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
Cowboys and Crossbones 