January 07, 2008



"Making Do"
If y'all are like me, there isn't a lot of extra money in the budget after the holidays. Mr. P and Gerry completed the shed they had been working so hard on and to commemorate the accomplishment I wanted to frame the picture that I had taken of them while they were working on it. Now, I know there are many cute frames out there in the market place but unfortunately I can't afford them at this time. I decided to challenge myself to see what I could come up with using only items already at home. It was actually a lot of fun trying to figure out what I could come up with and in the end I enjoyed it more than if I had just gone out and purchased a frame. I found an old plexi glass frame that I cleaned up and then "framed" the picture with pieces of an old measuring tape and adorned it with screws, etc... I am really happy with how it turned out ~ I hope Mr. P is, too;o) It's going to be a surprise! Shh.......
I'm so proud of my two guys! Now that our shed is completed they are off to build one in Gerry's backyard~ guess I need to be working on another one:o)

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

It was a wonderful surprise. I love it (and you)! Thanks, Mr.P

Anonymous said...

Very clever. I like it. I also love your new blog look.

Unknown said...

What a wonderful idea. You did an awesome job. When I first came on tonight I thought I was in the wrong place, I had to check twice. Love the new look.

Karen said...

How wintery-looking! I love your new look.
Your "frame" is just adorable!
I like to take things and use them in other ways, too! It would be fun shopping with you, and comparing notes! ;0)

Heather said...

I know it is going to mean so much to him!!

Paula said...

Aren't you the creative one! Way to go making do with what you have on hand. BTW, love your new snowman look! :)

Michelle said...

Oh, that frame is way cool, Susan - LOVE it! You did a wonderful job and it sure was sweet of you to make it and surprise Mr. P. :) Love your new blog look, too!

Anonymous said...

Hi Susan,
Isn't it fun to be creative and do things in a new way? Good job to you and to them!

Blessings,

Sharon

Mrs. U said...

Susan!! That is such a wonderful idea!! You are SO creative!

His,
Mrs. U

G.L.H. said...

It turned out wonderfully! Congratulations to your men for the shed and to yourself for such a great idea!

Mimi said...

I love your new blog look, you are very clever... both with your blog and with your picture frame...
Mimi

Lallee said...

Susan, you did a great job with the frame. Very clever! Being resourceful gives such a good feeling. Congratulations to your guys for a job well done, too.

Linda said...

Love your new banner!
Great picture and great frame you crafted. Linda