Download and Decorate

My pictures went digital a couple years ago. I learned a lesson the hard way earlier this year which is to back up my pics on a disc or external hard drive. Rather than just a disc marked with the year I thought "why not craft it"! This also makes a great gift. I simply used B&T papers to decorate the insert. I stamped a label and attached it with brads. It is completely protected in a clear slip cover.




I also wanted to share my framed ornaments. You will remember these in an earlier post. I used light switch covers to create these frames and only showed it in the Juniper color. While teaching the class I flipped over the B&T papers to create another one in the Blush pink color. Now they are perfect for girl or boy. I placed my son and daughters school pictures in them.

Festive Frames

I saw this idea in a recent Holiday publication and wanted to give it a try. It will also be the project for my November Club. Would you believe that the base for this frame starts with a light switch cover found at your local hardware store! I found these white plastic covers for a dimmer switch/dial and thought it would be a perfect frame for any picture. They are also very inexpensive so I can create a few of them to give as gifts this Holiday season.


I covered the entire frame with some B&T paper from the Jingle paper collection leaving the center circle open. Using the existing hole I added an eyelet for strength to hold the frame with grosgrain ribbon. A few embellishments and a Holiday sentiment and it's ready to be hung on a tree or anywhere within your seasonal decor.

Just for fun I grabbed this metal frame to decorate too! This one is a little bit more pricey, but looks so elegant. It's reflective quality makes it fabulous, but not too easy to photograph. Imagine it hung from the branch of your Christmas tree with white lights dancing all around it!

What awesome projects for just a dollar and change!