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Casa Quickie: Frame Your Faves
Take a cue from Funny People, and decorate your walls according to what you love. In the movie, Seth Rogen plays an aspiring comedian who is mentored by Adam Sandler, a seasoned vet of the comedy business. In a movie that's all about funny people, it makes sense that their homes should reflect their love with framed photos of comedians.
Casa Quickie: Hang 'em Horizontal and Vertical
I'd love to have listened in on the conversation between Democratic senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but since I couldn't make it to Capitol Hill, I'll simply take some inspiration from this photo. Do you see the grouped photographs on the background wall? Instead of hanging all eight photos vertically, the photos are hung in both directions, while still perfectly spaced.
Casa Quickie: One, Two, Buckle My . . . .
I love this idea for repurposing old belt buckles that I found over at Martha Stewart. Take thrifted belt buckles and use them as miniature photo frames, or even better, stick a magnet on the back and display them on a refrigerator or other magnetic surface. Antique stores, flea markets, or thrifting adventures should yield plenty of great possibilities for frames.
DIY: Chocolate Box Picture Frame
Did you receive the gift of chocolate this past Valentine's Day? Repurpose the heart-shaped box (I know you've already eaten the chocolate!) into a cute picture frame, courtesy of ljc fyi.
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Midday Muse: The Art of Framing Photos
This might not be the best option for nail-shy apartment dwellers, but I can't help but admire this artfully overdone wall of framed photos. I like how the frames follow the lines of the room and how the cluttered look is offset by the simple black-and-white color scheme. This would be a great way to display old family photos.
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Nice and New: Umbra PhotoArt Paint by Numbers Frame
I adore the distinctively kitschy look of paint-by-numbers art, not to mention the quaint "everyone's an artist!" idea behind it. Completed number paintings can be great thrift-store finds, and now the frame-mavens at Umbra have come up with the PhotoArt Frame ($55).
DIY: Cardboard and Fabric Magnetic Photo Frame
How About Orange recently constructed this clever photo frame out of some items found around the house. I can't believe this is made from cardboard!
What You'll Need
- corrugated cardboard
- fabric
- felt
- cutting surface
- scissors or other cutting tool
- glue gun
- magnets
- cotton batting or fleece
DIY: Photo Triptych
Using a triptych photo frame can make a photo collection more substantial, or unite three images with a common theme such as subject, composition, or color. And, if you have three wall-mounted frames without stands, turning them into a triptych will allow them to stand up on their own. A photo triptych makes a great gift and a fun weekend project.
Cool Idea: Lamp Kit Hanging Light
I spotted this photo in the portfolio of interior stylist and designer Sibella Court, and was wowed by the hanging light fixture. To me it looks like a lampshade was simply attached to a basic Lamp Cord Kit ($12), and then dangled from the molding. The shade would probably need to have a bulb clip top fitter, too.
DIY: How to Make Silhouette Portraits
Want to capture a pet, friend, child, or even flower or plant in a silhouette portrait? Then check out this silhouette portrait tutorial I found on More Ways to Waste Time.
Here's What You Need
- Digital camera.
- Computer with PhotoShop (or one you can borrow from a friend).
- Frame.
- Subject to photograph.
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