I’ve mentioned before that I am mildly obsessed with Pinterest. The main purpose for me other than to waste time is to actually make stuff I pin on my DIY board.
Enter these cute little frames I made a few weekends ago for my Dad’s surprise birthday party. We love surprise parties in my family, apparently.
Since we’re hating Dave Ramsey right now being wiser stewards of our resources, I had a $20 limit. In other words, time to hit up Goodwill. After getting some inspiration, I headed to Goodwill for the frames. I actually wasn’t sure what I would find (our local store is let’s just say, special) in the way of frames but I got lucky.
Like a complete and total non-DIYer, I also forgot to take the ‘before’ pictures but just imagine that these frames were horrible. Not even kidding. As in one of the frames had this poem about Grandmother blessings. Not that there’s anything wrong with that but it definitely wasn’t what I needed. But! It had a DIY afterlife! Potential!
Below is a rough explanation of what I did via bullet points/numbered list because that’s how I stay on track. Don’t expect crazy awesome detailed pictures with step-by-step technical instructions from me (YHL, anyone?) because I would be lying if I told you I’m a DIY queen.
Materials:
- 1 high density foam roller {2 pack for $2.48}
- Paint stirrer stick thing {free}
- Newspapers {free}
- Frog tape {free}
- Chalkboard paint {30 oz. for $9.98}
- Frames {thrifted five 4×6 frames at $1/each, total $5.35}
- Total spent: $17.81
Steps:
#1: Remove backing and glass from frames. Tape numbers on the corresponding frames/glass so you don’t have a mini meltdown forget later which glass goes inside which frame. Sorry, I only have an ‘after’ picture of the tape on the glass part.
#2: Apply chalkboard paint according to manufacturer instructions. I used Rustoleum Chalkboard Paint in Black which we bought found at Home Depot as well as the foam rollers. Make sure you use high-density foam because that’s what will work best – it gives you the smoothest finish. And you want a smooth finish for chalkboard because, well…you’ll be writing on it.
I loved how easy they are to make. Thanks for stopping by!
How adorable, what a great idea! I'll have to try this in the near future.
Allyssa
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Thanks, Emily!
Very crafty! Nice work.
I need to try this. Super Clever.
That sounds like a great idea. Do leave me a link if you get around to posting your project. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
This is not only a brilliant idea but they're are also looking beautiful! I bought myself a few fake wooden frames from a dollar store than I plan to hand on my wall asymmetrically. Adding a little chalkboard to the postcards and photos looks quite well in my head, now. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cheers,
Tobias
That's a great idea!
What a cute idea! I need more art in my house, and this would be a cute way to fill the walls and leave sweet notes for The BF.