Making of a Conservatory on the Cheap!
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure
(IC: blogger)
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I have wanted a conservatory/display case/terrarium or whatever you call it forever!
After seeing how to make one with old picture frames in Country Living Magazine, I thought I may have a chance at making one.
After seeing how to make one with old picture frames in Country Living Magazine, I thought I may have a chance at making one.
I hit the Dollar Tree for picture frames - 4 each - 8x10's and 5x7's
I didn't do it exactly like they did, I wanted a "rougher" look so I used corner brackets to hold the frames together.
Looking good, all four sides are together.
Now they didn't put a bottom on it, but I wanted to be able to move it and it's contents should I need to.
All together!
Painted white, of course. Now ready to decorate for the Season!
My Bottle Brush Trees and a Snowbaby seem right at home. Add a couple Bottle Brush Wreaths, snowflake, pearl Candy Cane and Prism and there you have it.
I'm really happy with the way it turned out. And much cheaper that buying one ♥
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Suggested materials:
- Frames (Dollar Tree)
- Hardware (Dollar Tree)
- Cardboard (had on hand)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published October 18th, 2016 1:25 PM
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Oct 19, 2019
Thank you so much 😀
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Joanie on Dec 09, 2020
Clever and so pretty. Elegant lookin' with that PEARL cane. I love that!!
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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Dec 09, 2020
Awe thank you so much! I love my pearl candy cane too! I took a candy cane (yep, real one, can't draw worth a lick) drew one line following the outside curve, laid wax paper over, then used E6000 and glued bead to bead following the line. Came off the wax paper OK, but wish I would have had a cellophane sheet. Afterwards, I thought I should have strung them gluing in between. Oh well, was working with what little brain function at the time! LOL
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Would definitely try this! Great idea! Question, though.....is the roof on hinges in order to get inside to decorate? Love this!
What have you used on the ends or are they completely open
What did you use on the sides of the roof ? Poster board? I love this idea