Thursday, September 20, 2012

Rotating Frames with Monogram


I made a lucky find at the ARC (local second hand store) several weeks ago.  There were three identical frames (for $2.99 a piece) and I snatched them right up.  Did I know why?  Nope, but I'm sure happy with how they turned out.


My Steps
1. Dismantle, sand, and spray frames.  Paint the magnetic bullnose clips while you're at it.
2. Cut burlap to fit, add an extra 2 inches each direction (8x10 frames = 10x12 burlap).
3. Sandwich frame back together.  My burlap is the outer most because I liked how it looked raw, versus under the glass.
4. Glue on the bullnose clips with hot glue.
5. Paint and paper chipboard letter.  Glue on with hot glue.
6. Staple ribbon to back and tie knots.
7. Hang!  (directions for the drawer pull mounting below)

Some thoughts from along the way.

This is the "W" I started with.  It was too big for the frame.  I decorated it a little more and it's sitting on the fireplace mantel.

I stapled ribbon on the back of the frames.  It is adjustable which is good because my positioning was wonky.

Isn't that blue rose gorgeous?  When I brought it home I got an immediate "NO" from hubby about using those for hangers.

The inspiration was in the form of several pins.  I ended up using some of them and not others, while making the project my own.  The hanging scheme was really where I had too many ideas and just had to decide on one.


Using Drawer Pulls as Frame Hangers
Supplies
Drawer pulls
T-nuts
Threaded rod (if necessary)
Drill and bits

Directions
((Get hubby to do it!))
Oh, you want real directions?
1. Drill holes.
2. Place T-nut.
3. Screw in drawer pull (if your drawer pull has the threading attached already awesome! if its one that you hold to the front and use a screw from the inside follow below).
4. Cut threaded rod to length.
5. Screw rod into T-nut.
6. Screw drawer pull onto rod.




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