Picture Frame Makeover

Ugly Picture Frames Beware!

If any of you are like me you  have tones of ordinary run of the mill picture frames around your house. Most have great photos or art work in them, but almost all have ordinary frames and white photo mats. Well I'm here to change that! Today I'm going to show you how to change ordinary into extraordinary (cheesy I know, but fun). Here is what you will need.

Ugly, outdated, or just plain ordinary picture frame
acrylic or spray paint
scrapbook paper
glue
scissors
tape
awesome photo or art

Step One: Sand and Paint Your Picture Frame. 
          I sanded my picture frame because it was made out of plastic, so I needed some grit for the paint to adhere to. My frame was painted using acrylic paint, because that is what I had on hand. I would suggest using spray paint, because it is much easier, quicker and more effective to use. 

Step Two: Updating Your Photo Mat

          If you already have a photo mat with your frame you simply want to cover it with your chosen scrapbook paper. You accomplish this by gluing your scrapbook over top of your white photo mat and cutting an X with your scissors or exacto knife in the square of your  photo map. This will give you four triangles that you simply fold back and glue to the backside of your photo mat. Tape your photo in place. 

Step Three: Place Glass and Photo Mat in Updated Frame and Hang.

SHABAM! A super cute and updated picture frame for the cheap price of... $0 dollars.  Completed with items I already had. DIY success! Happy Crafting