It's that wonderful time of the year where graduation announcements fill my mailbox and I begin to wonder what can I possibly give this student to celebrate their accomplishments without breaking the bank.
During my conference period I headed for Michaels, because well... I love Hobby Lobby...but when I only have 10 minutes to spare, Michaels fits the bill.
I quickly found these frames for $1.00 each.
...and then I found this scrapbooking paper and small wooden circles...my mind was reeling.
OOOH and ribbon to match (I adore ribbon)
On my lunch hour I painted the edges black.
Cut the paper to fit the framed opening...
and then had fun using Modge Podge to attach the paper to the wooden frames.
I covered the wooden circles with paper too and painted their minute edges as well.I slathered on Modge Podge to the tops 2 more times and let it dry.
By the time school was over for the day, these little frames were dry and in need of some adornment. I hot glued (I heart my hot glue gun so much-we have finished many a project together and it has always served me well) the ribbon and the wooden circles and Voila!
Here are the finished frames...which were less than $3.00 each.
The special part was having the privilege of praying for the recipients as I crafted each frame.
And speaking of graduates....here is "V" on his high school graduation with our daughter Rachel who helped tutor him in Algebra II. Thank you for praying for "V."
Joyfully,
Kristi
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That is so AWESOME!!!! I wish I was that crafty I always have ideas I just don't know how to follow through with my train of thought. Thanks for sharing the frames were lovely.
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I LOVE it! I think I will make some for our trip to FL to give to our friends. What a wonderful idea! You always inspire me with what you accomplish in a short amount of time!
ReplyDeleteThose frames are sooooo pretty! I am very, very impressed. What a wonderful celebration for V! I'm sure Rachel is proud of him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! I'm going to bookmark this project for sure! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! I am currently looking for frames for coaches gifts. It's a team photo and I was going to get the kids to sign the frame... this gives me amazing ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks... They are so professional looking!
That is so creative!!! I've bought some of those frames before and let Caleb paint them for father's day but never would have thought to add the paper and such. I bet the recipients will love and appreciate your thoughtfulness.
ReplyDeleteI love the frames-I'm going to "steal" your idea for Bible School and my nursing home craft class-OK? Congratulations to V (and Rachel).
ReplyDeleteThey look awesome!! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Erica's and have to say that I LOVE your creative ideas! The frames are a great idea and soooo cute! I know I'd love to get one as a gift, so I thought I'd go ahead and get some to make for my 4 yr. old daughter's friend, my husband & my dad for father's day! Thanks for sharing your inspiration and works of art! :) Hope you don't mind me stopping by again!
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