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Young House Love » Crafting & Art » Framing Kid Clothing And Adding A Few Fun Wall Hooks

| By Sherry Petersik | February 19, 2013 | 222 Comments

Framing Kid Clothing And Adding A Few Fun Wall Hooks

This adorable handmade poncho was actually brought back from Peru by my amazing sister-in-law a few years ago (thanks Ali!), and I was literally counting down the days until Clara was big enough to wear it. She has gotten a ton of use out of it over the last few years and it even made it onto the cover of a local mag (it was perfect for the holiday colors they were going for). But alas, Clara’s a growing bean, so it’s a little on the small size these days. Which would ordinarily make me want to cry, but I’ve been planning Phase 2 (aka: Operation Keep This Poncho Forever) for a while. $herdog had plans, yo.

Poncho 3 Close Up

We inherited this acrylic photo frame from John’s mom back when she and John’s dad were cleaning out their closets about a year and a half ago. Yup, this frame with some old art from John’s grade school days has just been hanging out in our crazy messy playroom for over 450 days (she says hanging her head in guilt). But from the moment John’s mom handed it over (and John proclaimed “never do I ever want to see that painting on the wall” I knew it would be a perfect place to memorialize Clara’s special Peruvian Poncho from her Aunt Ali.

Poncho 1 Before

So John and I took one last moment to ooh and ahh over his grade school art, and laugh at the details on the tag (John thinks the assignment was to paint something in nature – hence his 4th grade masterpiece entitled “The Sunrise Flower”).

Poncho 2 John Grade Four

Then I slipped off the acrylic top of the frame (I think places like Michael’s and Hobby Lobby still sell frames like this btw) and flipped the art over. The faded old charcoal colored construction paper actually looked really nice with the ponch – plus it tied into the navy curtains since it was another dark neutral layered in over the lighter and brighter tones going on in the rug and the bed. So I settled on that as the background (I’d planned to grab a large piece of decorative paper or even a yard of fabric to use as the background if the back of the art was a dud, but I ended up loving the understated effect of the paper because it doesn’t compete with the poncho at all).

Poncho 5 Ponch On Black

The back of the frame isn’t in the picture above, but it’s in the picture below (and also the one below this one) which might further explain how the frame fits together. It’s basically just a white cardboard box that slides into the acrylic box front and there are small holes on the back of the cardboard box that allow you to hang it on the wall. It’s nice and light which is a huge bonus. But the sides of this frame had seen better days (they were scuffed and scratched), so I grabbed some white duct tape and folded them around each side of the frame for a nice clean and finished look that wasn’t all banged up and smudged after decades of use and storage

Poncho 4 Duck Taping Edges

Then I laid the paper on top of the newly taped box and placed the ponch down right in the center.

Poncho 6 On Cardboard Backing

The last step was slowly sliding the acrylic front back on (it’s snug enough to hold on its own, so there was no need to tape down the poncho or tape the acrylic front into place). The reason that slowly is a key adjective in that last sentence is that I learned that quickly pushing the top down on the poncho made the fringe blow out and get all crazy looking so it didn’t lay normally (it looked like it was frozen in the middle of a cyclone, so I removed the front, brushed the fringe back down with my fingers, and went back and did it muuuch slower).

Success.

Poncho 8 After Close

For now it’s hanging above her play kitchen to the right of the wall with the postcard shelves but we’re not sure it’ll stay up there alone (sometimes it looks a little too small all by itself, and sometimes we like that it’s a simple singular piece of art to enjoy on that small wall). So we’ll keep you posted. Update: we added a little something else, which looks even more fun in cahoots with the poncho, so we’ll share the pics as soon as we can!

Poncho 7 After Full

Sorry for the lackluster pic, the reflections in the acrylic were killing me, so all the closer ones except for the super angled one above were el stinko. It’s a lot more vibrant in person (where you also don’t see the reflections like you do in a photo). If you scroll up to the first pic, the poncho still reads as that color in real life – and it plays off some of the green tones in the flash cards on the shelves nearby and even in the frame collage art and our new Katie Daisy print on the opposite side of the room.

So now that we’ve gotten to the bottom of the poncho part of this post’s title, what about playing hooky? Well… see those hooks hanging to the right of the closet door?

Animal Hooks 1 From Bed

Let’s get a little closer.

Animal Hooks 2 Closer Up

They’re Anthropologie hooks that were actually passed along to us during the book tour by Jesse and her sweet hubby Rick in Cincinnati (we house crashed them so we were old friends by the time we got to the signing where they were so generously thrusting them into our hands saying “we thought Clara would love them so much”). It was so thoughtful of them, and from the moment I saw the elephant and the giraffe I knew they were right. Clara would love them and they’d be awesome for her big girl room. And the moment she saw them? Let’s just say that the girl might surpass me in ceramic animal love. She’s obsessed with them. She even named them. Meet “Manna.”

Animal Hooks 3 Elephant Detail

And “Bamma.” Yes, those are their names. Manna is awesome about holding almost anything (stretchy necklaces, belts, and even a paint deck that Clara loves sharing with me). And Bamma is currently keeping Clara’s hair bows clipped on leftover ribbon from my gift-wrapping stash.

Animals Hooks 4 Girafe Detail

We hung the bottom one within her reach, so she can play with things on the hooks as well as clean them up/put them back when she’s done – but kept the top one slightly out of her current grasp (although I’m sure she’ll be able to reach it soon enough) in case we want to put something up there that we’d rather get down for her or keep her from tossing all over the room every day, like a bevvy of necklaces and bracelets. I’m sure what they’re holding will change a ton of times, but for now it’s a fun little mix of function and straight up fun (yes, I’m all chest-swelly and proud that my bean loves paint chips and ceramic animals just as much as I do). And see the space on top of the hooks on that sliver of wall? I still have plans for a little piece of homemade art to hang right there (so it balances more with the frame collage on the left of the closet door)…

Animal Hooks 5 From Behind Lamp

We still have some other items on the to-do list of course (getting new sheets for the bed, adding some crown molding, painting or refinishing the dresser, possibly painting the ceiling once the crown goes up, etc). We’ll get there someday I’m sure! And you know we’ll keep you posted. In the meantime are you hanging any hooks or ponchos or using acrylic display boxes that are almost as old as you? Stranger things have happened…

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Comments

  1. Avatar for JoshJosh says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:08 am

    No hanging ponchos but we did just hang our DIY Mason Jar chandelier in our Living Room turned Dining Room!! :)

    http://bit.ly/W7Sqz4

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Looks awesome Josh!

      xo
      s

  2. Avatar for Kristen | Popcorn on the StoveKristen | Popcorn on the Stove says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:09 am

    What a cute poncho! Using the duct tape for the border was a very clever solution!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Aw thanks Kristen!

      xo
      s

  3. Avatar for Rebecca @This Nest is BestRebecca @This Nest is Best says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Good heavens, I am loooving the way this room is coming together! So many cute and personal details :)

    I’ve been working on a map art DIY and it’s currently stumping me but while lying in bed last night I thought of a new way to tackle it, so wish me luck!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Lots of luck!

      xo
      s

  4. Avatar for Julia @ Chris Loves JuliaJulia @ Chris Loves Julia says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:11 am

    We put Greta’s little blessing outfit in a shadowbox in her room (after I shed a few tears over it while sorting through her old clothes) and it was a great addition to the room!

    http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2013/01/a-shadow-box-for-ages.html

    Totally on board with framing clothes. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

      So cute!

      xo
      s

  5. Avatar for Anele @ Success Along the WeighAnele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:11 am

    The poncho looks really cute framed and maybe I’m a sentimental fool but I think it would’ve been really sweet to hang John’s elementary masterpiece in her room. The flower and sky totally match! Actually, I think it would be cool to hang a piece you did back then beside John’s and then leave a spot for when she’s in 4th grade too. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Haha! John has forbid it! But I still have it saved under the bed in the guest room. Shh…

      xo
      s

  6. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Those little hooks are awesome! What a sweet gift! :)

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  7. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:15 am

    What a great idea to keep all Clara’s hairbows together, too! And that frame collage is still my favorite thing in the room… I’m really digging that wall! :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Aw thanks Jess!

      xo
      s

  8. Avatar for SashaSasha says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Love the poncho! My parents framed an itty bitty knit baby bikini of mine and grouped it with a saying with my name and maybe the birth announcement. I love it!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

      So cute!

      xo
      s

  9. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:16 am

    Hi! Wouldn’t it be easier to paint the ceiling before putting the crown molding up? It’s easier to cut up than down.I’ve never done crown molding before, so I am definitely curious. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Yes, it probably would be easier! I’m just not sure we’ll be able to pick a color until we see it against white crown instead of against the wall color, but maybe we can just hold up a piece of molding to decide! Great idea.

      xo
      s

  10. Avatar for andrea @ my kinda perfectandrea @ my kinda perfect says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:16 am

    i’m LOVING the giraffe hook…and the sweet way to hold onto the poncho!!! i love it all. seriously, can i move into clara’s big girl room?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Haha, come on over!

      xo
      s

  11. Avatar for heatherheather says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:17 am

    you totally just reminded me that i have a pair of old knit baby bellbottoms from when i was a kid that i can hang up! i had them out in college- hanging on a twine and clothespin display along with some other photos and postcards (cause nothing says college cool like your old bellbottoms). i love the poncho in acrylic frame idea! i actually just looked at them recently at michael’s: my niece gave me some photos that she took and framed in acrylic cases a long time ago and i love them but keep knocking them off the wall since they stick very far out so i actually needed a new one.

    clara’s room is coming together so beautifully! when is she going to move in? are you moving anything from her gallery wall into her new room?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:27 am

      We’ll definitely move personal things from her nursery into her big girl room once she’s no longer sleeping in the nursery (just don’t want to strip that room while she’s still sleeping in there). She’s still happy to sleep in her crib and play in her big girl room so we’re taking her lead with the whole moving beds thing!

      xo
      s

  12. Avatar for Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseCrystal @ 29 Rue House says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I love that poncho on display! It is so cute and sweet to have that reminder of Clara and her family who went to Peru and brought it back for her!

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  13. Avatar for Diane @ Vintage ZestDiane @ Vintage Zest says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Ha! Manna and Bamma! Kids give their toys/home decor such cute names. :)

    And even though I haven’t blogged about any home redecoration yet, I totally feel you with the acrylic reflection challenges! Sometimes my cooking pictures (with glass bowls) and even my sewing projects (depending on the fabric) are a pain to photograph!

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  14. Avatar for Megan @ Rappsody in RoomsMegan @ Rappsody in Rooms says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:18 am

    This big girl room is sooo fun! I bet Clara can’t wait to sleep in it! Heck, I would take this as my big girl room! It is a great combination of childlike fun and design!

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  15. Avatar for EmmaEmma says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:19 am

    The room is coming along! At first I thought the poncho may be cuter against a different background color . White maybe? Brighter blue? But it also looks very cool as it is. Tough call. Thankfully – it looks great :)

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  16. Avatar for CindyCindy says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Hum….maybe a picture of Clara wearing the poncho is the “something else” you added to that wall? I get such inspiration from your blog and wish you continued success.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Aw, that’s a cute idea!

      xo
      s

  17. Avatar for EricaErica says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Call me curious, but what are you guys doing with all the stuff that used to live in the room (I’m doubting you sold all of it at the garage sale)??

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:29 am

      A lot of it was sold at the yard sale or auctioned off for our book auction (a ton of the stuff in there were secret book project pieces, like large items of furniture). The rest was donated and a small amount is still being stored in the guest room closet, under the guest bed, and in the basement (just piles of leftover frames, some art prints we love but haven’t hung, extra pillows, etc).

      xo
      s

  18. Avatar for Wendy @ New Moms TalkWendy @ New Moms Talk says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:25 am

    We just picked up 3 shadow boxes for projects in the past 48 hours.

    My hub decided since the deal at JoAnn’s was too good to resist- 50% off plus 20% more for military during their President’s Day sale (60% total).

    We’re hoping to get 1 or more done with our upcoming wave of snow storms starting tomorrow.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:29 am

      That’s awesome!

      xo
      s

  19. Avatar for Celeste KingCeleste King says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:25 am

    I am in love with the way this big girl room is coming together. It’s definitely your best kid’s room yet. ;)
    Looking at that last picture, I thought they should paint the closet door a fun color, maybe the same yellow as the front door. Just a thought.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:28 am

      Ooh that’s a fun idea!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Karen SKaren S says

      February 19, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      I really like the suggestion of painting the closet doors! Navy would look really nice.

  20. Avatar for katiekatie says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:25 am

    That poncho is beautiful – such a great idea to frame it! I remember those acrylic frames – I used to have a million of them, in fact, I’d bet there are still some in our basement now :) (hoarder?)

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  21. Avatar for DeenaDeena says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:27 am

    No poncho, but we have a shadow box with Arabella’s coming home from the hospital outfit, Daddy’s scrub shirt that the nurses put her footprints on & her hospital crib ID tag hanging in her room. I adore it!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:28 am

      So cute!

      xo
      s

  22. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:27 am

    John and I went to the same elementary school! Not at the same time though . . .

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:28 am

      So funny!

      xo
      s

  23. Avatar for BonnieBonnie says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I just inappropriately LOL’d at work at “$herdog had plans, yo.” Haha! $herdog, you’re awesome!

    I have some fun colorful hooks from IKEA that are dog butts and the tails are the hooks (these guys: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60095321/) for my son’s room. I think you just inspired me to finally hang them.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:34 am

      So cute! Have fun with those!

      xo
      s

  24. Avatar for BarbBarb says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:32 am

    I saved and framed one of my husband’s favourite t-shirts in the same manner. We both love it so much!

    http://turtlesandtails.blogspot.ca/2013/01/diy-art-from-favourite-t-shirt.html

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:34 am

      So sweet! I LOVE how so many folks are down with hanging fabric/clothing/baby booties on the wall! Ever since we framed our hospital band in her nursery we’ve been itching to hang some sweet toddler item of clothing in her big girl room! It’s addicting!

      xo
      s

  25. Avatar for Karen FKaren F says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:33 am

    this is so sweet! I actually have a poncho just like that from when I was a little girl (except mine is yellow) :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:33 am

      So cute!

      xo
      s

  26. Avatar for CourtneyCourtney says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Super cute! Just wondering if the kitchen set has found its forever home in that corner? It could be just the angle the picture was taken, but it looks awfully crowded over there.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:41 am

      For now it’s in that corner since Clara likes it there- haha! But who knows where it’ll end up! This room is definitely still a work in progress!

      xo
      s

  27. Avatar for Laura MLaura M says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:39 am

    The framed poncho looks so cute!

    A small (paranoid) word of warning – construction paper, especially old construction paper is almost always not acid free. While you like the color of the fade, you might want to consider replacing that paper with something a little more archival. I can’t say for sure that the paper would affect the back of the poncho, but I’d be torn about taking the risk.

    I love how the room is coming along!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Thanks for the tip Laura!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Pat/ ScPat/ Sc says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:04 am

      I totally agree about using acid free or archival backing for poncho(lovely and so sweet). The paper gives off gases which are trapped in frame. It would be worth the change. I love how you are layering and revealing Clara’s room.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Thanks Pat!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KarenKaren says

      February 19, 2013 at 12:59 pm

      I had the exact same thought Laura. I studied textile conservation in graduate school and would also warn against the use of the construction paper. Construction paper, cardboard boxes, and anything made from wood pulp will leach acid onto textiles leaving tiny brown stains that can never be fully removed.

      Using a cotton fabric backing would be your best bet if you don’t want to shell out for a piece of acid-free paper that large. Also, I understand the need for the acrylic being right on top of the poncho to hold it in place, so just make sure to keep an eye on it if the house ever gets really humid…if moisture makes its way to the inside of the acrylic make sure to dry it off before it can become a hospitable environment for mold!

      The color of the poncho looks beautiful in the room though, and I think it is a great way to save it without sticking it in a closet somewhere that no one gets to enjoy!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      Ooh the cotton backing idea is great! Thanks!

      xo
      s

  28. Avatar for Donna JeanDonna Jean says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:40 am

    SQUEEEEEE! I made that bow that’s on top of her ribbon of bows! I’m glad to see she likes it. Also, I LOVE the hooks! I must find something like that for my kiddos’ room. We call my son a giraffe b/c he’s so tall (2 1/2 and 40″ tall!) and my daughter’s name is Ellie, so we’ve accumulated lots of elephant stuff for her. And I love what you did with the poncho – I may need to try that with a special outfit for each of my kiddos – such a great way to preserve something special :o)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 10:42 am

      Aw she loves it Donna! You’re a bow artiste!

      xo
      s

  29. Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:45 am

    I love it. My father gave our little guy a dress shirt and I’ve been wanting to do something with it for a long time. This is perfect. :-)

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  30. Avatar for suesue says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:45 am

    needless to say, that poncho is completely fab & i also love using clothing as art… but is it wrong to say that i really rather loved john’s art too?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:15 am

      I did too! I was forbidden to hang it. But I totally saved it under the guest bed. Shhh…

      xo
      s

  31. Avatar for CarolynCarolyn says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Poncho is absolutely gorgeous and so unique!

    Forgive me for being the grammar police. I really try, but sometimes I can’t help myself and this is one of those times.

    You say ” . . . but I ended up loving the understated affect of the paper because it doesn’t compete with the poncho at all).”

    Should be “effect.”

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:16 am

      Oh yes, sorry Carolyn! All fixed!

      xo
      s

  32. Avatar for CherylCheryl says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Make sure you attach a note from Ali about where she got the poncho and other details (including maybe a picture of Clara wearing it) to the back of the frame.

    My step father left me a framed flag that went into space on one of the shuttles (he was a NASA employee) but the frame was in bad shape. When I took it to be re-framed we found a letter underneath that explained about it. The frame shop put the letter in an adhesive backed sheet saver and attached it to the back of the framed piece.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:26 am

      That’s such a sweet idea!

      xo
      s

  33. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Looking good!! has Clara transitioned into her big girl room yet – or are y’all waiting for the final touches to be in place before moving her in?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:26 am

      We’re waiting for her to want to leave her crib (she loves it, so we’re taking her lead).

      xo
      s

  34. Avatar for Lisa P.Lisa P. says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:53 am

    What a cute way to save that adorable poncho! I LOVE the hooks!!

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  35. Avatar for Gretchen@BoxyColonial[email protected] says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Love those hooks! I’m collecting hook ideas right now for a coat rack project we have coming up….they have elephants at Hobby Lobby, too, I discovered last weekend. And mermaids! Really, I think they have pretty much everything at Hobby Lobby.

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  36. Avatar for AudreyAudrey says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:55 am

    So cute!!!!!!!!!!! i have kept some outfits of my daughters (they are now 16 and 13), and i now know what i need to do!!!! I think their little mexican dresses would look precious!!

    I’ve always wanted to get little mexican dress to your bean, but unfortunately, you havnt had a show closer to me that I could attend.

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  37. Avatar for Christina @ Homemade OceanChristina @ Homemade Ocean says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I am IN LOVE with those hooks, and also….my mom saved all of my “favorite outfits” when I was a kid and gave them to me on my 21st birthday. It was soooo fun to see my favorite styles and remember some fun times in my rainbow leopord jumpsuit.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:13 am

      That’s so cute!! What an awesome mom!

      xo
      s

  38. Avatar for LeahLeah says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:00 am

    Clara’s big girl room is looking so great! Plus, I think it’s coming together so quickly! Have you ever looked at a TJ Maxx for bedding? They have great things for great prices. (Including pillows…..)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Love that idea!

      xo
      s

  39. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:05 am

    Sigh…if only Clara were an SEC college football fan she would have realized the elephant should be “Bamma”. lol

    Love the poncho as art!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Hahah!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Lindsey DLindsey D says

      February 19, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      I was thinking the same thing!

  40. Avatar for Amy S.Amy S. says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Cute poncho and idea but I think the dark background looks too heavy and competes too much. Did you try white? The poncho might “pop” more (to use one of your favorite words). Maybe the other stuff you have planned will make not be so strong a pull to the corner of the room. Enjoying this makeover.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:25 am

      We love the charcoal for now, but you never know where we’ll end up! Maybe white will pop up (although that’s in the play kitchen below and the play table and the daybed so we don’t want white overload, ya know?).

      xo
      s

  41. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Brilliant! My in-laws just gave us several of my husband’s junior high masterpieces…including self portraits. I stashed them in the closet while grumbling about what the heck I was supposed to do w/ that crap! Never did it occur to me that I had just scored some new frames! Thanks, you just gave me the attitude adjustment that I needed! And the room is looking great! Clara is one lucky lady!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:29 am

      Aw thanks Lisa!

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      s

  42. Avatar for BerryBerry says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Ummm? Are you actually planning to keep the poncho long term? Serious question, not a making fun of your decorating choices question. You see, a lot of paper contains acid. Construction paper from grade school days – FULL of it. If you want that poncho around and in good shape in 10 years, go buy a nice acid free backing paper. Acid migrates, and the acid in the paper backing will end up in your lovely poncho. This has a pretty good description:
    http://miniatures.about.com/od/printablematerials/f/Use-Acid-Free-Materials-To-Help-Preserve-Your-Miniatures.htm
    Again, this is a long term archival type question – if you think it is fun now, but long term it will go to a charity store, the craft paper backing is fine.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:20 am

      Oh yes, others have passed along this tip! Thanks so much! Sounds awesome!

      xo
      s

  43. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:19 am

    I have the same poncho (in red) from Peru (my parents were missionaries there for 5 years) for my 2 year old daughter. GREAT idea of what to do with it once she outgrows it! Thanks for the idea!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:20 am

      NO WAY! That’s awesome! What a small world.

      xo
      s

  44. Avatar for AliceAlice says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Take some fabric and extend the poncho so she can keep wearing it! I thought that’s where you were heading with this post… :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:31 am

      I just love it so much on the wall now! Hah!

      xo
      s

  45. Avatar for DianeDiane says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:23 am

    RE: John’s 4th grade art work

    Do you mean John has forbade…?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:30 am

      Haha, yes! Or is it John has forbidden? Haha!

      xo
      s

  46. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:26 am

    This is so very sweet! I’m thinking about doing that with the outfit I brought my daughter home from the hospital in, or you could do it with a christening gown if you’re into that. You wouldn’t even need a very big frame to house the welcome home outfit! She was so tiny, what happened to my baby?! If cracks me up how you refer to yourself as $herdawg, dollah sign and all. Seems like you guys know how to have fun. Great job as usual!

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  47. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:30 am

    This room is looking great! I love seeing the Ballerina hair bow that we gave Clara at your Chicago book tour! I hope she likes it!

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  48. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:40 am

    So cute! It reminds me of Ugly Betty’s framed poncho, but of course Clara’s is so much more fashionable :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Hahahh! I forgot about that show!

      xo
      s

  49. Avatar for DanielleDanielle says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Why would John forbid a picture he drew in 4th grade to be hung in a kids room – i don’t get it.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

      He just doesn’t like it! He loves Clara’s art but not his own. Hah! He’s his own worst critic :)

      xo
      s

  50. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I framed an old ballet costume from when I was little for my daughter’s room. I had it professionally done in a shadow box though (about $450), but I love it. I love how the apple green tutu pops against her purple walls. It’s way better than just storing it in a box unseen forever.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

      So cute!

      xo
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