How to Attach Plastic Film to Picture Frame

In many of my tutorials, I uses plastic wrap or film as the clear front on picture frames. This is a perfect way to upcycle plastic packaging. Ironically enough, I get more of the plastic film I use from large picture or poster frames. Because you can never have too many picture frames apparently.  …

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Lattice Frame

Here is another variation of the Cotton Swab Textured Picture Frame, this once using a lattice design.     Supplies: Cotton swab sticks Thin cardboard (food boxes) Scissors Hot glue gun and hot glue Paint and paintbrush Masking tape Plastic wrap (I usually use the clear wrapping from picture frames) Have whatever you want frames…

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Cotton Swab Textured Picture Frame

There are tons of uses for cotton swabs from makeup and cleaning to numerous crafting projects. Unfortunately, when we’re done with those cotton swabs, they ultimately end up in the garbage. But here is a craft that allows you to upcycle those used cotton swabs. That may sound gross at first, but I promise you’ll…

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Bottle Cap Frame

Supplies: Bottle caps Paint Modge Podge Paintbrush Scissors Thick cardboard Thin paper bag Glue Hot glue gun and glue Pencil Plastic sheet (like from packaging- I used a plastic sleeve from some pictures I had printed and cut out the desired size)                         For…

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Keep Calm and Ribbon On: New Look for Old Frames

  Have any old frames that are ugly, boring, or just need a new look? Slap some pretty ribbons on them for an easy fix. This is also a great way to make plain, cheap frames more exciting. This is an awesome craft to do after a party/holiday that involves wrapped gifts. I just so…

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