How to Make a Button Picture Frame
Button picture frames make bright, beautiful and distinctive displays for your favorite photos. They also make great gifts. You can construct your own by following these steps.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Wood or cardboard picture frame
- Buttons
- Glue gun or glue
- Craft paint and brush
- Clear gloss spray enamel, if desired
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Buy a cardboard or wooden craft picture frame at your local craft store.
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Choose a package with a variety of colorful buttons; enough to cover picture frame.
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Choose one small bottle of craft paint in a bright, cheery color. Red, purple, blue or green work well.
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Paint the picture frame and let it dry thoroughly. Apply a second coat of paint and let this dry completely as well.
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Apply buttons to the painted frame with a glue gun. Glue them on in a random fashion, using a variety of colors and spacing them however you like.
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Spray with a clear gloss enamel if you prefer a shiny look. This can be done before or after the buttons are glued on, but you don't need it to complete the project.
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