How to Create Your Own Decorated 4 X 6 Picture Frame as a Wedding Favor
Planning a wedding involves details and making certain no stone is left unturned. This crafty idea is relaxing and creative and can be made months before the wedding. Guests will be delighted to receive such a thoughtful wedding keepsake of this special day. A decorated 4-by-6 inch frame is the perfect size to use next to a table setting. Guests will be impressed with the charming wedding favor and your creativity.
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Things You'll Need
- Wood frames
- Acrylic craft paint
- Primer paint
- Paint brush
- Hot glue gun
- Glue sticks
- Tweezers
- Silk flowers
- Wire cutter
- Beads
- Sequins
- Seashells
Instructions
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Purchase as many picture frames as needed for the wedding favors. Start shopping at discount stores early if you need a large quantity of frames.
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Remove the back and glass from the frame. Bend the tabs back that hold the backing and glass to the frame. Tabs can be bent back using your fingers or a table knife. Store the glass in a safe area to prevent damage.
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Use acrylic craft paint and a small brush to paint the frame a color that coordinates with the wedding's color theme. Paint the frame with primer if the frame is dark. The primer will cover the dark color and the acrylic paint will adhere better to the frame.
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Purchase a craft hot glue gun and glue sticks. Use the glue gun to attach decorations to the wood frame. Keep tweezers handy for placing small objects onto the frame.
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Decorate the frames according to the season. Purchase small silk flowers, autumn leaves, or mistletoe. Trim the stems or anything that is not necessary with a wire cutter. Leaves and petals can be pulled off the stem. Use the glue gun to attach the silk decorations to the corners or the entire frame.
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Attach beads for a more elegant looking frame. Beads can be purchased at craft or discount stores. Set large beads at each corner and smaller beads to fill in the rest of the frame.
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Attach small seashells to the frame for a beach wedding. Small shells can be found at craft stores and attached with hot glue.
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Wipe the glass to remove smudges and place it back inside the frame. Replace the back of the frame and secure it with the tabs. Store the frames in a safe place until the wedding day.
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Tips & Warnings
Set time aside and collect family or friends for help with this project. Play music, pop some popcorn, and enjoy each other's company as you create these novelty wedding favors.
Hot glue can burn the skin and should be used with caution.
References
- Photo Credit wedding dineer table image by Heng kong Chen from Fotolia.com
