How to Decorate a Picture Frame

Add your touch to a frame for a personalized gift or just for yourself.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Decoupage Mediums
• Hobby Paintbrushes
• Old Cards
• Acrylic Paints
• Glues
• Masking Tape
• Picture Frames
• Sharp Scissors
• Old Magazines
• X-Acto Knives

Decorating the Frame

1. Arrange the cutout items as you desire on the frame.

2. Tack them in place with tiny bits of masking tape so you can view your work as it will look upright.

3. Secure cutouts with a small amount of glue placed around the edges of each item.

4. Add squiggly lines, shapes, letters or designs with paint if you wish.

5. Allow to dry.

Preparation

1. Cut out items you want to paste to the frame. These can be magazine cutouts, paper cutouts, flowers, wrappers or labels.

2. Select colors of paint that either sharply contrast or match the mat.

3. Gather fine-tipped paintbrushes, masking tape and glue.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are using a number of cutout items, consider decoupage to hold them firmly in place.

• As you cut, feed the paper into the scissors. Move the scissors up and down, but not forward.