Monday, 3 September 2012

Picture Frame Makeover Tutorial

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I was needing some more frames to decorate the house so decided to use picture frames that I already had but didn't need and give them a makeover!

I am showing one of the frame projects that I did. It was originally a Winnie the Pooh frame that I have had in storage for a long time. The new picture shows the Arabic word for 'Peace'.

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Requirements:
  • Old Frame
  • Paint
  • Varnish / Mod Podge
  • Old Newspapers / Work Station
  • Picture to Replace (I used a picture I printed)

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My Instructions:

  • Remove the frame from the Picture
  • I kept the insert - as I could re-use it!
  • Place frame on newspaper and gave the frame a coat of paint and allowed to dry.
  • I then used scrunched up paper and dabbed the paint on the frame which leaves a kind of marbled effect on the frame. Allow to dry.
  • I then gave a coating over the paint (I used my own homemade version of Mod Podge) Allow to dry.
  • I then chose a picture (my son designed this on the computer) and printed it on my printer.
  • I then placed the picture back into the assembled frame and hung on the wall.

My new picture is totally unrecognisable from the original and looks great hanging on my wall.
  
Parties linked to this week are:
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17 comments:

  1. MashaAllah this looks nice Karima. I have only done canvas pictures so re vamping an old picture frame is fab idea. Did you use acrylic paint?

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  2. Assalamualaikum Sanaa - I actually just used normal household paint that was left over in a tin! It worked out fine for me and cost me nothing!

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  3. Asalamu alaikum,

    I prefer the after :) great idea. Replied to your comment over at "The Moon".

    Feel free to read my new post.

    Take Care

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    1. waalaikumsalam glad you like it. Will be popping over later inshallah to see your new post.

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  4. Assalamu Alaykum!
    Masha'Allah this is beautiful work. Keep up the good ideas :) X

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    1. waalaikum salam Dana I was really pleased with the outcome of this project - and happy it was easy. My son is coming in useful with designing on the computer for me - saves me some time!

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  5. Hi Karima, what a great tutorial! I think i have a picture like this somewhere in my house. I'm gonna give your project a try! PS: Thank you very much for your comment on my blog. Its really nice to know that people share your ideas :-)

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    1. Hi Helen - thanks for popping by - This is really an easy project and cheap! PS: Love your blog - so many great ideas!

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  6. esalaamu aleikoum thank you for following my blog, i just happened to notice that you were and elhamdullah since it lead me to your creative blog - i love all the ideas and going to try them soon enchallah! Allah maaki and love from me!

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    1. waalaikum salam, so glad you like my blog, inshallah if you try something please let me know. Thanks for your sweet comments.

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  7. salam sis..

    very nice work.. this makes me think about recycling our old picture frames. thanks for giving me the idea. :)

    salam sis. i hope you get well real soon.

    i hate spams as well. they make me sick. i use Disqus and it has lessen spam comments for me. though there are those who still make it. but i can always delete them. perhaps you would want to activate askimet as well if you havent :)

    btw, i got here from muslim bloggers directory. i will keep coming back from now on. :)

    my blog:
    www.lilpink.info
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  8. btw, i accidentally pasted these:

    "salam sis. i hope you get well real soon.

    i hate spams as well. they make me sick. i use Disqus and it has lessen spam comments for me. though there are those who still make it. but i can always delete them. perhaps you would want to activate askimet as well if you havent :)

    btw, i got here from muslim bloggers directory. i will keep coming back from now on. :)

    my blog:
    www.lilpink.info
    www.lilpink.info
    www.lilpink.info"

    I am so sorry. I didnt mean it. >.< Maaf.

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    1. Salam, no worries for paste/duplicate! Thanks for popping over glad I gave you some inspiration.

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  9. JazakAllah khair for sharing this lovely post may Allah (subhana wa ta'ala) bless your soul & accept your efforts for Islam inshAllah, Aameen.

    Have replied to your comments over at my blog, sorry was a bit late in replying.

    Take Care
    Fee Amanillah

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment - will pop by your blog later inshallah.

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  10. Ukhti, do you mix glue and water to make your own modge podge? I've heard of people doing that but I haven't tried it. This is a fun idea! I see old pictures and frames at thrift shops a lot for very inexpensive. I still want to make the magnetic board, too!

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    1. Salam, yes I just add water to basic PVA glue. There are loads of directions/recipes on how to make your own Mod Podge on the internet. I just mixed and practiced on something broken/unwanted to make sure it worked first!

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