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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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!