arts & craft
découpaged
picture frame
Bring the traditional découpage method up to
date by decorating a plain frame with simple
square and rectangular pieces of bold paper
decorated with attractive designs. We finished
the frame with rick rack trim and cute buttons.
You will need:
• Decorative paper in a variety of designs
• Scissors
• Picture frame with wide edges for découpage
• PVA/white glue
• Rick rack trim to fit frame
• Buttons to decorate
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By Catherine Woram and Clare Youngs
RRP $34.99
Bookreps.co.nz/Ryland Peters & Small
step 1.
Cut out shapes Cut out a selection of
squares and rectangles from the decorative paper and
arrange the pieces in piles of the same design to make
sticking them easier. You may like to arrange the paper on
the frame before you start sticking to work out your design,
or you can simply begin sticking and see where you end up!
step 2.
step 3.
step 4.
Decorate Apply glue to the back of the
buttons and stick them on the frame at regular
intervals. You could ask an adult to do this using a hot
glue gun, as the glue sticks get very hot.
Start sticking Begin sticking the shapes
on the frame. Apply glue to the back of each paper square
or rectangle. Press the edges of the paper flat with your
fingers to make sure they don’t curl up. Continue sticking
on the shapes until the frame is completely covered.
Finishing Cut four lengths of rick rack to fit
around the frame aperture. Use PVA/white glue to stick the
rick rack to the frame, neatly bordering the aperture. Leave
to dry completely. Insert a picture in the frame to finish.