Part of the reason I wanted the entryway shelf that I posted about last week is because I want something to decorate. I don't have a mantle or a porch and our entertainment center is just too crowded with the stereo system and the overflowing DVDs.
So now that my shelf is up, I decided it needs to be a little more festive.
It's not a very big shelf, so there isn't a lot of room, but I still think it's cute! And those framed letters were super easy to make. Or at least they would have been if I weren't so indecisive!
The frames are just a 4x6 size - each of them are different and from the D.I. You can't beat $0.50 for a frame, especially since I just painted over them.
I picked 4 fall colors (I used a brown, green, cream, and wine), picked some paper (the hardest part) and them cut out the letters with my Silhouette (the most frustrating part). I think I changed my mind 10 times about the paper I was going to use. Even now, I'm not completely in love with it. I'm sure if I were to scour the racks at the craft store I could find something I LOVED. But I'm trying to be cheap and just use what I have on hand. It's growing on me though.
The inspiration for these letters came from this picture which I found through pinterest and then posted about here a couple weeks ago.
I think I'm going to do something a little more Halloweeny, or at least pumpkinish for the entertainment center. Be sure to check back and see what I come up with!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Framed Fall Letters
Labels:
Around the House,
Crafting,
Fall,
Holidays,
Home Decor,
Silhouette,
Wall Decor
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This is a great idea. I like how your letters turned out. It will be fun to see what you do for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so nice! I love fall decor!
ReplyDeletethese came out fantastic!! Great job!
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Great idea! Love the different paper used
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea! I love your choice of paper and a great way to use frames!
ReplyDeleteThe Not So Functional Housewife
http://thenotsofunctionalhousewife.com
Super cute! I love the papers you used, very bright and fun. I came over from the house of hepworths link party, I'm excited to explore more of your blog!
ReplyDeleteBrie from darlingdoodles.blogspot.com
Super cute! Yah for using what you already have on hand, something I need to work on ;) Thanks so much for linking up your super cute idea!
ReplyDeleteBritney
www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com
wow love this! totally want to recreate!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
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Jenna
I love this. All the different fonts are fun! Would love if you would stop by and share this at my linky party! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bedazzle-me-monday-2_02.html
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!
They look great! I love that you used different colors than the basic FALL colors:) Awesome! I am a new follower. Love your blog!
ReplyDeletewww.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com
What a great idea! So creative!! The colors are perfect! I am a newbie to blogging and your newest follower. I hope you will follow back! God bless you!
ReplyDeleteI think your colors are great. I am so loving the green and gray together!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the greens and browns together! I'm visiting from the NJAH linky party, I hope you'll pop by and say hello!
ReplyDeletehttp://littlebirdiebaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/tutorial-tuesday-linky-party-trio-of.html
I also have a linky party every Tuesday and would love it if you'd link up your tutorial! :) xoxo
This turned out so great! Loved the colors you chose
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the colors! I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see you soon,
Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/10/cure-for-common-monday-11.html
Great blog with darling projects!! Thanks for leaving me inspired.
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