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Shadow Box Keys and Lace

May 25th, 2009 in member junk     
TinTinJunkFan TinTinJunkFan, member
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Shadow boxes with antique keys and trinket charms.
Pieces of crocheted lace form the backdrop.  The keys are light enough to be attached with pearl-head straight pins.  
My Lucky Charms These delightful metal charms are over 70 years old and had also been sitting in a box untouched for decades.  After doing something with all the junk keys I finally decided to put these on display too.  I couldnt think of any innovative way to display them so just decided to use the traditional shadow box.  Rather than use pins, I used a little glue to attach them. I inserted a couple of Chinese fortunes just for fun.  
Shadow boxes with antique keys and trinket charms.

Shadow boxes with antique keys and trinket charms.
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Keys and Lace 

In the old cabinet filled with junk keys I found a few keys that looked like antiques. I wanted to do something a little different with these.  I had a piece of crocheted lace that was falling apart, so I used pieces of that for the background in the shadow box.  I mounted the keys on top. 


Pattern or design used: My Own Design - TinTinJunkFan
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Comments (4)

MimiToria writes: I love little trinkets and keys, so this is a fun post for me to read. Love that you've preserved them in a cool display that you can see them everyday in your home. No more hidden away in a junk box.
Gretchen Posted: 8:36 am on June 1st
TGTG writes: I love this - especially how the the trinket charms are showed off now. Those are just fabulous and too cool to keep locked away in a drawer. Wonderful!

:-) JennyK Posted: 8:46 pm on May 28th
junkermidge writes: Fun, fun, fun. The keys with lace are great, but I especially love the charms -- you chose a great way to showcase them.
Midge Posted: 8:58 pm on May 26th
alicemom writes: That is such a good idea. The fortunes add just the right touch. Love the old lace behind the keys.\
Smiles, Alice Posted: 1:37 pm on May 25th
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