Making pictures on a wet Sunday

What are you doing on this wet and windy day? The DIY in the garden has come to a halt, I won't be doing any more out there for a couple of weeks. My fixing must be good, the wind hasn't blown down the pallets. I am hoping that this is the storm before the calm, the weather forecast says the sun will be back, YAY :o))

I was wondering what to do with the rest of the colourful paper I made at the crafty club. A picture came to mind. I have this brown wooden frame, bought from a car boot sale a couple of years ago, never did anything with it. I did some wavy machine stitching across the paper, and added a red and an orange mesh bag, then run the machine over it a few times. I found some artificial flowers and took them apart and arranged them. Hmmm, not too bad, but not quite right.  

This is what I ended up with. The frame has had two coats of while emulsion paint, I hand stitched some beads on the mesh, and put two big plastic flowers on it fastened with a bead and sequin in the centre. I love it. 

Next I thought, instead of making a picture, why not make a frame with it. So, if you want to copy me, this is what I did. Cut a square as big as you like, with a little bit extra for folding over to the back. Cut a square aperture in the middle, snip into each corner and fold one mm to the back.

You could make your margins wider if you like. Next get a stiff piece of card and cut it to the size of the frame.

Then find a picture you want to put in the frame. I have chosen a piece of fabric. Cut a piece of card bigger than the aperture, and fold the excess fabric to the back and stick down with tape.

This is my picture. It looks like the flower is hand painted.

Now back to the frame. Fold the margins through to the back and stick down. I have used some superglue under the tape just to make sure it sticks. 

Do the same with the outer edge, a good idea is to use clothes pegs to hold it together while the glue sets.

All is stuck down at the back, the frame is done. I got my tape from the Scrapstore, but you could probably use masking tape, or other tape you can get at a DIY store.

Next to stick the picture on the back. Check at the front to make sure it is in the right place. Add more tape. I didn't use glue at this stage.

Finally add a loop, glue if you like, and cut a piece of card to cover the whole of the back. I used a Bran Flakes box. Stick tape all around it close to the edge for a neat finish. 

And there you have it. My home made picture and frame is 7 inches square. 

Who is going to have a go? You can use anything you like to make the frame and picture. You just need stiff cardboard, any boxes will do, some tape,and some glue, You could paint the frame, or cover it with fabric. The possibilities are endless, bags of imagination required.

Dinner time now, I've got some veg to use up. Crafty Club in the morning. I'll catch you tomorrow. SS Email me your mobile number, you never know, the timing might be right.
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