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Washi Tape Picture Frame

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Washi Tape Picture Frame

I was looking through the garage the other day trying to find something I could use to make a new craft with and came across some old picture frames.  I have tons of photo pictures up, but no signs with words.  So, I thought this would be great use for that.

Materials I used :

  • Picture frame (old or new)
  • Picture
  • Washi Tape
  • Scissors

First I started with the old picture frame I found in the garage.

Picture Frame

For the 4 x 6 picture I used Pic Monkey to create a sign.  I used a chalkboard background with white lettering.  This Scripture is from the book of Ruth in the Bible.  It is one of my favorite verses.  I had the picture printed at Walgrenes for 20 cents!

4 x 6 sign

4 x 6 picture

The sign just looks so blah.  Don’t get me wrong, I love simplistic things, but this is just too much black and white.

So, I thought I would use Washi Tape on the white matte.  I started with a flower pattern navy blue tape and wrapped it all around the matte.

Washi Tape

I used scissors to cut a small slit on the edges of the corners.  Washi Tape is so forgiving and easy to work with.

Washi Tape

Washi Tape Picture Frame

I wanted to use a contrasting color just to break up the bold pattern a bit, so I used a smaller diameter green Washi Tape.  I am definitely loving the navy blue and green combo.  Plus, with the washi tape being transparent you can still see some white poking through.

Washi Tape Picture Frame

Honestly this craft project was a lot easier than what I thought it was going to be.  It probably took me less than 10 minutes to cover the frame matte.  The washi tape just adds so much more interest and character to this picture frame.

Washi Tape Picture Frame

Now I have a reminder of how great our God really is!

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Comments

  1. Love how this turned out! Such an easy way to update the mat & I agree that it looked a little blah before. Sometimes you just need to add a little color to black and white!
    Sarah

  9. Very cute! I would love to do this with a few different styles and then put them in a collage to make my boring white wall less boring. Thanks for the idea:)

    Nicole
    HoldtheOffice.com

  12. Katie, I love that you brought some life into with covering the white matte. We forget about the details and you displayed this so nicely! Thank you so much for linking up to our Get Your DIY On Challenge this week. Next week is Fall Themed Wreaths, I hope you’ll make it back and share with us! Have a great week!

    Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog

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