I found an old wooden picture frame at a local thrift store last year. It was just an open frame, so I got it for super cheap. I wish I had a before picture, but I can't find one so I'm not sure I ever took one. That old wooden frame is now a kids' artwork display in our playroom/guest room. A few coats of Valspar spray paint in Silver Fox and some floral wire completely transformed this into something that the kids can use to proudly display their latest creations.
I had some little clothespins that I bought a while back from Hobby Lobby. They perfectly hold all of the artwork to the wire.
This frame has served other a few other purposes over the last year.
I painted it pink to display Jillian's monthly pictures at her 1st birthday party. It was so fun to see all her monthly pictures displayed in one place!
I painted it grey for a modern pink and grey themed baby shower. We used it to display a few weekly pictures and ultrasound photos. So sweet!
I painted it green to use to display a "Happy Birthday" sign cut out from a Circuit at Brody's 3 year old golf themed party last fall.
I'm not much of a thriftier, but I have been pleased with the many uses of this thrifted wooden frame! :)
This week's challenge is "thrift it"! I would love for you to share something you have thrifted. Just add it to the linky party below and it will show-up on all 9 blogs participating in the party!
Happy Monday!
9 comments:
Cute idea! I did this with Reese's ornaments last Christmas, but I've never thought about displaying artwork!
Great way to re-use & re-purpose!! I love the idea of using it to display artwork!! So cute!
This is such a cute idea! I like it because you can switch out the artwork/photos as time goes by. Would you mind to link this up to my blog hop? It fits in perfectly with our Frugal and crafty theme. Thanks!
http://carriethishome.com/2013/01/blog-hop/
Thank you, Jennifer!!!
I love that this frame just keeps on giving! Such a fun way to recycle over and over again. Great project.
Great idea Jennifer! My kids love when I display their artwork so I may just have to go get a few of those old frames in my closet and make some of these! We have art displayed in the playroom, but this would be a great way to add it to their bedrooms!! LOVE it!
This is so much more my speed, LOL! I love it.. such a great idea and I love anything I can spray paint!! We have an artwork "wire" that we clothespin drawings and paintings to but I would love to update the playroom with some fun frames!
Love all the uses you have gotten out of this! Great ideas!! Thanks for hosting the linky parties - so much fun!
Now THAT'S what I call re-thrifting!
Thanks for hosting the party!
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