And the best thing about this project is that I didn't have to go to the store to get anything for it. So it was free....free and something I want....not $8 and something I didn't want :)
What you need:
- Wood/Particle board (I got my particle board the in the scraps at home depot..super cheap :) )
- Scalloped Frame Template (see bottom of post)
- Jigsaw
- Sand paper/Sander
- Paint
Step 2: Use your jigsaw and cut out the shape. I recommend cutting out the middle portion first (even though I didn't realize this until after in the below picture) and then the outside edge. Take your time :)
For the middle portion, to start it, drill a hole that the jigsaw blade can fit through. Now maneuver to each side creating a straight line. Mine ended up looking like the below picture. I went to each side from the same starting hole and then would double back and finish the side. Does that make sense? If you make the edges a lot more round, you may be able to just to a straight square/rectangle in one easy cut. My jigsaw blade was just too big for doing it that way...trust me, I tried :)
Step 3: Sand. I wanted my edges to be rounded, and since it was particle board I did a lot of sanding to get a smooth look.
Here's what 'softer' edge looked like after sanding.
Step 4: Paint and finish!
To hang, just attach a hanging claw to the back. To put a picture in it, just tape it to the back. I made the template a little smaller than 5x7 so a picture that size would fit pretty nicely just behind the opening.
Or you can take my approach and just do burlap in the back :)
I finished this one with some grey paint, and used a pigment sponge on the edges to color them white. I taped the burlap in the back and just added a flower clippy in the middle.
The grey frame is a little thicker particle board. Probably about an inch thick. This white one is about half an inch, if that. I think I like the thicker option better.
I finished this one the same as the grey one just different color paint and pigment.
Must say these are by far better than some boring rectangle frames :)
Here's the template for your personal use. It should fit on a 8.5"x11" sheet of paper. And as I mentioned before, the middle section is for a 5x7 picture. Make it smaller or bigger if you wish! Enjoy :)