Dimples & Daisies: Getting Crafty

This past week was Sara Beth's last week of Carpenter's Kids. She has absolutely loved going and I know she is going to miss it this summer. I decided that I really needed to use the two mornings that she was at Carpenter's Kids to be productive since it would be my last opportunity to run errands and get work done with just one kiddo for awhile. I decided to try and be crafty for once. I love the store Bee's Knees, here in Searcy, and I have found many cute things there. In fact, I found Sara Beth a nightstand there this week that I just love. I have been wanting to make or find something to put on the wall above Sara Beth's headboard to display all of the lovely artwork she makes. While looking at Bee's Knees I saw a frame, that someone had painted and put twine going across at different levels so that you could use clothespins to hold pictures on the twine. I loved the frame, but it was too small for what I was wanting, so I decided I could make my own and began to hunt for a large, inexpensive frame. I decided to check out Linda's Custom Framing, which is where I get almost all of my pictures framed for a great price. I didn't know if she would have anything like what I was looking for, or if she only did new, custom framing. When I walked in, I found exactly what I was looking for. It was a large empty frame, that she said someone had just left there and she sold it to me for $5. I was so excited! I went and bought paint and some twine and went to work. I loved all the detailing in the frame, so I tried to give it an antique look, so that all the detailing would show up. I used a staple gun to add a little twine and it was done. Super easy. I think it took about 15 minutes and cost about $15. :)

I feel like I have totally rambled, so I will post some pictures of the last day of Carpenter's kids and the frame, and be quiet!