While we are on our "stay at home to protect the masses" hiatus, I've been really working on creating new content using what I already have on hand - since I cannot go to the Dollar Tree (insert real tears of sorrow here).
I had this framed sentiment and these "Jenga" pieces from the Dollar Tree, so I decided to create something with them.
This is a square frame with a deep reveal, making it like a shadow box, minus the glass.
The game can be found in the toy section, and I've done several other projects with them.
I popped the inside out.
It just had a few of those black metal clips holding it in place.
I then looked through my craft supplies and grabbed the rest of the things I would need.
The beads that I used on my necklace project, some cork adhesive squares, and some black cardstock.
I used my large tape runner to cover a good amount of the insert.
This is a heavy-duty tape, but you could use glue as well.
I stuck the black cardstock to the tape, smoothing it down as it went on.
Flipping it over, I used my razor tool to cut off the overlapping cardstock.
I set this aside.
Then I started playing around with different configurations - working until I was satisfied with the different wooden pieces covering the frame.
I wanted to go with a natural, Scandinavian feel, so I left all the wood untouched.
I used my favorite Gorilla Wood Glue and started placing the large beads in each corner.
I made sure to place them so that they were flush with the outside edges.
Next, I added on the smaller beads.
Again, making sure they were flush on the edges.
I gave these items about 15 minutes to set up so that they wouldn't move as I started placing my long wood pieces.
Using the glue, I ran a strip of it down one side and placed the game pieces.
I made sure that they were even with the smaller beads which set them just slightly over the edges of the frame.
I repeated that on the other three sides.
After about 30 minutes of drying time, I came back and positioned the insert, cardstock facing up, into the frame.
I made sure to fold down the black metal clips, flopping the piece over so that the wall hook was at the top.
I took one of the small squares of adhesive cork and placed it up near the top center of the frame.
I eye-balled it, but you could measure if you wanted to.
I grabbed a cut black push pin to finish the project and it was done!
I hung it up and added an inspirational quote from Dolly.
You can find quotes like this on the internet, or you can pin up a picture, note, menu; really whatever you want.
Now I'm scouring my craft stash to create some other great, easy, affordable projects!
Stay safe and healthy.
Mind the CDC rules - those are ones you definitely DON'T want to break!
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