Polka Dot Cardboard Frame

I have been putting together some Halloween decorations for my entry way and I wanted to use a big printable as the main piece.  The only problem is, once I had it printed, I couldn’t find a frame to fit the print.  I just moved and I have a ton of cardboard boxes, so I thought I would make a cardboard frame for my big printable.

I used this cute Happy Haunting printable you can find over at Bombshell Bling and had it printed as a presentation graphic at Staples.  That made the print about 12 x 18.  I found one of my largest packing boxes and placed in on the side and it was a great fit.

We used a straight edge and a box cutter (you could use any sharp knife) and cut the cardboard frame out.  We just kind of eye balled it but you could measure to be more exact.

Then I spray painted the cardboard a cool orangy gold color.  Because this was a light color, it took a couple coats to cover the cardboard.  (you can see I’m not a perfectionist)

Then I took some black acrylic paint and used different size spouncer brushes to make polka dots.  The cardboard frame needed a little splash of fun.

 I thought about cutting out the middle and actually mounting the print on the back, but I knew I wouldn’t get it cut out evenly (tried it before) and instead I found some black push pins and attached the print to the front.

It looks great on my entry table!  I love that it is bright and not the typical pumpkin orange of Halloween.

Next week I should have my table all put together and ready to share with you.  In the mean time, you can see my table from a couple years ago here.

Or you can check out the ghost banner I shared earlier in the week.

Happy Painting!

Liz