Britt's Birthday Gifts...DIY Style!

After spending fifteen birthdays together, I knew that Britt's 20th birthday was a big one. I wanted to give her something special that included all of our shared interests like crafting and thrifting. Below you'll find two gift ideas perfect for the holiday season or birthdays for a friend or loved one.

Antique Skeleton Key Necklace


Aquire an antique skeleton key from an antique store, flea market or laying around the house like mine was. Paint it with your choice of color nail polish. Allow to dry and possibly add multiple coats. Simply loop a chain or ribbon through the opening at the top of the key and voila!

Chalkboard Picture Frame

All you need is an old picture frame with the glass still in it and chalkboard paint! Remove the glass from the frame and paint in one direction for the base layer. For any additional layers, paint in the opposite direction, this will create a smooth look. Allow to dry between each layer and paint as many layers as necessary until completely black. Put the glass back in the frame and you have yourself your own personal chalkboard!