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Valentine Sweetheart Picture Frame
Item# e08723
An old-fashioned romantic frame makes a lovely gift for a spouse or special couple.
Designed by Candice Davis, Plaid Creative TeamStep: 1
Basecoat the frame with 2 coats of White. Let dry.
Step: 2
Sand the inside and outside of the frame with sandpaper. Brush away crumbs.
Step: 3
To antique the box, squeeze a small amount of Pure Bronze onto a foam plate. Dip a clean, damp rag into the paint and wipe gently across the frame. Let dry.
Step: 4
Trace the frame onto floral paper. Cut out the shape of the frame ½-inch to 1-inch smaller than the frame. Mod Podge the floral paper to the center of the frame. When dry, use a craft knife to cut out the heart center.
Step: 5
Use the decorative-edged scissors to cut ½-inch wide strips of red paper. Mod Podge strips in a square on the frame front. Let dry
Step: 6
Cut out flowers or other motif from floral paper; use Mod Podge to adhere to frame.
Step: 7
Glue letter tiles spelling “LOVE” to the frame.
Step: 8
Tie a ribbon bow around the key. Glue the key to the right side of the frame.
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Plaid® Apple Barrel® Acrylic Paint: White, Pure Bronze
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Plaid® Mod Podge® Satin
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Wooden Frame
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Scrabble® Game Tiles or Alphabet Tiles
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Old Key
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Decorative Paper (1 sheet each): Red Patterned, Floral (complimentary colors)
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Pink Ribbon (1-yard)
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Paintbrush
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Clean Rag
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Foam Plate
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Container of Water
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Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
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Decorative-edged Scissors
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Craft Knife
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Sandpaper
Craft Time: 60+ minutesUse photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.
Embellish with any recycled items.