How to Mod Podge or Decoupage a Picture Frame
1. Purchase some plain wooden frames at a local craft store (I used 2 different sizes - they only cost me $2 and $3 each). You can even use old frames you already have.
2. Pick a paper that matches your decor. I chose to do a plain, but textured paper in a solid color (yellow) so that my rub-ons would stand out.
3. Get some rub-ons that fit your style . I chose my rub-ons from miniMARKS because of the more classic style.
4. Trace the frame onto the backside of the paper. Don't forget to trace the outside and the inside opening. After tracing, cut the outside and the opening, keeping the cut on the inside of the traced outside line and on the outside of the traced opening line (you want the paper to be exactly the size of the frame or slightly smaller).
5. Paint the frame (if it came unfinished) with craft paint. I used the contrasting color of black. You don't need to paint the whole front of the frame because it will be covered. Just concentrate on painting the sides and inside of the opening.
6. Once the paint is dry, using craft glue or mod podge (I have actually used Elmer's glue too), paint the backside of the paper with glue using a paint/craft brush or spread around with your fingers. Quickly lay the glue side down on top of the frame. Using a bone folder or popsicle stick, press along the paper to get rid of any bubbles and even out the glue. (At this point you could just go to step 8 if you are not doing rub-ons or other decor on the paper).
7. Cut your rub-ons out and lay them on the frame where you would like them. Once they are in the correct position, rub them on using the bone folder or popsicle stick.
8. Paint the edges of the frame and inside the opening edges with the same paint you already used to paint the frame. This gives it an antique or distressed look (you could sand it too). I usually use a foam brush and lightly brush the paint along the edges.
9. Cover the whole frame with the craft glue or mod podge, painting all over and pressing out any bubbles that might form on the paper. Make sure you cover the rub-ons and sides of the frame as well. The mod podge will protect the frame and give it a glossy finish. Use matte mod podge if you do not want it shiny.
9. Let completely dry. If you will be hanging these in a high moisture area, I would then spray or paint with a clear finisher for more protection. Then your frame is ready for a picture!
This project can be great for a gift idea or to add that personal touch to any room. I love that you can use your scrapbooking skills to make such a perfect decoration!
Let me know how yours turns out!
Related Tags: decorate, scrapbooking supplies, mod podge, modge podge, decoupage, picture frame, scrapbook paper
Robin M. King is a photographer and long-time scrapbooker. She is a contributer to ScrapbookFinds.com, a comparison shopping tool for scrapbooking supplies. Read her blog and Ask Robin questions.
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