Dec
Thrifty Christmas Decor — Old Window Shutter Ornament Frame
I love a good find at the thrift store — especially when I can use it for Christmas decor! So let’s get right to it, shall we?
Old window shutters that I purchased for $2 each. I used just one. BEFORE:
I had visions of an heirloom white shutter distressed and hung with ornaments. So I painted it with Rustoleum heirloom white spray paint (in the photo on the left) and sanded it down to let some of the original color through.
Add some Dollar Tree ornaments hung with ribbon and voila! You get this for just under $5 (not counting the spray paint which I already had on hand):
Hey there Santa!
I can’t take a picture that does it justice. It is so pretty, especially at night.
Linking to A Soft Place To Land’s DIY Day.
Also linking up to Shanty2Chic’s Rustoleum Revamp linky party. Click on the button below to find more easy uses for spray paint.
Tags: Christmas decor, DIY, Dollar Tree, mantel Christmas decor, old shutters, Rustoleum, scented candles, spray paint, thrift store mirror, Thrifty Decor
06Dec 2009
Wow, your photos totally do it justice. It came out great!
06Dec 2009
Wow! How cute is that! I just might have to snatch up that one…great job!
06Dec 2009
great job! I love it!
gail
06Dec 2009
That is soooo cute! Can’t believe those ornaments are from the Dollar Tree!
06Dec 2009
That is so cute!
06Dec 2009
So pretty and clever! I saw shutters similar to those at goodwill about a month ago, at the time I was too uninspired to buy them. My loss!
06Dec 2009
Wow. wow. wow. What a fabulous way to display shiny sparkly ornaments in a room without a tree! Love it love it love it.
06Dec 2009
Oh my goodness. That is precious!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
06Dec 2009
How cleaver!! That looks simply beautiful. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for some at the thrift store, now.
06Dec 2009
I love this idea and now am going to keep a look out for old shutters.
06Dec 2009
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06Dec 2009
What a creative idea! The candlelight really makes the inexpensive ornaments shine. What’s so great about it is that it’s adaptable to any size shutter or frame – can’t find a shutter, pick up a couple picture frames at yard sales and ribbon them or screw them together. A project to add for next year’s decor!
Terrie
You’re right, there are all sorts of variations you can do. Thanks for checking it out!
06Dec 2009
WOW! I am so impressed with how you can look at this and have a vision! I can copy ideas all day long but coming up with an original idea? HA! You have such great vision! Glad to find you!!
Thank you, Norma — that means a lot to me. Just so you know, I do A LOT of copying too. Or sometimes I’ll take an idea and tweak it. Stick with whatever works for you and your sense of style. Mine is always evolving.
Take care,
Jen
06Dec 2009
What a great idea! I would love to check out your other blog entries but don’t find a home page?
blessings
mary
Mary, all you need to do is click the title, “Jentility,” at the top of the page.
Thank you for your compliment!