Playroom Art Frames

Supplies Needed

Frames

Fabric

Paint

Scissors

Sandpaper

Large clips

Particle board

Hot glue gun

Electric saw

-First, you will want to find frames that are large enough to fit your child's artwork

(I found these frames at a local thrift store for just a couple of dollars each)

-Paint frames desired color

-After the paint has dried, lightly distress edges with sandpaper

-Measure the inside of the frame(where the glass would be)

-cut particle board according to those measurements

(if you don't have a saw, your local hardware store may be able to cut it for you for a fee)

-Place fabric face down and put board on top

-Cut fabric 1 1/2 inches greater than the size of the board

-With your glue gun, put a line of glue on one side of the board and press fabric down

-Repeat on opposite side, pulling fabric lightly but firmly 

-Repeat on other two sides with the same technique

-Once glue has dried, put frame face down on table

-Put a line of glue on all four sides of the inside of the frame and press board into frame

-This step must be done quickly as the glue dries very quickly

-Once secured, I put an extra bit of glue around the backside where the frame and fabric meet for added strength

-Turn frame around, so you are looking at the front

-With your clip in hand, put glue on the back. I covered the back of the magnet completely. I choose the one with the magnetic back so it would be easier to glue down

-Center the clip and press firmly into place (this must also be done quickly)

-Hang and enjoy!