Whip up your own Christmas printable to frame for the holidays in minutes with this quick and easy DIY.
Your custom design will coordinate with your decor and it's free.
I actually loved that simple little framed saying so much, that I decided to make a Christmas printable to fill my dollar store frame for December.
I went back to PicMonkey, the free version of course, and whipped up a 5 x 7 red and green design that says "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".
If you prefer, you can also create a printable like this in Canva.
Once again, it took me less than five minutes to complete and the result looks fabulous.
I tucked my November "Give Thanks" behind my new holiday greeting, so it's handy when I want to display it again next fall.
I think it compliments the other items on my counter very well.
I printed my design out on regular computer paper since I was tucking it behind glass in a frame. However, you could print your design out on cardstock.
Or you could print it out on iron on transfer paper to make holiday artwork on a canvas.
It works on fabric, as well, to make custom pillows or tote bags, from your own photos or creations. They make great gifts in addition to decorations.
There are so many seasonal elements you can add with just a click.
And at no cost to me, whatsoever, this project fit right into my teeny tiny creativity budget!
So far, my rustic triple wreath cost me less than two bucks and my newspaper advent calendar was totally free, just like my Christmas towels.
I'm doing so well, I feel a splurge coming on!
Now, if I could keep my gift giving budget as tight, I'd really be in business.
Oh well, maybe next year!
😉
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Dear Kim ... I love using PicMonkey. I love this little project of yours, sweet, simple and so within the budget. I like the idea of keeping one behind the other, maybe even putting together one for each season or even each month to add a special touch. Thank you for sharing. ♥ Teri
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to put one together for each month now, Teri! It's such an easy project and, in my opinion, it adds so much! :) Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Kim. It looks really good. PicMonkey is a good resource for creating your own printables. The Graphics Fairy is my favorite for existing printable graphics. So many cool things on that site. Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteThe Graphic Fairy!! Thank you!! I saw a project I liked and thought for sure I could fudge the painting part with wrapping paper. Of course, I can't find any appropriate paper now and thought, ok, I know there's a website everyone raves about...tip of my tongue for days!! Thank you for helping me out of my memory fog...off to bookmark her immediately!
ReplyDeleteSO easy...for someone who is as crafty as you, you could do it in your sleep!! ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help. ;-)
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I have not used picmonkey or graphics fairy so i now have two new websites to check out. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRed and white and festive and free! Score!!
ReplyDeletePoppy
I love it . . . and precisely what should happen for you!
ReplyDeleteHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas . . .
As others have said . . . YOU are very creative and crafty.
I have never peeked at Graphics Fairy, I have to look at that one...but PicMonkey is so easy! If you need an editing program it is very worth it to check it out, Lorri, especially since it's free!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy sentiments exactly, Poppy...but I like the way you say it better!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lynne, that's very kind of you to say! I hope you have a merry little Christmas, too!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL!! You have done it again! My only question is: what's a budget?!
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of making one for each month, or at least for each season. Do you make the canvas color 'transparent'? That thought just came to me. Then you could print it on whatever fun paper you happen to have handy. (Or am I giving away secrets? ;-) )
No secrets here, Nancy!! That's a great idea. I usually just have plain white boring paper at home, but now I may have to invest in something fun! Of course, I will have to wait until Christmas is over...wouldn't want to blow that ten dollar budget!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe fun is UNLIMITED! I love the idea of printing out a message.....I think I shall do that! HI KIM! Anita
ReplyDeleteYou could splurge and buy a 69 cent single sheet of Christmas (or other fun) paper. Or maybe even use wrapping paper! Maybe a brown paper bag? If you make your own paper (I have been known to, using lint!) perhaps you could print on that by adhering it to freezer paper (seems you iron it on to the paper and then run it through the printer.) This collaboration is fun!
ReplyDeleteYou so should Anita! I bet whatever you come up with will be outstanding!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have never thought of any of these things, Nancy! Now you have my wheels spinning!! :) Collaboration is fun! Thanks for the seeds of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou're doin' a great job, Kim ... project AND budget-wise. And YES, Karen over at the Graphics Fairy has a marvelous site.
ReplyDeleteI visited her and love the site! There are so many talented ladies out there!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a neat idea! I love your Christmas towels, too! I need to visit more often...I'm missing out! Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteDiane, your sweet comment just made my day! I hope you do come back and visit me often! :) Hugs to you, too!!
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