DIY Art Gallery

I remember when I stumbled across my first frame; I didn't know why I needed it, I just did. After that initial purchase, one thing led to another and I started (as I often do) collecting frames on my visits to garage sales and antique markets. At first, I wasn't quite sure what their purpose would be, but I knew it would be something one day!

When we moved into our forever home, I knew right away I needed a gallery to showcase all the beautiful art that my boys created. My stashed away frame collection was finally ready to be displayed in all its glory.


I found the perfect wall in our breakfast nook and decided that was where the gallery needed to be. Now, to hang each frame, I went with burlap ribbon handed down from my MIL gave me as I just adored the texture and slight striped sass it. I wrapped each frame at the top, and proceeded to lay them out and play with their arrangement.



Once I had an idea of how I wanted them placed, I carefully tacked each one to the wall. I made sure to tie the ribbon tightly over the tack holding it in place.  I worked my way out from the center until all my fabulous frames were hung.


Once they were up, I needed a way to showcase the actual art piece. I grabbed a few of my vintage clips and secured them inside the frame with a thinner piece of burlap ribbon. Before I knew it I was done and ready to showcase some pieces in our very own gallery!