Design Team Projects: Stacy Armstrong

Happily Ever After Altered Frames

Need to make cute wall decor for your pincess’ room? Your little girl is sure to love this project. These frames are fun and easy to make with the Happily Ever After Cricut Cartridge and supplies from the Creative Xpress store. The Doodlebug paper packs are full of rich vibrant color and texture which makes them perfect for any princess room. I should warn you…this Cricut cartridge is so much fun, you won’t want to stop with just one frame. You’ll want to make all 4…..and them some!

Instructions for making one Disney Princess Portrait Frame:

Prepare Frame:

First, paint sides of frame using a foam brush and Kaiser white paint (03-4143). You many need to apply 2 coats.

Next, gather the supplies you will need to cover frame: Richard wood frame (13-3952), Modge Podge (01-2756), a little bit of water to thin modge podge, foam paint brush, and a craft knife (03-3472).

In a small cup thin modge podge with a little bit of water. Generously brush mixture over wood fr ame. Place pattern paper over top of frame. TIP: Use paper boner or brayer to smooth out any wrinkles or bumps. When paper is dry trim with craft knife (03-3472) and cut an “X” through the 6×6 opening. Fold paper back, adhere with modge podge mixture and trim.

Use in from Fiesta Clearsnap inks on edges and in corners to give complete color coverage.

Princess:

Choose the princess you desire to make for the frame. Cut at 5.5 inches. Use the Design studio to lay out the layered pieces on your Cricut mat or use the Mix and Match feature on your expression. Emboss and chalk each layer as desired. Starting with a black background piece, adhere all the layers together. Past on 6×6 sheet of white cardstock. Adhere white cardstock to wood 6×6 backing from frame.
Now, hang it on the wall and watch your little princess giggle and smile with delight at her new princess portrait!

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