DIY 3-D Picture Frame (For Under $5)

3 Materials
$12
2 Hours
Medium
Looking for elegant décor without breaking the bank? You’re going to love this DIY picture frame for your home. This 3-D frame will give your home décor just what you’re looking for (and the best part is the frame costs less than $5 to DIY). You can make this frame by hand or grab the free SVG file for your Cricut Maker.
  • 1 – 11″ by 15.5″ (this is the back of your frame and supporting base).
  • 2 – 11-inches length and 30mm height
  • 2 – 15.5-inches length and 30 mm height
  • 2 – 11-inches length and 10 mm height
  • 2 – 15.5-inches length and 10 mm height
You’ll have 9 pieces total in order to make this frame. The reason why there are more strips in the photo above than needed was for peace of mind in case an error was made on our part.
For you and the frame you’ll be making, you’ll only need 9 pieces total.
Once all of your pieces are cut and ready, lay the base of the frame (11″ by 15.5″) on a hard table.
If you’re a busy momma (like myself), this project is best done during nap time or in the evenings. The last thing I want you experiencing is the crazy anxiety of having toddlers bump the table while you try to glue this frame together.


Start with gluing the 11-inch by 30 mm and 15.5-inch by 30 mm strips to the frame first. Make sure the krazy glue is secure and dry before moving onto each piece.


Once these four pieces are secure and dry, glue the tops of these pieces to the 10-mm strips (4 total) to create a 3-dimensional effect.


You’ll want to wait a few minutes to make sure the glue is dry before flipping the frame over to glue the frame hook to the back of your picture frame.
Once everything is assembled and glued together, you’ll be ready to go and add whatever picture or decor you’d like to your new custom frame.
Suggested materials:
  • 1 - 32"x40" 4-ply matboard   (Hobby Lobby)
  • Krazy glue   (Walmart)
  • Frame hooks   (Walmart)
Micah | Home Faith Family
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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