Shanty Photo Art
So with 7 days to go I finished my LAST Christmas gift today… WOOHOO:)! I am usually so last minute and find myself at Walgreen’s on Christmas Eve picking up at least 2 that I forgot but this year I finally had my act together. All of the siblings draw names for Christmas and I picked my youngest sister. Her request this year was framed pics of my kids… easy enough. But… I wanted to “shanty” it up a bit. Here is what I did…
I started by getting my supplies. I found some super shanty 4X6, 5X7, and 8X10 frames at the Dollar Tree.
And… a super cute but much in need of a makeover large frame.
I started by giving all of my pieces a few good coats of our favorite… Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch in Canyon Black.
While that was drying I started on the next step. I originally planned on covering the cardboard with burlap but this frame had a plastic piece rather than glass so I just decided to cover it instead. I sprayed the plastic with spray adhesive.
I then cut the extras off and left a couple inches to work with.
My hot glue gun came to town at this point. I was done in almost no time! I started by gluing my extras to the opposite side of the plastic.
When I was done it looked like this…
I then put the covered plastic back into the now black frame and it looked a bit like this…
Awww… Already soooo much better don’t you think:)!
The next step was to arrange and glue all my frames and my applique. I eyeballed them and placed them where I wanted them and then used the hot glue again to attach each frame to the burlap.
And when I was finished it looked like this…
Almost finished… My final step was to add my little clippies. I found these at Walmart at around $1 for 2… woohoo again:)
I used my hot glue again to attach a clip to the center of each frame.
Now for my favorite part… the adding of the kiddos! I printed out some b&w’s at Walmart and clipped them up. I LOVE how it turned out! I wanted to give her something that she could easily change out and maybe someday put pics of her own kids… hint, hint Leash;) I also love the mix of the burlap, metal and fancy black. It just makes me smile. Now… I must make myself give it up:) That is the hardest part! So guys… What do you think??
~Whitney
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE project this!!!
One word: Awesomeness!
I love-love this idea!! You girls are awesome. What are the dimensions of the big frame that you used?
Love it!
What a great idea,, and something you cant go out and buy in the store is always so much better. She'll love it.
I love this idea. I am going to do this in my bedroom. MERRY CHRISTMAS
This is incredibly cute and well done! Pottery Barn is going to copy you on this one!
Fantastic idea!!!
Love this! I would not have thought of the clips! I am always sticking pictures up -poking out of the china cabinet, fridge, other frames-so this way I can change them up! Thanks!
~Nancy
I am soooo in love with this project, I can't wait to try it out for myself! 🙂
What do I think ? I think you are brilliant and your kids are adorable !
That turned out great – I'm sure she'll love it. I just hope she doesn't read your blog.
Enjoy your weekend.
Love this idea…especially the "clips" so the photos can be changed out so easily. Happy Holidays
So cute!!! Hopefully she doesn't read the blog! 😉
This could be my favorite shanty to chic! I l-o-v-e it!! This is on my to-do list after the holidays!
Your creativity astounds me! She is going to love it! Gorgeous!
Perfect! Know I know what to do with a gorgeous, but in need of help, frame I just got…thank you for sharing this fabulous idea!
O.M.Gosh – it is beautiful! She is going to just l.o.v.e. it.
ok Whitney, this is going in my file now too!!! I.LOVE.LOVE.LOVE.THIS. 🙂 I wouldn't give it up either!
Well, consider this in my idea file now! I LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
Love.
😉
Rachelle