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Remember the two picture frames?
They have now been repurposed. Mom has been in need of some kind of magnetic board for her favorite Scottie magnets. All it took was a picture frame, the back off an old microwave cut down and some paint.
The larger frame was required to house Mom’s collection of “Macs”.
Boyd glass factory in Cambridge, Ohio featured the Mac as the fourth in their Scottie series. The series began with a special called the ‘Hokey Pokey’ in Oct. 2005 and the rest following till 2011. The prototype for the Scottie was rejected by 3 Scottie collectors (Karen Campbell, Lesley Connor, and the editor of the then Scottie Sampler, Sydney B).
(Middle is rejected prototype) The image was revised and the current one was approved as a ‘typical Scottie’ as we are sure you will agree. (Lesley, feel free to correct or add anything and thanks for providing this information) Mom tried putting a glaze on the frame but she didn’t like it and repainted. She is thinking about adding a mirrored back but that is a project for another day. For now, it makes a perfect display case for these little Macs. ~ Indy and Lucy
theguster said:
Wow! They came out beautiful! What a great idea for the magnets and the Boyd glass. We are very impressed and give your mom an A+. Please ask her to explain the back of a microwave that she used as the magnet.
Thanks!
McDuff & Mom
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indyandlucy said:
It was simply the back that Dad took off an old microwave. Then he cut to fit the frame. You could take your frame to Lowe’s, Home Depot, some where like that and get some sheet metal to fit. That’s what she was going to do till Dad came up with this.
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theguster said:
Oh, that makes sense. I didn’t realize the back was metal. Great idea to re-purpose something!
Thanks!
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Mary, Piper and Skye said:
What is the height of one of the Boyd’s glass–I thought they were about 4 inches, but in the frame they look like they must be smaller.
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indyandlucy said:
Not quite 3
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Kismet said:
What was wrong the one in the middle? Kyla used to beg for food like that all the rime. Kyla was always hungry.
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indyandlucy said:
Only one paw up
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fergusnguinness said:
We didn’t like the tail either. It looked like a cats tail. The revised Mac has his tail going straight out like a Scottie in the begging sit.
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indyandlucy said:
Yes, I see that now.
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Skyler Braveheart said:
Marvelous! We love rejected prototypes.
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Judy Olson said:
LOVE THESE! Mom is so talented and she has great “subjects” to work with!
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indyandlucy said:
Thanks. Super easy.
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corkscot said:
I had gotten magnetic sheets in the stationery department of office Depot and Joanne’s fabric many years ago. They were for going through a printer, but I’m sure that they can be used for your purpose. They are beautiful as always.
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indyandlucy said:
Great idea. Thanks
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lauramarec said:
You really did a marvelous job! Such great ideas for your collectibles! I love both projects. I’ve seen DIY tips using a cookie baking sheet for a magnet board to be painted or covered with cloth. You’d have to cut it to size too for the frame. Yours turned out just perfectly! We love it! Your collections are amazing!
Riley-Puppy’s and Tessie-Girl’s mum
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indyandlucy said:
Great too
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Avril Atkinson said:
Your mom is one clever lady. What a gorgeous display, love it.
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indyandlucy said:
Thanks
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fergusnguinness said:
Mom gives four paws up. She said the color arrangment is pawsome, look like a rainbow. The Boyd glass Scotties are favorites because of the many colors. They never did a piece in the same color.
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indyandlucy said:
Mom likes the names too. They must have looked at it and said: “That looks like a meadow or something.”
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ginaandjordanandmolly said:
Your mum is very clever guys
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easyweimaraner said:
that is scottie-licious and I love it… what a great idea, the magnetic board is so beautiful! I wish we had more weim-things in my crib too :o)
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indyandlucy said:
Thanks. Look at Rescued Paws on Etsy. They make stuff for all breeds.
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Patty Brown said:
Tell Mom she did a fabulous job and both frames look great. Love how they are displayed ❣
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indyandlucy said:
Thanks
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shairy said:
tell your mom everthing look so pretty i love it
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