I started with an unfinished shadowbox from Goodwill. It had been collecting dust for months but I love shadowboxes so I knew I would use it someday. It was a very pale wood and I ended up painting it black to match another shadowbox on my wall.
The inside had a few components - the "box" and a mat.
I covered the mat in paper grocery bag that I crinkled and wrinkled.
Adds some nice texture and makes it look old and a bit leathery.
My background I decided to make out of an old dictionary page. I have been using this dictionary for every project and I still have a huge book full of material to work with.
Have I shown you my new favorite tool?
It fits perfectly in the hand and makes precision cutting a breeze.
It fits perfectly in the hand and makes precision cutting a breeze.
This little key I've had for ages - it could have gone to some little box or an old clock. I simply stuck it inside using glue dots. If you've never used those things before watch. out. they are really sticky.
All together it makes a wonderful addition to all my other old junk. ;)
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All together it makes a wonderful addition to all my other old junk. ;)
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16 comments:
Very unique! I love a piece of art that you know no one else will have! And I love old keys! ♥
I LOVE this! I love everything about it and I just ADORE skeleton keys!
Using the grocery bag was genius!!
Lou Cinda :)
This is so charming. Nice job.
That is my favorite tool too! So easy and comfy to use!! Love the project...I wish I could find some skeleton keys..I live in a 1930s house that still has some original door knobs that used to lock with skeleton keys..would love to have some as art work ;)
Anyway thanks for commenting on my blog (I have more ideas for those toilet paper rolls too haha) and I also saw your link on The Shabby Nest :) Happy weekend!
I LOVE everything you do!
Coming over from the Shabby Nest! So glad I found your blog. I love your skeleton key! New follower now!
Molly! Thanks so much for visiting Meet Virginia, I am so glad you did because I just adore your blog! This craft is amazing! You are so creative! Plus you can totally do the crochet flowers I promise they are easy visit that link on my blog she gives great video tutorials!
~Morgan
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I stumbled across a bag of old keys a year ago, and sold quite a few of them at a flea market, but then couldn't part with the rest. I've got them hanging on a fabric covered memory board in my library now...keys are great! The stories they could tell.
Take care..Lisa :-)
That doesn't look like junk at all! I love that tip about the knife. Never seen anything quite like it. Gonna look for that now.
I love this. I love keys and have been on the look out for some to decorate with forever. Finding them super cheap seems to be hard though. But great job. I really love how this turned out. So simple but still stunning.
Very nice with the book pages in the background! I love it!
I love this post! What a great idea you had and you followed through so beautifully! I love it! Thanks for sharing.
This is mega-cute. I have tons of old keys lying around in my house. Should really try something like this. Really nice!
That looks wonderful! Love the use of grocery bags. Haven't tried glue dots yet, but I did look at them last time I was at the craft store.
that is so random! I just finished a project with skeleton keys. You and I have similar tastes! cute blog!
http://alittleofthis---alittleofthat.blogspot.com/2010/03/framed-skeleton-keys.html
Ah, crinkled up grocery bags...you have my mind wondering on what I can create next!! Great project, it turned out great. And I am lovin' your cutting tool. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired.
Chelsea
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