My first attempt at using Christmas gift bags for wall art was actually 4 years ago in December of 2015. It was such a huge success back then then that I thought I'd revisit the project this Christmas. It's a different frame and a different Christmas gift bag, but trust me, I was just as happy with the results. I hope that you can join me here (as well as revisit my old Christmas gift bag wall art post) and learn how you can make this inexpensive, quick and easy Christmas craft for yourself.
Per usual, I painted the frame white with my Rust-Oleum Chalked matte paint in Linen White. While that was drying, I got to work on the gift bag. I chose this bag for its farmhouse buffalo check and Christmas wreath motif. First, I gently pulled out the black string handles, along with the attached gift tag. Then I cut out one entire side of the bag, sans bottom, to create my "art."
NOTE: After pulling out the strings you will be left with two tiny holes at the top of the bag. Underneath that top section of the bag (on both sides of the bag) you will find a piece of cardboard that is placed in the bag for structure. See my photo above. I pulled that piece of cardboard out and flipped it around to its white side and replaced it back into the top section, underneath the fold and behind the holes. This helped to camouflage the holes somewhat.
Then it was time to have fun styling it on one of my farmhouse shelves.
I recently picked up this glittery farmhouse sheep wearing a flocked wreath from a local vintage marketplace. I thought it was a perfect addition for Christmas, but I also think it will be a nice overall farmhouse decor piece for any time of year.
I also picked up a pair of white felted wool Christmas trees with stars on top. While I have a number of different small trees I use for Christmas decor, these were just unique enough that I knew they would add something to the collection.
This vintage-inspired Christmas tin was placed on the shelf alongside the framed art. I filled it with a $3.00 mini flocked tree from Target, then added in a few sprigs of lamb's ear and white berries, also from Target.
On the other side of the framed artwork is a ceramic house and faux jadeite container holding a white bottle brush tree. At night I place a rechargeable candle inside the house and it makes it look so cozy glowing through the "windows." The container is from Wal-Mart -- part of a Pioneer Woman sugar bowl with lid and creamer set that I knew would sell out instantly, so I picked it up. I just took the lid off the sugar bowl and placed the tree inside. Easy peasy.
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I have stolen your idea; I have been fascinated by the red pickups for fall and Christmas. I found a package of gift boxes with the same pickup on them. Have framed one so far and will do several more! Cut up one large gift bag and now have to locate a frame in my stash. Have never done a theme; now I have several different pictures, 2 dish towels, 2 pot holders, and a wreathe with my pickups. NOW to find a reasonably priced metal one to use yearround!
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