Boardwalk Picture Frame

I  found this idea at the Family Fun website and I thought it would go well with my son's pirate themed bedroom.
It's a picture frame made to look like a boardwalk on the ocean, made entirely from popsicle sticks!

The base is made of a piece of cardboard with a sheet of sandpaper glued to it. I also folded over a piece of blue cardstock to look like the ocean.

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Hair Bow Holder

I know there are, like, a ba-zillion bow holder tutorials online...but I haven't had my say in the matter...so here's mine  ;)

What you will need:

-Picture frame ($2)

-Two colors of 1" (at least) ribbon ($2)

-hot glue or staple gun

-Spray paint

1. I got this ugly piece of garbage at a local thrift store...
I had a vision of it's true calling in life.

2. I took all the nasty junk that was inside of it, including the glass, all out.

Using a can of white spray paint, I went over it with a single coat. I wanted to give it a fresh clean look, but I also wanted to keep some rustic character.

3. I added two colors of ribbon by hot gluing them to the back of the frame. I would recommend a staple gun, that's just not a luxury I have yet :)

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That's it! Pretty simple.

 

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