Thursday, March 27, 2014

Quick Fix - Picture Frame Hanger


The other day I up-cycled a mirror into a really cute chalkboard. I have no idea what it's original use was, but it was too small for any practical purpose. The frame is about a foot square, with a small 4" mirror inside. It didn't have any hardware to mount it to a wall, so I made my own! Using some craft wire and two thumb tacks, I rigged my own picture hanging mount so I could hang my new spring chalkboard.


As you can see in the image, I pressed a thumbtack into the wood on either side of the mirror. You might need to hammer them in gently to get started, depending on how hard the wood is. Then I wrapped the wire once around each pin and cut it, leaving a 2-inch tail. I wrapped the tails around the thumbtacks to secure the wire without needing to make knots.

I now have a cute decor item that I made for just a few dollars. I put it up in my kitchen so we can see it when we walk in. Since I hung it using a Command hook, I can easily move it around the house. I hope it will become part of my Easter mantle. I'm working on some other Easter decorations to go with it, including an Easter egg tree and a bunting. I have so many ideas up on my Easter Fun Pinterest board to choose from for inspiration.


My chalk pen came in yesterday, and let me tell you, I like it much more than writing with a stick of chalk. My handwriting is still pretty bad though. If you want to see really bad, you should see me try to write in chocolate on a cake...

I do not recommend using this technique on anything heavy. My frame weighed less than a pound, and did fine with this method. if you had a picture hanging kit, it would probably be better for anything larger or heavier. 

16 comments:

  1. This is perfect! I have a frame with no way to hang it, so it's just been leaning against the wall on my console table. This is one of those "Now why didn't I think of that?" tips. Thank you!

    Val @ artsybuildinglady.blogspot.ca

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    1. I hope this works out for you! Glad I could help.

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  2. I'm a big antique shopper and I can't tell you how many times I put a frame back because it didn't have any hardware on the back. This is so helpful!

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    1. This totally came out of necessity! I'm planning on making more small frames or wooden wall hangings now that I have a way to hang them!

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  3. Great tip! Also, congrats on the blog updates. I remember seeing something the other day with all the changes you were planning to make, and you already made them! Lookin' good :)

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    1. The Blogging Bunch is such a help! I love hearing constructive input from others when I have questions. That, and I don't sleep much, so I spend a lot of time in the wee hours working.

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  4. Cute frame! And thanks for the tip, very helpful.

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  5. Great tip on a quick hang. This is a very crafty idea and love it.

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  6. What a great tip! I never would have thought of that. I bet it will look great as part of your Easter mantle.

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    1. I hope so, the polka dots remind me of Easter Eggs!

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  7. Love this. I'm always struggling with hanging things.

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  8. This is a great way to fix a picture frame! I hate when they don't have hangers on the back.

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  9. Good idea...I always have tacks around the house. Visiting from Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party & pinned.

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