DIY Picture Frames

Ok, picture frames can be a pain in the butt, not to mention REALLY expensive, so I promise myself over and over that I will never pay over $10 on a frame, and should I not find a frame I like, I make my own. I have two designs that I will show you, one is REALLY cheap and easy, the other is cheap, and a little more involved.

Project 1 (REALLY Cheap frame)

This one looks cheap, cause it is cheap, but you can make it look less cheap I am sure.

Supplies:
1 Dollar Store frame, your choice in size.
1 package of dollar store stickers and foam stickers.
picture of choice.

For this you basically take your cheap frame and stick the stickers all over. I used words on mine to make it pertain to my cousin, but the best part is that they sell one a lot like this for $5 and I only paid $1 cause I had a lot of the supplies already.

Project 2 (Not so Cheap frame)

1 Dollar store frame (I sense a trend here)
1 Tube strong adhesive glue (I use shoe goo, but there are a lot of others that can be used to bond glass and metal)
1 bag decorative stones, or rocks.

This one is really easy as well.

Step 1:Choose the rocks or stones that you want to use on the frame. Take them and place them where you think you want them DO NOT GLUE YET. Once you arrange them you might find out that you need to change their placement.

Step 2: Slowly make your way around the frame and glue the stones in place. Don't get glue anywhere you don't want it, or you might be stuck with it. Read instructions on glue on how to remove properly.

Step 3: be patient and let it dry for a full 24 hours. Then put picture in and enjoy.

Another great idea is to use a ribbon or paper and glue on the frame first and then glue the stones down. I used clear in mine, and a ribbon underneath not only changes the color of the bead, but projects the design through it. This would be especially neat if you were using it as a gift for a friend and were to stick letters underneath each bead spelling out a name or salutation.