We are always on the lookout for old frames at flea markets, salvage shops and somewhat less frequently, yard sales. I love finding unique shapes, ornate versions, or simply really large ones. There are so many things you can do with frames. Sometimes I just hang the empty frame on my walls. I often paint and wax them for a more vintage-y look that brings out the decorative patterns. I also like to repurpose frames as chalkboards and memo boards. Frames can be an inexpensive addition to your … [Read more...] about DIY Repurposed Vintage Map Frame Decor
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DIY Decor: Home Office
Here's a quick (and I mean like 10 minutes tops) project. I was with a friend at a flea market recently and she was picking out some vintage book pages. I love typography and thought this would make a great addition to my home office. I already had an empty 8x10 photo frame. I simply used my Silhouette cameo to create a scalloped matte from scrapbook card stock. If you don't have a machine like this, you could skip the scallops and simple cut a rectangle to frame your book page … [Read more...] about DIY Decor: Home Office