~A Little Bling~

While I go for my morning runs I love to think and plan out projects, my day and anything else that may be going on. I have been trying to find something unique to place in a small ornate square frame I bought for my daughter's bedroom at Winners (TJ Maxx in the US) a few months ago. I had a lightbulb moment while my feet were hitting the pavement this morning. 

And this is what I came up with...

a little bling for her room. 

All that was needed was a frame (with the glass removed), a piece of black linen and batting. I wrapped the fabrics around the glass and then inserted it back into the frame. The back cover was put back on, the brooch pinned in place and...

Voila!

I love how the brooch echoes the lines of the mirror I found!

Visiting:

Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest

Frugalicious Fridays @ Finding Fabulous

SNS@Funky Junk Interiors

DIY Day@ A Soft Place to Land

Transformation Thursdays @ Shabby Chic Cottage

Weekend Wrap-Up @ Tatertots and Jello

Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming

Transformation Monday@Between Naps On the Porch

Best DIY of April @ Beneath My Heart

Tuesday Talent Show@My House of Giggles

Project Parade@DIY Show Off

~Custom Look-Bargain Basement Price~

Want to get the look of a custom frame job without paying for it? 

Pick up a frame from Ikea or Target and get a custom mat cut. 

My local art supply shop makes custom mat cuts for next to nothing. I had a black and white print of Prague that I wanted in a large frame with a lot of white space. I measured and had them make an off-center window. 

I love how it turned out. This is going in the dining room for now but after the holidays when the fireplace mantle is cleared of foliage I will prop it up there. 

Cost: $19.99 frame, $12.00 for the mat and the print was free!


This print is going to visit:
Show and Tell Wednesday at Blue Cricket Designs