I’m always on the hunt for inexpensive gift ideas that are simple to make. Today’s project has all of those qualities- simple, inexpensive and the perfect gift for someone throughout the year. Bonus- there’s a giveaway included from my favorite Cut It Out Frames below!
A little back story- for Christmas I put together an ornament gift that had interchangeable quotes to use throughout the year. They turned out cute and were so simple to make. I married my favorite things- quotes, printables, a red frame (red is my favorite color)… I know I’d be excited to receive it for a gift.
Based on that same idea, I ended up doing a blown up version of quotes for my Mom for Christmas. She asked me to make some for her friend too. And I thought- well here’s a gift I could make whenever for whoever throughout the year. For birthdays, holidays, a teacher, a friend, someone you visit from church, pretty much anyone.
Here’s what I used:
- Cut It Out Frame– I used the Single Layer Brooklyn 8×10 for this project but you could choose any one you like!
- Paint- I combined a few colors to get that fun aqua color
- Paintbrushes
- 30 days printables (below)
Print out the set of printables below. Paint your frames however you like. Add your favorite printable and tie up the rest in a cute bow. Ta-da! Easy, inexpensive gift- done.
I used Cut It Out frames for both the ornament and this project as well. I love that I can make them my own- they come unpainted, as a blank canvas. There are lots of shapes and sizes and they are well made. There are itty bitty ones like the ornaments above and huge ones for gallery walls. I was lucky enough to have Cut It Out a part of the Queen Bee Market and hope I can convince them to head out to California again in the fall (riiiight Ken?). You’ve probably seen lots of different ideas floating around out there using these frames. The icing on the cake is that they are super inexpensive.
Or if you’d rather make one for yourself, that works too. I promise I won’t tell anyone. I put mine up against my 5 wall recently and thought it was the perfect pop of color:
Download your set of 12 printable quotes: 8×10 size or 5×7 size. For personal use only. Thanks!
And now for the fun part- I get to giveaway $100 shop credit for Cut It Out. $100 would get you several frames- enough to make a fun gallery wall or lots of these gifts! Enter below:
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This post is sponsored by Cut It Out Frames. As always, all opinions are 1 million percent my own. I only work with companies I love that I think you will too. I am happy to be working with brands I believe in.
Love Cut it Out Frames! Just not sure what to do with mine yet haha! Love your idea, though, so perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday Whatsits!
The frames are adorable!!!
I would use the cut out letters.
I love the frames. Especially the Chandler and the Brooklyn!
Hey! I started following you from Little Miss Momma, and I love your site! I would invade your Holiday Decor section, particularly St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas :)
I love all the frames and your cute quotes to fit them. These are on my lists for birthday presents this year. Thanks for all the wonderful printables you share!
Oh, my favorite is the grafton frame!
I would buy as many differentbsingle and double layer frames as I could and then print your free changeable quotes to put in them. Then they would become the inspirational decoration for the remodelbof my Jobs Daughters Bethel #60 dressing room… All on a budget!! :-)
I really love the balboa frame and the chandler.
I’d probably START with the Newport 11×14 single layer!
My favorite are the Chandler, the Brooklyn and the Round!
I would buy an assortment of 8×10 (single layers) and redo my hallway gallery wall which is boring and I’ve hated ever since I put it up two years ago!
I like the Chandler and Balboa frames.
I love them all, It would be so hard to pick just one. :)
I would get a big 16×20 balboa frame and some small ones for a gallery walk! I love their frames!
I would get several single uppercase letters and the Single Layer Brooklyn 8×10. Thanks for the chance to win!
I am throwing a party for our church and we are using frames as centerpieces. I would use the frames for that, and do one at least to giveaway that night. crossing my fingers.
I always learn so many creative things from your site as well as great suppliers. I love all these frames!
I would finally put up some of the pictures that I have taken over the years.
I like the word Love from everyday decore.
I want a huge 20×30 double Balboa frame!
super cute, and love the colors you’ve got going on! I think I’d get a bunch for my kids’ room and do something fun!
I would purchase some letters and the Brooklyn single layer frames. I could choose everything on that site.
The word “love” is adorable and the double layer frames are great!!
The 8×10 Newport frame with the Audrey Hepburn quote printable would be great for my daughter’s room!
I love all of the frames, but my favorite is chandler!
I am a big dot fan so I love the double dots! And the 5’s (favorite number)
I would get an 11×14 Chandler or Balboa frame for our family pictures!
I would get the cut out letter’s to spell the name of my Mom’s new business “Little Dipper Dairy” :)
Love the alphabet letters and the frames. So excited to be introduced to this company! Thank you!
Love the post, the idea, the quotes and the products of the Cut It Out web.
I love this idea and the frames, SO CUTE!! My fav is probably the Chandler frames :)
I would buy the Preston 8×10 frames to decorate & give as gifts. I’d also like to buy letters to spell out my daughters name on her wall.
I think the Lucky cutout is fun for St. Patrick’s Day.. I also like the double round frame. Thanks for the quotes, such an inspired idea!
I’m loving the frames with the fun edges! The double layer frames are extra fun! I would love some of both types!
Love them all – I love the quotes and the frames!!
I love them all!!!
I love the mini frame and would be thrilled to make and share this with 2 awesome friends who bring so much joy to my life! Thank you Mique!
These are great! They are beautiful and the quotes would be wonderful for inspiring my kids in our homeschool room and their own bedrooms.
I LOVE your Christmas Ornament idea! I love the smaller sizes the best! Balboa is pretty cute! You are so kind to offer so many printable s on your awesome blog! Thank you!!!
I love their frames and my favorite is 16×20 Grace in the Oval shape.
Chandler frame is my favorite.
what a lovely gift.. I would never be able to imagine anyone that would not adore this for a gift. and it is one that just keeps giving throughout the year and more. not just a lovely craft project but one that seems to come from love. thank you
I love their gobble sign and I’d also get some double layer frames.
I love everything! It’s hard to narrow it down, but I would get a bunch of picture frames! I love printables and have tons that are waiting to be put on my wall. These frames are just perfect for putting on my walls. Love them so much!!
I would buy a few different frames to pair with your quote prints to have on hand for just because gifts throughout the year. This will brigthen up anyone and any space!
I love the double layer 8X10 Chandler frames!!
I would love to gift this!! I would love to have this gifted to me as well!
I love all the items, but I would buy the Chandler Double Frames!!!
I am loving the double round frame
I have been wanting to order some of their frames! I would buy a variety of sizes to finally be able to make my gallery wall of my recent wedding pictures!
I would buy several different frames, some of the letters and some of the numbers!
Seriously what wouldn’t I buy. I love the seasons.
I love the Chandler and the Balboa.
I would get a double layer 16 x 20 Brooklyn frame for my living room!! I love these frames!!
I would buy the Balboa – 11×14 Single Layer to start with and then I would add other sizes, too!!
I would get a mixture of 2.5 x 3.5, 4 x 6 & 5 x 7 frames for a combination of results!
I really like the single layer frames for this project. The double layer frames would be great for the gallery wall I am planning.
Frames or letters
I’d definitely purchase some Balboa – 4×6 Double Layer frames and other double layer frames as well! Looove :)
These are adorable!! Thanks so much. My girls would love those frames.
I love their frames so I knew already that I would get the Brooklyn. I love all the printables!! Thanks so much for them.
love the frames, that is what I would buy!
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I like the double layer frames and the cute letters that they make.
Love all of the frames, especially the double layer ones.
I’m kind of a sucker for the Chandler. I would love to redo our family gallery wall.
Great gift idea! I would love to get this as a gift!
I’m still deciding between frames or letters…maybe i’d buy both!
Very cute double frames I really like the Chandler & also the seasonal decor
balboa frame!
I’d definitely get some of those Newport frames for my kids’ playroom and bedroom walls!
Oh how the Chandler would look so cute in yellow and blue!!! Love Cut It Out’s frames!
I love all the frames, but my faves right now are the double layered selections!!
I love them all! And I love those double frames! I think the one I’d use the most around the house is Newport. :)
I would get the uppercase S, a Brooklyn 8×10 and a Chandler 16×20.
I their Brooklyn design…it’s a classic.
Love this idea! I love quotes!
Newport Frames.
I’d love the 16×20 Chandler for our playroom wall!
Letters!
I really like the Parker 8×10 Double Layer frame. I think it would make a great gift because it would match most decor.
I am loving the double round frame! I could see that in several places in my home….which are my favorite kinds of pieces to get!!! :)
Would you consider making smaller printables? Maybe to fit the 4×6 or 2×3 size frames? Thanks!
If you click on the link for the ornaments, there are printable quotes for the 2×3 size. ;) One for Christmas and one for regular quotes.
I would definitely spell out my kids names – 8″ high letters?!?!? perfect!
I love printables and cute frames!
I would love to have one of each of the frames so I could make a photo wal of my grandchildren!! Love these frames!!
I really like these frames. I’d choose the Balboa Double Layer for my sewing room. thanks!
I would buy several of the 8×10 frames and jazz them up for Christmas presents for family! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
I would pick out a fun frame (Chandler, probably) to make a mirror to hang above our (albeit odd) marble sink in our “new” 1901 home.
Of course I would get some frames, but the letter cut outs for holidays and seasons look really fun too.
I love the word “elf” in the holiday decor!
I love their frames!! My favorite is the Chandler!
I would get some of the letters to spell out my kiddos name