Hey guys! I promised this to you over the weekend but found lots of other things to do… Sorry 🙂
My next frame/display idea is even cheaper and easier than the last! It’s still cute though! Here it is…
These make a super cheap but so chic gift for Christmas. Here is how I did it…
I started with the same 2x8x8 I purchased from Lowe’s for $5. If you don’t have a saw you can purchase your wood at Home Depot and have them cut it there for you. My pieces are about 10″ long.
I then used these dowel rod caps I found at Hobby Lobby. They come in a pack of 3 for under $2. I did find some very similar at Joann’s as well.
I used my hot glue gun to attach a dowel cap to the top of a wood piece. The picture below shows the added finial but it also has a clothespin attached. You need to wait to attach your pin.
I also found these wood pieces at Joann’s. They certainly were not my favorite color but I saw potential… Especially for $.59 a piece… Whooop!
I took my frame with attached dowel cap and my little wood pieces out to the garage and gave them a few coats of our favorite spray paint…
You can find the Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch cheapest at Home Depot. I painted one frame Canyon Black and one Heirloom White.
Here is my black one dry…
I then cut a small piece of burlap about 1/2″ smaller than my frame. You can get burlap at any fabric store like Hobby Lobby or Joann’s.
I then used some 3M spray adhesive on the back of my burlap piece and attached it to my frame.
I then used some furniture tacks to add a little detail to my corners. I used black ones on my black frame and silver tacks on my white one. You can get these at the hardware store or craft store.
Finally I added my cute wood pieces and my clothespins. I used my hot glue gun to attach both pieces.
Your final step is to add a picture, recipe or message and wrap it up for that special someone!
Hope you like them!! These babies can be made for under $4 a piece which makes them ever cuter. I also love that they can be used for more than just photos. Let me know if you have any questions!
Also!!!
Get those projects ready for tomorrow’s I Made It Without My Hubby party!! We want to see any and all crafts, projects, revamps, and gifts you gals have made without the help of your hubs!!
We have a great giveaway lined up so get ready!! We will put the post up tomorrow night. Have a great week!!
~Whitney
Adorable!
Thanks so much Jill!!
love, love, LOVE this idea. I can't wait to make some of my own.
kisses
Heather from WhipperBerry
awesome idea! i'm featuring this on my blog today smallfineprint.blogspot.com
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OK, I made 8 of these for teacher gifts – 4 white & 4 black. They turned out great!!! Thank you so much for the tutorial!
Teacher's gifts…taken care of!!! Love this idea and now my daughter's teachers will have an adorable Christmas gift!!
I had my wood cut at Home Depot and they didn't even charge me. I had the entire 2×8 cut down to make these…….and they didn't even charge me to cut it!!! 🙂
Thanks!!!
~ Just Jen
those are REALLY REALLY cute!! and the price is right! i'm seeing a New Year's Day craft in the making!! thank you so much for a super idea!