The No Money Mama has had a few inexpensive ($1.99 at Michaels) blank MDF frames for a while. I always thought they were a great idea, but I never really did anything with them, until now. I like my crafts cheap, easy and fast, this project covers all three. Today we will be working with: 1 blank MDF frame (or any flat frame), decorative scrapbook paper, scissors, small screw driver, paint brush, acrylic paint and Mod Podge. Optional items are 24" length of 1 1/2" wide grosgrain ribbon and a little help from a drill.
I placed my scrapbook paper face down on a table, then on the back of my frame, I unscrewed the little screws and levers that hold the back of the frame stand and then placed the frame face down on top of the paper and traced the outside of the frame and inside of the picture opening. I then cut paper along the outlines. For my ribbon frame, I had my husband drill four small holes about 1/4" in diameter in the middle of the blank area on the bottom half of the frame. Two holes were 2" in from the each side and two holes were 3" in from the each side.
I then painted the entire frame with two coats of paint that coordinated with the scrapbook paper that I was using, I used Apple Barrel brand Light Pink on one frame and Green Apple on the other. After the paint was dry, I brushed Mod Podge on the face of the frame and placed the paper face up on top of the Mod Podge. I pressed down on the paper with my hands and rubbed all over it to avoid air bubbles. After the Mod Podge was dry, I brushed Mod Podged over the top of the paper and the sides and back of the frame, then let it dry. I screwed the little screws and levers back on the backside of the frame, replaced the glass, added a picture, then replaced the back of the fame. For my basic frame, I was done. For my ribbon frame, I took a small screw driver and carefully pushed the paper through the pre drilled holes, then I threaded the ribbon carefully through the holes, tied a bow and trimmed the ends of the ribbon. Walla! Sweet custom frames. My frames are very girley, but with a different choice of paper they could fit into any decor.
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Hi!! Visiting from Just A Girl..
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
I've made one similar.. check out my take: http://www.peaceloveapplesauce.com/search/label/My%20Frames
So cute!! I love a custom look.
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These are great. I love the ribbon.
these turned out Beautiful!
found you through Beyond the Picket Fence... love these frames! So cute!
Very cute! Thanks for joining Idea Sharin' Wednesday at Women Who Do It All! Don't forget to stop by and enter this week's giveaways!
-Jill
Great job and very thrifty!
Those are so simple and sweet--love the pink bow! Thanks for linking up.
Those did turn out pretty cute, and the bow was a great addition.
Pretty! Love your choice of colors.
I heart that argyle one! So pretty and such a creative idea! Coming over from My Romantic Home and a happy new follower!
Jeanine
Great ideas! Stopping by from New Friend Friday! Very cute blog - I'm looking forward to following you.
Susan
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Luv your frames...I will for sure mark these as a favorite:) Happy Easter to you and your family!
Blessings,
Linda
I LOVE your frames!! Especially the one with the big bow!! - I can never do a nice bow like that....mine always come out crooked, how do you make a bow and get it straight? Mine always want to twist to one side...
Thanks for linking up to I'm Lovin' It!! Hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!
Love this quick and easy idea. It would make a loverly gift. I just posted this week an idea for a baby gift. Stop by and check it out!
blessings this Easter Weekend...Sherry
So girly and so fun, great job.
Very adorable and I love the addition of the ribbon!
Hi! Visiting from New Friend Friday at The Girl Creative. Your frames are so pretty! I love crafts on a budget! I wish I was as talented as you! I look forward to learning some new ideas from you!
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Love, Love, love these! I'm like you, cheap, fast and easy! lol. The best kind of craft!!
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So cute. Great paper choice. And I love the ribbon. I have left comments on your site before, I just realized! Your projects are great!
Check out my blog for a fun spring block give away! Have a great weekend!
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These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing and bringing your hodgepodge to my party. I love seeing what you are up to. Hope to see you again.
~Gay~
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Your frames are super adorable. Great idea about drilling the holes for the ribbon! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired this week - please add a link back to the party when you get a chance! Thanks, Chelsea
These are really cute. I like this. I might have to try. I am a new follower from girl creative.
Love the colours for the frames. I used to make frames years ago, I may just have to get back into it. They make great gifts. Thanks for sharing and reminding.
Happy NFF and Easter.
Those are simply precious and...no one has anything like them! Don't you just love it??
What cute frames - perfect for Spring.
What a lovely idea, those frames really sing now! And so inexpensive~
Hugs, Cindy S
SO cute! And I love the blog title -
I love the frames. They turned out great.
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another wonderful party!!
Please stop by next week I am having guest over each day and I would love for you to tell them HI!
I found you on Creative Jewish Mom. Looking forward to seeing more of your cheap, easy, fast crafts!!!
Those are fabulous! Love the colors. I'd love if you linked up to my Scrappy Saturdays. http://myscrappygifts.blogspot.com/2010/04/7th-scrappy-saturdays.html
Those are awesome!!! I love the argyle!
Great project! Thanks so much for linking up on Craft Schooling Sunday, it's so nice to see a new "face" at the party! Hope to see you again next week, all the best, Sara
Your frames are so pretty! I love the colors and what a great way to give these frames a makeover! Great job! Here from Tip Tuesday!
Adorable! Love what you done. Be blessed. Cindy
Absolutely love it. You are so creative!
Thanks for linking up!
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Hi, I'm a new follower and love your ideas! The frames are just adorable! - Karen
Really adorable, have to love Mod Podge!
Great idea, these would make such great gifts! Modge Podge rocks, huh? I need to get me some more of it, we had a spill...;(
Thanks for linking up to "AP Tuesdays!"
Hope to see you again next week!!
So Adorable....I need to make some cute frames like these.
Found you on Blogger Chix Designs TAIT. I am now a follower.
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This is a cute idea, I am here visiting from blogger chix designs TAIT.
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How cute! I really like the addition of the ribbon.
Love the one with the ribbon! Super cute!
Your frames look great! I have those same papers. I have been eyeing some wooden frames at Michael's. I might have to pick up some next time I am there.
O so pretty! I love blank frames with a bit of paint, scrapbook paper and ribbon. Works for all kinds of gifts.
So great. I love these. Very elegant looking. Thanks for sharing at Fun to Craft's Spring has Sprung Party.
Really cute. Sometimes it takes a while to find the perfect project for the supply we buy.
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What a transformation! I just love these. ♥
I'm visiting today from your link at Somewhat Simple for Strut Your Stuff Thursday.
I hope you will drop by my place to see my fabric flower designs. ♥
Have a wonderful Spring day...
Hugs,
Stephanie ♥
Lovely, super girly frames! I love making my own frames and I've done a few of those too. Love the big bow you added.
Very cute frames! I love he colors. So pretty!
XOXO
Jen
These are definitely sweet and springy! Thanks so much for linking up with us! We hope to see you next week!
So sweet! I really love the one with the ribbon.
Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours day!
Love your blog! Can't wait to read more.
Carole
www.ladiessewingcircle.com
They look great. I'm your newest follower from New Friend Friday at The Girl Creative. I love you blog. Can't wait to read more.
-K
http://mypottyseat.blogspot.com/
Stopping by from The Girl Creative’s New Friend Friday. I am your newest follower.
I just LOVE these!
I'm following from NFF! :) I look forward to more posts from you :)
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I'm following from New Friend Friday! I would love for you to visit!
Visiting from New Friend Friday and these are so cute! What a great present they would make for mother's day (if I wouldn't have waited till a few hours before!) Thanks!
Super cute frames! I'm your newest follower (from The Creative Girl - New Friend Fridays).
Sam
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Hi there - I found you from New Friend Friday. LOVE your blog!!! These frames are adorable!
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Those are so cute and crafty!
Stopping by from New Friend Friday. I'm your newest follower! I hope you will stop by for a visit! :-)
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They came out lovely! You make it sound so easy!
These frames are adorable!
I love your blog! I love to craft but money is super tight. You have so many great ideas. I am now following you.
BTW, I am stopping by from New Friend Friday at The Girl Creative. Have a great weekend!
Those frames are too stinking cute!
Visiting from New Friend Friday - these frames are so great! I love them! I didn't even knew Michaels had those blank MDF frames - now I will go look for them! Definitely will be making some of these - thanks!
Beautiful frames, such a simple way to make something stand out. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much! I was combing the internet looking for inexpensive, but classy picture frame ideas for my sister & nephew's combined b-day/baby shower. This is perfect! I'll be going to Michaels this weekend. Thank you, again.
from: Another crafty lady w/ no $.
Very nice blog ... wonderful work and great ideas to make your own picture frame! Greetings from Croatian!
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