Fun With Frames (Part 1)

As the title implies, there is a part 2 coming too! I got one of those really cheap assorted packs of frames because I needed some 8x10 and 5x7 frames for family photos. I wound up with some extra 4x4 and 4x6 frames so I decided to do a little experimenting.

For this design, I thought back to a project I did in 8th grade art class using tissue paper and Mod Podge. To start off, I stamped the images from the Artistic Etchings stamp set in black on some white tissue paper. Then I tore them out. I also tore some blue and green tissue paper I had left over from the holidays. The wrinklier, the better! Once I had all my pieces, I disassembled the frame, and put a coat of Mod Podge right on the inside of the glass. I put the stamped pieces down first, then put more Mod Podge over them, then continued building up layers of tissue paper and Mod Podge. Once everything was dry, I trimmed off the excess tissue paper from around the edge of the glass and reassembled my frame. I wouldn't recommend doing this with a fancy expensive frame, but with one I paid less than a dollar for, I think it came out pretty well!

Supply List

Stamps: Artistic Etchings (page 129 of IBC)

Cardstock: Whisper White (I put it behind the tissue paper to cover up the cardboard backing board)

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Tissue paper scraps, Mod Podge, foam brush, picture frame