Happy Holidays everyone!
It’s Elizabeth this week with a quick post ... because I’m sure you, like me,
are very strapped for time this week ... ‘tis the season.
So here’s a look at my “Quick Change Year in a Frame”
project. I wanted a speedy way to
decorate for every month’s theme ... a sure way that there was at least some form
of thematic decoration in my house. Nothing
easier than slapping something in a frame, right?
The frame is deep.
Almost shadowbox like and has a frosted glass border. The depth allows for foam adhesive and
buttons even with the glass still inserted ... whew ... ‘cause ain’t nobody got
time for dusting papercraft projects : ).
To keep the designs consistent and the crafting time
minimal, I decided to always include a button and to make sure the shapes were simple. The shapes are just free clipart I gathered
off the internet. Now ... the first two designs are a bit different from the other
eleven ... they were my firsts ... and just like parenting, the first ones are
always done differently : ). So when I got to March, I decided to add a stitched
square of coordinating pattern paper. I.
Love. Sewing. On. Paper. It’s almost nauseating how much I do that.
Well, enough words ... let’s get to the eye candy ... the
pictures.
January: Sparkly Snowflake
February: Two Hearts
March: Lucky Clover
April: Button Bunny
May: Mother's Birdhouse
June: Father's Tie
June Bonus: Graduation Hat
July: Stars and Stripes
August: Summer Sun
September: Apple for the Teacher
October: Bats in the Belfry
November: Fall Leaf
December: Tree Time
I hope you enjoyed this quick look at my “Quick Change Year
in a Frame”. It would be a great project
to work on during the week in between holidays ... then you could hit the
ground running Jan 1st. To be ahead of schedule? That would be the best holiday gift
EVAH!
