So it’s no big surprise that 1. we like to frame things on the cheap (specifically in Ikea Ribba frames) and 2. it takes us forever to complete project (no specific link there just read the blog regularly and you’ll realize it). Here’s a story post about 2 prints we’ve had forever and how I finally framed them.
This is Ramona’s frog dog hog log bog print that we picked up at an etsy Dallas show (maybe like a year ago!!). Ikea’s frames come with a mat, but it’s dimensions didn’t work with the print.
Instead of getting a mat cut, I just taped the print on top of the mat that came with the frame.
Use scrapbooking tape so you don’t ruin the print or the mat. It’s double-sided tape that peels off easily in case it isn’t perfectly straight the first time.
It will eventually be hung over the toilet in Ramona’s bathroom. Yeah I framed it and then set it back in the pile until I actually hang it…that’s still progress though right?
Onto one of my favorite prints, this chair eye exam print was purchased from Fab.com in November (wowza). I loooove this print. However I don’t so much like the cream print on the white mat. There’s too much white space. Being cheap on framing is a plus, but not when it doesn’t do the print justice.
I went to Hobby Lobby to have a black mat cut. It was only $12. It frames (pun intended) the print and allows the focus on the on the awesome chairs and the quirkiness of the eye exam layout.
I set it on top of the dresser turned buffet in the dining room. It was always the plan to put this in the dining room as a joke about all our chair drama (here and here) before we decided on the bentwoods. It looks even more amazing with the black mat. It wouldn’t have looked nearly as good without blocking out all the white space around it.
I just came across your post about finding the West Elm gray ikat fabric at Wherehouse Fabrics in Dallas for $5/yd. Ahhhh! Is there any chance you still have 2 yards left and would be willing to sell it? I can’t bring myself to pay $30/yd…..Thanks!
We haven’t used it yet….so until we figure out what we’re doing with it, we need to hold on to it (we’re fabric hoarders).
If you live in the DFW area, check out the fabric outlets off Harry Hines in Dallas…..you’ll never know what you might find!
I don’t live in Dallas — I’m in Arkansas. I would love to get to the fabric outlets myself! Thanks for responding
No problem sorry it took us so long to respond. You’ll have to check back to see what we do with the west elm fabric. I wanted to make drapes for the master, but I would need more fabric since I have to make 6 panels. I’d have to spend more on getting enough for 1 panel than I did on the other 5. Not sure I want to do that!
Are you saying that you know Wherehouse Fabric Outlet no longer has the fabric? I was hoping I might still be able to get it there.
I haven’t been back since we bought it which was a while ago, so I am not sure. I wouldn’t imagine they still have any since we bought half of their stock the day they put it on the floor, but you never know.
Love these prints! Can’t wait to frame fun things like this next year
The chairs one fits you guys perfectly. Great finds! PS When are those Etsy shows?? 
I know that chair print was made for us! The etsy Dallas shows are in the Spring and Winter. The next one will be in November. I don’t think they’ve set a date yet (or at least I can’t find it online). Here’s the site http://handmadebash.com/ to check it out. I’ll have to keep you posted.