Monday, December 14, 2009

Whitney's Photo Frame Ornament

Wow... I feel like I have so much to pack into just a few weeks!  I love Christmas decorating and I love any excuse to display pics of the kids so this next project was a hit for me.  I have seen so many photo frame ornaments but I am not about to drop $6 - $12 a pop for these on my tree.  So... I made my own...




I started by purchasing this gold frame at the Dollar Tree for $1... woohoo:)




It was a table top frame so I just popped the holder off the back.




I then gave it a little Rust-Oleum Revamp with my favorite color...
Painter's Touch Heirloom White







Now it needed to be shantied up a bit... So I added a bit of our FAV.... For more info on Ralph Lauren Glaze go visit our Favorite Products link.



You just paint it on and then wipe it off...







Here it is all wiped off...




Now just a add a picture of one of your favorite cuties... I had three favorites but I will just show you one:)




And because the Shanty Sisters are all about jute at the moment I added a bit of it to the top to hang my ornament.




I just cut two pieces of twine and tied a bow at the top...




... and added a bit of hot glue!




That was it... For just about $1 I have a great ornament that can be changed out each year.  I love it!  Want to see it on the tree?? Ok!



















Thanks so much for stopping by guys!!






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27 comments:

  1. InMyOwnStyleDecember 14, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I love the dollar store, with a little imagination and some adjustments their stuff can really look high end. I especially like the way you added the twine instead of ribbon.

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  2. WendyDecember 14, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    I just love the dollar store! What a great idea! I have never used glaze; thank you for sharing!

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  3. Blondie's JournalDecember 14, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    I love it!! You made it look so simple, Whitney! What color glaze did you use?

    xoxo
    Jane

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  4. Folkman'sDecember 14, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    So cute! And I bet the kids love seeing their picture on the tree too!

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  5. The Book AddictDecember 14, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    I love this! And sooo thrifty! :-)

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  6. The Soladay FamilyDecember 14, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I love this idea! So simple and perfect! WHy didn't I think of that!?

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  7. KirkKrewDecember 14, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Cute! Your tree looks great!

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  8. Team SkousenDecember 14, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    This is too cute!! I love that glaze too!

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  9. Traci@ Beneath My HeartDecember 14, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Cute! Cute! Cute!
    (not the picture frame, silly...your daughter!)
    That's your daughter, right? She looks just like you!
    Blessings,
    Traci

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  10. Traci@ Beneath My HeartDecember 14, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Cute! Cute! Cute!
    (not the picture frame, silly...your daughter!)
    That's your daughter, right? She looks just like you!
    Blessings,
    Traci

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  11. Janine Claire RobinsonDecember 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Just so beautiful. I was just thinking this year how beautiful a tree would look decorated by pictures of my loved one. You did it so tastefully. Absolutely beautiful. Janine

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  12. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityDecember 14, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    You sisters are just whirlwinds of projects! Thanks for joining my party & I wish you both a very Merry Christmas!

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  13. JeanetteDecember 14, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    What a great idea! Gotta love that dollar store. The little girl is just precious! Merry Christmas.

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  14. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    You guys come up with the greatest ideas! I'll have to check the dollar stores around here for some chunky little frames. Thanks for sharing another great one! Merry Christmas.

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  15. SueDecember 14, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    What a wonderful idea, you did a wonderful job with this ornament.
    Sue

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  16. Hopeful HousewifeDecember 14, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Love it! I did my whole tree with dollar store frames!
    http://ourhopefulhome.blogspot.com/2009/11/2009-tree-teaser.html

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  17. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Adorable! (the girl and the frame!:))
    How did you get the easel thingy off the back?

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  18. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    love it! i love the dollar store! i too have a tree full of silver little frames! i picked them up for cheap last year after Christmas! but i think i might have to make one of these! thanks!

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  19. Tales From My Empty NestDecember 14, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Such a cute idea and it looks so easy!! Love & blessings from NC!

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  20. ShirleyDecember 15, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Little framed photos make the best decorations. People really stop and look at them! I have lots but they are all of all out pets we've had and out horses!. (We're big animal people!)

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  21. KatieDecember 15, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    That is gorgeous! I want to make these now!!!!!! THANKS!!!!

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  22. meridithDecember 15, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Adorable! Merry Christmas!

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  23. ValerieDecember 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    so, so cute! I have to file this away to use next year! thanks for sharing!

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  24. VanessaDecember 15, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    These are great! Why is it that something so simple can be so profound sometimes? Definitely need to make these for next year!

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  25. Elder EsplinDecember 16, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    CUTE! Those would go perfect on MY tree. I'm copying this one! Thanks!

    =Jennie

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  26. Jo at MoJo HomeDecember 18, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    What a great idea! I've been buying picture frame ornaments every year for the past 15 so I'm really excited to try this. They're beautiful, thanks!

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  27. Wendy December 21, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Of course I adore it!

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