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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Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
This is a great idea! It’s so festive!
I’ll be featuring this tomorrow on my blog for Three Things Thursday- I hope you’ll stop by and check it out!
Valerie- http://www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
K. @ Craft Wannabe says
What a great idea! I love wrapping presents too, so this definitely is something I will have to do!
cathy@my1929charmer says
Ok. Serioulsy I love it. totally a great ideas to get two looks out of one. My gosh you could do this for every season you celebrate. Love the colors. Very Creative. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration over at Sunday’s Best! Keep coming back your part of the family now!
Marilyn says
Great idea, very creative.. LOVE!!!
Mimi says
Wow. Totally new idea I’ve never seen before!
Jessica says
Great idea & it looks wonderful! Love how it fills the wall 🙂 Homestories visitor
Elle and Lou says
A wonderful Christmas idea to get one and all in the Christmas spirit.
Lou
Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer says
This is such a great idea. It is so colorful. I bet it looks even better in person. Nice job!
Trish@MomOnTimeout says
@Tammy Thanks Tammy! I love wrapping presents too – the more the merrier 🙂
Tammy says
I love the wrapped presents on the wall. I even enjoy creating them because I love wrapping presents! (I know, I’m weird) I love the long line of frames that you had to work with and the paper choices just really made the look! Thanks for sharing it 🙂
laura@imnotatrophywife.com says
How fun is this! Newest follower! Would love a follow back to http://imnotatrophywife.com
laura
A To Zebra Celebrations says
how fun!!! very creative!!
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says
What a CREATIVE idea! Love it!!
Beth =-)
Brooke @ www.Getouttamyheadplease.com says
I love this , how cute ! I think I might try this out ,I would love fo ryou to link up over at http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/2011/12/show-it-off-link-party-2.html
Lori says
Great Idea! Found you on Inspire Me Fridays