Gallery Wall Holiday Card Holder
Posted by DecoArt on Feb 24th 2017
Neatly display all of your holiday cards in a frame painted with Americana Decor Chalky Finishes.
SUPPLIES
- scissors
- ruler
- pencil
- flat brush
- twine
- eye screws
- frames
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Gather materials needed to begin project, including frames, paint, twine, and brushes.
- Use flat paintbrush to apply metallic paint to wooden laser cut frames. Set frames aside to completely dry.
- Use a flat paintbrush to apply chalky paint to a large 16"x20" open back frame. Reapply as needed for full coverage. Rinse brush.
- Measure and mark with pencil positioning for eye screws on large frame. Start 1-1/2" from inner top edge on both sides. Measure and mark down another 6-1/2" from top. Measure and mark down another 13" from top. Screw eye screws into all marked positions.
- Cut three pieces of twine into 40" lengths. Loop twine through the eye screw on one side and tie twine through eye screw on opposite side. Continue with 2 other pieces of twine. Trim away any excess twine.
- Turn work over and mount on wall. Add medium sized clothespin to twine for displaying holiday greeting cards or photos. Mount painted laser cut frames along side larger frame.