Give that old frame some STRIPES for FUN!

Have one of those boring white frames for multiple photos? Feeling cheap or crafty? Try STRIPES!

You will need:

• Photo frame you are wanting to paint stripes on
• 2 chosen paint colors
• Masking tape no thicker than 1" for a larger frame
• Paint brush(s)

Steps for striping your frame:

1. Find your frame. (I bought a 4 photo frame at Wal-Mart with just a plain white insert for a little less than $5.00.
2. Choose two paint colors that you want your frame to be. I chose to use blue and green as it matched a room of my friend. (You could do 3 or more colors after you get the hang of it)
3. Paint the frame insert completely with one of the chosen colors
4. Use masking tape to tape off stripes for your frame. 
5.  Paint the entire thing the second color of choice.
6. Let the frame dry COMPLETELY. This is probably the most important step. If you do not let it dry you will get splotchy lines and make a mess. 
7. Insert photos.

Paint the Frame.

Tape off the frame.

 Paint the frame and peel the tape. Insert photos!

You can do this technique with the inserts and the outer frame. 

You can add a bow, flower, or some jewels. 

You can also paint the stripes horizontal, diagonal, or vertical.

The possibilities with this one are endless!

Good for gifts for the girls and mom's to be! Make them one of a kind!

More ideas to come- Stay in touch!

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