A 1970's gift from Grandma

 I have seen these done in golds and whites and they can be spectacular.  I appreciate having this, glad I saved it,,however, I may have to add to it, or alter it, at least change the lights to white, maybe paint the frame white.

 It is 21"x27"...kinda big, and rather tacky.

I think it was a popular craft back in the early to mid 1970's.

After comparing stories, my sister and I think she bought one for each of us at a Church Bazaar.

Grandma did needlework mostly.

Some of the bling is nice. The sparklies are hard to photograph.

Lots of broken bottles.

Something to do with old junk jewelry to give it a new life.

Cute owl

 

Here is the back, to see how it was done. It was done on artist canvas. I suppose you would make the holes first, put the velvet on, then get the tree lights on, then add the broken glass and bling. Looks like hot glue was used. I was amazed the lights still worked after all these years in a box. I haven't hung it in probably 20yr. ...and when I did it, was in a dark spot at the end of a hallway, it's festive and not too bad at a distance. I'm looking forward to decorating for Christmas this year, now that we are settled. I just have to finish painting the family room first.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!