Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!
Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could make for the holidays, all in one place on this Hop!
If you came here from Michelle Grant's blog, you're on the right track! If not, make sure you start back at the Clearsnap blog and go all the way through the hop! We are showcasig handmade gift ideas, projects, as well as giveaways that you will find along the way!
For my project today, I decided to alter a picture frame. I know one of the best gifts you can give is something personal. What's more personal than a family photo in a beautiful altered frame ready to display?!
First, I gathered up my supplies. I had a few of these picture frames laying around. I picked them up on clearance last year at a CKC show. You can also find wooden picture frames at your local craft store for about $1 and they are ready to alter.
I used paper from Authentique's winter line "Peaceful." This collection is so beautiful and unique. I love that it has subtle hints of green instead of your typical winter blues.
I started out by making several flowers with my Silhouette Cameo. These particular 3d flowers are cut files from the Silhouette store by Lori Whitlock, but you can use punches or whatever type of flowers you want. I inked the edges to bring out the hints of green in the paper and then sprayed the flowers with therm-o-web's silver glitter dust. The silver and green leaves are faux suade leaves ribbon by May Arts.
When I started to alter my project, I knew that I wanted to use this sticker from the "Peaceful" 12x12 Details sticker sheet, so I made it fit i n there somewhere. I also added some burlap ribbon & twine from May Arts. The little wooden snowflakes are the Vintage Wood Snowflakes from Maya Road. I added some Picket Fence Distress Stain to make them white and then sprayed them with glitter as well.
If you decide to alter some picture frames for gifts this holiday season, have fun with them! These are projects that you can make by yourself or let your kids join in. Don't forget to add a cute family photo so your friends and family have a gift that is ready to display when they open it!
To sweeten the deal, Authentique Paper is offering a gift for one of you!
Leave a comment on each blog along the hop to be be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors (including this great prize pack shown above)! The winners will be chosen randomly from all comments on the manufacturer blogs AND the designer blogs.
Thanks for stopping by today! Now hop right along and see what Emma Jeffery has in store for you!
Clearsnap- http://clearsnap.blogspot.com/
Hampton Art -
http://blog.hamptonart.com/
Graphic45 – http://g45papers.typepad.com/
Fiskateers - www.fiskateers.com/blog
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Tombow USA – http://blog.tombowusa.com/
Authentique Paper
http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/
The Twinery - http://www.thetwineryblog.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix
http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Globecraft Memories – http://globecraftmemories.blogspot.com
Kristin Wilson – Graphic 45
- http://www.kristinwilsonhandmade.com/
Jennie Garcia - Tombow -
earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Gini Williams Cagle - Hampton Art - http://ginicagle.blogspot.com/
Sabrina Alery – Clearsnap – http://Sabrinaalery.blogspot.com
DeeDee Catron -
Globecraft Memories - http://umwowstudio.blogspot.com/
Michelle Grant – Donna
Salazar Designs - http://michellejbg.blogspot.com
Emily Lanham – Authentique Paper
-http://www.createserendipity.net
Emma Jeffery –
Fiskateers - http://hellobeautifulblog.blogspot.com
Natalie Clause – The Twinery - http://www.southernbellescharm.com/
Alberto L Juarez – Graphic
45 http://vintageodyssey.blogspot.com/
Vivian Keh - Hampton Art - http://contadinak.wordpress.com/tag/vivian-keh/
Jennifer Priest – Clearsnap – http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com
Heather Conklin – Authentique Paper -
http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/
Wowee that is a gorgeous gift!! You are amazing!!!
ReplyDeletefab gift idea - certainly one I will try
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love all the great trims and beautiful flowers. Great photo too!
ReplyDeleteA stunning frame! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous frame! I love the colors you chose! So unique and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the flower, the colors... everything. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. A personalized frame is a fabulous project. Your's is simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove these papers and a great project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo frame! They make a wonderful gift and I'm sure the recipient of yours will absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous looking picture frame. I love the Peaceful paper from Authentique and it is gorgeous on this project. I think a project like this would make anyone who receives it for a gift very happy.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out wonderful. All the detail you added really turned out so nice. This would make a wonderful gift. wow!!
ReplyDeleteLove all the details on your frame and I love that Authentique line of papers !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I would love to find that under my tree!! Thank you :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Emily...that late night really worked for you. Sorry about the Cameo though.
ReplyDeleteLove your picture frame!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your altered frame!
ReplyDeleteYour frame is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDarling
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo frame. The green tint of the decorations looks fantastic with the sepia photo.
ReplyDeletethe frame is very pretty... you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is so great. You did such a wonderful job! Love the colors!
ReplyDeletesimply beautiful.. <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteWow! This frame is absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteTFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
Beautiful, beautiful frame...thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the altered frame, what a fantastic gift idea. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous idea. I just love how you've decorated the frame.
ReplyDeleteEmily, I love the frame project you made, especially the beautiful green color. Green is my favorite color, and I can't wait to try a framed picture for my friend who lives in another state! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletemindy@http://mulberrymindy.blogspot.com/
Gorgeous frame!!
ReplyDeleteStunning frame project! The flowers are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful !
ReplyDeletelove your site! my first visit here, and i must say after reading your bio, i want to say 'go for it girl'! scrapbooking is what makes me happy too, i am a 29yr old newlywed, no kids yet but my husband fully supports me, and that's important! i can't believe you would give it up, clearly you are so talented!!! keep at it girl, and welcome back :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fantastic project.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Like your blog too! I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteLove the HOP!
The frame is beautiful. And I happen to have 2 frames that need altering. Love the paper lines thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteLisa T.
I love 3D art projects like this, especially several different product types are used to create a lovely, coordinated, and cohesive design. Good work!
ReplyDeleteI loved the colors and the use of the frames.
ReplyDeletewonderful altered project, great color scheme, lovely textures. thank you forsharing.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Love this Emily!! Great altered frame.. I love all the textures and designed elements!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frame. Love the colors and textures.
ReplyDeleteLovely way to decorate a frame!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And your little girl is adorable.
ReplyDeleteWould never know yhat was a dollar frame. Everyone would love to receive it as a gift.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what you did with such a simple frame to begin with -- very pretty outcome! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThat frame turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful frame. I loved your flowers, they turned out gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous frame. Love the papers you used & the flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful frame.
ReplyDeleteGorgeus and fun altered frame. The layered flowers are so cute and the added bling and snowflakes make it so special. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI'll be back often
ReplyDeleteWow! Your frame is just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the softness and beauty of the papers and the flowers!! Lovely gift for someone to cherish!! Thank You--and thank you for your generosity!! Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, chaussures converse as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog w
ReplyDeleteМне нравится рассматривать дизайнерские работы !!!
ReplyDeleteВаша рамка для фотографий именно такая - дизайнерская !!! В ней много ручного труда и фантазии !!!
... you altered it to the hills.. its a WOW.. so beautiful..
ReplyDeleteso creative! tfs :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! so cool. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful frame. Your flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful altered frame and flowers too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the frame, and the papers are really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous picture frame!! The embellishments you used are fabulous and the picture is absolutely adorable!! Thanks so much for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Your frame came out so beautiful. Love the paper collection and colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful frame!
ReplyDeleteJen
The colors and your creations are luscious.The color is so rich and your flowers give the frame so much depth-eye candy!
ReplyDeleteYour frame is beautiful! The papers are lovely and the flowers add wonderful dimension!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo and frame - LOVE your colour combo and flowers!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful frame
ReplyDeleteI like your color scheme. Your flowers are nice and I like way you balanced them with the mesh ribbon.
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea!! Thanks Emily!
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful! since i am giving photo's as gifts this year, i think you just inspired me to step it up a notch! <3 thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea! I always give photos of my kids to my parents that live so far away. Great idea to put them in some handcrafted frames!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to personalize a pictorial gift of kids/grandkids! Thank you for inspiring :)
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful. thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI just love those homemade flowers--so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Needed an idea for my GS troop.
ReplyDeleteLuv this frame;) That flower is wonderful! Thanx~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! What a great gift this would make!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work!!! Wanna give it away!! Just kidding. Thanks for sharing your over the top gorgeous project!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fab variety of textures in your project - love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project! Thanks for the inspiring ideas!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
This is just stunning love all the details you've done :)
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing
Beautiful color, dimension and texture with those ribbons! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI really like the simplistic look of the colors you chose. This will make a great gift for someone special.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have a few frames in my stash I can pull out for this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Emily! I love this frame! Those soft greens with that sweet picture just make me smile all over! And that sentiment - how sweet is that? And it's true too :) Thanks for sharing this wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love the green. TFS
ReplyDeleteI love your frame Emily!! It's just too precious.
ReplyDeletePicture frames are a great gift. I like the burlap bow, cute.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely way to display pictures, makes the picture so much special thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
I've never decorated a picture frame but after reading how you did it, I think I can too! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project!Love the green color! Thanks for the inspiring ideas!
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