I was looking through my pictures last night and realized I never shared my shadow box project with you. I worked on it during the “Lucketts Frenzy” in August, so I didn’t take before pictures and I totally forgot to even write about it.
I found this tired and sad looking shadow box at an antique store for practically nothing. The frame was oak and dry. The interior had a piece of black velvet sloppily stapled inside. It was a mess, but I could see the potential.
I started out by cleaning it up and removing the black velvet and staples. I then stained the frame in my very favorite dark walnut stain and finished it off with wipe-on poly. My husband cut a piece of bead board to fit the back of the interior and I painted it out in Creamy by Sherwin Williams. I then added a glass knob to the top, so one could hang a baby dress or wreath in it.
The baby dress was my very first sale at Lucketts and the shadow box sold later on the morning of the first day. This would be easy to make yourself with a cool frame and a simple box construction. The frame can be attached with hinges on one side and a clasp on the other.
So, now for the answer to the “what is it” question. First of all, you girls cracked me up! I was laughing so hard at some of the guesses. They were funny, but they were all wrong. It actually is not a very functional piece. It’s a visual aid that would’ve been used by an architect or artist for sketching round objects like tires. Now, that’s what the vendor told me, so who knows if she was just being clever or if that was the actual use, but it sounds good to me. I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it, but I hope I never have to use it for some of the suggestions (ahem…hemorrhoid doughnut.)
Thanks for the laugh!
By the way, some folks asked about the date marker and it is for sale. It’s $16…let me know if you’re interested in purchasing it.
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Love your hat mold girl, I have about 6 of them..and the shadow box is just too cute what can't you do my Dear friend…Hope and pray all is well in your world today and each day…Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ps I'm having a second year of blogging give away if you have the time come by girl..
The shadow box is adorable and so is the baby dress. Now, if I can just find me a man with a saw that could cut some beadboard! LOL!
Mr. Sissie can't even hammer a nail without hitting his finger! LOL!
Glad to know what that round thingee is.
hugs
Sissie
The beadboard totally makes all the difference in the shadow box. Great move. Thanks for the inspiration!
Gorgeous shadow box and too precious dress! I can't tell–is there glass in the shadow box?
You always have the neatest ideas!!
I really wish the date marker said "July 30, 1944" because that is my father's birthdate. Rats!
oh, the shadow box with the wee dress
is completely delightful!
i am thinking i would have wanted to buy
them together as it looks totally sweet as is!
your work always brings me smiles …
thanks!
: )
prairiegirl
I totally was going to say hemorrhoid doughnut but thought it might not of been thought of back then..good to see that other have a sick sense of humor like me! Love the shadow box, your work is so classy. I don't know why you don't list your stuff on Etsy! You could sell while you slept {if you ever do that lol}
I love the industrial things! I love the date sign. And the shadow box? TDF.
The shadow box is fab and that baby's dress is adorable. So crisp and white. Love it!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Love how your shadow box turned out. You always make things seem so easy to do! Might try this one love the end result.Have a wonderful day!
The shadow box is darling. I love how the glass knob and beadboard look with the dark wood frame. Elegant yet country!
I love that shadow box…. I have so many sweet dresses from my baby girls, and I would love to find one like that…
Hugs.
The shadow box is beautiful and such a good idea.
I didn't even try to guess the use of the wooden bagel-like object. Good to know what it was used for.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the shadow box. Gets me thinking about all of those antique frames I have stashed in my basement…hmmmmm, says I.
Take care,
Judy
Great features! I was excited to see Restore's blog for the very first time. Can't wait to peruse it! Thanks for hosting every Friday.
I have a few of the hat molds too. They are pretty cool, mine came from an old dry cleaners Mr. RC's grandma worked for in the 50s. I sold a few to some guy in Italy on ebay for substantially more than $16.
I love the shadow box too! I am the lucky one that bought it at Lucketts from you, along with quite a few other items! I just love your things. Your blog is fab and I look forward every day to see what you are up to, thanks for all the inspiration!
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