Gallery Wall Frames and Signs

Instructions

1. Paint the interior section of the sign opaquely Bright Red. Paint the frame White.  Allow both areas to dry.  Once dry, sand smooth and reapply a second coat of paint for opaque coverage.  Allow to dry.
2. Using scissors, cut strips of scrapbook paper to fit the exterior border of the sign. 
3. Adhere paper strips to the wood sign using Mod Podge in the sheen of your choice, Matte or Gloss.  Using a clean 1” foam brush, brush a liberal amount of Mod Podge onto the surface as well as the backside of the scrapbook paper piece.  Next position the paper strip onto the surface and smooth in place.  Press firmly to remove any possible air bubbles or paper wrinkles.  Allow to dry a minimum of 15 minutes and then brush a coat of Mod Podge over the paper strips to seal and protect.  Allow to dry.
4. Clip a favorite sign in the center using the provided clothespins.

1. Paint the entire wood frame White.  Allow the paint to dry.  Once dry, sand smooth and reapply a second coat of paint for opaque coverage.  Allow to dry.
2. In place of using scissors to cut scrapbook paper, tear the edges of assorted scrapbook papers to create a layered organic look.
3. Adhere paper layers to the wood frame using Mod Podge in the sheen of your choice, Matte or Gloss.  Using a clean 1” foam brush, brush a liberal amount of Mod Podge onto the surface as well as the backside of the scrapbook paper piece.  Next position the paper onto the surface and smooth in place.  Press firmly to remove any possible air bubbles or paper wrinkles.  Continue layering until the frame is covered.  Allow to dry a minimum of 15 minutes and then brush a coat of Mod Podge over the paper strips to seal and protect.  Allow to dry.
4. Insert a favorite saying in the center of the frame, or personalize with your own painted saying using Apple Barrel paints.

1. Select Apple Barrel colors of choice.  We used White and Bright Red to make a pink, Pumpkin Orange, Cobalt Hue, and Purple Iris.  Using a No. 8 Flat brush, paint “squared” block style letters to complete your favorite saying onto matboard or poster board.  Allow to dry and assemble in a frame.  

1. Remove metal clips from Mini Clipboards and put to the side.
2. Cut scrapbook papers large enough to cover both the top and edges of the Mini Clipboards.
3. Adhere paper layers to each board using Mod Podge in the sheen of your choice, Matte or Gloss.  Using a clean 1” foam brush, brush a liberal amount of Mod Podge onto the surface as well as the backside of the scrapbook paper piece.  Next position the paper onto the surface and smooth in place.  Press firmly to remove any possible air bubbles or paper wrinkles.  Continue layering until the surface is covered.  Allow to dry a minimum of 15 minutes and then brush a coat of Mod Podge over the paper strips to seal and protect.  Allow to dry.
4. Affix metal clips back onto each board.  Clip your favorite photo or special note or words of encouragement.