Friday, October 28, 2011

Week #4 of our 12 Weeks of Inspired Christmas Creations: FRAME IT!!

Hello Festive Friends!!
Today is Week #4 of our Christmas Creations here at Inspired Stamps and I am super excited to bring you this idea that is NOT NEW, but one I need to be reminded of time and time again.  You make a card or a tag or an Artist Trading Card and YOU JUST LOVE IT!!  You know the minute your non-crafting recipient receives it they will think it's adorable and not too long from then...well, let's just say our trash men aren't just collecting trash (they are collecting the hours we put into that piece of ARTWORK!).  So what to do? What to do?

FRAME IT!  Yes, now who is going to take that piece of FRAMED ART and trash it (ok, we all know those that would do that, but MOST of us wouldn't dream of it!!)  So no matter how small your creation, get a frame and frame it.... (these frames literally hold items no bigger than 3" x 4" and some are 2x3!!  Got them on sale at Hobby Lobby and Michaels has a bunch of the little ones on CLEARANCE this week!!).

Here's your inspiration for this week!  I'd love to see what you frame so be sure to post a photo of some artwork on our Facebook page if you do this:
I love to have Scripture around my home and studio...Framing on of our 2x2 Single Scriptures is perfect for a square frame like the one above!

 Here's one I made for my daughter and it says May the Lord bless your day on the Let it Snow Snoman! You can see it better in the photo at the top of the blog.  I used Flower Soft for snow and even put a little in the bottom of the frame!  You could do the same with leaves, flowers, or birthday confetti!!
 This frame is SO much more beautiful in person!  It came ivory and I inked it up with some distress inks.  Putting this frame by my computer reminds me to stop and give thanks!!
And this little HLO: Thankful Girl in her beautiful 2.5 x 3.5 inch frame is just PRECIOUS in her pink outfit!  She has a verse from the Love is... set that reminds me God not only loves, He IS love :o)


Giveaway this week:  Just leave a comment to this post and you are entered to win this set, so you can make your own!!
 Be sure to come back Monday to see if you won.  All unclaimed prizes are going into the BIG GIVEAWAY at the end of the 12 Weeks of Inspired Christmas Creations and we are already over $100 in products I've added :o)

Until then,
Be the Blessing!
~Antoinette
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18 comments:

  1. They are all beautiful! I just love the framed scripture! It would mak a great gift!

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  2. What an awesome idea! I really like the frame you distressed! But they are all adorable!

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  3. Oh my goodness! These are fabulous!!!

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  4. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! How true about the trash man - been there, done that! Seen it happen :( Have a good weekend!

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  5. Such an awesome idea! I never throw away any of the handmade cards I get, but never know what to do with them either. And that lil snow man is adorable!! I want snow on Christmas so badly! :)

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  6. Love them all! What a fabulous idea-I'll be heading to Michaels asap! I think the snowman is my fave, love how the colors pop off the black frame

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  7. I am totally loving your ideas each week. Every time you post a new idea I have to start thinking of how I can do it myself. Thank you so much for your ideas-they are all such a blessing.

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  8. A Great gift idea, Antoinette!! All your samples are Gorgeous!! Love them! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. such a generous give away, antie! love the idea to decorate with your stamps:)

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  10. I think the snowman is so cute and the frames or fab as well. thanks for the chance. :)

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  11. Fabulous Ideas. The snowman is just a much have. I love getting homemade cards. With your idea I now know what I can do with them. Thanks!:)

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  12. What a fabulous idea for yourself or to give as gifts!

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  13. You have such great stuff, love the little snowman. Have a great day!

    Tammy Chambers
    thecricutcraftchamber@hotmail.com

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  14. The snowman is absolutely adorable and framed, amazing. Great job Antoinette. You are so creative. Love your examples.

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  15. Love this creative idea of framing the small art I make or receive. Thank you for sharing these.

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