My little creation

So I decided to be somewhat crafty last weekend and create something unique while still being frugaliscious (another made up word...are you keeping track?). I am not sure if I saw something similar to this concept or if I just cooked it up in my head.

Anyways, here is the "before" photo of this fun little project. It's basically 2 11X14 frames (frames you say?? I know, shocker shocker), 2 chipboard letters that I got from Hobby Lobby for $1.77 each (I heart Hob Lob!), some ribbon and paint. The red carnation in the pic is just for decoration. :0) These ugly gold and black frames were left by my grandmother, so I thought why not use them! I chose the "J" & "P" for mine and my husband's initials.

And, drumroll please, here's how they turned out. Whatcha think?

I have to say, I am pleased with the way these turned out. It's amazing what a little black fabric paint (yes, I said FABRIC paint...it was all I had!) can do to a work of art. I also had some spare white 2" ribbon to hang the letters. I just stapled it to the frame and the chipboard letter, tied a bow, and voila! Easy peasy!

I am even more pleased with the cost! Let's recap the total, shall we?

2 frames - already had

2 chipboard letters - $3.54
black fabric paint - already had

white ribbon - already had

Total cost = $3.54 (not bad, eh?)

These little gems hang over our ladder bookshelves in our master bedroom. It brings me joy just looking at them. :0)

p.s. I have to say I am loving this bloggin' thang! Such fun!

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