Clothesline Picture Frame

This is an idea I originally saw on Pinterest. It was incredibly easy to do and turned out so cute! I have been pleased with it. I also saw something very similar at Pier One Imports for about $50.00. This made the frugal Gina inside me smile because mine cost about $20.00 to make! I made this project before this blog was born, so I apologize for no step-by-step pictures.

1. First, you will need to buy an empty frame. If you already have a frame you aren't using, even better! I found this one at Micheal's for about $17.00 in their custom framing area. I chose this one because it had a wide area inside the frame for me to put the nails into.

2. Next, I just used some small nails and hammered them into the edges. Then I took some Jute Twine that I had and tied a knot to the nails on either side to create a "clothesline" look.

3. Then, I bought a bag of clothespins. They were about $3.00 for 15 at the craft store. I added coordinating scrapbook papers to make them look more decorative. I cut the papers to fit both sides of the pins and then modpodged them to the pins.

4. And lastly, add pictures! I think this is the best part of this project because you can swap out pictures whenever you want. I chose a group of pictures of me and my family when I was younger, but in the future I might switch to pictures from a special event or something like that. It is perfect for showing off all of those good pictures that may otherwise just go into a book.