Vintage-Inspired Frames

Who doesn't look forward to the fall season?  The temperature in Dallas is 101 degrees today but that didn't stop my creativity.   These vintage-inspired frames are simple to create and add a bit of nostalgia to any room in the house.  Enjoy!

I found these store-bought frames for cheap and took the backing and the glass out.

Then tie jute string creating your clothes line for art that you plan on displaying.

Be sure to pull and tie your knot to where you can pluck the string like a guitar.

I added some old stamps and inspiration stickers using a glue stick {left over from my teacher days}

Add your favorite photos and/or creations. Hang anywhere.  

Mason Jars

I came up with this cute idea just this week.  Even though I am no longer teaching, I still enjoy being crafty and giving others free gifts.  A friend of mine is moving to a new office so I decided to make a unique gift for her and two others in my office.  It's filled with fun office supplies, which you can never go wrong.   The great thing about these is you can personalize it to that specific friend or loved one.  In this case,  they like to travel, so I took some decorative paper and cut it to size... then just curled it inside the jar.  And the best part is that it is unique to them.  The items inside may be store-bought, but the time you put into it is what counts.

Here's what's inside.  Most everything was found in the dollar shelves.

Use washi tape for everything!  

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The jars also make a decorative piece in the house as well

And always hand-make your tags or card.  Stamp it with their initials and/or something they love