Dollar Store Frame Terrariums

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  Step 1

  E-6000 Glue
  6 identical dollar store frames
  Laser cut frame
  Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint in Revive
  Jigsaw
  DecoArt Metallic Lustre in Gold Rush
  Clamps (you could use tape)

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  Step 2

  1. Remove the glass stays, glass and cardboard from the frame
  2. Glue and clamp the base of the terrarium using E-6000 Glue
  *Two frames vertical and two frames horizontal
  3. Glue and clamp the "roof" together as shown
  4. Glue the roof on the base of the house with more E-6000, clamping it in place until it dries
  5. Cut off the ends of the laser cut from to cover the gable of the terrarium
  6. & 7. Sand and paint them with the Chalky Finish
  8. Glue the glass panes back into each frame with E-6000
  9. Touch up as needed
  10. Glue the laser cut pieces over the gables
  11. Add dimension with DecoArt Metallic Luster
  12. Done!

• Step 3

  See how to make them here:

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  Step 4

  One more look!

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Ethan B. 31st January 2017

Ain't it insane? What a great looking frame. I LOVE IT

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