Tuesday, September 13, 2011

I've Been Framed



I've been framed....actually I've been framing.





There are so many wonderful frames that can 
be found at really good prices.




The things you can do with them! Bulletin boards, jewelry holders, why you can even frame your art...who would have thunk it..haha!

Today I will show you one of our finds.

Here is a sweet white ornate frame we found at GW [Goodwill is our friend].






See how pretty and detailed she is...didn't have to paint her or anything.













Take a gander at that price....didn't have to think twice about buying this sweetheart!


Wonder what the gold was from and what was hanging in this frame before?





The back isn't very pretty... 
Duct tape and masking tape. Should have known better and just started with the duct tape.




I taped the edges of quilt batting and fabric around foam core...pulled them nice and tight till my surface was smooth.


Ta-da!  A bulletin board for my craft room!




























 Hanging right above my sewing machine.


 When I'm using a pattern I pin it up along with any buttons, zippers, etc. until my project is completed.


Handy Dandy, huh!






I will be sharing more of my frame-ups later,


 until then.....


maybe you can share some of your frames with me. Just leave your blog link in my comment area....


Would love to see some your beautiful frame-ups.






14 comments:

Kelly said...

Thanks for visiting my blog this morning! I LOVE your new frame!! I am in awe of how inexpensive it was. What a steal! That's such a great idea to frame your bulletin board after covering it in fabric. I enjoy reading about ideas like that. Thanks for sharing.

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Oh my...only $2.50? That is one beautiful thrifty frame...love the idea you had for it.

Blessings,
Linda

Our Hopeful Home said...

I've been a frame fan for a few years now. This G.W. find is great, didn't even have to paint it! Fabric is really pretty, too. Thanks for linking up with Tuesday's Club G.W. with Charm Bracelet Diva Party! Love to see you there!

xoxo
Kathleen

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh, I love this! I'll have to make a trip to our GW soon! I'm your newest follower! Can't wait to explore more of your lovely blog.

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady.
I love all old frames sweet lady, I have some with old tapestry in them. looks like you are having a lot of fun doing your redos on them... I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my new Tablescape for fall.
I also hope you have a great week.
XXOO Diane

Anonymous said...

You got a great deal and you did so good! I love it!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Bess said...

So clever and really cute! Bess

Anonymous said...

Wow what a gorgeous frame and such a fantastic price!! I have several frames that I am working on- my spray gun decided to quit right in the middle of spraying a bunch of things - darn! Guess I might have to get the brush out and finish them up!

Really like the fabric you choose too!

bee blessed
mary

Fishtail Cottage said...

What a lucky find! you must have been thrilled! oxox

Revi said...

This is a really lovely find! Always enjoy stopping by to see what you have posted, Audrey!
-Revi

Honey at 2805 said...

$2.50! What a bargain! My GW has nothing but real junk! A plain l-inch, unadored frame is $5.99.

Hope you will bring one of your creative posts or projects to Potpourri Friday! It's a fun party and you would be an asset!

Handy Man, Crafty Woman said...

Beautiful finished product! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday.

Be Colorful Coastal said...

Thank you for linking this to BeColorful's Motivated Monday. Such a good find and I adore the fabric you chose. I am also crushing on your bedspread? throw? The red fabric beneath the frame. I've never seen red chenille . Love it.
Pam

Donna said...

Your frame is gorgeous! And what a steal, the GW out here can be pretty pricy! I love ornate frames, too, and have been collecting them and painting them for my Etsy shop. You can never have too many frames:)

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