Last year we went on vacation the week after Thanksgiving. The hotel that we stayed at was busily transforming their lobby by wrapping all the art work in Christmas paper.
The kids just loved it.
When we got home I did the same thing. I wrapped each frame in a different paper and it was just so much fun. This year I only used two different papers but I love the effect.
It’s so easy to do and really transforms a room. It is sad to cover up all my pretty pictures but then by the time I get them all wrapped up (and dusted!) – the boys are super excited and the room looks so festive!
Don’t have a gallery? Wrap up a single frame. Metallic paper is especially fun and catches the glow of Christmas lights. Wrapping a frame adds a festive flair to any room in the house…
A couple of tips:
1. Make sure you are using tape that adheres well to the back of your frame. Some frames are wood, others are plastic, and so on.
2. When wrapping, make sure to not cover the hanger on the back of the frame.
3. Take this opportunity to dust your frames – or is that just me?
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laura@Top This Top That says
super cute idea!! I am going to feature in my weekly wow’s tomorrow ( Sunday).
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you SO much Laura!
Danni Baird says
Love this! What a way to cute up a wall for the holidays!
Accidentally Wonderful says
This is adorable! What a simple way to add TONS of Christmas spirit to the house =) I’d love it if you stopped by my blog and shared this on my linky party! http://accidentallywonderful.blogspot.com/2012/11/now-co-hosting-inspiration-spotlight.html
Katie @ The Crafty Blog Stalker says
Thank you for sharing with Blog Stalking Thursday! I have featured you because you were one of the most viewed links! Don’t forget to grab a featured button and proudly display it on your blog! Thanks again!
Kara says
Such a fun idea for Christmas!! I’ve seen it before, but never on a gallery wall. Love how it looks! I’m featuring you today at Creations by Kara. 🙂
http://www.creationsbykara.com/2011/12/look-what-i-made-link-party-12-21-11.html
Liz @ Here's to Handy Andy says
What a fantastic idea! So cute! Thanks for linking up at the Pinterest Link Party!
Judy says
I really love this idea. I will be featuring it tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks so much.
Ruby Jean says
That looks like it took a lot of time but also VERY well worth it.. The finished project is BEAUTIFUL I would love for you to share it here http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/
Tutus & Tea Parties says
I love this idea! I’m totally wrapping frames tonight.
I’d love for you to link up & share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-party-with-christmas.html?m=1
Naturally Me Creations says
This is SUCH a cute idea!! Too bad i didn’t see this sooner… 🙂 Plus I don’t have enough frames to cover to make an impression….hmmmm….
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
Very cute and unique idea. Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday!
Melanie
http://www.bearrabbitbear.com
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says
What a fun and very creative idea Trish.
I’d love it if you could add this project to my Christmas inspiration party at ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/inspiration-friday_16.html
Chatty Chics says
Very cute! I keep clicking on your projects at Linky parties! Great job!
Melody
chattychics.com
PS Please come link up at Wild Wednesdays at my blog starting this week, the 21st!
CSI girl says
I love this and I always enjoy your projects.
I am looking for people to do tutorials for January and I am actually looking for new people. It will be a new year after all.
Email me if you are interesed in doing a tutorial on the CSI Projct
http://www.thecsiproject.com
dee@thecsiproject.com
I have Jan 2nd and 4th open
and Jan. 10th and 11th
of course, then you will have the chance to do a tutorial every month after because I will add you to the list.
Let me know!
Dee, The CSI Girl
Camille says
Oh my gosh- such a great idea!!! I love how it makes your whole room look so decorated for Christmas. I love it! Thanks so much for linking up to Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We hope that you will join us tomorrow!
Camille @
SixSistersStuff.blogspot.com
Robyn Rasmussen says
Super cute idea! Love it! Stopping by from the Weekend Wrap up link party.
-Robyn from http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
Such a cute idea!
Thanks so much for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse party! I have included this in today’s features!
WhyCuzICan says
What a cute way to add color to your wall 😀
Visiting from Crafty, Scrappy, Happy linky party,
Smiles and thanks for sharing,
~Suzanne in NW IL
Angela says
How creative!!
Angela
Lori says
Genius…what a great idea! I’m a new follower. Warm wishes
Judy says
What a clever idea. I would have never thought to do that. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign’s Fall into Fall party.
Partycraft Secrets says
fabulous!
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
This is a great idea! It’s so festive!
I’ll be featuring this tomorrow on my blog for Three Things Thursday- I hope you’ll stop by and check it out!
Valerie- http://www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
K. @ Craft Wannabe says
What a great idea! I love wrapping presents too, so this definitely is something I will have to do!
cathy@my1929charmer says
Ok. Serioulsy I love it. totally a great ideas to get two looks out of one. My gosh you could do this for every season you celebrate. Love the colors. Very Creative. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration over at Sunday’s Best! Keep coming back your part of the family now!
Marilyn says
Great idea, very creative.. LOVE!!!
Mimi says
Wow. Totally new idea I’ve never seen before!
Jessica says
Great idea & it looks wonderful! Love how it fills the wall 🙂 Homestories visitor
Elle and Lou says
A wonderful Christmas idea to get one and all in the Christmas spirit.
Lou
Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer says
This is such a great idea. It is so colorful. I bet it looks even better in person. Nice job!
Trish@MomOnTimeout says
@Tammy Thanks Tammy! I love wrapping presents too – the more the merrier 🙂
Tammy says
I love the wrapped presents on the wall. I even enjoy creating them because I love wrapping presents! (I know, I’m weird) I love the long line of frames that you had to work with and the paper choices just really made the look! Thanks for sharing it 🙂
laura@imnotatrophywife.com says
How fun is this! Newest follower! Would love a follow back to http://imnotatrophywife.com
laura
A To Zebra Celebrations says
how fun!!! very creative!!
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says
What a CREATIVE idea! Love it!!
Beth =-)
Brooke @ www.Getouttamyheadplease.com says
I love this , how cute ! I think I might try this out ,I would love fo ryou to link up over at http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/2011/12/show-it-off-link-party-2.html
Lori says
Great Idea! Found you on Inspire Me Fridays
Kara at Petals to Picots says
I’m over visiting from the Family Ever After link party. This is such a clever idea!
~Kara (your newest google follower 🙂
http://www.petalstopicots.com
Cinthya says
That’s a great idea. You could reuse the paper next year too. I’m a new follower and would like to invite you to link to http://www.eyeheart.ca/2011/12/last-weeks-linky-party-was-success-and.html
Liz @ thequickjourney.blogspot.com says
That is one of the most creative ideas I have seen! I would love for you to come join us at Find Your Craft Friday!
http://thequickjourney.blogspot.com/2011/12/find-your-craft-friday-features-and.html
Linda @ it all started with paint says
That is so clever. I’m guessing it was a lot of work too. I’m just tired thinking about it!
Alecia says
Such a cheap way to Christmas-ify a whole room! Thankd for sharing, stopping by from TT&J
Wanda says
I love this idea. Thank you for sharing it.
Danielle says
What a great idea! So festive! I’d love for you to link up to my Feature Friday linky party.
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/search/label/feature%20friday
Marvelous Mommy says
Such a cute idea! I wish I had time to do this today!! Thanks for sharing! Visiting from Freestyle Friday!
karah says
This is such a great idea, I do love it when I see it in hotels. Yours came out great! I’m sure lots of fun for the kids to see such big “presents” on the wall. 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Pearl Maple says
that is a cute idea!
cameronhomemade says
Love it – if only I had hung things on my walls to wrap – we’ve only lived here for 18 1/2 months! Maybe after 5 years . . .
Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva says
Very cute! I have got to go grab some paper and do this in our house. The girls would love it! Have a fabulous weekend! ~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva
Latoya @ The Scott's Crib says
That is super cute, I never would have thought of that:)
Bronwyn says
This is such a great idea! i have a gallery of pictures in my front hall and they could use some “wrapping” for the holiday season. Thanks for the idea!
Lianne says
What a fantastic idea!!
I would love for you to link up more awesome stuff at my new link party starting every Monday and lasting throughout the week!
snap, craft & blog till your heart’s {content} @ a content housewife {blog}
-Lianne
Terry says
I love how cute this looks. I am definitely pinning this.
Amanda @ Gratefully Growing in Grace says
So cute! I love this idea. And it reminds me I should dust…