Showing posts with label Dollar Store Frame Makeover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dollar Store Frame Makeover. Show all posts

Thursday, February 22, 2024

For years I've been hitting the dollar store for inexpensive frames to makeover.  When I lived in my tiny East Village apartment in NYC I covered the walls (salon style) with TONS of small 99c store frames filled with postcards and art that I bought on the street. I would paint the frames in different colors, add beads and cardboard to them and find fun papers for the matting. I loved my "broke art student" decor...and still do!  These malachite frames are currently part of my decor and I got all the frames at the 99c store.  A little hot glue and paint and you have something amazing!  Now get out there and MAKE YOUR MARK!


Watch how to make them here!
Everything I used for this project:
Awesome Gel Press Products: https://bit.ly/3uHBnjU Xyron Creative Station: https://bit.ly/2yuW31n RE-DESIGN WITH PRIMA Silicone Moulds: Regal Trimmings https://bit.ly/3AFhF7s?aff=59 Etruscan Accents Silicone Mould: https://bit.ly/3PY6FI4?aff=59 Re-Design with Prima Decor Wax: https://bit.ly/3Bl2UZE
Decor doesn't have to be expensive, just brave and bold!
See you soon!  Love, Mark

 

Friday, September 4, 2015

Dollar Store Frame Makeovers!

There are a couple of things you can count on from the dollar store.  One is that there will be shelves filled with super cheap (and cheaply made) frames and the other is that I'll be there buying them in bulk!  This guy can't help it.  Give me a crappy little frame and I have something new to get my crafty, fat little fingers on!  These frames were made over with recycled boxes and a simple wax resist technique.  Gotta say, I'm pretty happy with how they look.  
BTW, this is a terrific project for a kid's room!
Have fun!  xoxo, Mark
 I love the way all of the colors look together
 The distressed finish was a perfect way to disguise the inexpensive materials
Try cutting circles, triangles and little squares
My favorite paint!

See how I made them here!
STUFF YOU'LL NEED
Dollar Store Frames
Sandpaper
Household Wax
Paintbrushes
Recycled Cardboard
White Glue
Craft Knife
Ruler