Beach Cottage Wreath

If no pictures show up you can see them at http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/2012.... I've been making square "wreaths" from old picture frames. I cover them with fabric by winding the fabric around and around and then securing with hot glue. This gives a wonderful basis for anything you wish to glue on. I've had a heck of a good time with these because I had so many old frames! It's great fun.

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I just glued on all kinds of seashells, starfish, and anything that looked kind of beachy. It was fun decorating.
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This is another one I did. I had my table full of stuff and trying things out on all the frames that I had wrapped with fabric. :)
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Take any old frame and remove the cardboard backing.
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Cut your fabric of choice to about 6 inches wide. I just rip it down. It's faster. Fold fabric in on both sides as picture shows so that the raw edge of the fabric is insid...
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Use a hot glue gun to glue the fabric onto the back of the frame ..
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Then start wrapping. Make sure the raw edges are underneath so that it doesn't show. I glue it every now and then.
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At the end of the strip - glue it down on the back and trim any excess fabric.
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This is how to start a new piece of fabric. Just glue it down and start wrapping around the frame again, making sure the raw edges are on the inside of the fab...
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This is the back...all glued here and there.
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This is the front. It doesn't need to be perfect so don't get crazy about every fold. Remember you are going to put stuff on the top...anything you like, a collection...

8 Comments

Sharron W Memphis, TN

You have pictures of some you could post?

on Jul 27, 2012 · Like 1
Becky H Tampa, FL

Looks like the photo upload may be on the fritz again.

on Jul 27, 2012 · Like 0
Susie Moews Bowling Green, KY

I wish I could see what they look like! Sounds neat!

on Jul 27, 2012 · Like 0
Kay R Jefferson, GA

What a great idea, would love to see the pics.

on Jul 27, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

Great idea...would love to see photos. I just posted a photo so it is working...but last few days has been bad.

on Jul 28, 2012 · Like 1
Sally Lee by the Sea, LLC Ocean Park, WA

Just adorable, I love it!

on Nov 11, 2012 · Like 0
Debbie Borthwick Canada

Great way to up-cycle those old frames! They look wonderful!

on Mar 02, 2013 · Like 0
Flora Floral City, FL

Love this... these are so unique.

on Mar 08, 2013 · Like 0

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