Have you tried crafting with foil tape yet??
I just started and let me tell you...
I can't get enough of it!!
I can't get enough of it!!
I buy my foil tape at the local dollar store and each roll lasts for at least one finished project like this one.
In this tutorial I'm going to demonstrate how to transform an otherwise plain wood frame which I also happened to found at the dollar store for only $1.
This is how I did it...

and that is the frame I bought from the dollar store, although you can also find them at Michaels Crafts for a bit more.

To start, simply cut pieces of foil tape the length of your frame and peel and stick your tape onto the edges of the frame towards the front to cover completely.
Have fun with this and allow for crevices and wrinkles to form as it will create interesting patterns that will latter show as texture.



This is how my framed ended up looking...
Your next step involves applying colour, I used this dark brown marker, also from the dollar store, that is used for retouching hardwood floors.
(mine shows in French and Spanish because is from here, Canada)
This marker dries up extremely quickly but if you act fast enough it gives you a very neat effect when you paint on the foil tape, I suggest you find one like it before you go for something else.

This is what I mean...
I paint and quickly smudge the paint around the area with the backing glossy paper that I peeled off from the foil tape, see?
As you can see, the paint was semi-opaque and got darker when trapped on those crevices I was telling you about earlier...
After it dried, I sanded some areas softly until I got the look I was after. There's no right or wrong with this, you can sand longer for a more shiny look or paint over it again of you prefer it more dramatic.
I also found a sweet picture of my dog Charlie and I and, ta da!
my frame was done.

I really hope you enjoyed this DIY Tutorial, please comment below and lt me know if you find this project as fun as I did.
Now that I found foil tape I'll be experimenting with it some more, so stay tune for more foil tape crafts!!
Wonderful transformation!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharda!! :0)
DeleteWonderful! I want to make it!
ReplyDeleteGo for it Chara!!
DeleteI will! Thanks again!
DeleteI will! Thanks again!
DeleteWonderful! I want to make it!
ReplyDeletePlease do!!! come back and share your pictures with us!! :0)
DeleteYour frame looks wonderful. Great idea. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteAnytime Ann! thanks for visiting my Blog!!
DeleteI love your frame... I have some of that tape.. and just ordered some of those pens... I can't wait to have a go..plus it would look fab on embossed metal too.. Many thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSylvie x
Thanks Sylvie!!
DeleteWOW!! I really like this technique.. I have a few old frames and I can't wait to try this out. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWow, Thanks!!!!! :0)
DeleteGreat project! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, anytime!!! :0)
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