Budget Art Ideas Using Dollar Store Frames

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Budget Art Ideas Using Dollar Store Frames

Are you one of those who have a drawer full of favourite cards from your kids or spouse? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could bring some of these special remembrances out into the light again? Here’s an idea using dollar store frames that has the double benefit of allowing you to save your memories while adding artwork to any room in the house. Try these and other budget art ideas using dollar store frames.

Frame Greeting Cards

First decide which cards would be appropriate for framing. Cards with no writing on the front and simple designs work best, as in the example below. This photographic print card looks classy in a 5″ x 7″ shadow box frame.

 

 

 All you have to do is tape the card to the insert inside and replace the backing. 

 Group Favourites Together

 

 

You probably have a variety of cards that reflect your affinity with a certain animal or object, like these teddies. If so, you can hang these together on a wall  to make an attractive grouping.

For odd-shaped cards, use an 8″ x 10″ or larger frame. For the top picture, to accommodate a horizontal card, I used a clip frame. Choose a piece of coloured card stock or scrapbook paper that coordinates with the card to be framed and trim it to fit the frame. Then simply centre the card on the paper, securing it with a piece of tape and frame as usual.

Many greeting cards will go easily into a regular 5″ x 7″ frame, as with the second example, although you may sometimes have to trim the edges of cards in order for them to fit properly. An alternative would be to use a larger frame and use a picture mat to centre your greeting card. 

When doing a grouping of favourite cards, it’s best to use the same colour of frame for each one, although the frames you choose can be of different styles and sizes.

Use Vacation Photos

 

 

Scenic vacation photos can also be an inexpensive alternative to artwork and with digital photography, it has never been easier to create high quality 8 ½ ”  x 11″  pictures. 4 x 6″ prints are easy to frame.

Frame Old Photos

 

If you like vintage pieces, frame photographs from a different era. These two pictures circa the 1930’s only needed a mat to fit perfectly into these 5 x 7″ frames.

Use these easy ideas to help fill any empty wall space you may have. It’s fun, frugal and may inspire conversation, as well.

 

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