SKELETON KEYS, WHAT TO DO WITH THEM?



http://www.etsy.com/listing/85750981/ten-tiny-antique-skeleton-keys-custom

If you're like me, you love the old skeleton keys, but what exactly do you do with them?  I've seen them framed, added to shadow boxes, added to personal key chains, and used in mixed media artwork.  Have you ever thought of jewelry?  I surfed Etsy and found a wonderful assortment of handmade jewelry, all using the skeleton key.  Here are a few examples of the talent I found.

NECKLACES

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87863415/antique-skeleton-key-necklace-vintage

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89000622/skeleton-key-necklace-boro-lampwork

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79026145/faerie-dance-lampwork-skeleton-key

BRACELETS

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72583346/vintage-skeleton-key-bracelet

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85899890/steampunk-skeleton-key-bracelet-silver

EARRINGS

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62655466/skeleton-key-earrings-vintage-keys-with

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85698869/vintage-skeleton-key-earrings-copper

A RING

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88313160/original-design-vintagesteampunk

AND NOT JEWELRY BUT FUN!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89230090/part-of-a-door-with-skeleton-key-and

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89323930/vintage-robins-egg-blue-framed-skeleton

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88352238/large-iron-skeleton-key-vintage-antique

I hope this has given you lots of new ideas for using those great skeleton keys.  If you're not into making your own jewelry, then go shopping in these Etsy shops!  Just have tons of fun!

Pepper

Fruity

I have absolutely no clue how I came down this path, but I have taken a turn through an orchard. I saw this wreath and fell in love.

ClockWinder

I don't know how I got focused on these fruity delights, but here they are. I was actually going to follow suit with the others and find some really cool storage ideas, like this tin

pinkpainter

Then I saw some other cool fruit inspired kitchen things, like this red basket

TheVintageBirds 

Just think of the awesome drinks you could serve in these glasses;

vintagenowandthen

Of course you would need an equally amazing pitcher to fill the glasses

JustEclectic

A nice towel would be handy to have nearby

byStitchHappy

but wait...I found another item you can set on your table

CluttersCurios

or hang on your walls...

CarpeDiemYall

You would also need a nice colorful bracelet to add to the fun

BonnieShelley

and finally.....one would just have to have this hat, it may not be as big as Carmen Miranda's, but I think it is just perfect.

rudysroundup

Like I said, somewhere I took a left turn when I should have taken a right, but I am happy with the cool items I found. These days I find it easier to just go with the flow and if it is a little fruity, so be it.


(jj)