I have decided to use the color Blue and Retro as the theme for my holiday decorating. I was inspired by a piece of vintage fabric that I recently purchased at the thrift store. I think it is 50's or 60's. You can see my post here.
This is my first piece. It will become part of a wall grouping in my living room. You may remember that I recently painted the walls a pale blue. The background fabric is my inspiration vintage fabric.
Last week I purchased the frame below at the local thrift store. I think it is someone's wedding photo. So sad that it ended up in the thrift store.
Once home I removed the glass, matting, photo, and backing. I discarded the glass. Actually it broke when I was removing it. Luckily, I was standing over the garbage can just in case this happened.
Frame, matting, and backing were then sprayed with silver metallic spray paint. I gave the frame two coats.
Put it all back together. Glued the fabric to the backing. Added an ornament from JoAnn's.
A special thanks to kelleyhighway.blogspot for the inspiration.
I purchased some retro blue fabric and another ornament at JoAnn's yesterday. They are destined to become the next wallhanging in the display. I just need to find the right frame.
Can't decide if I want a aluminum tree or a white one. I've looked at a couple of white ones and wasn't impressed. I have seen some of the vintage aluminum ones on ebay. What do you think? I'll keep you posted on my progess toward a Blue Christmas.
How different and how charming decorating with blue this year! I love the idea of the blue and retro themes.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I think the only Christmas we will have will be a few arrangements scattered around.
ReplyDeleteThis is really fun, Pam! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your holiday decor!
ReplyDeleteok how crazy it that?! i just today decided we would be going for a blue Christmas this year! my son is 16 and informed me we will not be having any frosted pink or purple around this year.... i will be interested to see what you do with this idea.... happy holiday blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteGo for the metallic tree for sure! I am trying to talk my sister into giving me the one my mom had when we were growing up, but no luck so far!
ReplyDeleteI just love what you did. Show us more! The retro blue look will be fabulous.
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Claudia
I love all your new stuff. You did superbly on that frame. I love the colors. It all looks like it came out of a magazine!
ReplyDeletehow fun! I bet it will be a blue, blue Christmas at your house......
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