Happy girls are the prettiest! : Picture Frame by Nidhi Modi Sethia

Hello Everyone,

Here is a step-by-step DIY innovative beautiful photo frame I recently crafted for my daughters saying " Happy girls are the prettiest! "

Materials Required

➤ 12*12 iris paper ( 270 gsm is a good choice )

➤ Dye ( 1 for the corner, 1 for the frame )

➤ Flower Dye ( I have used ‘heartfelt creations wildwood floral’ for the roses and fillers)

➤ Leaf dye

➤ Some wood roundels

➤ Stamps ( letters background stamps)

➤ Small stamps for wood roundels

➤ Coordinating flower stamp

➤ The main quotation/banner stamp (Happy girls are the prettiest)

➤ Butterfly stamp

➤ 12mm pointed Styrofoam

➤ Small red pollen

➤ Sequins

➤ Stencil for background

➤ Shades of yellow, brown and red in archival as well as distress inks

How To Make The Photo Frame

For the frame:

· Firstly, cut out all the shapes, 10 pieces for the frame. 5 pieces for the corner.

· Layer them neatly one on top of the other to make 2 frames and 1 corner. Ensure they are stuck together properly.

· Apply a very thin layer of gesso to cover all three and let them dry.

· Colour the frames using butterscotch archival ink.

· Colour the corner using sienna and black.

· Make the flowers using stamp and dye ( the moulds can be used too now)

For the background:

· Take the sheet and colour it using smooshing

· With the stencil colour one corner using a darker shade.

· Now, using the same colour, stamp the letter stamp all over.

· While the ink of the letters is still wet emboss it to add a little shine.

· Spray on the background to give an even finishing.

· Using the stencil make leaves on the corners.

· Stamp on the wooden roundels and stamp the banner stamp

· Stamp the butterfly and use ___.

· Darken the corners to give depth

· Lastly, assemble everything together as shown.

Your dazzling DIY photo frame is ready to use. This makes a perfect gift for any occasion. It can also beautify your home with photos of you and your loved ones. Enjoy your new achievement ;)

Hope you all enjoyed making this picture frame ....do share your creations with us and in case of any queries about it...just leave your message below...

Nidhi Modi Sethia

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Happy Crafting!!

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