Would you take a look at this? She took an old book…which I have more than a few lying around…and made an awesome “vintage’ looking picture frame! So simple and so stinkin’ cool! **See below how to make one for yourself!
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Blogger, It’s Always Autumn, has shared with us step-by-step instructions how to make this vintage-looking picture frame from an old book.
This is all you’ll need:
- Hardcover book
- Photograph
- Pen
- X-Acto knife
- Plastic page protector
- Tape
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Next, you’re going to trace the photo on the inside of the cover to determine the ‘frame’ size. If you want to frame a photo bigger than a 4×6 (shown), simply use a larger book.
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Now, use your X-Acto knife to cut an opening slightly smaller than your traced photo. Autumn prefers to make 4 or 5 passes over the line and recommends you do not cut all the way through until you flip the book over. See picture for clarification.
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Once you’ve cut all the way through the cover, pop out the section to create your ‘frame.’ The frayed edges just add to the vintage / rustic look. 🙂
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Now, lay your sheet protector over the opening. Use the traced lines (or even a tiny bit bigger) to measure the size for your photo ‘pocket.’ And cut it to fit.
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Tape (or glue) you sheet protector to the book / frame to create you photo pocket. Then slip inside the photo of your choice. This also allows you to change photos in the future.
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And, you’re done!
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Thank you, It’s Always Autumn, for sharing with us this fun and creative idea! And what a great gift this would make, too. 🙂
HT LittleThings
