Paper Photo Frame Magnets

When I began this project I had a whole different idea...but then the ideas starting flowing and they sent me into a totally new direction. I decided to photograph the steps, just in case the idea turned out well...and I must say I was totally thrilled with the outcome.

I'm so in love with these that I can't seem to stop making them. The photo frame would make a great gift for grandparents or for Daddy's office and the quote frame would make great teacher gifts.

Quote Frame Magnet

 

What you'll need: Decorative Card Stock, Glue Stick, Quote or Photo, Glue Gun, Magnet, Embellishment, Sewing Machine is optional.

Step 1: Cut front and back card stock pieces. I cut mine 2" x 2", but you could cut them whatever size works for your quote/picture.

Step 2: Apply glue to backside of one of the pieces, then line of the other side and rub together. Make sure to get glue in the corners, you don't want your pieces pulling apart.

Step 3: I used a quote sticker, so I attached it to a piece of white paper, then trimmed the bottom.

(Clear quote stickers)

Step 4: Apply glue to the backside of the quote and attach to the center of the background front Step 1 & 2.

Step 5: I used my sewing machine to sewing around the edges of the quote. I used a lime green thread to add color to my black & white theme.

(Tie and snip off ends)

Step 6: I glued a metal heart embellishment to the bottom corner.

Step 7: Using a sponge I applied a tattered rose distress ink to the edges.

Step 8: Use glue gun to apply a generous glob of glue onto a magnet and center on the back of your quote frame.

Photo Frame Magnet

Step 1: Cut front and back card stock pieces 2" x 2"

Step 2: Glue these two pieces together.

Step 3: I used a precut frame and applied green ink to the back. Set aside to dry before moving onto the next step.

Step 4: Glue frame to picture, trip picture to fit frame.

Step 5: Glue the picture/frame to the background from step 1 & 2

Step 5: Using sewing machine I zig zag stitched along the top and bottom of the frame. Then glued on a metal baseball hat embellishment.

Step 6: Using glue gun, apply glue to magnet and then center on the backside of frame.

Hang on your refrigerator, office bulletin board, or filing cabinet.

 (Copyright Information: This pattern, including text and images, is copyrighted to Heidi Cogdill, Hip Chicks Craft Too. No part of this pattern can be copied, shared, distributed or sold. All rights reserved. No commercial use of this pattern is allowed (which means you cannot sell the finished product).