{Fabulous Frames}

This is one of two that I did for a friend.  I am about to add her daughter's names to the frames, but I haven't gotten around to that yet.

This is actually just a white frame--for some reason I edited it and it looked great on my phone, but not so great when you look at it larger. 

Ok, I am In love with these frames I got from  Oh my crafts for only $13!  I painted them with basic acrylic paint then took my sander around the edges.  What a super cheap gift!  {Bonus}  if you spend over $30 you usually get 20% off your order which makes them really a good deal especially if you are doing them to sell like me.  

These are really heavy, thick wood.  Holds a 4x6 picture. 

The water bottle is there so you can see the sizing of the frame.

{Chalkboard Station}

This all started with me picking up a random chalkboard at Hobby Lobby.  Ten minutes after I got home I had the thing painted and within an hour I had it sanded.  Then I walked around wondering what to do with it.  Then I had an idea--which then lead me back to Hobby Lobby for another board (and they didn't have another large one so I got a smaller one, which ended up working out much better!)

I'm into a "flying" phase--

Madly in {love} with this. 

I found a unpainted frame in my craft drawer, painted it, distressed it, then took the back off and hot glued metal sheets to the back!   Instant message board!

Maybe, maybe one day I will let the kids draw on it, but for now I just want to look at it and smile!

So after one day I finally let my little man take a test drive on the board after I scored it really well with the chalk.  Turns out this board is the perfect height and size to draw and create on!

{Calendar Frame}

Ok, I love this project and to be honest I am a little upset it is a gift and not for myself!  A reusable wipe off frame for monthly use!  In love!

This little bit of {fabulous} is a frame that I made into a family calendar!

I got the frame at Joanne's with a 50% off coupon--$15.  I took the frame and used a Visa Vis marker and drew lines on the front of the glass (this removes very easily with window cleaner or even water).  Measuring ended up being easier than I thought although I did have to draw out the measurements on a sheet of paper before I actually began the project.  I then flipped the glass over and put vinyl over top the lines on the front.  Made it super easy to get the lines drawn since I used a ruler on the front to get the lines straight. 

My final product turned out better than expected I have to say!  I had found an example on another blog where they actually took an old frame and painted it but I figured I would let someone else do that work for me-plus this frame is a nice clean look. 

Super happy with the results!  Now to just make one for myself!

**Reminder** Flip over your words when printing on a Cricut because you are putting it on the back side of the glass!  Seems like it would be easy to remember but what a waste of vinyl if you forget!

{Super Fun (Cheap) Distressed Frame

{LOVE LOVE LOVE} This frame!

I guess I should have put a picture in the frame before posting--but I can't decide if I get to keep the frame or give to to a friend for her birthday!

 

I got this frame for $4 at the craft store.  It came naked {plain wood} so I painted on a layer of white paint then tossed on 2 coats of Rainy Day Gray paint.  After drying I simply took my little Mouse sander and went to town sanding the edges to distress the frame. 

I love this look for aging (especially when you pay under $5 for the frame and now it looks like I got it at a boutique!)

I originally bought this "P" to put on this frame, but I think it is a little large.  Before I keep it or give it I am thinking I will probably just cut out some vinyl letters and do some initials or better yet I might do the whole "est. 2002" wedding date thing and put a family picture in the frame. 

{Wood Plaque Frames}

I am in LOVE with how these turned out.  Basically it is a piece of wood painted, sanded and then mod podged over.  EASY and FAB!

Started off with a basic wood plaque that I got at Hobby Lobby for $1.99.  I already had the paint & Mod Podge so that is about the only true "cost" that I put into the project.  I put a layer of white paint on first so when I sanded the white would show through.

I used a nice gray/blue paint.  I ended up putting on 2 coats of paint  Even after 2 coats I probably could have put on another, but I liked the streaked look that was still there.

This is after I sanded the wood.  I took my little Mouse sander and went crazy on the edges.  Sanding took like maybe 3 minutes total.  Then I put a coat of Mod Podge all over the wood and then laid the picture on top then painted another layer over the picture (I use the Matte Mod Podge)

Quick cut of vinyl to add a little "sweetness" and I was done~

This is another wood plaque just a different shape.  I did reverse how I did it though {not on purpose though I was rushing the project to have it up by Christmas}.  I painted it red first then Mod Podged it with the picture and then last I sanded.  I literally sanded over the picture edges and the wood edges so it gives it a nice aged look.  The only problem is you really have to sand more to cut through the Mod Podge.

Added "joy" and wham~I'm done.  Freakin adorable.

FYI~these aren't all my kids.  2 are mine and 2 are my sister-in-laws.  I don't want anyone to give me credit for having 4 kids!