Last year we went on vacation the week after Thanksgiving. The hotel that we stayed at was busily transforming their lobby by wrapping all the art work in Christmas paper.
The kids just loved it.
When we got home I did the same thing. I wrapped each frame in a different paper and it was just so much fun. This year I only used two different papers but I love the effect.
It’s so easy to do and really transforms a room. It is sad to cover up all my pretty pictures but then by the time I get them all wrapped up (and dusted!) – the boys are super excited and the room looks so festive!
Don’t have a gallery? Wrap up a single frame. Metallic paper is especially fun and catches the glow of Christmas lights. Wrapping a frame adds a festive flair to any room in the house…
A couple of tips:
1. Make sure you are using tape that adheres well to the back of your frame. Some frames are wood, others are plastic, and so on.
2. When wrapping, make sure to not cover the hanger on the back of the frame.
3. Take this opportunity to dust your frames – or is that just me?
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Kara at Petals to Picots says
I’m over visiting from the Family Ever After link party. This is such a clever idea!
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Liz @ thequickjourney.blogspot.com says
That is one of the most creative ideas I have seen! I would love for you to come join us at Find Your Craft Friday!
http://thequickjourney.blogspot.com/2011/12/find-your-craft-friday-features-and.html
Linda @ it all started with paint says
That is so clever. I’m guessing it was a lot of work too. I’m just tired thinking about it!
Alecia says
Such a cheap way to Christmas-ify a whole room! Thankd for sharing, stopping by from TT&J
Wanda says
I love this idea. Thank you for sharing it.
Marvelous Mommy says
Such a cute idea! I wish I had time to do this today!! Thanks for sharing! Visiting from Freestyle Friday!
karah says
This is such a great idea, I do love it when I see it in hotels. Yours came out great! I’m sure lots of fun for the kids to see such big “presents” on the wall. 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Pearl Maple says
that is a cute idea!
cameronhomemade says
Love it – if only I had hung things on my walls to wrap – we’ve only lived here for 18 1/2 months! Maybe after 5 years . . .
Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva says
Very cute! I have got to go grab some paper and do this in our house. The girls would love it! Have a fabulous weekend! ~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva
Latoya @ The Scott's Crib says
That is super cute, I never would have thought of that:)
Bronwyn says
This is such a great idea! i have a gallery of pictures in my front hall and they could use some “wrapping” for the holiday season. Thanks for the idea!
Lianne says
What a fantastic idea!!
I would love for you to link up more awesome stuff at my new link party starting every Monday and lasting throughout the week!
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-Lianne
Terry says
I love how cute this looks. I am definitely pinning this.
Amanda @ Gratefully Growing in Grace says
So cute! I love this idea. And it reminds me I should dust…