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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Multi-Purpose Decorations

Here is another example of what I call "multi-purpose" decorating.  I love this re-purposed frame and use it year round, replacing the picture for various holidays.  
 Here I printed a quote on paper, distressed it a bit and added some stamped elements and a bit of ultra fine glitter (which is hard to see in this picture).
 
I added one of my snow baby figurines and a vintage doily as well as a bottle brush tree I bleached.  I got a bag of twenty of them in various sizes at JoAnn Fabrics.  After bleaching, I added some pearls and tied the base with a scrap of vintage lace.
I love this vintage card image so I printed and distressed it and added it to this frame which I also use year round.
  The frame was a garage sale find for 25 cents that was painted with chalk paint.
Tags and other embellishments can be adhered with Sticky Tack so you can remove them when the season is over and you get ready to use the frame for another holiday.
I hope you're all finished up with the 'hustle and bustle' now and ready to enjoy the week ahead . . . may it be a blessed week of reflection on the true meaning of this holiday . . . the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!


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13 comments:

  1. Laura Everyday EditsDecember 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    This is great Lauren, thanks for sharing!
    laura

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  2. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageDecember 17, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful frames and prints and it's great that you can have them out all winter long, not just for Christmas!

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  3. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 17, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Wise is the one who can find and re-purpose so beautifully! Thanks so much for visiting and sharing with us at our "What's It Wednesday".
    Hope you continue to join us, and share your design inspiration.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  4. KristinDecember 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Wise woman that you are. Thrifty to the end! Very nice.

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  5. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 18, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Oh I love snow babies too!!! I have a nice collection that I enjoy. These are some beautiful frames and I know that you will share them at NTT...see ya there. Merry Christmas.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. Jeannie MarieDecember 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    The bleached bottle brush trees spoke to me! I love them!

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  7. KarenDecember 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    So pretty and great ideas. I love the idea of wrapping the base of the bottle brush tree.

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  8. Junky VagabondDecember 18, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I do the same thing with my frames :) You do it beautifully!
    -Jill

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  9. Angie @ Knick of TimeDecember 20, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    LOVE it! I love things you can change up a little and use year-round!

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time

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  10. DaniellaDecember 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I love those frames Lauren! And your idea of re-using them for different holidays is such a good idea!!
    And bleaching the bottle brush tree is another awesome idea!!!
    Thanks for all that inspiration!!
    xxDaniella

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  11. Barbara JeanDecember 21, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    sweet poem, and love how you framed it

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  12. Honey at 2805December 23, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    What a lovely piece of artwork!

    Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday! Have a very Merry Christmas and wonderful Holiday Season!

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  13. The Charm of HomeDecember 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    How cute! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!
    Sherry

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