Welcome to the newest Altenew’s Educators Blog Hop! The theme/topic for this Hop is “Anything But A Card”. I have the perfect project to share with you. I used some of my favorite Altenew products- pattterned paper, Washi tape and a stamp with a matching die.
For my “Anything But A Card” project I repurposed an upainted 5″ x7″ wooden easel picture frame. Here are some photos of the repurposed picture frame.
HOW I REPURPOSED A PLAIN WOODEN PICTURE FRAME- FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRORDINARY USING ALTENEW PRODUCTS.
I had this 5″ x 7″ wooden picture in my collection of card making supplies and mixed media projects for a long time. It needed an upgrade. I painted the wooden frame with white acrylic paint to cover the unpainted frame. I used the Altenew Many Dots wide washi tape to wrap the frame starting from the inside edge, the sides and the back of the frame. I used a craft knife to create the mitered corners.
I then selected a watercolored background paper from the Altenew Summer Garden 6″ x6″ paper pack. The watercolored blueish paper was a great contrast to the black and white dots on the frame.
Next, I stamped the outline Smile stamp from the Altenew Halftone Smile stamp set on blue paper. I used the coordinating Altenew smile die for the stamped smile word. I die cut a 2″ x 3 1/4″ white card stock rectangle and stamped the word ‘just’ from the same Atlenew stamp set onto the white rectangle and then glued the smile die to the tag. I used foam tape behind the smile die cut word to pop it up from the background paper. The last step was to secure the easel back cardboard to the frame. Done! A big step up from the plain wooden frame. So, if you have a wooden frame that is boring and needs an upgrade, use Altenew washi tape, word stamps, Altenew patterned paper and a coordinating die to go from plain to fabulous.
Here is a link for you to post your “Anything But A Card”. Can’t wait to see your awesome creations!
Please, check out my Altenew Blog Hop AECP Colleagues to see what they have created! Have fun and be inspired!
Rebecca Sogn (check out Rebecca’s Blog before you visit mine)
Nancy Souza ( don’t forget to check out Virginia’s Blog next)
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Fabulous frame and image!
Thanks Eva!!!!
Such a fun idea to decorate a picture frame – love it!
Thanks Betty! Great to jazz up a plain wood picture
frame!!!
Love your frame!! Great way to use the washi tape and then add a stamped positive inspiration to see everyday! Love it!
Thanks Beverly!! Great Altenew stamp set!!, I use it
alot. 👍
Great idea using washi tape to decorate.🙂
Thanks! Super easy and it was wide enough to wrap around the frame. Thanks for checking it out.
Is such a wonderful idea to use washi tape to decorate a frame! This is a perfect statement piece to add to any entry hall, or craft room, love the color combo too! Thanks for the inspiration!
Glad you liked it! I like trying new ways to use supplies
Sorry was not finished – I like using my supplies for different projects. Thanks.
What a fabulous project
Thanks!
Such a cool project!
Thanks and super easy.
I am really enjoying all the uses of washi tape on this hop! Great work!
Thanks so much!
Nicely done and love the colors you chose!
Thanks. I found just the right paper!
What a great idea to use the Washi tape for decorating. The frame turned out so nicely! The smile die cut is a great reminder, especially after the last year we have had!
Thanks you can’t go wrong with a smile.
I will have to try that one.
Great! Try something different.
love the repursed frame
Thanks!
Neat! 🙂
Thanks!
At first glance, I thought you painted the frame, you applied that washi tape so professionally!
Great idea covering frame with washi tape, would make a great gift.
Thanks! Great idea!
Nice use of the washi for the frame. Great smile framing.
Thanks! A different way to use washi tape.
Very pretty!
Thanks so stopping by!
Beautiful frame. I love washi tape! And I love that washi tape!
I do,too. Black, white and dots. What’s not to like?
Thanks for stopping by.
Your frame is amazing!! Love the way it turned out
Thanks so much!
Great idea to repurpose a frame! Love that washi tape!
Thanks! Love those dots!
Absolutely love it Nancy!
Thanks so much! A different way to use your washi
tape! Thank you!
Very clever using washi to cover a plain wooden frame, I just ❤️ this! The water colored 6×6 paper is beautiful!
Loved your frame, thanks for the instructions. Smile is my favorite word!
Thanks for sharing your talent and the inspiration your giving us !
Glad you liked the picture frame. Something a little different! Thanks!
Love that frame. I’ve decorated frames with paint, patterned papers, etc., many times, but I’ve never thought of using washi! Guess I need to take another look at Altenew’s gorgeous selection!
Thanks! I have used that washi tape on many
projects. Give it a try.