I recently participated in the Handmade Gift Exchange
over at Craftaholics Anonymous (www.craftaholicsanonymous.net)
It’s basically like a secret santa that you send through the mail. You get
paired up with someone, ask them some questions, and make them a gift or two.
So after a few questions I decided that I was going to
make my exchange partner something for the wall. First I picked up this picture
frame from Wal-Mart, took out the glass, and etched the word “Family” on the
glass. That’s all I did with the frame. I figured that Becky could add a photo
or just some pretty paper in the frame to fit what she wants. I probably should
have moved the word down lower to take up less space in the picture portion of
the frame, but it would look just as wonderful on a wall with some dark pretty
paper behind it.
The second gift I created was a 16” x 20” canvas that I
painted with turquoise, silver, red, and a little green paint. I posted this
photo on my Facebook page while the paint was still drying. There is even some
turquoise glitter in the paint.
Then I made a stencil and painted the words on in white
with an ombre effect on the word Creative. The bottom half of “Creative” is
covered with turquoise glitter. Then I masked off the inside of the canvas and
painted a “frame” of turquoise around the sides of the canvas just to clean it
up a little.
I really love how this painting turned out! I think I
might have to make one with some different colors for my craft room… after I do
the one that was commissioned by my sister that is!
The final gift I made was a very simple pair of earrings
with turquoise colored drops. Not even really worth taking a picture of.
Besides the fact that I made them then tossed them in a bag and had to run out
the door so I wasn't late for work. I kind of procrastinated a little bit on
completing these projects. There has just be SO much going on this summer!
Now I would also like to share the fabulous gifts that I
received from this exchange.
First was this lovely Chrysanthemum mirror. I've been
wanting to make one of these for my craft room and had never gotten around to
it. Now I have a lovely blue one!
Then I also received this lovely snowflake necklace and
adorable owl earrings that I've already worn several times!
Thank you so much for my lovely gifts Becky!
If you would like to see some of the other handmade gifts
that were exchanged click HERE!
