Monday, December 3, 2012

{25 Days of Christmas} Burlap Framed Wreath



Framed wreaths are an adorable and simple way to make a big holiday statement, but what happens when you don't have any spare frames sitting around (and you don't want to take the bus to Goodwill to hunt for one...)?

The solution: Cover one of your art pieces with burlap and hang away!  Obviously this isn't a problem if you have simple glass frames with removable backing, however all of my art pieces have paper backing, and I don't even want to go there....

Materials Needed:
-Wreath
-Artwork/Picture Frame to be temporarily covered
-Burlap
-String, Jute Rope, Ribbon, etc. for hanging the wreath
-Removable Sticky Tack

Steps:
1. Measure frame and cut burlap to size






2. Apply small pieces of sticky tack all over the artwork, then apply cut piece of burlap to the top.
3. Using Ribbon or Twine, hang the wreath from the frame (I tied mine to the metal wirehanger on the back of my frame)

4.  Optional: Add pretty burlap bow/detail : )
The finished product:

Does the wreath look familiar?  It was the discarded wreath from my ornament wreath project


This project takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and looks perfect on a shelf or mantel! Even better, as soon as the holiday season is over, all I have to do is remove the sticky tack and I have my old artwork back.  Easy Peasy. No storage hassle! Be sure to check back daily for more holiday tips and inspiration!


Sunday, December 2, 2012

{25 Days of Christmas} Holiday Subway Art


A great way to add some color to your holiday table is to frame a piece of subway art.  There are handfuls of websites and bloggers that design their own art, and make it free for download; I am one such blogger!  I needed something for the bathroom.  If you know me at all, you know I have an awkward sense of humor.  Just print this baby out at home or the local Kinkos and voila Christmas art!

Enter the bathroom holiday subway art:
 

This is free for download in two color variations. If you email and beg me, I might be able to do the color scheme of your choice. Just click on the picture you want to download.  It will take you to a site where you can print or download (or click here for the pink, here for the gold) Enjoy, but please give credit where credit is due.  Also, I love seeing my work in action, so take a picture and email me or leave a comment with the link!

Some other sites for subway art:


Less Cake More Frosting's Elf Print / Simply Good Stuff's Baby Print / Today's Creative Holiday Cheer

Check back tomorrow for more holiday designs!
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