Friday, February 25, 2011

Shabby Frames and Fabric



I knew it was time to cut short my blogging break when I
started to miss my blog! A break, even a very short one helps to
stir up those creative juices.

So ...
I took a couple of thrift shop frames, painted them white, shabbied them up
a bit and
filled each with a favorite fabric.
Easy peasy and fun.





You could add a fabric ~ like I did. Or ...
You could take swatches of fabric from a few children's dresses and
make a collage, or
whatever you like. Of course you could do this with a
favorite piece of wallpaper too.

I am joining these fun parties ~

and

Bentley ~ Did you have fun with Momma when
she had a bit more time to spoil you???

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
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44 comments:

  1. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Nice fabric combination! :D

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  2. Vintage GalFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Glad to see you are back~! I love the frames with fabric. I did one the other day and put wallpaper in the back and a vintage handkerchief over top. voila ~ instant art!
    I Love the fabric you chose ~ very sweet indeed ;-)

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  3. Erika . . . with a KFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Great fabric, it looks great!

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  4. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Glad you are back, dear friend. The frames are lovely.
    xoxo
    Me
    p.s. Bentley, I think a nice doggie print would be nice, too...

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  5. The Summer Kitchen GirlsFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Love it! It would be perfect for some of our old vintage tablecloths that are stained and torn in spots...in a frame...who would know?

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  6. acorn hollowFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    so glad your break wasn't a long one I love your frames.
    cathy

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  7. .February 25, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I love your frames!! I love the idea of just using fabric you love like that. :)

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  8. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    These frames look awesome! Love the prints!



    ~ Gabriela ~

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  9. BiljanaFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I love shabby, it looks so beautiful:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  10. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Very, very pretty, Susan! Love the prints and the frames too. Happy Pink Saturday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  11. ★Carol★February 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Oh Susan, I love this look! I have so much fabric that I love but don't know what to do with it. This would be perfect for me. Thank you so much for sharing this idea!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Carol

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  12. Jil~Say It With RosesFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday to you and Bentley!

    The fabric looks wonderful in the frames...so eyecatching!
    Jil

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  13. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    I love the framed fabric. Looks great.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  14. Brenda PruittFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Oh, I love this idea! Such a cute idea.
    Brenda

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  15. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    So pretty ! hope you have a happy Pink Saturday.

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  16. LynnFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Cute! I love that pink fabric Susan:@)

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  17. DonnieFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    They are so pretty and useful.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Those are so lovely.

    Happy Pink Saturday,

    Karen

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  19. Honey at 2805February 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    You shabby frames and fabric look so chic!

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  20. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    What a neat idea. Everyone has frames that they don't know what to do with. I love your choice of fabric.

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  21. ArabellaFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday! This is such a simple & cute idea - thanks for sharing :O)

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  22. Country Wings in PhoenixFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
    What a beautiful share. I love the frames painted that cottage white with fabric inserts. Just beautiful. You are so darn clever. Love this idea. Thank you for sharing with me this evening.

    Have a glorious weekend sweetie.

    Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  23. CharFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    So good to see you are back. A little break can surely do the soul some good.
    Your painted frames and the fabrics look wonderful. What a great idea Susan.
    Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  24. bjFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Hi, Susan and Bentley..(I am so in love with Bentley), these are such cute frames..I love the colors you chose.
    xo bj

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  25. BettyFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Very pretty Susan! I have some fabric that I am saving that would look pretty in a frame! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  26. Light and VoicesFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Your choice of fabric was excellent. The painted frames really set off the fabric. Happy Pink Saturday.
    Joyce M

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  27. CharoFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    So pretty fabric!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Xoxo
    Charo

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  28. TinaFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love the fabric you chose! Beautiful!

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  29. gertie @ The Old Block HouseFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I primed out some frames today to get ready for some fabric corkboars. These will be my first, so I can't wait to see them completed.

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  30. KarieFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Very lovely. I have used fabric in frames also. Happy Pink Saturday. Thanks for sharing. I am new to Beverly's Pink Saturday. Would it be ok if I featured your blog in my post for next weeks Pink Saturday. I would of course include your adorable prescious, Bentley. Have a great weekend. Karie

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  31. Debbie~February 25, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Hi Susan, Your frames are gorgeous, the fabric you chose is just perfect! Good to see you back! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs

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  32. ♥ Miss TeaFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    gorgeous fabric and shabby chic frames, what a wonderful idea! thanks for inspiring me and thanks for sharing! Happy pink saturday!

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  33. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    so glad you were not gone for long! pictures frames are great!

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  34. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    So pretty, I think a black & white photo would also look nice on that fabric! Have a great day and welcome back!

    Mary

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  35. Pink Roses and TeacupsFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Susan and Bentley,

    Love these frames. What a great idea. Happy PS!

    Debbie

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  36. DonnaFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    How pretty! Great idea and I love the look.

    Donna

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  37. DaniellaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Hi! I'm here for Pink Saturday! Your frames are awesome!! I love making frames shabby too!
    xxDaniella

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  38. LVFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    What wonderful creations with just the right touches of pink. Nicely done.

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  39. stefanieFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    what a sweet idea!!!

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  40. RhondaFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I found you after visiting Pink Saturday!! Love what you did with the frames! Also love Bentley...I have two little Yorkie's that I LOVE! Looking forward to getting to know you!!
    Rhonda :-)

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  41. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Great idea Susan! I become so attached to some fabrics, and I'm always trying to figure out a way to use them on something. I may just have to frame them after seeing how pretty yours look. Then, I would just have to find a blank space on a wall in my house! Thank you for linking this to Favorite Things. laurie

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  42. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMarch 1, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    So darling- I love the backings in your frames! So sweet with the white shabby paint and flowery accent! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  43. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMarch 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Those are just so pretty!! Thanks for sharing!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  44. Kathie TruittMarch 7, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Okay, Susan. I need a step-by-step sheet. Did you staple the paper to the frame? Or hot glue? I wanna do this but need some help.

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