Make any wooden frame look ”golden” by giving it a mini makeover using Plaid paint and the Cricut Explore!
Whenever I’m feeling like I need a little kick in the mojo I head to the Hobby Lobby clearance aisle. With cool home decor pieces at super cheap prices I can add a little Plaid Crafts paint or cut out some vinyl with my Cricut Explore Air and create something fun without having to start from scratch. Last week I found a frame (regularly $17.99 on sale for $6.82) and was able to give it a glitzy gold makeover! {FTC Disclaimer: I received some of these products for free but was not compensated for this post. This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a few pennies if you buy something!}
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- wood frame
- foam brush
- masking/painters tape
- Folk Art Metallics acrylic paint – Pure Gold
- Folk Art Chunky Glitter acrylic paint – Chunky Gold
- Cricut Explore Air
- Light Grip Mat
- Cricut Gold Glitter Vinyl with Strong Grip Transfer Tape (sampler pack shown – see quick tip below)
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HOW TO MAKE WOODEN FRAME:
1. Mask off area to be painted with masking/painters tape. In this case the glass was attached to the frame so I taped along the edge of the glass as well.
2. Apply several coats of gold paint to the frame (I did two) – allow to dry between coats.
3. Apply several coats of glitter paint – allow to dry between coats. This paint looks like glue with glitter in it – so it will go on milky white. I did three coats – the more coats you apply the more glittery your project will be!
Yes. I am wearing pajama bottoms in this photo. I’m not sure I’d even showered. Welcome to my life. 😉
4. Create your phrase in Cricut Design Space (I’ve shared it with you here), cut out of glitter vinyl and apply directly to the mat. For glitter vinyl you need strong grip transfer tape. *Quick Tip: The strong grip transfer tape is INCLUDED in the sampler. It is the first thing on the roll so just unroll the entire sampler and you’ll find it.*
5. Reassemble the frame and add your photo.
Shout out to Don for taking this photo of me and Amber (from Damask Love) at the last 24-Hour Craft Day on HSN. I just love it – and her – and him!
Wooden Frame Makeover with Plaid Crafts and Cricut
Materials
- wood frame
- foam brush
- masking/painters tape
- Folk Art Metallics acrylic paint – Pure Gold
- Folk Art Chunky Glitter acrylic paint – Chunky Gold
- Cricut Explore Air
- Light Grip Mat
- Cricut Gold Glitter Vinyl with Strong Grip Transfer Tape
Instructions
- Mask off area to be painted with masking/painters tape. In this case the glass was attached to the frame so I taped along the edge of the glass as well.
- Apply several coats of gold paint to the frame (I did two) – allow to dry between coats.
- Apply several coats of glitter paint – allow to dry between coats. This paint looks like glue with glitter in it – so it will go on milky white. I did three coats – the more coats you apply the more glittery your project will be!
- Create your phrase in Cricut Design Space, cut out of glitter vinyl and apply directly to the mat. For glitter vinyl you need strong grip transfer tape. *Quick Tip: The strong grip transfer tape is INCLUDED in the sampler. It is the first thing on the roll so just unroll the entire sampler and you’ll find it.*
- Reassemble the frame and add your photo.
If you love makeovers and you love Cricut check out the project below!
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