Ah, Valentine’s Day. So many ways to say you care. All kinds of ways to rack up $42.00 buying cards.
Skip Hallmark this year and make your own keepsake for anyone that you love (or kinda like).
Minnie Pearl + Reba + Dolly Crockett + Elvis = LOVE.
Hosting a recent party, I needed decor but couldn’t spend a small fortune sprucing up my mini manse. I decided that favors masked as decor would be the perfect productions for the party and double as Valentine’s Day treats for my girlfriends.
What you’ll need:
Plain wooden frames you can find at any craft store.
Acrylic paint of your choice.
One piece of scrapbook paper per frame.
Modge Podge (a crafty gal’s BFF)
Small sponge brush
Frames, Michael’s. $1.00 per each.
To begin, lay down a plastic covering (not paper – trust me on this) over your work space.
Trace outline of the frames onto the decorative paper.
Lay the frame down flat and tear along the edges (a ruler can be used in place of the frame when tearing). The middle can be tricky and I typically cut slants with scisscors to get a section started.
Set paper aside and paint the frames (I use gloves so as not to mess up the mani! Jewels, not tools. OK?). One thick coat of paint typically does the trick for me because I tend to choose bright colors. I only paint the front and sides of the wood but you could do the back as well (I have no patience, as it takes longer).
Once the paint is completely dry, put one thin coat of Modge Podge on the front of the frame.
Carefully lay the paper onto the frame, starting from the center (this will help alleviate air bubbles) and press down firmly in small circles.
Once the paper is in position, add another coat of Modge Podge (I use the one with a little glitter, of course) over the entire frame, sealing in all of your hard work.
Have your frame expert carefully inspect your masterpiece.
Once frames are completely dry, insert a favorite photo. Then let friends bask in the glory of their one-of-a-kind artwork (or maybe that’s you basking in your glory of frame making. Whatever).
Party decor!
Who needs a Hallmark card when you can have a $3 frame labored in love?
CBXB
They look great!! Btw I’ve sent u a letter last week! Should be arriving soon!
Oh yay! Thanks!!
Nice! No we don’t need Hallmark, but I need American Greetings! That company pays the bills here!
They are really pretty and look very professional. I’m sure that’s mostly down to Teddy’s product control! =^.^= Bisous Bailey
Oh yes, they turned out well – all because Teddy was so paws on!
You need to make and sell these party ideas, you make great stuff!
Oh thanks so much! That’s a fab compliment!
Love it! And Ted looks like a tough quality inspector. Looks like you passed.
Yes – I just barely passed!
So cute!
Happy valentine’s day Teddy! Mama is so creative.
Happy Heart Day to you!
Did you know St. Jude’s card recycling program can not except Hallmark or American Greeting cards? Hope both these big corps donate very generously to this children hospital charity.
I don’t know,Nancy;I hope they do.American Greetings has had to close down a number of plants in the last several years. A great deal of Hallmark is being made overseas, (esp.China) and is under cutting them . Am.Greeting cards and paper are still made in the USA.
What other card companies are there? That seems crazy!
I’m not sure; Carleton is a subsidiary of AG and Hallmark has other companies.I know that there is Blue Mountain; they test-marketed a card I wrote in Texas a few years ago.
What a wonderful idea! Looks great and I love seeing Teddy as quality control, just adorable! 😄
Yes, Teddy is the end all be all of inspectors. All he’s missing is the little circular eye piece!
OMG maybe should get him one. That would be super funny. Tell him he’s a doll from me
He always makes me smile.
I’ll tell him – and now I’m on the hunt for an inspector outfit for Ted. Look out!
Thank you! OMG now please warn me before you post because I will laugh so hard I might pee my pants lol He will look so adorable (not that he needs the help)
Will warn you – don’t want any outfits ruined!
lol thanks
I keep mine in my kitchen. You could make some serious $$ with these-they are so cute! news business venture. holla!
Now you’re talking Girl!!!
I love this!! Great idea
Thank you! A variation of the typical greeting card never hurt, huh?!