You can use existing frames and photos, or create an entirely new frame.  Just find a frame you want to hang and follow these few simple guidelines.  All of the materials you will need to complete this project are available at your local discount retailer or crafting and hobby store.  You most likely have the tools in your home.
  

All you’ll need:

Ribbon in your choice of colors, design, and width
Small nails or tacks
Super glue or hot glue gun
Hammer
Crafting Wire
  

To Get Started:

1).  Remove the back and the glass from the frame.

2).  Decide on how much your ribbon you want to show while the frame is hanging-as well as how low you want the frame to hang. Cut that length of ribbon.

3).  Put a small dab of glue at each corner of the frame and place the edges of the ribbon into the glue one side at a time.  This will ensure that your ribbon remains in place while you are securing it with nails.

4).  Nail a small nail or tack into each of the corners.

5).  Decorate the ribbon by adding a bow to the top (where it will be hanging from the nail in the wall) or at the side of the frame.  To place a bow securely at the top of the ribbon you may want to secure it with a small piece of crafting wire and cover the wire with the ribbon to ensure that the bow won’t move.
  

Some alternative uses for the hanging frame:

Type out a saying or inspirational quote, frame it, and hang it.

Use the frame as a door hanger.  Little girls will especially love a frilly pink bow on sign that says:  “Knock” or “My Room”.

Make a sign for your child’s bedroom door with their name.
  

Some suggestions for your hanging frame:

Secure extra decorative ribbon to a plain wooden frame.

Use the hanging frames to dress up a kitchen or bathroom wall.

Combine this craft and another-such as a flowered photo frame-for an extra unique finished product.
  

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