You finally closed on that home you really wanted! Closing costs, moving fees, mortgage payments... how are you going to decorate?

As a creative designer, I have a few tips for inexpensive fun ways to frame and decorate your walls.

This is the first in a 4 part series.

Everyone has magazines! Sports, fashion, children's themes, golf..? Take out that pile and find your favorites; magazine covers are preferred and avoid torn, crinkled, or those with coffee cup rings..

magazines              magazines        stack of mags

Cut them neatly, using a straight edge of steady hands with a pair of scissors. Then measure your image.

Next, head to the store, but avoid spending any money except for the intended purchase. Frames! Look for discounted and low cost frames that will fit your images.

Stores like Marshalls, and TJ Maxx have designer frames with low prices. Target, K-mart, and many others have a large variety and are good if you are looking for several that match. If you can't find the exact size as your magazine image, you can use a matt.

Take time to clean your frame, remove any stickers, and make sure you take note which end the hooks are on before placing your image in. Frame your pictures and hang them (best at eye level) for all to enjoy!

Here are a few I put in the hallway of the kids bedrooms, thus the fun theme "The Land of Nod". Be creative and appropriate (Guns and rifle magazines don't belong in the bedroom and "Playboy" magazines should not be framed for a bathroom which the family and guests use). Enjoy the compliments you will receive!

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Posted by Ellen Caruso on 06/02/2010 10:33 AM   Comments (4)   Staging Crafts and Creatives in the ActiveRain Channel  
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4 Comments on Getting Framed!

JUN
06
2010
212,034 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

These are fantastic and economical suggestions Ellen.  I can't wait to take the whole series and add it to my First Time Buyers Guide - with your permission of course!

Together, we are better!
1:23am • #1
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Great ideas that are inexpensive...

Well done!

Have a great weekend!
6:54am • #2
388,883 Points 21 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Vic, thanks for your comments and your interest in my potential series. When I got no feedback I was wondering if I should continue, For your sake I will.

More to come!

Josh, as always, thanks to you for stopping by. I'll be showing other solutions with photos like you love to take.

Ellen
8:25pm • #3
JUN
07
2010
655,774 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I like these too!  Please keep the series coming.....I'm looking forward to your other ideas.
8:43pm • #5


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