Burlap and a Dollar Tree Ornament

During a recent trip to the Dollar Tree to pick up a gift bag,  a package of 6 glittery snowflake ornaments made their way into my cart.  

  Believe it or not, this creation was not what I had in mind when I purchased the snowflakes.   I'll get around to creating my original idea and post about it later...   ...but for now, 3 frames, craft spray glue, leftover burlap and white paint helped me pull this project together.  

  I removed the backing and glass from the frames and cut burlap to fit the backing.  

  using craft spray adhesive, I glued the burlap to the backing.  

  I also used the craft adhesive to glue the glittery snowflake ornament onto one of the burlap pieces  

  Using my computer, I printed a J and a Y onto a manilla folder to create stencils,  

   by cutting them out with an exacto knife and painting over them with white paint.  

 

  I also sanded and painted the wood frames with the same white paint. Once everything was dry, the frames got a heavy distressing and a clear matte finish.    The glass and burlap backing were put back into the frames to create this JOY sign

 

 

   Here's another frame collage project that I used the same burlap and stencil technique on.     I have a few more frames in my stash so I may be making another sign or two. Oh, and the original snowflake ornament project... ...I'll get to those this week, so check back in a few days to see what I make with them.   Thanks for stopping by and let me know if you have made any projects with these fun ornaments.     'til next time,     Linking to: Uncommon Designs Online Knick of Time Interiors Between Naps on the Porch Cedar Hill Farmhouse The DIY Dreamer The Pin Junkie 52 Mantels Common Ground My Repurposed Life  Debbiedoos I Should be Mopping the Floor My Love 2 Create