I've been collecting frames for just "the right use". This weekend I finally found some metal meshing for a dollar. (instead of having to pay 8dollars at home depot for a MUCH larger amount than I would ever need.
Tools & items needed:
hollow frame, ruler, wire cutter, electric staple gun, (or strong staple gun), exacto knife, roll of small wire mesh, foam backing board, fabric or paper if you wish
measure the inside of the frame from the back. This is the measurement you will cut out of the wire mesh. There should be a lip you can staple into (where the glass of the frame sat)
with the wire cutters cut out the amount you will need. You will staple this onto the back side of the frame so make sure there is room on the lip for the staples not to show.
Stapeling on the back side of the frame, I used an electric stapler to keep the wire mesh in place. You don't have to use an electric one, it just goes faster.
Measure the outside of the frame for the foam board. This frame actually had a recessed area (lip) to staple the foam board. You can always staple it to the total outline diameter of the frame if there is no lip.
Measure out the foam board and using a ruler and exacto knife cut. (exacto knife so you don't bend the board when you cut...like scissors would do). Or you could use a heavy card board. You can cover the foam board with fabric or paper (using modge podge or paper glue or adhesive spray). It just so happened that my foam board was gold.
staple the foam board into place and that is that. Much easier that I thought. Within 1 hour I had a fun earring holder. If I find some S hooks, I can hang necklaces too.
I've got my girls here! sorry no bloggin for a couple of days while we party till the cows come home! or something like that! ...in the meantime taking care of Lauren (aka: the vessel that is growing my grandchild) but you can be sure we are going to hit up some garage sales, and shop and eat out and watch movies and MAKE THINGS.
Tools & items needed:
measure the inside of the frame from the back. This is the measurement you will cut out of the wire mesh. There should be a lip you can staple into (where the glass of the frame sat)
Stapeling on the back side of the frame, I used an electric stapler to keep the wire mesh in place. You don't have to use an electric one, it just goes faster.
Measure the outside of the frame for the foam board. This frame actually had a recessed area (lip) to staple the foam board. You can always staple it to the total outline diameter of the frame if there is no lip. 
Measure out the foam board and using a ruler and exacto knife cut. (exacto knife so you don't bend the board when you cut...like scissors would do). Or you could use a heavy card board. You can cover the foam board with fabric or paper (using modge podge or paper glue or adhesive spray). It just so happened that my foam board was gold. 
staple the foam board into place and that is that. Much easier that I thought. Within 1 hour I had a fun earring holder. If I find some S hooks, I can hang necklaces too.
Kieri & I had fun at the sales this week: $1.00 for 2 bundles of spoons&knives for craft project, cheap paint brushes for 25cents, a LARGE partylite 3 wick Vanilla candle for only 2dollars, travel coffee mug 1.00 black satin fabric for 25cents and... 4 hooded baby towels for $3.00.
Brand new in box popcorn popper $5.00, 6 little jars for 1.00, autumn fabric for 25cents, cool tray for keys 1.00.
box of corn 1.00(I'm ready for fall)
and this was from the free box: spools of ribbons, Cinnamon sticks, bag of ribbons 2 bags petals, Christmas greenery, FREE
nearly new machine
after 4 hours, smells wonderful
dumped out quickly... smelling wonderful
nice and brown..? too crispy? what does the inside look like?
yum
so many colors
and so many cute ideas
here's Megan's before..
and after
the Harry Potter Board
this one was framed
and the cute red & zig zag and buttons
aren't we a fun creative group!
Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only thing you'll have left is your character.
