Showing posts with label frames. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frames. Show all posts

8/2/11

Inspiration From Pinterest

Like 95% of American Crafters, I have a slight Pinterest Addiction.  Every morning in the nest, first thing up on the computer is my Pinterest page.  Yesterday I had a burst of Pinterest-inspired creativity.  I spotted a groovy jewelry hanger using, wouldn't you know it, a painted picture frame and some sticks.  I thought, "Why not?".  So here it is, my new necklace display.

All you need is a couple painted picture frames (fortunately, I had a few on hand), some sturdy branches, twine or strong string, and plently of hot glue.


Flip your frame(s) over and fit three or so sticks in the frame, trimming with shears.  Glue the sticks into the frame and let cool. 




While that cooled down, I had another brain wave- a similar idea to hang my earrings (which always get seperated and lost).  I flipped another frame over and pulled out some crafting string, gluing them across the back "artistically".



To make sure the strings would stay in place, I glued down some spare ribbon over the ends and placed a natural sheet of paper across the back.






To finish things up, I fixed some ribbony bows and hung 'em.  Even Husband says they're pretty cute.  Thats a win.



The break down:

-two painted frames...free
-sticks...free
-ribbon...free
string...free
-hot glue...free

=free!

Not bad for and hour long project.

7/20/11

Fantastically Free Frames

My fabulous mum-in-law has a way of passing on to me absolutely everything in her home that she doesn't use anymore, which is more than fine by Sparrow (she has great taste).  This lucky day she gave me ten nice frames of varying size and shape.  As Husband and I are house (and little Brother) watching this week, I get to use the Wallings Sr. paint supplies (free paint!). 

Check out all these frames

The frames were nice, but definitely dated.  They needed some spray paint love.  Simple white and black worked great.



After a few coats, they look good as new.  Can't wait to hang 'em when we get home.



I'd love to be able to do something like this cool chalkboard idea:


Hmmm....I'll keep you posted....