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Don't you love the nostalgia of old vinyl records? There are still many of those old darlings in my possession, but sometimes they're scratched. So I give them a second life as a piece of decoration (still very experimental at times, hee hee). Here's my first attempt to create a round photo frame, and that's how it works:
You need...
- Vinyl record
- Jigsaw
- white pen
- Embellishments - here: little wooden butterflies, old sheet music
- hot glue gun
- picture frame hanger
- a nice photo
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Let the record have its very last turn on your record player. Take a pen which is visible on black, and hold it onto your record approximately 2.5 inches from the border. You'll get a perfect circle.
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Now cut along the line with a jigsaw or scroll saw. It doesn't matter where you start cutting, even if it severs the frame. You can hide the cut later on.
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If the frame got a rough edge like mine did, sand it with a Dremel or simply a cutter knife.
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The center part of the record can be turned into a heart - or any other shape you like.
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I took old music sheets and tore them into strips. I inked the edges for a vintage look. Now you can add a strip of double-sided tape on the back ...
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... and fold the note strips around the frame and press them on the tape.
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For the piano, paint a section of the inner record part white. I used a white pen, but I guess white spray would have looked more even. Let it dry and cut it into slightly wedge-shaped pieces. I made the black keys by eye measure.
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Now arrange your decorative elements on your vinyl frame. When it looks good to you, attach them with hot glue. Print a photo you like, trim it to the size of your frame and tape it to the back. Attach a picture frame hanger - and you're done!
You can use any embellishment you like, so you're not limited to this music-themed version. How about old book pages and chipboard letters as embellishments? Or something glittery for little girls? I'd really like to see what you come up with :)
Have lots of fun, and if you like this post, please take a minute to leave a comment (either here or
at my original post). Thanks!
Ankewww.anke-art.de
9 comments:
What a funny project. Great idea
what a awesome way of recycling and how unusual,
I think its fantastic,
Hugs
Angie
BEAUTIFUL, LOVE THE IDEA
Wow, this is super creative. I love it! Thanks so much, I'll be linking.
Hi Julie,
Stumble upon your blog while searching for an idea for my church bookmarks. Nice blog and tutorial u have here. Thanks.
Cheers!
Rose Ragai
http://rosesdailyjournal.blogspot.com
thnx
fantastic topic
GRACIAS POR EL RECICLADO Y POR EL PASO A PASO.EL PORTARETRATOS HA QUEDADO MUY BELLO.BESITOS.
super idea... thanks so much for sharing...
I've ALWAYS wanted to do something clever with a record album -- not because I have them but just because they have such a treasured part in my history. I love this idea and I'm so glad you have been brilliant enough to think it up. I'm going to give it a try!
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