Thursday, October 17, 2013

Picture Frame Halloween (or Christmas) Ornaments

Here's a great way to have pics of the kids through the years on display for Halloween. I love the idea of using small picture frames as ornaments and of course this is a great idea for Christmas too. Michaels actually had orange, black, white, purple and lime green frames in the $1.50 bin, all suitable for Halloween without painting. I chose to wipe the orange down with some Elmer's glue and very fine black glitter. Embellishments could be as detailed as you like. I think gluing on some number beads showing the year or childs age would be great!
My pic was from 1986 and was an instant Polaroid... Remember those? Anyone??? So I took it to Walmart and had copies made. I hear cutting the original is not a good idea.

The frames have a stand on the back, it stuck out and was visible after it was on the tree so that was trimmed straight. If at some point in time I want to place the frame on a table, it still stands up.
I hung it by wrapping string around the stand and looping it over a branch. Since these frames have a little weight to them they get nestled into the tree for a little extra support too.

There you have it folks, a fun way to bring back some seasonal memories and maybe a chuckle or two!
Have a happy day:@)