DIY Paper Poms!

Lately, we've been a little obsessed with these paper poms at the shop. They're fun, they're bright, they're the perfect Summer decoration and they're surprisingly simple to make once you get the hang of it. All that you need is a pack of tissue paper, which you can pick up at your local art shop (wink wink). We currently have a great color selection at very reasonable prices. I've seen these poms used as a delightful pop of color in many situations such as; weddings, room decor, birthday parties, baby showers, patio parties and more! I also love that you can change the size and shape of these by using less or more tissue and by cutting the edges different ways.

Click the link for a tutorial of how it's done via Martha Stewart. 

Here's a few pics of the poms we've made at the store.

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How many pencils?

It's contest time again! This time we are taking guesses for how many pencils are in this cart. The rules are simple. One entry per customer. The closest guess will be chosen on June 8th and the winner will receive a really awesome gift set put together by the I've Been Framed staff. You must submit your guess at the store in our entry box, make sure you also write down your name and number and or email so we can contact you. Thanks for participating. We love you guys!

Mother's Day gift ideas

Sunday is Mother's Day so perhaps this post is a bit late, but there's still a couple of days left to get your craft on and present your mother, or any special woman in your life, with a handmade gift. I wanted to give you a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. 

How to make a modern Silhouette

Homemade Votives 

Mother's day shrinky dink Bracelet

Tin Can Treats

Cute Bookmark 

There's just a few links to some great ideas I came across online. Some other ideas that we have at the store are... Framed prints, journals, pens, fabric paints and block printing supplies (make your own shirts, hand towels, cards and more!) If you still need some pointers please come in! We'd love to point you in the right direction and help you find some great deals. 

Mention this post and get 15% off of your decorative papers purchases starting now through Saturday.