11/10/2011

Buyer's Remorse To Buyer's Rejoice!

Have you ever bought something and had buyer's remorse when you had time to think more clearly? This happened to me about a month ago.


I found two beautiful framed prints of topiarys. They were large and the frames were ornate. I paid too much for them to call them a DEAL, but overall the frames alone were worth the price.
One of the two prints

When I had time to step back and review my purchase of these two topiary framed prints, I realized that even though they were attractive and framed and matted well, they were still dated by almost a decade.

What to do with them now? Trash them? No! Think outside the box. Recycle them! Yes!!


So, I took them apart and used the foam core backing. After spraying on adhesive to the board, I placed on two layers of batting and cut to size. I then found material that would work for each. I used coordinating ribbon and buttons and WA-LA...Padded material, Ribboned and framed to become bulletin boards.

I adore the toile print I used on this one even though it is for sale.

For the next one, I had my client in mind and used an animal print fabric. This one is also more versatile because it can be hung horizontal or vertical.
What did I do with the glass? Recycle it! of course. My client wants me to frame many prints for their study. So, I took the glass to a glass store and they cut it up to size for my frames. A win-win don't you think?

NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.
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13 comments:

  1. Those are great Terry! I've seen this same method of bulletin done many times before, but not as nicely!

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  2. Wonderful transformation, Terry! Your client will love the one you created for her!

    Blessings,
    Angie

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  3. Love what you did with those frames! Beautiful and functional:) Thank you for stopping by for a visit with your kind comments, Terry:)

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  4. Definitely a win-win, Terry! I love the toile one ~ the colors are beautiful!

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  5. Great solution for the frames. I like both of them. I'm sure you'll have no problem selling the toile one.

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  6. I love the frames and I love what you did with them! Thanks for sharing with Blog Stalking Thursday!

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  7. Ya did good! Glad you feel better now... Remorse is no fun.

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  8. I've had buyers remorse lots of times but you definitely made those frames work, and work beautifully. Great job! And so functional too.
    Lynn

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  11. New follower, great job on the redo. They look fantastic now. How did you attach the buttons, I am curious?

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