Frame craziness and the holiday frenzy

I don't know if it's the economy, or if people are just tired of the same gifts every year, but I've gotten a ton of custom frame orders over the last few days. Honestly, I just think it's the latter. People just love unique and personal gifts, and the fact that my frames are so affordable helps too, i think! One project includes 9 holiday frames as gifts, and another project has me designing 5 frames for grandparents! It's exciting to think that my studio will be a mini-war zone, full of paint, brushes, paper, and of course clippie-making on top of that.

Buying supplies today at my favorite craft store was an adventure, and not a good one. Lines wrapped around the aisles and everyone seem to be in a frenzy getting ready of the holidays. Stores are preparing for Christmas sooner than ever, completely bypassing Thanksgiving, and shoppers are falling for it. I guess Thanksgiving is not as profitable as Christmas. I found myself falling for it too, buying ornaments, mini trees, and gift wrap galore! I'm suddenly TOTALLY in the holiday spirit, can't wait to get started on decorating!

Two Custom Orders!

As we prepare to release our summer items later this month, I had a chance to create this beautifully simple photo frame for someone who wanted to give a photo of her parents with their long-time friend as a gift. She basically gave me free reign to design something appropriate. I wanted to capture a little of the dominant colors, and keep the frame free of design clutter. This is the final result:

This is a 2" beveled wood frame with a 5x7" opening, ready for hanging.

I also designed a one-of-a-kind wall art piece for a personal friend. She wanted to give her mother a nice plaque with her daughter's hand print for Mother's Day. Although little Chloe was a little fidgety, the end result was as cute as can be, imperfections and all!

This is a 7"x7" beveled wood plaque, hand painted and custom designed, ready for hanging with your choice of ribbon. (Excuse the photo quality. Digital camera was on the fritz so we took the pics using our Google Phone).

We are open to all kinds of custom orders, so visit our shop and contact us!

New Items!

I know I missed the "Did You Know? Mondays" post, but I'm making it up to you by showing you some of the new items in the store RIGHT NOW! Go check them out!!

This is a custom order created for someone who loves her dogs and wanted to show it!

Funky Zebra Prints and Other Items

I had a special request recently from a young lady in Ontario. She wanted to give her "little sister" (A mentoring program) a customized 5x7" picture frame that celebrated their recent outing to see the African Children's Choir. She wanted something cute, funky, but fitting for the theme.

I chose a bold zebra print with hot pink borders and text.
If you like what you see, visit my store www.muralswithlove.etsy.com, or you can email me for a custom order!





Also, make sure you visit the store right now for great deals on wall art, totes, and clippies! Here are some of the newest sets that will hit the store tomorrow!

"It's All in Black & White" 7- clippie Set

Florida Marlins Team Colors Set- GO 'FISH!
(Can be made with any team colors)

University of Florida Team Colors Set- GO GATORS!
(Can be made with any team colors)

Lady Giraffe Clippie Holder w/ 20" grosgrain ribbon
(Can be personalized)

Ghostly BOO! Halloween Clippies

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!!