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Liz on Call » HOLIDAYS » Birthdays » Vinyl Free Fancy Frames

Vinyl Free Fancy Frames

Created On: August 16, 2012  |  Updated: August 16, 2012  |   2 Comments

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In case some of you missed it, 
Here is the guest post I did over at Cheap Crafty Mama a couple weeks ago!
It was so fun to have the opportunity.  Thanks Kate!
Today I wanted to share with you a project I made for my niece and nephew.  They are twins, and had a big birthday this year.  They turned 8 which means they got to get baptized.  I made them each a subway art poster to remember the occasion, but I wanted to do more than hand them a plain old 8×10 piece of photo paper.  I didn’t have a ton of money to spend on a really cute fancy frame and I don’t have any vinyl or a vinyl cutter to dress up a plain frame.  So I came up with these:
Vinyl Free – Fancy Frames
 Here is how I made them.
I found these plain light wood frames at Hobby Lobby for around $4 (with a coupon).  I liked that they were would and I liked the thickness of the frame.
 I laid out some brown paper bags on the back porch and stuck some push pins in the backs of the frames so that when I laid they down, they wouldn’t be directly on the paper bags.
 Then I sprayed each of the frames with 2 coats of spray paint.  I used the colors I wanted my shapes/lines to be for the final product.
Periwinkle and White
 For my nieces frame, I knew I wanted to make polka dots.  I found in my crafting stash some foam shape stickers.  (I usually buy foam stickers when they are on clearance at JoAnns.)  I picked out the 2 sizes of circles I wanted to use, laid out my pattern and then peeled off the backs and stuck them to the frame.
 For my nephew, I wanted a little cleaner look with just some simple lines.  I used some washi tape and some pin striping tape so that I would have 2 different thicknesses of lines
 Then I sprayed the frames again with a different color of paint.  I used this fun Watermelon color for my niece.  I just love it!
 I used a Navy blue color for my nephew’s final color.  I did 2 coats of each color.
 After letting them dry completely, I peeled off the circle stickers and the tape.
 I think the lines and edges turned out pretty clean.
I had to bling up my nieces frame a little with some rhinestone circles I found at Michaels.
 The final products were a perfect display for the family celebration.  Plus they will get to hang these in their rooms and remember that special day.  
Thanks for letting me share with you today.
Have a great week!
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Thanks for checking out my Vinyl Free Fancy Frames post. Check out my full collection of Birthdays articles, and also get more Birthday Party Ideas by Michelle Stewart, Paula Biggs, Tammy Mitchell, Randi Dukes and Mariah Leeson.
 

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Owner, Art Director and Disney Fanatic at Liz on Call
Liz Call loves to create. At Liz on Call you can find easy and attainable craft, DIY, party and gift ideas. Along with tons of free printables featuring her hand lettering designs and practice sheets. She hopes to inspire others to find something fun in everyday with her simple ideas and recipes.
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  1. Elizabeth Grimes says

    August 21, 2012

    Those look super cute!

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  2. Jess from Coxs Corner says

    August 16, 2012

    They turned out so cute! I love the polka dots with a little bit of bling!

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