What You'll Need
- Picture frame (I got mine for $5 at Michael's)
- Clothespins or Magnetic Clips
- Paint (depending on what you use as your clip, you'll either want paint that's suitable for wood or metal, like Rust-Oleum)
- Exacto Knife (Scissors will work if you don't have an exacto knife)
- Scrapbook Paper and Glue OR Adhesive-backed Fabric Paper*
This might be the coolest thing ever. I found it by chance at A.C. Moore, and I'm really hoping it wasn't a one-time thing |
What You'll Do
- Remove the glass from the frame
- If you want to paint the frame, go ahead and do that and paint the clip to match. I used a white frame so I just painted the clothespin white, making sure to squeeze it open before it dried completely shut
- Trace the glass onto the scrapbook paper and cut with an exacto knife
- If using regular scrapbook paper, use acid-free glue (either spray adhesive or a glue stick would work); If using adhesive-backed paper, peel back off and press to glass
- Replace glass in frame once all parts are dry
- Measuring the center with a tape measure or ruler, use a hot glue gun (or super glue) to affix the clip to the paper-covered glass. Depending on what size picture you want to use, you can either do this vertically or horizontally, but I recommend doing it close to the top of the frame
- Once EVERYTHING is dry and stable, clip in your picture and change it as many times as you want!
You are so clever! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteCute! Must see if I can locate the adhesive back fabric. So many things it could be used for.
ReplyDeleteYou are very crafty and into DIY projects, so I saw this website and thought of you! It's www.craftgawker.com - it's like Pinterest for craft and DIY projects. So addicting and so much fun. I think you'll really like it. I'm gave up FB for lent, but I'm enjoying keeping up with your pregnancy on your blog! :)
ReplyDeletethanks dana! i'll check it out for sure - always looking for new ideas, especially since i haven't done anything crafty for this little girl!
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