shabby chic decor

Framed Display Shelf – Update

I finally finished the DIY framed display shelf and it’s now hanging in my sewing room/office. WooHoo! Click here to read the first post showing the shelf in progress.

The frame was painted in white spray paint and the edges sanded for a distressed look. I used beadboard wallpaper on the sides, top and bottom of the frame. Very easy to apply with spray adhesive. The corners of the box are framed out with moulding left over from the doll house project. I love this shelf! Hmmm… and I have so many more empty frames lying around!

DIY Framed Display Shelf

DIY Framed Display Shelf – Tutorial

Every year begins with not a New Year’s resolution, but as a new year to redecorate! My family has come to expect that changes will take place after Christmas. I love change… as long as I’m the one making them! haha!

I have a collection of pictures I no longer like. I keep them around for the frames. Not that I alway know what I’m going to do with them, but I just can’t throw them away. This frame came from a picture that I bought eight years ago when I decorated our new house for the first time. Now it is getting a new life.

I have seen windows and frames made into shelves in salvage stores and antique stores and even home good stores. Love them! So here is my take on one.

I created a box from 1 x 6 and attached it to the frame with wood glue. Tape is being used to hold the pieced together while the glue dries. I really need to invest in some clamps! After the glue dried, I turned the frame over and nailed the picture frame to the box frame. Then I glued and nailed pieces of 1 x 6 x 3/8 thick wood for the shelf and dividers.