Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Antique Hair Brush Transformation

I really don't recall where I found this antique brush frame or how long I've had it, but I'm sure I picked it up for next to nothing at a flea market or yard sale. I wanted to create another decorated picture frame similar to the one in my header and in this post from February.

I didn't have another tin type available or an antique picture that would fit, so I started looking through my stack of antique fashion magazines.

The main ingredients:  an ornate antique brush frame, vintage clip on earring, strand of pearls, and a picture from The Designer Magazine, April 1911.  One coat of matte Mod Podge with a little water was used to attach the picture to the cardboard.

The pearls, lace, and rhinestones were all glued in place with Aleene's clear gel Tacky Glue.  For a stronger hold, I used E6000 to attach the vintage earring.  I punched two small holes in the top of the frame and attached the chain with wrapped headpins.

We had a little accident while I was attaching the chain to the top of the frame.  I dropped my jewelry pliers on her lapel and they gave her a nasty little cut.  Good thing they didn't land a little higher because she'd look pretty strange with a rhinestone in the middle of her face.  

I think she's happy all dressed up in her fancy new hat and jewelry.

I'm joining the party at:
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
Knick of Time for Knick of Time Tuesday
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
Brambleberry Cottage for Time Travel Thursday
My Repurposed Life for Catch As Catch Can
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
No Minimalist Here for Open House Party Thursday

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Posted by Labels: antique, antique hair brush, lace, makeover, pearls, picture frame, repurposed, rhinestones, The Designer Magazine

42 comments:

  1. Connie MercerMay 22, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    awesome Betsy~love it!!!

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Another beauty, Betsy. You rock.

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  3. sonyaMay 22, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Your antique hair brush is just gorgeous. Love it!

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  4. Helen and her DaughtersMay 22, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    You are so talented, I just love this!

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  5. SusanMay 22, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Betsy, you are so creative! I love how you dressed up that mirror.

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  6. LorettaMay 22, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Lovely...just lovely!!! How many times have I told you you rock? Well, here's another...YOU ROCK GIRL!!! It had to be you!!

    Love you...

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  7. Barbara JeanMay 22, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    That is just plain, or not so plain, gorgeous!!!!

    blessings
    barb

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  8. Glenda/MidSouthMay 22, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    You definitely have so much creativity going on. Love what you did to the old brush.

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  9. MaggieMay 22, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    good save, Betsy--the dropped pliers was a blessing in disguise; the lapel pin looks perfect! Very pretty project!

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  10. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMay 22, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Very, very pretty, Betsy!!!

    xoxo

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  11. KathyMay 22, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Oh, Betsy, this is beautiful! I never thought of making a hairbrush into a frame. How did you get the brush part out?

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  12. AnneMay 22, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Betsy,
    That looks beautiful.
    Anne

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  13. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesMay 22, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Betsy, this is beautiful. Thanks for sharing how you created this beauty and also for sharing the oops and how you fixed it.

    I must tell you that I often see things when visiting yard sales and think, "Betsy could do something with that." I can recognize that an item has possibilities, but just lack the creativity to make it so. I'll keep stopping by to see what you have whipped up and maybe one day my creative gene will kick in!

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  14. ErikaMay 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    WOW I don't have other words to describe how beautiful this turned out, it is WOW, I like it so much and caught my attention as soon as I saw the picture, very very well done, the picture is perfect and all the embellishments as well. Thank you for sharing, I am glad to be your new friend and follow you.

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  15. Tammy's in LoveMay 22, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    You clever gal you! Cover her flaws with jewels; I must tell my husband I need that same treatment!

    Tammy

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  16. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 22, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    OH Betsy...this is beautiful! And the nick on her lapel must have been a happy accident as it looks so charming bejeweled! You are inspiring me to use an old hand mirror frame I have...

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  17. Terri DaughertyMay 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Oh my, this is so beautiful and so so clever! I love the image and how you decorated her hat. The lapel brooch looks good there too. Just beautiful...love it!!

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  18. Charm Bracelet DivaMay 22, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    So beautiful, I never would have thought to do this! Love it, and the new header!

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  19. KathrynMay 22, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Oh MY GOODNESS!! Just stunning! So clever!!!
    My sister collects antique hand mirrors. We have passed up many of them due to no or broken glass. NOW we have a way and a purpose to save those lovelies thanks to you!
    Also, thanks for the picmonkey link! I have had hours of fun there! (and posted some of them on my blog)
    You're an inspiration!!!!
    Hugs!
    kat

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  20. Michelle L.May 22, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Very simply, the 3-D hat and brooch make me really happy. What a cool, romantic ornamental piece!

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  21. Diane WritesMay 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Hi Betsy! I hate you :D I hate you because you make everything looks so easy and beautiful LOL If I will be the one to do the such task, I'm sure it would end up the ugliest. :D Anyway, you made the hairbrush look so vintage and expensive. It really looks as if it is being owned by a royal princess.

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  22. SpyderMay 23, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Very pretty!
    (Lyn)

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  23. imsteelefullofscrapMay 23, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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  24. autenaMay 23, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    A lucky accident with the scissors--the lapel 'jewels' are lovely! They say necessity is the mother of invention.

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  25. MaureenMay 23, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Betsy: LOVE it! I would never know that the lapel pin is covering up an accident... it is perfect! Perhaps she was just guiding your hand to be sure to add it? It's exquisite!

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  26. PeggyMay 23, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Really pretty!

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  27. Thrifty Vintage PeachMay 23, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    OOOOO I love it!

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  28. bobbieMay 23, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Hi ~ I just found your blog, courtesy of "Paper Matters" ~
    The hair brush is fabulous!

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  29. AngieMay 23, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Betsy, that is absolutely gorgeous! Why in the world haven't you come by to share this at Knick of Time Tuesday??!!! :0)

    Blessings,
    Angie

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  30. AngieMay 23, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Betsy, that is absolutely gorgeous! Why in the world haven't you come by to share this at Knick of Time Tuesday??!!! :0)

    Blessings,
    Angie

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  31. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 23, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Betsy, This is absolutely gorgeous! You have the talent to create such beautiful objects. Thanks for linking to the OHP.

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  32. Okio B DesignsMay 24, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Oh my! Beautifully done! I have an old mirror in our guest room and I think you have inspired me to do something creative with it!

    Jeanine

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  33. The Polka Dot ClosetMay 24, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Betsy, You are one of the top 2 most creative bloggers I follow. This is so cute and I love projects that look like fun too. I often find mirrors where the backs are ruined, I never thought about replacing it with something...Genius!

    Carol

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  34. Laurel@chippingwithcharmMay 25, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    So very pretty...that little brooch is the perfect touch...a "happy accident"? :)

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  35. Dragonfly TreasureMay 25, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Amazingly gorgeous!! Love what you did for the littleaccident..it was meant to be..it looks amazing!
    *hugs*deb

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  36. Ivy and ElephantsMay 25, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    What a fabulous makeover! She is absolutely gorgeous and what a show of creativity! I'd love to have you link up and share with us at Ivy and Elephants, it is amazing!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  37. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 26, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Amazing! I need to learn to have vision when I see something like this at the thrift store. Thanks for mentioning the glue, too! I need me some! heehee!

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  38. Roxanne ReinhartMay 27, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I LOVE IT!!

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  39. donnarayMay 28, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    You are certainly a lady after my heart,
    well you know what I mean. I love your site.
    These type of things are my passion.
    I found you through Pinterest and I'm so glad I did.

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  40. Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 29, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    OMG!!
    What a terrific idea!! And just my style!! Thanks so much for sharing this great idea!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  41. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageMay 30, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    The details of your creations are always so charming, Betsy. I love what you did with this lady's pretty hat...AND the lapel pin.

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. Your creativity is always a welcomed addition. Stop in tonight, and see yourself featured.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  42. Debra @ Common GroundMay 30, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Betsy, this is so beautiful and creative! I'll be featuring this post on Vintage Inspiration Thursday afternoon, thanks so much for linking up!

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