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Mother’s Day Frame with a Special Message

At a Glance:

#3719 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Faded Jade, 2 oz. - 4667

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Nutmeg, 2 oz. - 944

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 32 oz. - CS11303

Number Needed: 1 $21.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Unfinished wood picture frame, Large wood tag, 1 piece 12” x 12” scrapbook paper (green with several large flowers), Pink ribbon, Pink silk flower, Pearl button, Ink jet printer (optional), Brown distress ink, Cosmetic wedge or cotton ball, Sandpaper, Hot glue gun

Instructions

  1. Sand frame and tag smooth, wipe clean.
  2. Paint inside and out side edges of frame with Nutmeg, Paint edges of tag with Nutmeg. Allow to dry.
  3. Load a flat brush with Faded Jade and brush onto a paper towel until almost dry. Lightly stroke over Nutmeg.
  4. Use the frame as a template and cut out a piece of scrapbook paper to cover frame. Carefully cut out center and save for tag.
  5. Type up then print “Mom you make the world more beautiful” or other special message onto scrapbook paper. 6. Glue papers to frame and tag using Mod Podge. Allow to dry.
  6. Use sandpaper to sand away any extra paper until edges are smooth. (Sand in one direction - towards the back)
  7. Dab cosmetic wedge or cotton ball in brown distress ink then use to distress edges of frame and tag as shown. Allow to dry.
  8. Seal front and painted edges of frame and tag with Mod Podge. Allow to dry.
  9. Remove and discard plastic center from flower; glue flower back together with hot glue then glue button to center.
  10. Tie ribbon into a bow and use hot glue to attach ribbon, flower and tag to frame.

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Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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