January 25, 2009

Projects: Claim to Frame

For about a year, I have been making these frames for gifts. Baby showers, birthday parties, Mother’s Day, etc. (The one above is in my living room 😉 I use a wood frame, scrapbook paper, silk flowers & swarovski rhinestones. I only use this square 12×12 size, because I’m consistent like that (some call it OCD). I love the balance of the square shape, and that the wide frame allows the details of the frame to be noticed. I’ve been thinking about maybe making a bunch and trying to sell them to boutiques, or maybe selling them on Etsy…..we’ll see, I’m not ready to commit to anything yet. I showed my best friend, Kristi how to make them (quite easy) and we made 3 adorable ones for the wall in her new baby’s room. (photo to come soon) Maybe we’ll make them together and get something going….

This is one that I made for my friend, Katy for a baby shower gift….


My favorite part of this project is selecting the paper and flower to go with it. You should see my closet in the new craft room….I have a drawer full of flowers, I can’t help myself sometimes. I usually tend toward the paper that already looks “distressed” and I stick with feminine patterns. More photos of recent ones to come……in the meantime….

Any suggestions? Ideas? Would you buy these? What do you think an appropriate retail price would be?