Fancy your frame up!

If you have old frames that you don't know what to do with, here is a cute solution! Recently, my grandmother-in-law gave me a box full of  frames that she wasn't using and I was thrilled to get started on this project! 

To get started, you'll need: 

- Frame

- Decorative trim 

-Paint and brushes

-Glue (I used a hot glue gun but you can use wood glue) 

- Sander or sandpaper

- jigsaw 

You will first start out by dusting your frame, making sure the surface is clean. 

I had some decorative trim on hand and decided to put it to use. This trim was found at Home Depot and wasn't expensive. Make sure to put the two together so see whether or not you'll like them as one piece. 

This next step can be complicated. Luckily though, my grandfather is very skilled with wood and he shared a secret with me when it comes to making 2 lines come together on an angle. Unfortunately, I got this information AFTER the frame was complete so I don't have pictures to help. 

 - Take your first piece of trim and put the FLAT end all the way to the frame. 

- The second piece will go next to your first. Cut it at a 45 degree angle. 

- Now your first piece has a profile to fit next to. 

Cut your wood with a jigsaw and sand down the edges. TIP - When you cut your trim, leave more on the end so you aren't sanding away your edges that you just matched up with one another.

 

Wipe your surface clean and make sure the dust is off and everything fits. Paint your pieces BEFORE gluing. For the frame, I had some BEHR white paint and used that. Use a nice brand of paint to avoid painting too many layers. For the trim, I used "Elegant Finish Metallic Paint - Champagne Gold",  which I got at JoAnn's.  Warning though, you may become obsessed.

After that, glue your pieces together and you are done! 

Thanks and enjoy!