Subscribe for updates

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

  • Home
  • COOKBOOK
  • Blog
  • ABOUT
↑
  • Home
  • Farm Life
    • Chickens
    • Gardening
    • Survival
  • Money Savin’
    • Best Deals On
    • Thrifty Tips
  • Recipes
    • Freezer Meals
    • From Scratch
    • Frugal Recipes
  • Oils
  • ABOUT
  • Contact
  • WORK WITH ME

Happy Money Saver

A thrifty blog with freezer meals and DIY recipes.

  • Recipes
    • Cookbook
    • Freezer Meals
    • Vintage
    • Family Favorites
  • Money Savin’
    • Gift Ideas
    • Best Deals On…
    • Thrifty Tips
    • Happy Thoughts
    • Black Friday
  • Farm Life
    • Chickens
    • Gardening
    • Survival
  • DIY
    • Around My Home
    • Health & Oils
    • Cleaning Recipes
    • Beauty Recipes
    • Get Some Essential Oils

Home » Money Savin' » Thrifty Tips » Thrifty Tip: DIY Picture Frame Bow Holder

Thrifty Tip: DIY Picture Frame Bow Holder

This post may contain affiliate links. See the disclosure policy for more information.
444 shares
  • FACEBOOK
  • YUMMLY
  • EMAIL THIS!

There must be something in the air right now because I have been to 4 baby showers in the past 2 months!  Baby showers are great but they can get expensive when so many of your loved ones are having babies.

I haven’t been worried because I have the PERFECT (and most thrifty!) present for all of the new baby girls in my life.  Using materials in my house, I make the cutest bow holder out of an old picture frame.  It’s practical and still so much fun to make and to give!  Here’s how I do it.

Need a cheap baby shower gift?  Look no further than right here!  WIth things you have around your house you could be ready  for the party in no time!  With just four items needed you can make and organize your bows!

How to Make a Bow Holder Using an Old Picture Frame.

All the items you need to make your own bow organizer

Items Needed: An old picture frame, ribbon, spray paint, decorative nails or hooks

Hammer nails into picture frame for decorative look!

1. Remove the glass from the picture frame.  Lightly hammer in decorative nails or hooks onto the frame.  Make sure you use the oldest hammer you can get your hands on for good luck…or because it’s the only hammer you could find.

Paint an old frame to make a bow organizer

2. Take your frame outside and spread newspaper to protect the ground–or the leaves if it is like my yard right now!  Spray paint the front of your frame paying special attention to the decorative nails.  Let it dry for about 45 minutes on that side.  Then spray paint the other side of the frame and let the frame dry for 45 minutes.

Glue Ribbon onto frame to make your own bow holder

3. Once the frame is completely dry, use a glue gun to add ribbon to the back of the frame.  Don’t accidentally glue your finger to the ribbon.  I have heard some people do that–not me though ESPECIALLY not in this picture.

4. If you are giving it for a gift, add on flower bows to the ribbon and hang elastic headbands from the nails.  If it’s for yourself, find an empty wall to hang it and then accessorize!

It could not have been easier or cheaper, right?  I can’t wait to attend my next baby shower with this present in tow!

SO simple to make your own bow organizer at home with just a few items!

Pssssst...

Make sure to follow along with @HappyMoneySaver on Instagram, connect with me on Facebook and pin along with me on Pinterest!.

Want all the latest straight to your inbox? get the Happy Money Saver Newsletter straight to your inbox!

November 22, 2014
Money Savin', Thrifty Tips

Comments

  1. Cindy cagle says

    October 8, 2017

    i love this ! iv seen them with some sort of bar on the bottom for head bands , looks like a curtain rod maybe

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Karrie

Hello & Welcome!

I'm Karrie. Come join me on my money savin' adventures but beware: you may find yourself wanting backyard chickens, making freezer meals and dancing along with me to 80's music.
About KarrieInstagramFacebook

Popular Recipes

Best EVER Homemade Carpet Cleaner Solution

15 Actually Easy Freezer Meals (Seriously!)

toilet with pou pourri spray

What’s that smell? – DIY Poo Fragrance Spray for the Bathroom

The Master Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

The Thrifty Lazy Way to Clean your Glass Stovetop

Making 50 Freezer Meals in one Day

It’s Soup Season!

48 Healthy Freezer Meals

Simple Chili With Smoked Sausage

Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Easy Chicken Noodle Soup (Freezer Meal)

This Chorizo Black Bean Soup is a fun alternative to a more traditional bean soup with the flavors of spicy chorizo and fresh lime juice.

Chorizo Black Bean Soup

search

by Topic

archives

About  |  Contact  |  Privacy Policy
Copyright ©2022, Happy Money Saver. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs