DIY Christmas "Gift" Decor

I wanted to create an inexpensive way to decorate my mantel this Christmas, so I created these "gifts" using items from the thrift store!
Click HERE for the full tutorial!

I started with these empty picture frames from the thrift store- even cheaper because they didn't come with a glass pane.





And then I checked out the linens section at the thrift store- specifically, the area of napkins, placemats, and hand towels. Perfect- lots of holiday options!





To create a "gift", I opened up a napkin and placed my empty frame on top of it and carefully folded up the edges.
With my staple gun, I carefully (and safely) stapled the sides of napkin to the back of the frame, pulling the fabric taut as I went along.





I attached the fabric to the back of the frame and trimmed off the excess. When I flipped it over, it was nice and smooth, like a canvas.
Click HERE for the full step-by-step tutorial so you can make your own!





Then, I added strips of ribbon and a matching pom-pom bow. Looks like a gorgeous Christmas present, doesn't it?
And I made a pom-pom bow to hot-glue to the center. Ta-da!! Looks ready to open, doesn't it?





Merry Christmas and happy decorating!






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