DIY: SCROLL STYLE POSTER FRAMES

Hanging or framing a piece of art or photo can be tricky, especially if the item you're wishing to display is of a random size or shape.  There's nothing I like less than having to custom frame something - it's just so expensive! (I never DO IT). NEVER.  

If I do need a frame, I usually turn to the DI, TARGET CLEARANCE ISLE, Ikea, but in some cases these selections of frames just don't  quite measure up.

I bought some fun wrapping paper ($3.50) from PaperSource a couple weeks ago that I wanted to display in our living room, in particular, a lovely modern flower print that makes me so happy when I look at it. LIKE SO HAPPY I COULD DIE. I wanted to make something FUN, inexpensive and unique to all my other frames in the room. SOMETHING LIKE THIS COSTS $30.00 + dollars (etsy shop or in a store) just for the frame, let alone the art. SAVE YOURSELF and make it. TO MAKE ONE OF YOUR OWN, all you need is 5 simple ingredients: a POSTER or in my case wrapping paper, 1" or so wood trim with lip, stain & decorative nails (to be cut), and wire/twine.  ALL FOUND BELOW!

+ GLUE GUN ( TOTALLY ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS THESE DAYS besides my Husband)

   Here are the three easy steps to create this exact frame:

1. Using a can of wood stain & stain your pieces of trim.  I used 1" beveled trim from which you can easily find in the trim/crown moulding section of your hardware store. (ME HOME-DEPOT)

2. Assemble using decorative nails (cut down with pliers) and hot glue in place on trim. I personally could have tried a different method to make it (like the real deal), but I saved myself time and glued it right to the trim. (IMPATIENT MUCH?) I used just a little bit of glue so I don't ruin the paper, perhaps I could use the poster again in the future for another project. 

3. Lastly, attach some twine or wire (mine from an OLD frame), ribbon, or cord to the back with hot glue gun!

The possibilities are endless with this framing techique.  You can give your frame a vintage feel by distressing the paint and using hemp cord or burlap ribbon. Or, if you want a more of a chic look, choose a bright COLORFUL glossy paint and some velvet ribbon. I love color. DID I MENTION I LOVE GOLD. (TOTALLY MY NEXT SCROLL FRAME) I want one in like every room. 

HOPE YOU LOVE this lil "Mended Treasure" IT LIKE I DO

XOXO