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January 4, 2010

THE ORIGINAL BRASS FRAME


I found these beautiful Italian made frames at the thrift store,  but the trouble was...... they were brass.....well, nothing a coat of spray paint couldn't fix.  With a little added embellishment they are the perfect junkstyle
 re-creation.

One in white and one in black.  I love anything to do with Paris so had to use some french themed images. The perfect frenchie paper was found at a local scrapbooking shop.


A vintage earring and crystal  finish off the look.
Happy day.
xojanis

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17 comments:

  1. Amy@TheLemonCottageJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Ooh la la!
    They are beautiful.
    You are so talented.
    ~Amy

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  2. PollyJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    Very pretty Janis! It's amazing what paint can do, isn't it?

    Thanks for sharing!

    Polly

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  3. TJanuary 5, 2010 at 4:47 AM

    Those are really cool! Great idea!!

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  4. icandy...January 5, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    LOVE, love, love them! I've run across some of those wonderful frames thrifting myself... I love to paint them and decorate with pretties!
    They turned out beautifully!
    Christina

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  5. SherrieJanuary 5, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Is there nothing that can't be improved with spray paint. My favorite thing.

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  6. Nice and Easy AntiquesJanuary 5, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    French and bling...perfect combo!!!

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  7. Ticking and ToileJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    gorgeous! you are extremely talented & your work is amazing!

    Shellagh

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  8. julesJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    lovely and so inventive...love seeing things reclaimed, jules

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  9. Les CotrionsJanuary 5, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    They're gorgeous! A joyful new year to you!
    Vale

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  10. BonjourRomanceJanuary 5, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Bonjour,
    Just found your blog via Chic Provence blog and so glad I came by. These frames are beautiful, love the Frenchy pictures. I'll be following along and will be back soon!

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  11. aliceJanuary 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Janis,
    You have the "eye" and can pull it all together! Love them!!!
    smiles, alice

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  12. RustydivaJanuary 5, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Hi Janis, I'm so glad you've found time to project again! I was going into "Janis withdrawal" for awhile! :) (I know the holidays can be chaotic) These are beautiful. Thanks to you, I'm trying to add more Paris in my decor! Keem em coming ~ you are my muse!

    Kenda

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  13. Kati @ Housewife_SwaggerJanuary 6, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    they turned out beautifully! I love them!! Great finds!!

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  14. Pansy Cottage GirlJanuary 6, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Oh those turned out fabulous!!

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  15. Faded CharmJanuary 6, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    These frames turned out gorgeous. Hope you are having a wonderful week so far.

    Kathleen

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  16. Anne LorysJanuary 6, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    You are doing some AMAZING things with mirrors these days! I need to sit down and study what you've done thus far, because you have really got it goin' on, girl! ;-)

    Big hugs,
    Anne

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  17. AnitaJanuary 7, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Suoer cool. The Paris caught my eye- I have organized a Flea Market shopping trip to Paris in April. Come see my log is you want more info or if you can go.

    I am glad to have found your blog and will check back often.

    Thanks! Anita

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