Are you interested in trying a DIY picture frame? One of my favorite ways to decorate a frame is with Mod Podge – get tons of great ideas here!
Most people don’t know that one of my first projects with Mod Podge was a frame. They also don’t know that I had to deal with a lot of wrinkles and it finally ended up going in the garbage. A lot has changed since then!
Picture frames are a great place to begin if you’ve never Mod Podged before. One of my suggestions to newbies is to grab an inexpensive wood frame from the craft store – they are $1 – $2 per frame and perfect for practicing on.
When you purchase a wooden frame from the craft store, especially one that’s inexpensive, sometimes the wood needs a little bit of sanding to make it smooth.
If that’s the case, just take a piece of sandpaper (medium to light grit) and run it over the frame in the rough areas. When you’re done, make sure to remove all of the sanding dust with a tack cloth.
If you want to paint your frame with acrylic paint, this is the time to do it. Let your DIY photo frame fully dry before you start any decoupaging.
If you’re a seasoned Mod Podger, frames are great for home decorating and for gifts. One of my favorite posts is how to decorate cheap wood frames – so that they don’t look cheap. I suggest diving into that post and picking your favorites to try!
Are you ready to begin? Scroll through the projects below to get inspiration.
Learn how to make a resin frame using epoxy and Legos! This resin picture frame is so easy – what will you put in your creation? Skills Required: Intermediate. I recommend having some experience with resin so that you’re easily able to organize the Legos and get the results you want. Embarking on a DIY adventure …
These photo frame decoration ideas are perfect for beginners! Make a gift or unique home decor with these 40+ picture frame ideas. Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Some of these techniques are easier than others, but none of them are exceptionally hard. Basic crafting skills are necessary, like using a paintbrush or punches and stenciling. I’ve taken you …
If you’ve ever found a beautiful piece of paper begging to be used in a craft, this decoupage picture frame is perfect – so easy to make! If you’ve ever in your life stepped into a craft store, then I know you’ve seen those inexpensive wooden frames in the unfinished wood section. Would you believe …
Learn how to make a pallet picture frame with Mod Podge photo transfer medium! This is perfect for farmhouse or rustic decor. Skills Required: Intermediate. You’ll need to use power tools to create the frame, and Mod Podge photo transfer medium to transfer the image. Both of these require some experience with crafting. Have you …
Learn how to make DIY clip frames using wood shapes and clips! Decorate with your favorite papers and Mod Podge. Such an EASY project. Hello there, fellow Mod Podgers! It’s Linda here, from burlap+blue, and I’m thrilled to be here today sharing another wood craft with you all! As you may or may not know, …
If you love autumn crafts, this fall leaves frame will put you in the mood! It’s so easy to do. Just grab your Mod Podge and some gems. I love fall. I can’t wait for sweaters, hot drinks and pretty colored leaves. And I love autumn crafts. But fall isn’t quite here yet. It is …