Do you dread the feeling of a "naked" house once all the Christmas pretties are put away? Don't fret...just decorate for January! Here's a quick, inexpensive idea for a little New Year's/January decor:
A FREE Printable!
My mom has a photography business and ordered a large quantity of basic white mats for her photoart. One batch arrived with some discoloration, so I snatched a handful (or two) in anticipation of some unknown projects. What does a fabric lover do with a blank canvas of free mats - why cover them in fabric, of course!
I used spray adhesive to cover a basic white mat in damask fabric left from my frame to tray conversion, popped in this printable I created and printed on white card stock and put it all together in a black dollar store frame. Voila...fast decorating for a buck or two!
Please help yourself to this Subway Art style printable (5 x 7) in either black with white lettering or white with black lettering. Just click below on the image, save it to your computer and print. If you have any trouble printing it, give me a holler and I'll try to help you out.
Don't forget to come back on Monday to link up all your tablescapes, decor, recipes, and projects at the Monday Makeover for Your Table Link Party.
Happy New Year and Happy Creating!
And a little inspiration as we start a new year:
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
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Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my favorite verses of all time, and a great verse as we anticipate the coming of the new year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this fun Printable! Do you mind if I ask what program you used to make it? I'm shopping around for some good design software to purchase for photo editing and printable making. Yours is super cute!
Hi Lauren,
DeleteThanks for your comment/feedback. Yes, God has used that verse to bring me encouragement many times over the years.
Since I have zero budget for photo software, I actually used picmonkey.com to make that printable. Free and easy to use!
Very cute, I like what you did with the mat too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel! I'll use any excuse to cover something in pretty fabric!
DeleteLove your printable and the verse you shared! (I have always loved that verse and clung to it during hard times.) I use Picmonkey for my printables too. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Bethany. Yes, so glad to have discovered Picmonkey!
DeleteGreat work, Jessica! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn! I enjoyed trying something new!
DeleteHappy New Year!
This is so sweet! Thank you for sharing, I've saved it and hopefully can use it today!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Saw you sharing at Debbiedoo's.
Debbie :)
Thanks for taking time to stop by, Debbie. Happy New Year!
DeleteThese are so cute! I do hate the "nakedness" of my home once the Christmas decorations get put away. These printables should help! Thanks for sharing on Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop ;)
ReplyDeleteI may deal with the "nakedness" by going straight to Valentine's decorating...looking forward to the pretty colors and hearts everywhere!
DeleteHi Jess,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to found you. I love your simple tips and style that will work in Scandinavia.
Thanks for the verse too. It really hit us all, to look forward to a brighter years.
Hope you had a gread NY and wishes you more blessings and good health.
Greetings from an icy Stockholm,
/CC girl
Thank you for the sweet encouragement! I've enjoyed your site as well. Wishing you a blessed New Year!
DeleteI love it! Thank you so much for sharing. I love your blog, too! Your newest follower from the Newbie party! :) Happy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy @ www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com
Hi Kathy,
DeleteThanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I just popped over to lakeshore drive and linked up at your fine party! Nice to "meet" you!
Please share your projects at www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com each and every week and check out what other creative divas are up to.
ReplyDeleteHello, new follower here and I’d like to invite you to join me at my weekly Clever Chicks Blog Hop: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2013/01/clever-chicks-blog-hop-16-hogwash-soaps.html
ReplyDeleteI hope you can make it!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
Hi Kathy,
DeleteThanks for following me. I'm on my way to pay you a visit and link up to your party.
Thanks!