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Home » Living In France: Scrappy Canvas Frames project!

Uncategorized · March 9, 2010

Living In France: Scrappy Canvas Frames project!

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Hi Everyone!
I’m so excited to be a guest poster for Jen, I promise I will try not to mess up!
Thank you Jen for allowing me to soil your perfectly crafty blog be a guest poster today.

First, you all have to know that I’m not a crafty blog. I’m jealous of crafty blogs. I do posts once in a while about crafts that I’ve done because I’m so darn proud of myself. Pathetic? Yes. I know. I just wanted you to know this so that you don’t click over and read and then say, “Impostor! Where’s the crafts?” However, please do come visit me!

Onto the craft and the inspiration behind it.
One thing I’ve gotten addicted to since having my 2 little boys is picture taking. Thousands and thousands of pictures.
I love to display pictures that I take of my kids and random shots of cuteness. I especially love the perfect snapshot. You know the one….you take a picture and you don’t think it’s gonna be a good one until you get it on the computer and realize you’ve gotten the elusive money shot.
But, alas, I’m lazy. I don’t like changing the pictures out of frames. Who has time to take the frame down, undo the latches, clean the glass, put the picture in and replace everything with two little monkeys dancing around your feet? Not me. That sounds like I’ve brought laziness to a whole ‘nother level, no?

I came up with these Scrappy Canvas “Frames” that I am loving right now!
I got a 10X10 blank canvas from Michael’s. You can use any size canvas you like, I also really enjoy using the 11X14 size.
I pick out a nice piece of scrapbook paper that will look good with or without a picture covering it.
I cut the paper to size and use Mod Podge to adhere to the canvas.

Then, if you’re like me, you realize you wanted the edge painted black and you got ahead of yourself. So you get the black paint out and paint the edge.

Let everything dry for a while…this is acrylic paint and it dries really fast. Apply another coat of Mod Podge and wait for that to dry as well.
Now you’re ready to attach some ribbons in the corner to hold the photograph. I didn’t take any pictures of this step because I’m skeered of the staple gun and I was sure I’d shoot myself if I tried to get a good shot of the process.
Here is the finished product! I added an embellishment that says “perfect”.
What I really like is that it’s pretty enough to be left without a picture if you are in between snapshots or waiting for new pictures to arrive.
Of course, I like it best with the “perfect” shot in it!
It’s so easy to just pull the picture out and replace with your new favorite!

If you would like to see more examples of my Scrappy Canvas “Frame”, hop over to my brand spankin’ new Etsy shop to take a peek!

Thank you again, Jen! I really feel like the kid who has only played T-Ball and was asked to pinch hit for Derek Jeter today!

*******
Thanks Mimi! You are the best. Go over to Living in France and say hi! Mimi has a hilarious Friday meme — called *f-bomb Fridays* where you can share your hilarious incidents that go wrong. So funny!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
XOXO

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Comments

  1. Holly at Tropic of Mom says

    March 14, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Love this!

  2. [email protected] says

    March 13, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    What a great idea, I love reusable projects like this! I'll be linking. Off to check out your blog, it sounds hilarious!

  3. Leah says

    March 11, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Thanks for the great idea. I made one for my son's room!

    http://blessedunderthebigsky.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-is-girl-to-do-when-she-is.html

  4. MamaSeal says

    March 10, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    We just put up some shelves in our bedroom and I still haven't put anything on them. This post is perfect timing!

  5. Sara says

    March 10, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Not wicked into crafts but that's really cool and I love me some MiMi!

  6. KRISTINA CIPOLLA PHOTOGRAPHY says

    March 10, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Very cool! I like how you can switch the picture as well. Awesome! 🙂

  7. blueviolet says

    March 9, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Oh, that's just lovely!!!!

  8. Kristen Andrews says

    March 9, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    very nice!

  9. [email protected] The Picket Fence says

    March 9, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    It looks great–love the little word on there.

  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    March 9, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    What a fun craft! I love big bold designs! ♥

  11. shortmama says

    March 9, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Love it!!

  12. skideewink says

    March 9, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    MiMi this is so Tray-SheShe!! (in my TRUE Texas accent!) Thanks for sharing, glad you posted. BTW Love your blog. I never post my crafts a-cause IMA skeerd too, to say it really was posed to look like soandso's she did, LOL HAVE A GREAT DAY!

  13. Vivienne says

    March 9, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Gonna give that one a whirl! Thanks MiMi!

  14. Xazmin says

    March 9, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Love it MiMi! It's fabulous just like you! You are much craftier than you give yourself credit for! Trust me- I'm smart!

    I'm so excited for you with your Etsy shop and when you get a button let me know so I can put it on my blog!

  15. Pablo (yo) says

    March 9, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Great blog!!!!
    If you like, come back and visit mine: http://albumdeestampillas.blogspot.com

    Thanks,

    Pablo from Argentina

  16. Liz @ Sugarplum Creations says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I love this! I rarely change out pictures. Instead, I buy more frames, and now they're over-taking the house! 🙂

  17. Kelli says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I was just thinking how much I hate my picture wall with all it's mismatched frames collected over 30 years. What an awesome idea for me to steal, err, borrow! Thanks Mimi!

  18. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    So pretty!! 🙂 I like it with the picture inside. 🙂

  19. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    What a great idea! How true, too, when your kids are little there is always that next picture. I think this is a great {and quick} idea that allows you to add the current picture for viewing.

  20. Brassy Apple says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Love it!!! have done something similar but love the ribbon and adding a photo idea!

  21. Jensamom23 says

    March 9, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Brilliant idea!

  22. Kelli @ RTSM says

    March 9, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    What a great idea! I am so lazy about changing out my pictures too! I don't have very many of my youngest in frames, because they were all filled up before he was born:)

  23. April says

    March 9, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Oh, I love this so much! I really think I might be able to pull it off myself…MAYBE! 🙂

  24. CJ {Pink Tea} says

    March 9, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Mimi… that's a great project. And I love the photo.

  25. Vodka Logic says

    March 9, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    great looking craft Mimi I may even try it..ok off the floor…

    Even your craft instructions are funny.

    Good luck with the store

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