Thursday, 6 September 2012

All You Need To Know About Creating Your Own Fabric Frames

By Kerri Turner


A stylish and creative way to show off your favorite photographs is with fabric frames. Ordinary picture frames can be plain and boring. Enhance your decor and draw attention to your photos with something crafty and original that is easy to make or affordable to buy.

It is actually really straightforward to produce your own personalized frame, and all you need are in fact a few items, of which some you may well already have. First of all you have to choose a material. You could decide on something that features an attractive print and also complements your other decor. Pretty much any haberdashery or even craft shop will offer a variety of patterns for you to pick from.

You can easily create the structure by making use of wood or even another material that is durable, or alternatively you can buy one that has already been made. You then need to wrap the material around and then secure it by making use of either glue or a staple gun. In the event that you use glue, make sure to go through the directions very carefully to make sure that you have chosen one that will definitely work for project.

In the event that you decide to construct the frame yourself, you can use corkboard, cardboard or wood. Depending on just what you choose, you might need some hardware and equipment such as a hammer, scissors as well as nails and even possibly a blade to cut through cardboard. A thick, durable cardstock will also be a good base for a small picture.

This is really an incredibly affordable creative hobby as well as being a wonderful approach to take when redesigning an old frame which no longer compliments your current decor, or just doesn't satisfy your personal taste. You can also buy bargain priced frames and do them up a bit to make them look more expensive. Just make absolutely certain to use adhesive items that will last a while.

You will definitely have loads of fun undertaking this project, as your imagination can run wild and your options are endless. You can easily decide to sew on a couple of buttons or even stick on a few gemstones. Supposing that you are good at needlework, you could easily sew on some cotton deigns. Children can also get involved with the decorative side of this specific project and would definitely enjoy doing it.

Think about including batting in-between the frame and the material to produce some depth. Laces and ribbons could easily be attached to the edges for an elaborate touch. Should you decide to hand make this unique item, you will also have to think about just how it will be exhibited, and you may have to include a hook if you intend on hanging it on the wall.

Fabric frames are simple to make on your own and would be a lovely gift for a friend or a relative. This would be especially sweet if you included a photo that would have meaning for the person receiving it. Update your older picture frames or make brand new ones; the choice is yours.




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