Help, I've Been Framed!

 (Update:  To the people in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee who have experienced the recent tornado rampage, you are in our thoughts and prayers.  We were in the Smoky Mountains last night when the tornado warning sounded for our location.  Lucky for us the storm system went south and finally ended in a thunderstorm. Since we have experienced recent damage in Alabama we were very aware of the potential threat and had our Iphones set to give alarms.  We were amazed that so very few people were aware of any danger.  I do not want to be an alarmist but everyone needs to be aware of extreme weather conditions.  Be alert!  I fear we are in for a very dangerous spring season of tornadoes.  Blessings!)


 Now back to our regularly scheduled program...

Oh yeah, I've been framed! No, no, I've not been arrested!  I'm talkin' photo framed!  But not just any old store-bought frame! Oh no! These are made from reclaimeded lumber!!

Many of you will remember this pile of lumber we've accumulated...

 

You may also remember I've a very handy hubby (the same one my Mema said was a 'keeper'...haha)

You may read about one of his reclaimed wood projects here...

I needed a gift for a very special friend...and I did not want to show up to the party with the very same dress on...y'all know what I'm talkin' about...the very same gift as someone else brings to the table ...bought at the local gift shop...with the identical wrapping and card attached...I wanted the unique!!!

Well hubby worked his magic once again...

The old lumber went into the shop in bits and pieces and out came the perfect gift for my friend...

Added a black and white photograph of an old mill with my logo...

After adding burlap ribbon and some bling...

My only problem????  Which one goes to my friend!!

Y'all may notice the chalkboard banner...yep, still lovin' that chalkboard paint...

Showcasing the reclaimed photo frames...  with the perfect backdrop!! 

This is the only way to be framed!!  LOL

See ya down the junkin' road!!

Jan

Partying with... 

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Inspiration Friday @ The Picket Fence

Friday Party @ Redoux

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense

2805: Potpourri Friday

Show and Tell @ My Romantic Home

Sundae Scoop 

Cutesy DIY Photo Frame

Yes, it is a "cutesy" frame!  At least my friend thinks it is sommme--thiiiiing else! I had my heart set on creating a crafty ("Crafty? Is that a word?" asked my friend.  "Well! It is now!")  photo frame for my "spots."

So I gathered all the materials I thought I might need...

I had the wooden frames on hand so my friend did not have to make them! I also had a little frame that is rattan and wicker, very natural! From my craft box I pulled out ribbon, buttons, crystal pins, beads, shells, needles and thread, my glue gun and glue sticks! Ready to go I sat down and started "playing."


And these are the results...

"Perfection!"  The seashells just looked right with the frames. I have my blog name displayed but a cute photo from the beach or lake would look just perfect!

I have these in my "spots" at Encore Resales and at Chelsea Antiques!  Can't wait to play some more, for of course I have several more frames that need decorating!

Seen any cute and unusal photo frames? Send me your thoughts!

Have a Blessed Day!! And see ya down the junkin' road!!

Jan