Embellished Frames

I finally got started on making some Christmas presents. I’ve had some wood frames in my craft room forever. I picked out some scrapbook paper I wanted to use and painted the frames in a color to match. I applied the scrapbook paper to the front of the frame with a glue stick. After it dried, I sanded the excess paper off, around the outside and inside of the frame. Then it was time to embellish the frames. I went through my stash of crafting supplies to find fun embellishments. Here’s what I came up with. And the best part is, I didn’t buy anything new.

Metal memories plaque with rhinestones on each corner.

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Metal family plaque with green ribbon rose.

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Lace trim with hanging charms and antique buttons.

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Butterfly ribbon with metal tradition plaque.

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I really like the way they turned out, especially the ribbon rose. I’m getting better at those. Maybe some day I’ll try them with fabric.

{ 19 comments… add one }
  • gail November 23, 2009, 6:14 pm

    those are really cute! I like the FAMILY one best, love that little flower on there! so cute!
    gail

  • Amy at The Red Chair Blog November 25, 2009, 7:10 pm

    I love your frames! So cute!

  • Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage November 25, 2009, 9:12 pm

    Those are cute! Great job!

  • SheilaC November 26, 2009, 8:43 pm

    Great idea!! I see similar frames in stores, but look at how easily you made your own!

    Thanks for sharing

    SheilaC

  • robyn November 26, 2009, 9:17 pm

    What great little gifts on the CHEAP but with plenty of thought behind them! I LOVE THAT!

  • Janelle November 26, 2009, 9:50 pm

    Cute and simple! I am definitely going to have to “borrow” another one of your ideas!

  • Vicki Thompson November 26, 2009, 11:18 pm

    Hi, Leanne,
    You are so smart to get started on those Christmas presents right now! I think you did a wonderful job on the frames and so economical, too. Blessings to you! Vicki

  • Hootin' Anni November 27, 2009, 5:02 am

    What a terrific idea!!!

    My show n tell is HERE

    Happy Friday.

  • sheila November 27, 2009, 7:06 am

    Great job on the frames. I love the rose too , you did a great job on that. I am still trying to master those too. I like your tradition frame alot too.

  • Cindy~My Romantic Home November 27, 2009, 9:21 am

    Those are so cute and so creative!!!

  • Lynda November 27, 2009, 12:06 pm

    They are all so cute, thanks for sharing and have a GRAND weekend.

  • Diann @ The Thrifty Groove November 27, 2009, 2:45 pm

    Those turned ut so cute! Great job!

  • Karla Nathan November 27, 2009, 6:13 pm

    Cute! I think the butterfly one is my favorite.

  • Funky Junk Interiors November 28, 2009, 12:42 am

    Those sweet things belong in an Etsy store. Really. What a thoughtful gift!

    Thanks for sharing them on SNS #7!

    FJ Donna

  • Beth @ The Quilt Ladies November 28, 2009, 6:50 am

    Love the frames, very nice !

  • Kim@cheapchichome November 28, 2009, 5:36 pm

    This is a nice way to use up little odds and ends, too. (on my last comment on your advent project, I wrote “to many”, but meant “so many”.

  • jennykate December 14, 2009, 2:19 pm

    I love the frames! They are so cute and could be made to match any decor! Great gift idea!

  • jenjen December 14, 2009, 8:51 pm

    Those are just adorable. I love everything about them!

    Thanks for linking up – you are awesome!

    XOOX
    Jen

  • beansieleigh April 22, 2010, 3:35 am

    These are all beautiful! My favorite, though, has to be the lace and buttons one!! Very sweet! ~tina

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