Friday, October 15, 2010

Sat Nite Special #52 brings you ~ picture frames!



Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #52, the picture frame edition!




If you're new here, join in! There are three categories to link to. Home Decor as well as Crafts, Sewing, Recipes, plus the 3rd themed link up. Check below for this weekend's theme.

Party starts Fri night and ends Sunday 11pm pacific, so you have all weekend to join!

I LOVE to highlight inspiring posts during the event on the sidebar, so make sure you check in several times over the weekend. You may be next. :)
~ This weekend's themed link up ~

picture frames

 My fireplace mantel got a little makeover with some family magic for this weekend. :) 


Where's the picture frame you ask? IMO, the entire fireplace, mirror and embellishments ARE the picture frame. A  picture frame can be much more than just the piece surrounding the photo. In this case, the environment is the platform for this small photo grouping.



Miniature clothespins simply clipped to the wreath created the perfect place to hang a few vintage pics of my brother and I. :)

(I hope he loves me enough to forgive me for publishing that pic on the left LOL... notice he's holding his cars?)


 Yet another funky twist. My bedroom dresser holds some of my fav photos of my parents.


The pictures were simply hung on the old headboard, creating a photo gallery of sorts.

There are many things on this dresser that belonged to my parents so it's not only pretty, the theme honors them.
 
related posts 
(torn sheet lampshade)
(vintage dresser/headboard how to)



Simple old barn window frames without the glass make fun rustic frames for these CNC routered samples.

(I help at my friend Dan's workshops in which we paint these samples with different faux finishes)


And here's a wild card for ya. :) 10 min project tops! I grabbed an old window and twine, started one area held with a push pin, and wrapped the twine around the frame very random like.


This is the back. Then I flipped it over so the pins wouldn't show.


I placed the pictures (complete with original cardboard and wooden frames) where I desired them to go, allowing the twine to do it's thing.


Some areas got abit of masking tape to hold things in perfect place.
(yes, that is me in my Cleopatra haircut)


This little picture vignette is right above my computer, so I see it all the time. And I LOVE it. :) The added industrial chic touches take me back to my farm days growing up, so the area in whole actually tells a story.


And then there's the crate frame you spotted in the Colour Challenge post HERE, holding a gorgeous original hand painted piece by Trish from The Old Post Road.

Do you have a favorite/unique way to frame up art/pictures?
How do you like arranging picture frames?


The 3rd themed linkup is waiting for your picture framing inspiration posts!

Next weekend is SHUTTERS so get yours all dolled up. :)

Inspired by the above post:


Entertaining Angels gets busy with the twine and wrap style.
Very cool take!



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41 comments:

  1. Very cool. I love the old family photos.

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  2. Very creative framing! I love all of them. Especially the photos clipped onto the wreath. I need to find some of those miniature clothespins. They are too cool!

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  3. Thanks for hosting :) It's my first time linking up here! Have a great weekend!

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  4. Your frames are fresh and amazing! Favorite is the last one with the twine! Love it! Christie at Three Pixie Lane

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  5. The wreath, old headboard, frame with twine.... I love them all. I am always looking for new ways to display treasured photos and you've inspired me. Also, I've never been the first to arrive at a linky party before :) Thanks for having me!

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  6. This is perfect timing....I JUST went thru all my frames and 25 years of pictures. I'm hoping to find some places to do funky vignettes of pictures. LOVE that twine idea.

    Thanks for hosting!

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  7. Those are wonderful ideas for picture frames. My favorite is the fireplace.

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  8. Hi Donna! I love your picture frame ideas! The cutest thing is the pics of you! I had that same hairdo! lol Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  9. I love the idea of leaving the cradboard frames around the old pics. Twine and chippy windows go together nicely, don't they?!

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  10. Very creative ideas. Oh BTW tell your brother "nice dress". Lol. He will probably get back at you for that one.

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  11. Ooh! Ahh! *fireworks*

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  12. Oh, my goodness. I am in love with your ideas for old photos! I am a big fan of old family photos and have several of them around my house but my favorite idea that I have to use now is the wreath with the little clothespins and photos! LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Awesome ideas! Love the headboard and pearls...very cool!
    Thanks for hosting!
    ~Liz

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  14. Awesome post and pics this week. As always, thanks for hosting!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

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  15. LOVE all of these ideas for picture frames, Donna! You have floored me again... love the bed frame, window wrapped with twine, and the wreath! Thanks for the continual inspiration my friend!
    ~ Jo :)

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  16. That was very cool. I just happened to do a frame this week myself. I linked up at first to the wrong theme..so sorry:) Thanks for hosting as always, I enjoy your partay's!

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  17. Wonderful inspiration and you've gotta love the dress pic. I've decided that one of the best things about being close to 50 is that we are in our own vintage photos! :)

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  18. I love all the old family pix. they tell such a story! Thanks for a great party and have a happy weekend.

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  19. What great ideas. I love the mantle and my favorite is the headboard behind the dresser in your bedroom. The entire vignette is lovely.

    Nancy

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  20. Thanks so much for hosting.
    I love your frames...

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  21. Love the photos of your family and all your frame ideas. I guess I should get out some of my old ones, but I hate my hairdos of the fifties. How about a bigger picture of your mom, so we can see what she really looked like? You sounded a little sad on Miss Mustard Seed's blog. Are you okay? How about some more pictures of the submarine board room? Hold on and keep moving, Ann

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  22. I love the window and twine idea. It would be so easy to change the pictures out. THanks for hosting again. Have a great weekend.

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  23. your frame ideas are wonderful!

    i swear you & your gorgeous funky junk style are a brand in itself!

    i linked up to picture frames...my newest creation could go under a variety of titles. ha!
    have a great weekend!

    kellie

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  24. Love all the wonder ideas for framing. Can't wait to try the twine on the window!

    Heidi

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  25. Oh I am a sucker for old photographs. I am the crazy woman buying them at flea markets. :)

    I place my favorite is tarnished silver bowls on end tables, etc for people to sift through. In the summertime it is my people in bathing suits, fall is old halloween photos, etc.

    Come on by and see my painted floorcloth tutorial. You'll love it.

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  26. Thanks for hosting this great blog party. Love all the great ideas here.

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  27. Hi Donna!
    What fun frame ideas! I linked my frame project for the week. thanks for hosting!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  28. 3200 Sister! I just hit 50!!!! bwahahahaha!!!

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  29. Hi, Donna. I came back and listed my Thanksgiving rectangle book wreath like you suggested. Loving SNS! So many great frames and unique takes on framing. Your barn window project is so beautiful and easy too! I love it. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

    Vicki at Rusty Rooster Vintage

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  30. Love your use of the family photos ... I've done that this year myself. Thanks for hosting such a fun party ... the projects are all so inspiring. *Becca*

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  31. I love your parties, and you are the most consistently creative and clever blogger I know. My gosh I love your frame ideas, especially the wreath and the string on the picture frame. You floor me!

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  32. Great ideas for showing photos! I like your family "shrine"! Thanks Donna!

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  33. Hi Donna, What creative ideas for holding photos! I may have to borrow the wreath idea for Christmas. This would be a great way to display cards. Thanks for all the inspiration!!
    xoxo, Sherry

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  34. Great post and blog! Love your photo displays. Thanks for sharing and for hosting. So many great, creative ideas here!

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  35. I am inspired by all your creative frames! Now... to get off the computer and get my butt in gear!

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  36. Your vignette actually made my heart skip a beat! I LOVE it and the idea with the TWINE is GENIOUS! I think I'm going to borrow that one for sure! THANKS for always hosting such fun link parties!

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  37. I love ALL your posts. I am now an official blogger (3 posts!!). I am not sure how to link back to you after I posted in your Sat nite special. Can anyone here help? Thanks!!

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  38. I love these frame ideas of yours! I love how you take these objects and turn them into frames, creating the most unique photo vignettes! My favorite is the iron headboard! Just perfect. :)

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  40. Here is a different take on a frame I used to make the interior photo. Now what to frame this pic into? http://hurleythurston.blogspot.com/2012/06/party-ideas-fun-pink-frame-studio.html

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