https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/dollar-store-frame-makeovers-2 • Posted by Mark Montano
Use cardboard and paint to up-style cheap dollar store or thrift store frames!
Use cardboard and paint to up-style cheap dollar store or thrift store frames!
Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint Dollar Store Frames Sandpaper Household Wax Paintbrushes Recycled Cardboard White Glue Craft Knife Ruler
Watch the short video tutorial here:
1. Cut a wide cardboard mat that fits inside the frame *Use the frame's cardboard as a pattern 2. Cut long 1/4" wide strips of cardboard 3. Create your design on the mat, making sure that you leave about 1/4" around the edges 4. Glue the strips to the mat and then glue the mat inside the frame 5. Paint base color of chalky finish *This color will peek through the main color 6. Rub household wax on the painted frame when it's dry 7. Paint the frame with the final color of Americana Decor Chalky Finish 8. When dry, lightly sand the areas where you waxed to expose the first color *This will give it an aged, vintage look