I am so excited to have a post for today's Brag Monday at The Graphics Fairy. If you haven't checked out this blog, run there now!
Like some of the labels from my Vintage Bottles, I got all of these images from The Graphics Fairy. The ornament hanger was from the Dollar Tree, but was shiny gold/brass, so I spray painted it black. The frames are also sold at the Dollar Tree as place cards in the wedding aisle. Again, those were ivory, so I got out the handy spray paint for those too (if you notice, one of the frames is peeling apart a bit, I could easily glue it, I just haven't got around to it.)
I printed the images out on white paper, using Word to get them roughly the right size. Then I soaked them in coffee for 5-10 minutes. They were very delicate after I took them out, so if you try this be really gentle with the paper. I lightly crumpled, creased, or in a few cases tore the paper, then smoothed them out a little and laid them out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, you can also add drips of more coffee to give them a really aged look, but I liked the way they came out so I skipped that step.
Then I just hung them with orange embroidery thread! Since I had the spray paint and coffee, it only cost me a dollar for the frames, and a dollar for the ornament hanger. My kind of project!
The hardest part was getting the frames to all hang facing forward! Also, don't mind the black smudges of paint in the background. That's a hutch remake that we haven't quite finished yet!
LOVE this! You have great taste and good job!
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This is so adorable AND spooky! I love it...of course, I love anything from the Graphics Fairy! I love the frames and the display holder! Very creative! Thanks for stopping by Three Pixie Lane! FYI, the CSI Project will have a Halloween decoration link next week. You should submit this! I am working on some more fun things for the contest (I guess this is what you would call it!) It is a fun place to link up...check out their site! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun!! What a clever idea, and I love the cost too! I will definitely have to look for those frames. Thank you so much for linking this up to Brag Monday and for your sweet words about my site!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever! I love this idea!! Thanks for your visit, loving your blog!
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Love the whole thing and wondering how I missed the ornament hanger at the Dollar Store. Looks like I need to make another shopping trip into town. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteThat seriously looks GREAT!! My hubby found that at the $store this weekend too....if just stared at it with my head slightly tilted, ya know like a confused dog!! I didn't know what to do with it so I left it there! Now I MUST go back and get it!! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration! OH and thanks for stopping by for the sweet comment and for the follow! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
ReplyDeleteSubmit them in my Handmade Halloween Contest starting October 15th.
Susan,
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Love the ornament hanger - so cute! Wish I could find one at my Dollar Tree...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Thanks for commenting on my blog! I realy appreciate it. I am a new follower of yours, if you want I would love it if you could return the favor. I would be truly apreciative.
ReplyDeleteIm off to read the rest of your blog....:0D
Thanks for submitting this project to Dollar Store Crafts - I love it! Look for it to be featured sometime in the coming week or two! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Leah-
ReplyDeleteWhat would we do without the dollar store and the Graphics Fairy? They allow us to make so many creative and decorative items for our homes. Your Halloween tree looks perfect for the season - I love the added extra spooky touch of the black cat, too.
My best- Diane
Super cool! I love this idea and have some little wire trees with no ornaments that would love to have these babies hung on them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazingly cute! One of the cutest things I've seen so far this season. Glad to have found your site! I'm your newest follower!
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this is such an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! Found you on the Girl Creative NFF. I love the Graphics Fairy. Great Dollar Store Craft. Thanks for sharing.
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What a smart and cute idea. Love it! Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! And only $2 makes it even better! Thanks for joining my Halloween Link Party! :)
ReplyDelete- Megan
the display looks great ... i like classy+creepy.
ReplyDeletebut i especially love the cat statue. could i ask where you got it?
I love this! This seems like such an easy way to spook-ify your house. Found this post from this Halloween SkinnyScoop list btw
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