So, as a hoarder of frames, I decided to kick itup a notch and I was experimenting with a
frame-within-a-frame look...
What could be better than a framed frame?But it still needs a little something, don't
you think?
Oh, come on! You knew I was going there! ;)And yet, I was not satisfied...
I really have no room to hang another frame
on my walls! What I need is something to
hold more tchotchkes! (since I've got the
market cornered on that commodity!)
So, I decided that as much as I like that framewithin a frame look...it will have to wait for
another day. This frame was going to be
"morphed" into a tray!
To display a little of this...
...and a little of that...
...because I am just loving the aqua & whitelook lately!!!
But I didn't want just any lackluster tray...
a slacker just setting there with no personality...
no intrigue...nope!
And what's more intriguing that "shell feet"? ;)
Well, I had no cute little nobs or anything elseremotely "footlike" so shells were just the ticket!
(do I need to change the name of this blog to
All Shells All The Time? ;)
A thrift store frame can be anything you want
it to be with just a bit of imagination!!!!! (the
smaller frame was 49 cents! ;)
Hurry over to visit our hostess, Kimba for
more DIY THURSDAY
Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage for TRANSFORMATION THURSDAY
And Leigh at Bloggeritaville for THRIFTY THURSDAY
Your frame within a frame is fantastic. Your pictues are always so beautiful. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteCharla
Both of your ideas are beautiful. I am a sucker for shells and I too am slowly but surely falling in love aqua! It is such a pretty and soothing color. I love the seashell "feet"! Just make sure the shells are empty...wouldn't want it crawling off the table top!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
the frame is lovely! I had seen a gold lacy frame like that at Goodwill, and I hope it is still there tomorrow. It will be 25% off on Monday! I plan to paint it white. Not sure what it will be yet, but I love your idea.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
OMG! I adore this look. You are so creative. I just happen to have a bunch of old frames...hmmm, I know what I will be doing next week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming over.
Rhonda
Hot bananas!!! What a gorgeous group of creations & the colors are superb. I'd NEVER have come up with the frames but I will now ... love it! TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteLie the idea of the shell feet and love the color you chose.
ReplyDeleteblessings,
Barbara jean
You are just one little creative machine!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
I also love "homer"...your dishes are so pretty.
Happy Monday!
Deb :)
I love that you are a hoarder of frames, too! And this ended up morphing into something I like very much. Love the aqua and white! Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday...
XO,
Sheila :-)
that is SUCH a great idea...and it looks so pretty too...what a super sweet way to display little treasures!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved each version, it just kept getting better and better. The shell feet are so whimsical. A perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteDawn
Your frames are just beautiful. Have a great " BLUE MONDAY " THANKS!!! Geri
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous creation! Love it. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day. Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Your ideas are so wonderful and very creative.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday
Pls stopping by at Something To share anytime, I just love company
♥Ita♥
How creative! Both ideas are just lovely! I love the aqua blue and white...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMary :)
Such fun to play around until you find the composition you like! The shell feet are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the frame within the frame, and the tray is so very pretty. It's such a pretty soft shade of blue :)
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas.
ReplyDeleteWillow
What a creative idea. Your delightful post was well named. I loved the soft and feminine colors and you photographs are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of old frames in my thrift treasures post too...thanks for ideas on what to do w/ them. Love the seashell feet on your tray...clever!
ReplyDeleteLOL...I too am a frame hoarder...I'd have put up a BIG fight for the 49 cent one! I totally love what you've done...paint...WAIT...paint????? Grab a brush and come on over.....
ReplyDeleteLoving the frame in a frame! It looks pretty as a tray too.
ReplyDelete~Michelle
I love this post! So beautiful and inspirational! Since I'm in the process of redecorating my bedroom, using an aqua and white beachy theme, you have given me some wonderful, fresh and pretty ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, and then you took it a step further and added those shell feet...a total knockout!
ReplyDeleteI am also in Aqua love these dayz. Your frames are so pretty...the way you build the vigniettes is awesome!! So creative, so romantic....love it!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!!
Hugs xOxO, Nerina :)
Very pretty. Your little frame creations are lovely. I am having a blue giveaway so you might want to stop by.
ReplyDeleteHow Pretty is that???LOVE the colors~~you can't go wrong with aqua and white! Great idea too~~thanks so much for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeleteHave a marvelous Monday!
~Lynn♥
Beautiful frames. What a lovely display.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Shell feet! Love it! ♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love it as a tray!
ReplyDeleteSo very sweet!
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
very pretty and creative
ReplyDeleteOh, I love aqua and these are all so pretty, You are very creative!...Christine
ReplyDeleteHowdy M
ReplyDeleteI got so excited the first time I came by that I had to trot off and look for frames to frame and sea shells for cute little frame feet:)
I really love the look you came up with.
Now I am even more excited about playing with my seashells and frames :)
BLessings of joy to you .
Thank you for the triple delight post today it was fantastic .
Have a fabulous week.
Happy Trails
Aqualicious indeed! What wonderful ideas! Turning someones trash into another's treasure! Perfect for Blue Monday.
ReplyDelete-Kim
Wow, these are beautiful! I picked up a bunch of frames at a yard sale over the weekend and was not sure what to do with them. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJane
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY!
ReplyDeletewendy
THis is so cute! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAWESOMELY aqualicious. i love me the aqua, too!
ReplyDeletebut let's see more of that pretty, little bottle!!!
all shells all the time = great
xo
How lovely! I like this both ways - as the frame in a frame and the tray. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow creative are YOU? Loved both transformations, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it all! You have just given me a wonderful idea for my dresser tray I finally painted this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa
Nice!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
The frame with in the frame was cute but oh so darling with the addition of a perfect little shell. thanks for sharing the creative inspiration.
Wow! I love the frame in the frame look. And the tray is beautiful too! Good ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I love the aqua and white and the shell! xo Andrea
ReplyDeleteBoth ideas were very pretty. The whole shell motif and the aqua color is sweet.
ReplyDelete:-) Sue
Hello, Happy Blue Monday! Great idea with the frames. Cute post. Have a gret week.
ReplyDeleteBless you, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage
You are so creative. Great ideas you had for the frames...
ReplyDeleteI really love your frame within a frame look. I must try that one!
ReplyDeleteHoarder of Frames, Ha !
ReplyDeleteLove the layered look ! I love a good frame myself !
Hugs ~! Kammy
absolutely stunning! I just love all the white and shells!! eye candy!!
ReplyDeleteI like it transformed into a tray. And look at the shell feet :-) The look is just refreshing to look at.
ReplyDeleteYou can not go wrong with aqua and white! refreshing, like a soft breeze :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary
Hey chickade!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute idea!!! Love the shell feet! big hugs
toodles-
sarah
p.s
I am hosting a halloween swap! come check it out!
Love both of the looks, Monica!! The aqua color is gaining a lot of popularity and I love it myself. The shell feet are a fab idea~love it!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Met Monday!!
xoxo
Jane
I love how you say " You know it wasn't going to stop there", too funny.
ReplyDeleteOHHHHH I LOVE IT! I love the frame within a frame and as a tray! The shell feet are the icing on the cake though! What a creative idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your tray! It is beautiful! The shell feet make it so unique and give it that perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, those pictures don't even look real. Just, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Absolutely beautiful! I love the frame within a frame and will have to try it (I have some wall space).
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Well done! Thank you for linking up to Thrifty Thursday this week! Be sure and drop by to see what the other thrifty participants are showing off. Some really great finds!
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com
Seriously stunning and love the aqua!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe shell feet are just such a whimsical touch!
ReplyDeleteLove the white, love the aqua, and especially love the shell feet!
ReplyDeleteCass
M you are amazing! I mean it. This is sooo creative and beautiful. How do you come up with this loveliness? Love the frames. I like frames too, I just like looking at them and using them for all kinds of things. Your tray is the best. Just love it! I think you need to make....MORE! Big smile!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Debbie