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It’s here! It’s here!

November 9, 2009 by Chris

Christmas shopping is upon us, everyone, and I’ve been waiting ever-so-impatiently for this party! I need some ideas!

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Well, just to get this party started, I thought I’d show you my brilliant idea for inexpensive gift giving.  Frames.  Yup.  Frames.  Everyone needs them, right?  However, I decided to bling mine up a bit.

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The whole concept behind this party is to save money, so I didn’t allow myself to go out and buy anything.  Nothing.  And believe me, I’ll explain why that was so difficult in a moment.

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I used some plain ol’ picture frames, added some ribbon, and attached a broach to it.  It’s like a brand new frame!

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My issue with both of these frames is that I would have gone with a MUCH bigger ribbon.  However, we’re talking free here.  I get the shakes just thinking about the ribbon I really wanted.  Grr.

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The broaches are my grandmother’s, and I wouldn’t dream of giving them away.  However, I’ve seen similar broaches in numerous consignment and antique stores.  What an easy, inexpensive gift!holiday decor 052

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Nori says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:18 am

    Thanks for hosting this party! I'm so excited to see what everyone has made and to get ideas for the holidays. I'm so excited that I've told people at work about it and promised to email the link. :O)

  2. jenjen says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:32 am

    What a fun party! I am so excited to see everything people have made. I love your frames!

    XOOX
    Jen

  3. jociegal says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:34 am

    I can't even tell you how excited I am so these posts. Let the DIY begin!!!

  4. GroverFamily says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:43 am

    thanks! i love all the ideas:)

  5. Katy says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:49 am

    chris, absolutely wonderful and FREE is so great……well, it is if you have some things on hand to throw together and make something pretty!!! I love it when things fall into place like that.

  6. LAURA says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:52 am

    those are beautiful frames…very classy gift. I'm going to check out my local thrift stores for some broaches.

  7. MaryRC says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:55 am

    you are so creative, and this is such a cute idea, ill be browsing your links thank you very much.

  8. ♥Amber Filkins♥ says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:59 am

    Those are beautiful!! I love them. I love that top one with the gold ribbon. It brings out the gold hues in the frame. And the broach is gorgeous! Love em. Can't wait to see all the amazing ideas.

  9. MAB says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:04 am

    I made this adorable placemat purse. It was super easy, and it turned out adorable! Hope y'all enjoy!

    http://persnicketypeacock.blogspot.com/2009/11/placemat-purse.html

  10. Emily says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:56 am

    Cute frames…..and that's something we ALL have extras of (you know it's true 🙂 Thanks for the fun link-up party, i will definitely be making a lot of homemade gifts this year 🙂

  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    November 9, 2009 at 11:58 am

    Looks like a lot of ideas already! The frames are a great idea and I love the bit of bling you've added.

  12. Sherri S says

    November 9, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    YEAHHHHHHHH! It's HERE! I'm so excited! I have been working on gifts already and had 3 projects on the CHEAP to link up. I have another one using recycled baby food jars and am waiting on a mom collecting them for me. I love getting all crafty and spending VERY little to make personal gifts for family, friend and co-workers. 90% of my gifts this year will be HOME made. Sorry Target and Walmart. LOL

  13. Cindy says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    Thanks for hosting this awesome party! Looking forward to some great inspiration.

  14. Richella says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    What a wonderful idea for a party! I've been looking forward to this. Of course, I would have loved to be among the first to join in, but I'm number 50. It's nice to see how many girls were eager to join the party! Thanks so much for hosting–and for the wonderful frame idea!

  15. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    HI, Chris, I added a post I did last week & linked back to you. Fun party! Thanks for hosting. Your ribbon frame is really cute.

  16. Paige says

    November 9, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    What a fun party! I will be back by later to share my craft.. I hope!

    Can't wait to go through all the great ideas!

  17. Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle says

    November 9, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    I love the idea of the broach. Adding an inexpensive thrift store broach as part of the wrapping of the gift would be fabulous too.

  18. Linda @ Craftaholics Anonymous says

    November 9, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    Just found your blog today. Linked up my holiday burlap pillows stuffed with grocery bags! Love your blog. Can't wait to look around.
    Linda

  19. Heather says

    November 9, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    Oh dear, we have the day off of school today, how am I supposed to get anything done with this post tempting me?!

  20. Nissa says

    November 9, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    LOVE the frames, beautiful! Off to checkout all the links…

  21. Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! says

    November 9, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I LOVE the fancy picture frames!!! You need to read my post about antique broaches at GOODWILL!!
    They have an online auction!!!
    Thanks for hosting this party!!! Glad to find your blog!! Bookmarking it!! Love it!
    Mama Holli

  22. Ivy says

    November 9, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    Thanks for this- this is wonderful!!

  23. Jane says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    Thanks for hosting this party. This is my first time visiting your blog and I can't wait to have some time to read through it.
    I loved your frames. I have seen old broaches at some of the thrift stores I visit so I know I will be making some of these.
    I've got a lot of blogs to go visit!
    Jane

  24. Embellished Bayou says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    I make frames like those all the time, yours look great! I love hunting for vintage jewelry in antique stores and at estate sales & flea markets.

    I'm off to add your button to my blog so I can join the party!

  25. Lara Harris says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    These are beautiful!Wow!

  26. MiriamR says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    Wow this is amazing! I bought a bag of these beautiful clip on earings at a garage sale in the summer and they are specifically mismatches and they are gorgeous so this is the perfect idea! I was going to try to do something ornament like with them but this works too. Thanks so much! I had no idea what I was going to do with them and now i know!

  27. Molly @ A Bit O' Shine says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    I think that ribbon looks perfect! And I am absolutely an advocate of using what you have.

  28. Astrid says

    November 9, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    So I don't have any projects to post. I'm in the middle of some and they aren't all that brilliant to begin with. However, I'm going to have fun visiting all the other blogs and maybe get inspired!

    Chris, do you use that etsy vinyl calendar you mentioned a few months ago? I'm thinking of ordering something like that but I'm wondering how useful it is. I need to come up with a better family organizer.

  29. Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    Your frames are darling–the broaches are a great idea…and if someone had a vintage pair of earrings, they'd get a "two-fer"!

  30. Sunny Tuesday says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting this! I've found a treasure trove of ideas I can't wait to try out!

  31. Kimm at Reinvented says

    November 9, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    Beautiful frames, what a great gift idea! Thanks for hosting an awesome party, I can't wait to check out the other entries!

  32. BlueCastle says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    I've been looking forward to this day! 🙂 I lurk on your blog and it's fun to get to participate today.

    Thank you for hosting!

  33. debra says

    November 9, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    How cute!! Thanks for hosting the party. I can't wait to see what everyone has come up with!

  34. Susie from Bienvenue says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Thanks for hosting this party…I have a ton of reading to do now…smiles~

  35. Country Dreaming says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    Cool idea.

    Melinda

  36. Little Big Nest says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Thanks for doing this party! There are some great posts in here!

  37. Mandi @ Finding Home says

    November 9, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Yeah for this party!! I've been waiting for it! Let the inspiration begin!

  38. LuckyStarLane says

    November 9, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting! I am glad I found your blog. Crafting gifts is my favorite thing to do (and love receiving handmade gifts as well!)

  39. edie says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:48 am

    Chris,
    Thanks so much for hosting! Love your blog and hoping to get some more fun easy ideas for handmade Christmas gifts!
    Hugs,
    edie

  40. bringing up boys says

    November 10, 2009 at 3:20 am

    I linked up to your party without leaving a comment. When I came home from work tonight, and signed into bloggy world, I saw that I had comments on my blog! Thanks for hosting, this was fun! I am kind of new to the seasonal decorating idea, so it is really nice having all these creative people to glean ideas from.
    Blessings, Karyn

  41. Restyled Home says

    November 10, 2009 at 3:55 am

    Your blog looks amazing!! Congrats on a great make-over, and for adding the advertising option. You will be so very successful and have that camera before you know it!

    Cheers,
    Linda

  42. Crafts and Deals says

    November 10, 2009 at 4:41 am

    This is so much fun! Thanks for all the links!!

  43. Michelle Rayburn says

    November 10, 2009 at 6:07 am

    What a great idea for using brooches. Cool!

    Michelle
    http://www.TrashToTreasureDecorating.com

  44. Its So Very Cheri says

    November 10, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Hi-I'm your newest follower–well at least for the moment. By time you get this message I may not be. This is my first time to your blog but I just love it and there is no question–I love your blog so much Iclicked to follow–hope you'll come by and do the same. I love meeting new people and getting to know them.
    Cheri

  45. Ali Mae says

    November 10, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    I'm dying–these ideas are amazing! Thank you, Thank you.

  46. Michelle says

    November 10, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    Wow, thanks for hosting such a great crafty party. I can't wait to visit all the links!

  47. Red Lipstick Style says

    November 10, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    I love this frame idea! I want to try to make something this year. I'm still having fiscal year reporting crisises (I know, I know, its NOVEMBER!!) I've already had some days off cancelled, but I'm still going to try! I love the holidays. You are a doll for hosting this and I'm excited to visit all the links!
    Shari

  48. Richella says

    November 10, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Oh, my goodness, Chris–

    I just checked back here so that I could take a look at a few more of the wonderful entries. . . I'm guessing that a lot of us are visiting you often this week so that we can take a peek at all the fun projects. But I see that you have more than 150 people participating! Good night! You know how to throw a party!

  49. Kathie @ my net finds says

    November 11, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    what a great idea!

    I'm stopping by from Misty's The Queen of My House 🙂

  50. Lei says

    November 12, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Love the idea of using the brooches. Is that spelled correctly? I'm too lazy to look it up.

  51. D.I.M. Incorporated says

    November 15, 2009 at 7:56 am

    Chris, thank you so much for this post! I'm so excited about all these Christmas projects. I always enjoy visiting you blog. Cheers!

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  53. Champagne Online says

    April 5, 2011 at 8:08 am

    I love this idea! I am always looking for new ways of making the house look more festive over the holidays. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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