I like to work puzzles and then glue them. I'm wondering how I can frame them without spending a fortune?
Save Cardboard Boxes for Paint Projects and Jigsaw Puzzles
This year, I put lots of gifts in the cardboard decorated boxes you can buy at the dollar store. I noticed they were perfect for art projects, to protect furniture, and to store after the children are through with them.
This is a guide for framing artwork. Frames and mats are a good way to show off your artwork and protect it, but they can be very expensive and can be difficult to do nicely.
How Can I Make a Fabric Covered Cardboard Picture Frame?
I am looking for instructions for making a frame of cardboard and fabric without having to buy a frame.
Craft: Candy Box Picture Frame
Create a picture frame out of a pretty Valentine candy box. This is actually my first time at making any sort of craft. I cut the top off of a Valentine candy box because it was pretty and I thought long and hard about all the possibilities.
Make "Treats" from Clay to Decorate Frame
When making a pet photo frame, instead of using "real" dog or cat treats, try making them out of polymer clay. Pets then will not attempt to eat the frames
A walk down the framing aisle of a department store reinforces the known expense of designer frames. Some small but beautiful frames costs $16 or more. However, they are easily made by both adults and children for minimal prices.
Fill Multiple Picture Frames with Gift and Post Cards
Use gift cards and postcards to fill in blank spots in multiple photo frames. I have a large frame that is divided to hold many photos that I use for displaying vacation photos, family gatherings and holidays.
Recycling Old Barn Wood For Crafts
I make barn wood picture frames and when I cut the wood, I have raw natural wood showing. What can I do to turn the wood to a matching color so it isn't so noticeable? I have heard of using vinegar and something else? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Making Picture Frames from Log Slices
How can I make picture frames from log slices?
I had some vintage paper dolls that I wanted to display, so I decided to frame them. This is a great, inexpensive way to decorate a little girl's room.
What kind of glue would I use to glue seashells to a plastic picture frame?
Craft: Making a Thrifty Frame to Jazz Up a Wall
I had a big bare spot between two windows in my family room. I went to Home Depot and purchased a packaged door frame kit which is much cheaper than buying framing at 2 or 3 dollars per foot.
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A walk down the framing aisle of a department store reinforces the known expense of designer frames. Some small but beautiful frames costs $16 or more. However, they are easily made by both adults and children for minimal prices.
Be Creative When Hanging Pictures
You don't always have to hang your pictures at eye level. I have two "half walls" separating my kitchen from my family room. These two little walls needed something to jazz them up so I hung two of my 'Gregg Brown' prints.
Saving Money on Picture Frames
Here are tips and advice from the ThriftyFun community on saving money on picture frames. Post your own ideas here.
Revamping Old Photo Frames for Baby Shower Gifts
Revamp old photo frames for new uses. Even baby shower gifts! I revamped a garage sale find. I used what was suppose to be an old wedding bells procelain picture frame into a baby shower frame.
