Ever since I found the perfect giant sunflower paintings by a local artist at one of my favorite little shops, I’ve enjoyed them in spring, summer, and fall. However, when December rolls around, they become Christmas decor! In the past, I’ve always wrapped them in Christmas paper, but this year I purchased some pretty $1/yard cotton fabric that I can use year after year for a little more Earth-friendly approach. Click here and here for the 2011 and 2012 versions! ♥
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What a novel idea! I’m constantly amazed at what people think of doing. We tend to be outside over this holiday so don’t quite go to the lengths of you northern hemisphere folks – but this is one worth filing away …. 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Absolute genius right here. And so smart to switchover to fabric! Way to go green!
Thank you! Luckily, I had lots to choose from . . . just had to think, “Now which one will I still love next year . . . and the next . . .?” 🙂
Very clever idea! I am having a holiday brunch in a few weeks and may try this to add some more holiday cheer to our living area! Thanks for sharing
I’m sure your guests would love it! And it only takes a few minutes to do, too. I saw in a magazine that a lady covered all the books in her bookshelves with Christmas paper when decorating! I’m not that industrious!!! 🙂
what great idea!!
Thank you, Darilyn! 🙂
Very pretty!
Thank you, Sarah! 🙂
Another really good idea and like all good ideas it gets me thinking hmmmmm.
Thank you, Sharon! Your ideas get ME thinking, too! 🙂
Love this idea.
Thank you! 🙂
I just love this idea!
Thank you, Barb! 🙂
I do this, too! I saw it at a hotel about 10 years ago and every year since, I’ve wrapped my paintings. Big impact, little cost. I usually choose paper to match whatever theme I’ve got going that year, but I love your idea to reduce/reuse/recycle fabric. Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome! And I KNOW you have a stash of fabric to choose from! 🙂
This looks so fun and so fabulous. I have been flirting with the idea of doing this with one of my prints this year but haven’t quite taken the plunge. I prefer using fabric instead of wrapping paper. Well done! ~Thea
Thank you, Thea . . . I hope we’ll get to see yours when you’re done! 🙂
And if you get tired of it, you can make pillows or a tree skirt or ornaments or little girls’ Christmas dresses out of it. Or mug rugs or tea cozies or . . . . . . .
SOOOOOOOOO true . . . 🙂
Great Idea!
Thank you, Danielle! 🙂
I’ve used wrapping paper too and love the idea of reusable fabric! Thanks for the idea!
You’re very welcome, Tracey! 🙂
I love it. I have enough fabric to wrap the whole apartment. think I’ll get it out. Hmmm. Now my thinker will be working all night. 🙂
Oooohhhhh . . . I hope we get to see photos! 🙂
I probably won’t get it done till next Christmas. But I loved the idea and will store it away.
What a clever idea – and you can change it around to suit your mood, and reuse the fabric as what ever you choose
Thank you, Debbierose! And you’re right . . . you might be seeing this same fabric in a new form in a couple of years! 🙂
What a great idea.
Thank you! 🙂
That’s a great idea! I might try something like that myself!
Thank you, Sarah! 🙂
I’ve got some Christmas fabric just sitting here twiddling it’s thumbs – I just had to have it because it was beautiful and it was in the bargain bin! So you have inspired me to give my fabric a purpose – I’ll tackle your gorgeous, clever project later this week. Thank-you. x
Yay!!! Be sure to share photos on your blog! 🙂
how the heck do you manage so many gorgeous projects in such a short time?? amazing!
You’re too kind!!! 🙂
like that you switched to fabric…the Santas were so cute!
I loved those Santas, too! 🙂
That is the perfect solution!! You can never go wrong with fabric!!!!! That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!!!!! LOL!
Mine, too, Doreen! 🙂
LOL!
Love this idea! So easy, but makes a huge impact!
Thank you, Pam! 🙂
Lovely and unique! Plus anything green has to be good, so tired of all the plastic that turns up at Christmas decor….
Thank you! I really love fabric, so I should have thought of this sooner! 🙂
What a great idea Katherine 🙂
Thank you, Izabel! 🙂
Well done. So festive.
Thank you! I do love that word festive! 🙂
Super Clever!
Thank you, Pam! 🙂
This is the 2nd time in a week that I have seen this idea. The first was at a friend’s open house. I had never thought of doing something like this, but it’s awesome. Now to go find some X-mas fabric and see what I can wrap up on my walls 🙂 Love your fabby.
Yay! Be sure to show us on your blog, Ginny! 🙂
Am I seeing things or do you have snowflakes trickling down your blog? How cool! And how do you do that?
Here are the directions, Anny! 🙂 http://sharechair.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/snow-for-your-blog/
Well bless my a Santa whiskers! Thanks!
Great (and inexpensive) idea! Happy Holidays!
Thank you, Linda! 🙂
Such a great idea!
Lovely❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! It makes me smile! 🙂
I used to take down my art and wrap them with paper as well, I stopped that practice when I got tired of the hours it took to decorate my home for Christmas. Love the fabric you found.
Thank you, Lois! 🙂
Great idea you have there! 🙂
Thank you, Kim! 🙂
What a clever idea! I love it!
Thank you, Kelli! 🙂
I love this! I was just in a fabric store in Seattle where there was a big display of Christmas-themed fabrics at 75% off– maybe I can find some here in Portland!
They’ll probably be on sale soon since Christmas is getting close! 🙂 Good luck!
Fab idea! We’re putting up the decorations tomorrow and now I’m feeling so inspired by your decoration posts, thank you!
You’re very welcome! Have fun! 🙂
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