| Every year it's the same old decorations that come | | | | frames will help to create your winter wonderland |
| out of the Christmas box. We take them out, clean | | | | effect. Etched glass and frosted glass picture frames |
| them up a bit and place them out for display. At the | | | | work well with almost anything. They will soften any |
| end of season, back they go into the garage or a | | | | effects that darker and bolder colored picture frames |
| closet for another year. Some may be looking a little | | | | may have. This will help to create a wispy, whimsical |
| tired. Decide on a change this year. Retire or restore | | | | effect of a snowy Christmas and may also contribute |
| some of these oldies (but goodies) and opt for some | | | | some sparkle when they catch the light. |
| of these enchanting Christmas picture frame ideas. | | | | Are you a Christmas card saver? A montage of |
| Okay, so some of us are emotionally attached to our | | | | Christmas cards set in a picture frame will add a |
| decorations just the way they are and parting with | | | | distinctive and intimate touch to your home |
| them would bring undue stress. That's fine. But what's | | | | décor. Cut and paste your favorite parts of the |
| terrific about these ideas is that some of them use | | | | card onto the backboard of a picture frame. If you're |
| your old decorations! Be proud of yourself because | | | | not ready to put a scissors to your card just yet, |
| now you're stepping into the "vintage" arena of design. | | | | consider placing the cards within a photo album. |
| Now that's a step, isn't it? | | | | Make use of your mistletoe all year long. Preserve |
| Does your manger display need a paint job? Preserve | | | | your mistletoe with glycerin and set it in a gold colored |
| the life of your favorite scene by placing these | | | | or other colorfully designed picture frame. Learn how |
| figurines in a partitioned shadow box picture frame. | | | | to preserve foliage with glycerin before attempting this. |
| Perform some quick touch ups with paint from a local | | | | Another important factor to note is to be ready for |
| craft store and let dry. Glue or tape your figurines so | | | | kisses all year long! |
| they don't move when you move the box. | | | | Take a family photo every Christmas and display |
| Preserve a smaller Christmas wreath by setting it in a | | | | proudly on your wall during the holiday season. |
| picture frame. Whether you're using natural or artificial | | | | Consider using the glass frames mentioned above, but |
| materials, the beauty of your wreath can be viewed | | | | for an added effect, consider using glass picture |
| for many years to come. You might consider using a | | | | frames that are decorated with metal artwork. The |
| clear lacquer spray to encourage the pine needles to | | | | metal artwork adds a more dramatic effect to your |
| stay put. | | | | family photos that will surely draw attention at family |
| Create a poinsettia print display using a picture frame. | | | | gatherings. |
| The pressed and dried leaves and colorful bracts of | | | | What makes these ideas great is that your |
| the poinsettia are lovely when accented with gold and | | | | memorabilia are preserved. The picture frames can be |
| silver colors. Consider using ribbons, braided cords or | | | | easily stored and retrieved. They can also remain as a |
| even paper and then, for a sparkling effect, try | | | | part of your home décor well past the holiday |
| applying a glitter glue spray to the dried leaves. | | | | season. Have fun making your enchanting home |
| Changing out your regular ones for glass picture | | | | décor! |