Friday, July 8, 2011

Broken Blinds Picture Frame


So back when the little man was a couple months old, I got a friend to take some pictures of him. He was being super fussy that day (of course), and it was hard to get any pictures of him NOT grimacing. But then, by total fluke, we managed to capture the most epic baby picture of all time...



Epic, I know.  So of course I had to order a giant print. The problem was, I didn't want to pay for a giant frame...giant frames are expensive. It sat round for awhile and I forgot about it while we moved.  When we got into our house I noticed some of the blinds were broken (and still under warranty!). I couldn't just throw them away. Who in their right mind would throw away broken blinds, lol.  An idea started to form....


I ended up layering the blinds and attaching with wood glue. This took a ton of measuring! Here is the end result...



It sits in my entryway and is the first thing people notice when they walk in. One day Elijah is going to be so very embarrassed by it...perhaps I'll be a nice mom and move it before then. Perhaps.



It ended up looking very Santa Fe-ish, but that's okay, we're southwestern friendly 'round here. I was also worried about the holes in the blinds looking....well, dumb...but I think they add to it. I'm now wishing I had kept all the leftover blinds...imagine the possibilities!

My friend, Loren, has since moved to the Chattanooga area and is starting her own photography business! Her website is under construction, so for now she can be reached on her facebook page here. If you live in that area you should look her up...she is totally awesome and can do any event!

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29 comments:

  1. Tricia at Mom is the Only GiirlJuly 8, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I love that it's the first thing people see when theey come into your home! Great pic and awesome frame!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    that is a great picture!! love the frame too!

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  3. KatieJuly 8, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Haha!! Poor Elijah! Good job on the frame! Looks awesome!

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  4. Be Colorful CoastalJuly 10, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Oh my gosh. That is the cutest thing ever. How old is he now? Is he talking to you? :)
    So glad you linked that up. It just made my night looking at it and creative thinking on the repurposing of the blinds. Going creatively green right?
    Pam

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  5. jess@balancing the dreamJuly 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    this picture just made me laugh so hard!!! he is too cute!! I love the frame you made! Very creative!

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  6. OliveJuly 11, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Brilliant! When he is a pre-teen you will take it down I hope.

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  7. EmileeJuly 12, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Love the frame, and the photo! Looks so great!

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  8. Katherines CornerJuly 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    too cute and funny too. I love that you framed it and hung it on your wall. priceless art.Hugs

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  9. Sam FindlayJuly 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This is great! Brilliant photo and a very clever frame!

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  10. the cape on the cornerJuly 12, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    that is flippin' hysterical! great idea with the blinds, really!

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  11. AshleyJuly 12, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    blahahahha that picture is awesome!!! i love it:)
    thanks for making my day!!!
    http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/

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  12. DeeDeeJuly 13, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Hi there! Thank you so much for this idea! We just bought new blinds for our bedroom windows which are really wide but not very tall. This caused us to "waste" most of the slats, but now I have an excellent way to use them! You are so creative and SMART! Thanks again! :)

    P.S. LOVE the picture of your son....too adorable!

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  13. BrendaJuly 13, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    What a great way to upcycle! Thank you so much for sharing. It looks like a great project to do with the kids too!

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  14. Confessions of a Stay at Home MommyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I laughed so hard coffee almost came out of my nose!! The picture is adorable and the frame is genius. I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional party going on now. There is a really great giveaway going on with it. I hope to see you soon! http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/tuesday-confessional-linky-party-and.html
    ~Macy

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  15. KatieJuly 13, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    i am not sure what i love more: the clever idea of using blinds to build a beautiful, modern frame...or...that picture!!!!!! both are brilliant and made me smile so very big! fabulous all around :)

    katie@little things bring smiles

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  16. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJuly 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Priceless! Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  17. Lyuba @ Will Cook For SmilesJuly 14, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    This is a beautiful picture frame!! I love the shot, awesome :):)

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  18. Karen G @ It's Still LIfeJuly 14, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Amazine use of blinds. I would never have thought of that.

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  19. imklvrJuly 14, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Yep! That picture is a keeper! Love it...and your frame is fabulous. But...YOU THREW THE REST AWAY?????? I hope you're kicking yourself! (hehe)

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  20. Be Colorful CoastalJuly 17, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I commented earlier but I wanted to come back and say I'm so glad you took the time to link this up to BeColorful's Motivated Monday. It had to make the readers smile.
    Pam

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  21. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingJuly 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    What a brilliant and creative use for broken blinds! I never in my life would have thought of that. And that photo had me absolutely cracking up. I love it!

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  22. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersJuly 17, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    This is such a great idea for broken blinds! And that picture is epically awesome!

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  23. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}July 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    That frame turned out great and that picture is hilarious!! Love it!
    Thank you for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
    I hope to see more of your creativity this weekend! :)
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  24. SiamapieceofcakeJuly 24, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love the picture!! The frame is pretty cool too! Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower from the friday hop. hope you would stop by and follow back. http://tootsabellarose.blogspot.com/

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  25. .August 2, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    That is the best picture EVER!!! :)

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  26. CarolynAugust 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    The frame is beautiful. Excellent recycling idea.

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  27. Sheer ShadesAugust 26, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    The frame is so cute and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your blog.

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  29. Zymeth BluesNovember 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Anyone who enters your house would go, "Whoa! What's that baby doing outside, lying on the grass?", only to find out that it's just a picture frame. You got me there. I mistook it for a window too. Hahahaha

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