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
Creative genius! Now I can do something spectacular with the pile of frames I have in the basement!!!!!
(don't have a real blog yet….so I consider myself a "really creative follower")
Happy Holidays
Kolein – New York
Whitney-
I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I have been looking around here for a great frame for awhile. I just found a great one a couple weeks ago, but wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. It has a temporary fix for Christmas, but it isn't what I had hoped for. I can't wait for the Christmas decorations to come down and to set this up for our family room!
Does the hot glue gun hold the clips enough to change out the photos? I was kind of surprised you didn't use the Gorilla epoxy.
Have a GREAT CHRISTMAS!
Heidi
I really love this idea. I like the 3D feel, the black and burlap, the b&w photos – the whole thing looks so tailored and original. Great job – mind if I borrow 🙂
Great job!! What a great gift!
That is just FABULOUS!! I love love love it!! Thanks for the step-by-step. Merry Christmas!!
This was a FANTASTIC project. I'm sure your sister will *love* it 🙂
Shanty Sisters, I just came across your blog, there are so many out there. Wanted to comment on your shanty to chic projects. You do come up with some great items. Your philosophy is like mine, if it stays in the garage (attic, storage room, basement) long enough, an idea will bring it in and it will get used for a special project. Thanks for all the great ideas. Karen
Love how this turned out! My favorite part is how easy it is to change out the photos… it's nice to be able to keep it updated without a lot of hassle! I'll have to bookmark this one for sure!
I LOVE THIS AND WANT THIS!!!!!
if she doesn't love it, i know someone who will…{hint*hint ME!} let me know if you need my shipping address…HAHA! 😉
Do you have a rule "No blog peeking until after Christmas"?
I have not unloaded any gifts because I know the person I made it for will see it on my blog:)
I love the idea!
I am lovin' this great idea of yours….oh so cute! Thanks for sharing!
That is fabulous;such a great idea! I love it!!!
Holiday hugs, Erika
Awesome idea! And, just too cute!
Hey Girls! Thanks so much for your sweet comment…For those of you that asked… the large picture frame is 37" x 28". And… my sister has been told not to read the blog until after Christmas;)!
~Whitney