Cereal Box Craft Project

I think I'm a crafting roll. Last week I transformed tin cans into pretty white containers. And now this week I have a cereal box craft project for you.
This isn't a new craft but it is decorated differently. Different colors and fabric give it a completely different vibe.
Okay so I started with a discarded cereal box, glue, white felt, white material, white ribbon and white beads.
As you can see the above picture is the before. And the picture right below is the after
This is me fooling around with the photo color and appearance.
This is the cereal box craft project in the non-adjusted color scheme.
Here is a closer look at the cute little bow and beads which are both glued on with fabric glue. The glue dried clear not yellow which is a good thing.
Supplies


Photograph


Cardboard


Felt (Fabric of your Choosing)


Scissors


Sharp Blade


Hot Glue Gun


Beads
I guess you need to find a picture that you would like to frame because it will determine the finished size of your frame.


Once you have the dimensions cut two pieces of cardboard. One is for the front and the other is for the back.
Draw the frame opening. It should be at least 1/4" smaller than your photo.


Place your photo onto your cardboard to make sure the size you choose will work.
Using your straight edge and knife, cut the frame opening.


*** To get sharp corners extend the lines past them. Do the same when you are cutting the cardboard. ***
Trace your cardboard frames onto your chosen fabric. In my case it is white felt.


Cut the fabric with a 1 1/2" allowance all around the outer edge.
Cut out a second piece of fabric using the first as a guideline. Just remember only one piece needs the inner opening.
Start with the back panel. Lay the cardboard onto the fabric.


Cut the corners of the fabric as shown in the photograph. This will eliminate bulky corners once you glue the fabric to the cardboard.
Place a bead of hot glue along the top edge of the cardboard.


Press the fabric down. Careful it's hot.


Do the same on the bottom edge pulling gently to remove wrinkles.


Do the same for the two sides.


Now work on the front of the frame following the instructions for the back of the frame.


Only this time cut the opening in the middle of the frame.


Miter the corners on the inside too.
Now it's time to decorate.


Place the fabric on top of the frame.


Cut opening in center of the fabric.



Hot glue the front of the frame to the back of the frame leaving the top open so you can slide your picture in.


Embellish your frame further if desired.
What do you think? Easy enough?


Now what can I make?
Darlene Nemeth
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