piece and another “small space storage” idea to pass on to you.
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
