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NIFTY THRIFTY
I’ve Been Framed! Hanging an inspirational slogan makes for an awesome upcycling project.
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am a sucker for a lovely frame, an item I never buy new since there’s always so much choice at my local Salvation Army thrift store. And I recently acquired an inspirational printed quote I found at my neighbourhood stationery store. I combined my two finds into an awesome DIY. Supplies Needed: Thrifted frame, printed quote, cardboard, patterned paper, tissue paper (optional), scissors, tape (regular or double-sided) or white glue. Step 1 Source a frame at your local Salvation Army thrift store. I adore a natural wood frame like this one! Next, you’ll need to track down the perfect quote to give you inspiration.
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Step 2 Remove everything from the frame. Be sure to keep the hardware and inserts since you’ll want to reuse these. For my wood frame, I sanded it, then added a coat of oil. You can use cooking oil to help give the finish a bit of oomph. 2
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Step 3 Trace the shape of either the inserts or glass onto cardboard or measure the inside of the frame, then cut out a piece of cardboard to fit. This will be the base of your background for your printed quote.
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