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DIY Decorative Frames for Irregular Shaped Pictures

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Easily make your own faux frame in whatever colours you choose; the colour+border make it a design feature in itself , especially if you go big!  This is perfect if you have a picture with irregular measurements , it's fully customisable to your own decor and not in the least bit tricky - I promise!  You can modify the colours , play with the frame size and, best of all, it's super cheap and easy- these frames add real flair to the room.  About a year ago I ordered 5 posters from Truprint and they were such an odd dimension that they didn't fit any standard size frames! So they sat in the corner just gathering dust - until I got into problem-solving mode. What you'll need: - A large canvas , big enough for your picture; look in the pound shops and bargain shops, I buy mine for £1.99 from Home Bargains - (Optional) Paint colour of your choice for the background - tester pots are perfect - PVA glue - Glitter - Masking tape - Something to fix your photo to the canvas...

A Jar Full of Fall - Bring the Autumn Indoors!

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Before Autumn finishes, I wanted to shoehorn in this quick and easy DIY project to help cosy-up your home for FREEEEEEEE! A great, creative little project for couples, families and dog walkers! Go walking together through the countryside at sunset and collect any interesting finds, then compare what you create over some mulled wine or hot chocolate! Sort of a grown up art project - no glitter or sequins or crepe paper - and you have a beautiful instagram-worthy Autumnal decoration for your home! Autumn's nearly over and the hills are alive with the sounds of rustling leaves! The landscape changes at this time of year, everything becomes red and gold, berries are fat and the flowers of summertime have changed. I wanted to bring some of that texture and autumnal warmth into my home. The fields behind our home are full of all these strange fluffy plants (no idea what they are/were in summer?) and they were my centre piece. Anything that looked autumnal or had an int...