I up-cycled these old plastic shower curtain rings into miniature gift frames. I used mostly scrap materials, a few things from the kitchen, and some pressed flowers.
I traced the ring onto cardboard to use as a template for the center pieces. Next, I experimented by covering the rings with lots of different things: jute, floral tape, natural twine…
Then, using the cardboard template, I cut out two circles of wax paper and placed a pressed flower inside, and glued the circles together around the edges.
Next, I just hot-glued the circle onto the back of the ring.
I added a little button, some lace, and a piece of scrap ribbon at the top.
Added a tiny tag onto this one.
Love how the wax paper lets the light through.
This one’s different. I made a circle of wire, tacked a piece of produce netting (the stuff my onions come in) around it and slipped a pressed flower inside.
Here’s a shower ring wrapped in tulle.
Here’s another one with a tiny tag made from torn muslin, the heart was cut from a pressed leaf.
This one was covered in cream colored yarn and the backing is thin cardboard.
This one is wrapped in a strip cut from a brown paper bag, the backing is parchment paper, and the heart is cut from a leaf.
This ring is wrapped in lace scraps and a pressed hydrangea is sandwiched between two circles of vellum.
This one is covered in muslin. The backing is parchment paper and the flower is just glued onto the paper.
These are fun to make! I only made 8 out of 10, though, because my daughter wants to make some and put photos in them for her friends’ birthdays.
These are really sweet and would be great as a small ornament or tag on a gift.
Hope you are enjoying your Saturday and, as always, thanks for coming by and taking a look at my projects!
What a delightful idea! The possibilities are limitless! I could see someone doing these in a contemporary theme as well. These are utterly charming. Thank you for sharing this idea. I’m going to try it!
What great ideas you have my dear Scarlett! I love them all! Everything you touch seems to turn into little lovelies! ~s
This is a great idea! The possibilites are endless. Thanks for sharing.
OMG you are so freaking talented!!!! these are amazing!!! what a great gift tag/keepsake/ornament…the possibilities are endless…
Love this up-cycle….another one for my craft book….& Pinterest!!!
I think that is great you still have your Mom’s embroidered bag….I wish I still had a pair of jeans I made in the 60’s… I think that is why I am back at it…something to pass on….
This is such a great frame idea Scarlett…Thanks for sharing!!! Happy weekend!!
@Linda –Thank you! So glad you liked this idea, it’s super easy and fun! I was thinking you could even put a tiny piece of your embroidery in one, that would look so sweet I think. I appreciate your kind words, Linda!
These are so awesome, I just love the way you look at normal everyday things and can turn them into works of art!
I was thinking how awesome would a cluster of these look in a wreath or even on a wall!?
So awesome!!!
You have such a creative eye, mind and spirit! You were meant to inspire! You amaze me each and every time I visit. LOVE the whole project, love the pressed leaf cut into a heart and the way they look in the light. Bravo, bella!
And yes, thank you! It was a total surprise yesterday – I had not submitted for the call so I had no idea. Yay! xoxo
These are all wonderful, my favorite is the ones with wax paper. I love how the light plays on them and adds a magical touch~ Beautiful and clever!!!
YOU should submit these…they are so pretty! I am so glad you photographed it with the light showing through. It is important to show the magic and you always do ;D
Oh you are the most clever of all “up-cyclers” – it would be impossible to guess what you might do next! And yes it is almost always magic 🙂
Great recycling idea! Each and every one is a masterpiece! Beautiful work!
Ingenious! I can see any of these on a special gift or hung as a grouping. Lovely idea, Scarlett.
These are gorgeous! And clever, and overall truly wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my, the possibilities! My head is swelling with ideas. Love your daughters photo idea. These could go anywhere from quite fancy to kids’ craft projects. You are truly an inspiration to both spirit and mind.
These gift tag are simply fabulous!
But how can you invent all these wonders??
Happy Sunday.
Anna
Wow, you’ve transformed these petals into amazing creations!
HOw do you think of all this??? These have to be turned into SLife. And I always love that you use those plastic fruit nettings!!!
@Daniele –Thanks so much! I haven’t had much luck with SLife…submitted lots of stuff last year and nada, zilcho, nothing. You’re such an encouragment, I appreciate it! Maybe I’ll submit by e-mail and see, thanks again, Daniele!
These are incredibly original! I love them all but my favorites are probably the first one with the wax paper, the one covered in cream colored yarn, and the lace and vellum one. Amazing. I’m thinking ornaments for Christmas……. 🙂
Hi Scarlett .. brilliant and what a creative use for the shower rings .. I love the opaque window one – reminded me of oil skin for windows back in medieval days … cheers Hilary
what a grand idea!:-)
love every one of them!:-)
thanks for letting us see:-)
rebekah:-)
Your creativity is just amazing!!! This is such a great idea!!! ~Sophia
These are so cute and very fun to make. I am sandwiching my dried flowers between two circles of vellum but having trouble finding the right adhesive. I don’t want it to show but do want it to be secure. What did you use?