Crate Frame

I had a picture of my boys that I wanted to frame. I have so many of them now thanks to my friend, Michelle.  It was printed and mounted on a foam board like backing already. Sometimes that thickness will not fit in a traditional frame. I was looking around my house for a different way to display rather than just without a frame.

I took the wooden crate that I purchased from Elizabeth and Co's tag sale last year and put it up on its side. Then I placed the picture inside of the crate. It was the perfect fit.  This could easily be mounted on a wall too.  I may have to hunt for more crates at her tag sale today.

This was just a plain old crate before I added the picture, and I think it makes the crate look cute! I love crates because they have so many great uses around the house. Do you have any crates in your house? How do you use them?

A Gift for a Bride to Be

I ventured to Hobby Lobby yesterday to get some odds and ends. I wish I had one closer, but the two around me are about 45 minutes in each direction. I have a little get together tomorrow in honor of my friend who is getting married in a few weeks. I picked up this 5 X 7 wall frame for $7.99 on sale. I liked the distressed look and thought it would look nice with a photo from her wedding or her engagement pictures in it.

I had a leftover burlap flower from the package I bought for my kitchen bins. Her wedding is a burlap and lace styled event so the flower fit perfectly.  Then a little bit of leftover vinyl was added to include the date.  Just a little change to personalize the frame for her.  I placed her wedding invitation in it for now, and thought it looked really cute in there. But, for now the blonde girl will have to do for sharing on the blog purposes.

This frame is paired with some wine from the year she met her soon to be husband.  I think it will make the perfect little present for her girls dinner tomorrow.  

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Mother's Day Frame

Michaels is always coming out with new wooden shapes. I found a wooden frame with a pretty shape and put it in my craft stash.  I pulled it out on Saturday when my friend came over to do some crafting with me.  I also grabbed some paper flowers, buttons and ribbon that I had gotten previously in Michaels' dollar section as well.  

Using some leftover black paint I painted the frame, and then layered some of the ribbon and flowers on. You may be wondering why I chose black for Mother's Day.  I mean it's spring time and I should have bright colors on my mind.  Hopefully in a few weeks I'll be able to show you the picture I plan on placing in it, which suits the black and white colors in the frame.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Gift Bag Wall Decor

 I've decided to change up Wynn's room a little bit.  She just turned three and she keeps asking for a big girl room. Whatever that means to a three year old. :)  I am going to attempt to incorporate the colors of aqua and coral in her room.  After I made that decision I found the cutest gift bag at Target last week.  I decided to make some simple wall art with it.  The bag was a few dollars.  Then I found a great deal on a 11" by 14" frame at Home Goods for about $10.

I simply used one side of the bag and placed it in the frame. I left the ribbon in place so there were no holes in the bag showing. I am hoping to incorporate this into some sort of gallery wall in her room. I think I'm going to be on the look out for some larger gift bags to use for future projects. 

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