I was asked to donate some of my artwork to my daughter’s school auction this weekend to {hopefully} help raise money for her school. I was so happy to do this but I was also a little nervous. What was I going to do? Which pieces should I donate in the hopes of raising some money? I decided to donate my biggest Etsy sellers – which happen to be some of my favorites too.
I framed my 16 x 20″ watercolor stag print along with my 11 x 14″ rainbow connection print. I included 2 unframed 8 x 10″ prints: this dream big one and this April showers print. I made three sets of thank you cards that will be on my Etsy shop very soon and included those too.
I wanted to also include my watercolor calendar. I’ve received so much positive response on this piece. It’s a calendar with 12 cards – one for each month – and each has it’s own watercolor image with a simple type treatment and quote for each month. I include a magnet clip with my calendars so they can be hung on a refrigerator, file cabinet, locker. Or they can be put in a standard 5 x 7″ frame, which is how I hang mine. But for the auction, I wanted to do something a little different, a little more special. I liked the idea of a frame but wanted to incorporate the clip too so all 12 cards could be kept together and easily changed throughout the year.
I came up with a super easy frame solution. It works great for these 5 x 7″ calendar cards but would also work for a photo or any other artwork, postcard, or inspirational type.
All you need to make this is a frame, a small piece of burlap {or fabric of your choice}, your glue gun and a small piece of ribbon.
And since I have only a few more 2015 calendars left, I reduced their price to $10 each, whaaat? Click here to purchase one of my calendars – use code 2015SALE for the reduced price. Hurry though, there’s only a few left and we’re already into March!
Here’s the DIY instructions for the fun frame:
1. I bought an 8 x 10″ frame for the 5 x 7″ calendar. Take the backing off and discard the glass {I’m looking for a good DIY project that uses glass…} but keep the rest of the backing.
2. Cut a piece of burlap a few inches larger than the hard backing. Mine was 12 x 14″. Place the backing over the fabric and wrap the fabric around it and hot glue it to the back. The picture doesn’t show it but I cut the corners off the burlap so it wrapped neater.
3. Cut a piece of ribbon a few inches longer than the backing width. I placed mine towards the top of the piece, where I wanted the clip to go. Hot glue the ribbon to the burlap and wrap it around to the back.
4. Place the fabric-wrapped backing back in the frame {where the glass would have gone} along with any other cardboard pieces and secure.
5. Attach the magnet clip with hot glue and clip on the calendar or your favorite art.
This is a super easy DIY and a great way to turn a basic frame into a unique display piece.
And if you’re interested, click here to order my watercolor calendar for $10. Use code 2015SALE for the reduced price. Enjoy!
These are so cute! I love your idea with the frame. I host a link party called Your Turn To Shine every Thurs-Mon. If you’re ever interested in stopping by and sharing some of your projects I’d really love to have you!
Thanks so much, Amy! So funny – I just put this post and another one on your link party just before I got your comment. I love your blog and your link parties are so inspiring!! Thanks again!
No way!! That’s too funny :). I’m so glad you stopped by, I’m looking forward to following you!
Yeah!! Thanks, Amy. Just started following you too. Great stuff!!
This is awesome. I love simple DIY home decor crafts. Your calendars are beautiful.
Thanks, Michelle!! I love simple DIY projects too. I have a few calendars left in my Etsy shop… Thanks for stopping by!
I love this!!
Thank you!!
Lori, I love this frame craft. Your artwork is beautiful- I know it must have raised a ton of money for your daughter’s school. Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂
Thanks, Joy!
Awwww…super cute! And easy to make too! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
That’s great – thanks for pinning!
What a creative and useful idea, Lori! The texture of the burlap with the distressed looking frame looks great. I’ve chosen this as my feature for the week at Your Turn to Shine. Thanks so much for linking up at our party. Hope you are having a fantastic week!
Jamie – you just made my week fantastic! Thanks so much for the feature. I love, love your blog so this is a great honor! Thanks for hosting great link parties!
I love this frame! Thinking I need to make a few of these for our school area. Such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.
Yeah!! I’m so excited – thanks for featuring me and my oh-so-easy burlap frame! I love your blog and your link parties. Thanks for hosting. Lots of great stuff!