70 July 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Roller coaster From age-old doilies to random collectibles, we have way too many coasters in our sideboards than we’d care to use. Make a fun assortment of them for your kitchen or dining room walls. Work of art There is no rule that a frame ought to bind a glass pane. Create a diorama of sorts using twigs, craft paper and wire for a three-dimensional effect. This could be a fun DIY project for the kids. In the family Got a family heirloom that you treasure? Frame it. We’re not talking jewellery and crystals. I’ve got my late grandmother’s embroidery work preserved in the simplest black frame. Nothing to it! Get rid of the backing; keep it as simple as possible to have that empty centre. And hang it up on a wall. This looks best on brick and stone walls, especially when you have a set of empty frames. LIFESTYLE | how to IN 1. THE One 2. Crate & Barrel the Frame Marks & Spencer Don’t know what to do with all those photo frames you’ve hoarded up over the years? Here are some unique ideas that will help to dress your walls. Scarf out We all own a few scarves that are either too good to wear or that have surpassed its days in the closet. Find a feminine frame and voila! 1 2
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