Before Blog – Frames

Before Blog – Frames

This particular obsession all started (well before this blog) when my friends Julide and Miquel gave me (and my sweet dog Beckett) a cleverly decoupaged frame as a birthday gift.

first frame

I LOVED it so much, I decided to try to make something similar.

Motivation Frame

It took a looong time to construct, so I started to think of ways to streamline. Like limiting myself to just one sentiment or phrase.

Uterus of Love Frame

And…

Rejection Frame

And…

Pet Child Frame

Here are a few others en masse.

four frames

I adore making these frames, but they are still fairly labour-intensive and they don’t sell very well at craft fairs. So, I also tried going even simpler yet – using scrapbook paper.

Rainy Frame

Here they are en masse.

Papered Frames

These sell ridiculously well, so I thought I’d try mirrors using the same technique.

Papered Mirrors

Not bad, but not nearly as popular. And when push comes to shove, this kind of decoupaging is merely an exercise in manufacturing. So, when I have time, I gravitate more towards…

moon mirror

Or…

Lizards Mirror

And even…

Wish Upon A Star Mirror

Still, a lot of work for a busy wife/mom/friend. Then, it occurred to me to try things on a smaller scale.

Mini Christmas Frames

I just love these hanging Christmas ornaments! But Christmas comes only once a year, so I also tried embellishments and magnets.

Mini Magnetic Frames

People really seem to like these mini frames for their fridge or office wall or whatever. But as with all the photo frames, I often have to convince them that it’s okay to remove the included image and add their own.

Clippie Frames

Of course, if you don’t include images at all in the first place – problem solved!

Well. I think that’s it for now. Gee, somebody must like all things related to photography, huh?

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