How to Make a Collage Picture Frame

Decorating a picture frame with a collage is an inexpensive and creative way to jazz up an old picture frame. Let your creativity run wild with these picture frames as you choose what items you want to use to create the collage. These make wonderful gifts. But, you may want to keep it when you see how great the finished product is.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Picture frame
• Sand paper
• Craft brush or small paintbrush
• Paint
• Collage resources
• Glue
• Craft sealant

1. Lightly sand the picture frame to get rid of any rough surfaces or loose paint. Sanding the frame will get your surface smooth so your paint and collage pieces will easily stick to the frame.

2. Use a craft brush or small paintbrush to paint your picture frame. It's best to do at least two layers of paint, allowing the paint to completely dry in between coats and when you are finished painting.

3. Plan your collage theme for your picture frame. If this is a gift for someone else, think about what types of activities that person likes. You can decorate it with a nature theme, girly theme, with stripes, animals or even photos.

4. Gather the resources you need to make your picture frame collage. Get any stickers, cutouts, leaves, shells, pictures or anything else you might need to make the collage on the picture frame.

5. Glue the items for the collage onto the picture frame. Press the item down firmly for a few seconds before moving on to the next item. You can slightly overlap the objects or leave a little spacing in between them. Smooth out any wrinkles or lumps that appear.

6. Allow the picture frame to dry overnight to make sure that everything is completely dry.

7. Apply a few coats of craft sealant over the picture frame with a small paintbrush or craft brush. Allow the sealant to dry completely in between coats and after the final coat before hanging the picture frame or presenting it as a gift.