Jute Frame Picture Holder

In one of my earlier posts about my bedroom make-over, I showed this picture of my basket with a burlap #3 and a wooden frame. If I am not completely content with the placement of something, I will move it a million times. Well, I did move this frame everywhere that I could think of and I still didn't like it so I threw it into a pile of craft scraps. 

I knew that I would have a use for this frame eventually. Many people have made these Pottery Barn inspired wire frame hangers. While I think those are incredibly cute, I wanted to do something a little different.

First, I sanded and painted my frame white. After it dried, I added a light gray glaze. Then I decided to use jute string in place of wire. I tied knots in each end of the three jute pieces and glued them onto the frame. Finally, I used paper clips to attach  a couple of pictures of two of my favorite people (the best friend and the boyfriend). This is probably going to hang in my bathroom, as I am going for an eclectic chic look. For such a simple project, I think it turned out to be quite cute. and very cheap.

I am working on so many wedding projects that I can't wait to share. None of them are quite finished, but it won't be long!

Picture This!

Like usual, the plan was to run in Hobby Lobby after one thing that I needed. And like usual, I browsed the store for over an hour. I didn't need anything off of the "wood isle" but somehow ended up there and decided to pick up an unfinished picture frame. I really didn't have a plan for it but I like to have some little projects that I can complete in under 30 minutes. 
I am loving horizontal stripes right now and I really want to stripe the walls somewhere in the house. For now, I decided to settle for the picture frame. I like the bold stripes, like black/navy and white, but my favorite are shades of neutrals. I chose to alternate between white and ivory and use a thick stripe design.  I threw together a burlap bow and made a matching burlap hanger and the project was finished. I think this frame would be perfect in a nursery but maybe the babies on the frame insert gave me that idea.