Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Shabby Magnetic Board

Yes, I've been away for a bit.  It's been an insanely busy show season, along with everyday life.  So, I'm doing what I said I was going to do in my last post.  I'm going over a multitude of my previous posts, and, sharing some of the most popular.

First posted August 9, 2012, here's "Shabby Magnetic Board".


I've been trying to rest up after my show this past weekend, but I had an idea for a beat up frame I've had lying around for a while.




Here is where we started.





As you can see, the frame was missing some of the trim.  Last year I bought a huge bag of fabric roses for $1.00.  Because, well, they were $1.00, and they were roses.






They came in handy for this little project.






I hot glued them to the area that was missing trim, and sprayed them with sealer to stiffen them.  After multiple coats of white spray paint, and a couple coats of white gesso,  this is what I had.







I left a bit of the pink, and I embraced the touches of fraying.






The magnetic board is a piece of tin I cut,







and sprayed black.  Add a couple frenchy magnets, and I'm done.




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74 comments:

  1. TrishaAugust 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Great transformation! I will have to give this a try soon!

    ~Trisha

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  2. SusanAugust 7, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Wow! Rosemary, that was a great idea to stiffen the roses. I would have never thought of that in a million years. Thats why I love blogging, I learn so much from wonderful ladies like you!

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  3. AnneAugust 7, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Rosemary,
    Beautiful!!!Love this idea with those roses!
    xx
    Anne

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  4. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️August 7, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Rosemary,

    The frame is so adorable! I love the magnets.

    Dee

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  5. OliveAugust 7, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I love an oval frame and you saved this one in such a beautiful manner.

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 7, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    What a gorgeous frame, Rosemary! I love the addition of the roses. I would have thought they were part of the original frame. It makes for a pretty magnetic board; would look great in a ladies craft room or office.

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  7. UnknownAugust 7, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    YUM!!!! sooo lovely! what a great idea! will try this too!

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  8. The Feathered NestAugust 7, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    What a WONDERFUL idea Rosemary!!! The mirror is absolutely gorgeous but of course it would be after you get your hands on it ;) Michaels has some paper roses in their wedding section that you would so LOVE...and they would be perfect for the gesso technique! I love how you use gesso, it's a wonderful thing, right?? hugs and love, Dawn

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  9. farmhouse-storyAugust 7, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    such a creative and beautiful way to hide damage, rosemary:) love this!

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  10. Amy KinserAugust 7, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Gorgeous, you smart smart lady!

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  11. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 7, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    ...and a little DARLING!!!
    That is such a great cover and love the fray on the roses.

    Pat

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  12. andrea@townandprairieAugust 7, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Great SAVE with the pinks! This is a fine example where the sum is greater than the parts, and you definitely pulled this one off!

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  13. Susan EvelynAndRoseAugust 7, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Brilliant, Rosemary! I LOVE how the roses turned out.
    Just got my copy of Romantic Homes in the mail - congrats on the well deserved (and awesome full page) feature!!!!

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  14. DonnaAugust 7, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    What a gorgeous transformation, Rosemary! I never would have thought to use the fabric roses. I've seen many beautiful old frames that are missing some of the trim, and never knew what I'd do with them. Now I know! Thanks for the inspiration:)

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  15. RobynAugust 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    It's beautiful. I have a mirror that has tired looking fabric roses around it. I think by doing this it would give it a new life. I want to try this, but I'm not sure what you mean by a sealer. Can you tell me what that is. Thanks for all your inspirations!

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  16. Erin~Just*GrandAugust 7, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    That frame is absolutely gorgeous! If this is what you do when you are resting..... I love how it turned out.
    Just Wow!

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  17. Faded CharmAugust 7, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    You always have the best ideas for all your "junk" lying around. I wish I could find the time, cause I've got a lot lying around...lol!

    Hope you are enjoying Summer and don't work too hard:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  18. UnknownAugust 7, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Oh wow, what a great makeover! This turned out really lovely; thanks for sharing!

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  19. Ivy and ElephantsAugust 7, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Yet another brilliant idea. Love it!

    Paula

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  20. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicAugust 7, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Love this, Rosemary. You always have the best ideas. I love how this turned out.

    ~Shanon

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  21. The Polka Dot ClosetAugust 7, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Adorable!! I know what it is is like all of the sudden an idea pops into your head, and you have to try it!!

    Carol

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  22. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    You really are brilliant Rosemary-
    this is such a fantastic solution and one I'll have to keep in mind!
    hugs
    Suzan

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  23. GailAugust 8, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    That's beautiful Rosemary! I LOVE oval frames. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  24. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~August 8, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    What a pretty frame :) Have a great day! xo Holly

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  25. Crafty LoopsAugust 8, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    What a transformation, this is truly beautiful. Lee x

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  26. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Fantastic idea! I have a frame just like this....hummm. I also have several frames with missing trim. Just leave it to you to find a solution!

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  27. DebbieAugust 8, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I love this, what a great idea!!

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  28. savvycityfarmerAugust 8, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    a little you
    a little wonderful
    a little ( ahum, a lot) one of a kind
    a little SOLD???

    see ya tomorrow!
    save ME some wondeful junk!

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  29. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 8, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Very pretty Rosemary!!

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  30. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 8, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Rosemary, only you could think up this amazing "disguise" treatment. turned out gorgeous. also loved that photo of you and Jeanine on her blog. super cute!!!

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  31. Honey at 2805August 8, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Beautiful, Rosemary!

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  32. BrendaniowaAugust 8, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    I,m one of your new followers and I love everything you make. You are one talented gal. Thanks for shairing.

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  33. DownTheLaneWithDaisyAugust 8, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Amazing and beautiful!

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  34. BlissAugust 8, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    You can't fool me, I know you never rest!

    ~Bliss~

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  35. KathyAugust 8, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    How beautiful & oh, so very brilliant!! You are the most creative person ever! Blessings!!

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  36. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRAugust 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    How cute! You just made that sound too easy! Mine would probably never look like that! You are so talented!!!

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  37. ChiPPy-SHaBByAugust 8, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    ALMOST S*P*E*E*C*H*L*E*S*S...
    Hope you save it for the Next Kane... Would LoVe to see it in person!!!
    Jeanine Burkhardt

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  38. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsAugust 8, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    You are the clever one...Cannot believe you took that frame that most people would just throw out and turn it into a thing of beauty!....

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  39. RoisinAugust 8, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    What a clever and pretty idea.

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  40. Leena Milligan LanteigneAugust 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Awesome! Love it, love it, love it! Now, go rest some more LOL!
    xoxo, Leena

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  41. Roxanne ReinhartAugust 8, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Incredible. The roses are fantastic!!!

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  42. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 8, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Rosmary, This is just the most fabulous project!!!!! I love love love it!
    Those flowers are over-the-top!
    I hope you will join me for TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS going on now! What a great project to share!!!!
    I am a new follower!

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  43. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Wow!! Fabulous project! I want it! Ha! Thank you so much for sharing it!

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  44. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingAugust 8, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    You have such a wonderfully artistic eye! Your vision for things always amazes me. This is just beautiful.

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  45. shabbyechic.blogspot.itAugust 8, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    and only you can make somethink like this!

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  46. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 8, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    AMAZING transformation. I had a frame similar to this, but never would have thought about gluing fabric roses to it. A real work of art and so expensive looking now!!

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  47. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 8, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Rosemary,
    You had a beautiful idea here...I would have never thought of adding those flowers, and they look outstanding!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  48. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHAugust 8, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    This is so pretty, truly shabby and romantic.

    Please come link up, if you like, at my party...
    http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

    ♥Linsey

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  49. agnésAugust 9, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    J'adore, merci pour le partage!

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  50. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    My goodness Rosemary, you are so talented, who would have thought to paint the flowers? Love the look!!

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  51. Sandi~A Cottage MuseAugust 9, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    So pretty!
    Congrats on being in RH!!

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  52. Every Little BirdieAugust 9, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Your creativity never ceases to amaze me. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! Oh, and BTW my hubby always says "you can rest when your dead", so go ahead and keep that energy going!!

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  53. KarenAugust 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful Rosemary, Shabby Chic perfection!

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  54. AnonymousAugust 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    One of the most creative things I have seen! great Job. So glad I found you too!! i am now a follower.

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  55. Honey at 2805August 9, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Dropping by again to say have a great weekend and thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

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  56. Vintage Street DesignsAugust 9, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    You saved this frame!!! Great job!

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  57. UnknownAugust 9, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    I really, really like this!! I love how you stiffened the roses and painted them. SO nice.

    Thanks for sharing. I would love to try it.

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  58. Barbara JeanAugust 9, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Great idea with those fabric flowers!!

    wonderful project!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  59. Shabby Brocante, KarenAugust 10, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Brilliant! That is one of the smartest ideas ever. It looks fabulous!

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  60. A Shabby Moment in TimeAugust 10, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Goodness, is there ANYTHING you can't do or dream up??? Love this and ALL your creations.
    Blessings & hugs,
    Karen

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  61. BiljanaAugust 10, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    So adorable, I love it:-))

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  62. Decor & HarmonyAugust 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Fabulous! You've done it again :)

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  63. BrandiAugust 12, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    I love the way you think, Rosemary! You take simple items and turn them into one-of-a-kind treasures.

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  64. Maureen WyattAugust 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I was just trying to decide the best way to paint silk flowers and you come along with the ideas! I never thought of stiffener. Your frame is so sweet, now. ~ Maureen

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  65. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Wow I can't believe the beautiful changes you made to this piece! Just an old piece that many people would throw out but I love how you recreated this into a beautiful magnetic board. Thanks for sharing!

    www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  66. Jana@Transformations From the HeartAugust 19, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Love how you changed this. Years ago, maybe 20 or so, my mom had a beautiful vase with flowers that were stiffened and so glossy. I loved that little arrangement, been wanting to make one for years. Might just have to put it on a frame now that I see yours~Love it!
    I'm now following you!

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  67. JeanneAugust 30, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    What a great way to use those silk roses! They look like they are metal or porcelain once you attached them to the frame and painted them. Brilliant!
    xo
    jeanne

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  68. ChristineOctober 27, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Hello! Rosemary, I hope you don't mind a few questions at this late date? I've 2 mirrors I want to garnish with faux maple leaves. I was wondering if you recommend gesso then plaster? Or just gesso? Did you dip them or paint them? I love the idea of sealing them. Am I on track thinking you used something like a polyurathane to stiffen them? Or starch + poly?
    I am excited to fancy up these really boring mirrors. The straight, Craftsman look is no longer my love. :) I appreciate your time and advice! Sincerely, Christine

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  69. JunkchiccottageAugust 30, 2016 at 4:01 PM

    So pretty Rosemary. So great it can be used for magnets too.
    Kris

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  70. Nancy CarrAugust 30, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    Very sweet, Rosemary. I will never look at a broken frame again. Blessings

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  71. JeanineAugust 31, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    Gorgeous! I love to see your transformations!

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  72. Curtains in My TreeAugust 31, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    FABULOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! as always I know who ever purchased it loved it

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  73. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 3, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    I loved that frame then, and I love it even more now!

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  74. UnknownOctober 28, 2016 at 1:05 AM

    property in thrissur

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