LOVE frames

I was inspired by Jen's post from last year, at Tatertots and Jello. Check out her XOXO project by clicking on the link. I decided to do "LOVE". I bought four frames at The Dollar Tree, and bought a bag of the clear circles that aren't really marbles, because they have a flat side to use as a bottom.

I took out the glass and painted the frames. I thought I had metallic spray paint, but I couldn't find it so I improvised and used a bottle of shimmery fushia craft paint. It wasn't the best paint to use on this type of frame, but the end result made them look a little antiqued.

I cut four different pieces of Valentine's scrapbook paper to fit the frames. I laid out the gems where I would want them, and then went back and hot glued them in place.

I added some rosettes to jazz it up. The last step was using hot glue to attach ribbon to the back of the frames after I put the cardboard backing in place.

I think they turned out pretty cute. The bright colors look shiny with the clear gems in person.

linking this project up to Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello