A One Dollar Picture Frame Project

Have you been to Michaels and seen those 

$1 wooden frames?

Well I decided to buy some and get to work.

First I stained the outer and inner edges with walnut stain.

Then I traced each frame on paper. Cut them out with scissors.

And the inside square with a blade cutter thingy.

I used modge podge to adhere it to the frame, then another layer on

top to protect the paper.-it dries clear

Next I sanded the outside and inside edges. And sponged 

chocolate brown ink.

And then just decorate!

That little black square is a mini chalk board. 

I have to get some chalk and write a word on there.

I did 8 total.

 To hang them we painted some trim white and nailed it 

to the wall just for an added effect.

Then I stapled lace to the back of the frames to hang.

I plan on adding pictures from the TX trip.

yes I know I desperately need to paint the red toy chest.

My kids make it worse by peeling paint whenever they are in time-out.

Grrrrr

UPDATE: I painted it

I sanded and peeled layers of paint off this toy chest.

Then I painted it. Only after a few coats did I 

realize I picked the front door red paint.

It better last.

I waxed it for added protection. 

On another note, my madre

is here and we are going on a road trip

tomorrow to Ohio!