Sometimes I start with an idea, and maybe I even think I know where I’m going with it. But somewhere along the way it takes a detour because either the idea I had really isn’t working out, or because I didn’t plan really well, or I thought of something better, or, well, whatever. There are a million and one reasons. I don’t really care, as long as the finished product is something I like and I had fun. This frame is one of those things. Thankfully I think it turned out better than I originally even envisioned it.
When my youngest son and his wife visited in January I took a photo of them that I really liked and I wanted to send it to them. But I decided I wanted to frame it. At some point I decided I would make a frame and blog about it (of course!) and since this whole Handmade Monday thing is causing me to have to come up with something, I thought, yes, ok, that’s what I would do this week.
At first I thought of doing a decoupage frame with paper of some sort. Then I thought something beachy would be better. I have done some really fun shell frames in the past, although I was not up for doing a whole one of those yet, because they are very time consuming and there was no way I could start one on Sunday and have it ready for THIS Monday. So, anyway, this whole thing evolved.
But, I think you will like it. I’ll show you how it grew from a bare idea into a finished product. Let’s just head over to Make It and take a look at the Beach Shell Frame.
Thanks so much for taking the time to show such detailed instructions. It looks lovely I am sure they will love it.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I’m enjoying this! 🙂
The frame looks great, really effective 🙂
Thank you for coming around, I’m getting the hang of this, and it will be fun to get to know everyone more. 🙂
I love beach themed items – and this frame is gorgeous!
Thanks for popping by and joining in with Handmade Monday! Hope to see you again next week! x
Thank you, I am really enjoying this. I think this is really keeping me moving on the blog, it would be so easy to let it set and stagnate! It was just a lucky stroke to find your wonderful group and I’m so thankful you let me join in! 🙂 And your signs are so cute! I wish I had that kind of skill. 🙂
I think it’s helping keep most of us motivated and blogging – including me! I hadn’t thought about that side of it when I started it but it’s a really valid point. Absolutely anyone can join in – some of us know each other from a craft forum, some others don’t. It’s always great to see new people!
Thanks also for the comments on my work – we all have different types of skills and different styles, I just love the diversity of handmade items 🙂
I love shells and what can be done with them. Lovely frame, well done and thanks for showing
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you come again. 🙂
Thank you for sharing the shell frame tutorial, the finished frame is beautiful
Really effective frame!
Very pretty! And thanks for the tute!! Love a good tute 🙂
Well done one a great job!