Fluttering Butterflies Picture Frame Transformation

DIY wall art has never been easier than the Fluttering Butterflies Picture Frame Transformation tutorial. Easily and quickly make unique art for personal use or as gifts. You can pick the size, colors, patterns, and sentiment you would like to include on the frame. Basically, the crafting world is your oyster when it comes to this craft! Upcycling is a super awesome solution if you are wondering what to do with old picture frames, and this craft is a great opportunity to give it a try.

Materials:

• 3D Foam Butterflies
• 3D Foam Squares - White, Small
• Crafty Power Tape (81')

Other Materials:

• Wooden Box Frame
• Script Paper (Fancy Pants - Swagger Collection)
• Gilding Flakes
• Small Paint Brush
• Scissors
• Embossing Tools
• Crystal Gems
• Foliage Die Cut (Springs from Spellbinders® and Blooms Three)
• Card Stock
• Stamps or Markers

Instructions:

1. Select a little wooden box frame, one pack of 3D Foam Butterflies, and some script paper.
   
   
    
2. Cut the paper to size and insert it into the frame behind the glass.
   
   
    
3. Remove the butterflies from the backing paper and place them down sticky side up. Cover them with some gilding flakes.
   
   
    
4. Using a small paint brush, remove the excess leaving a lovely golden coating.
   
   
    
5. Cut and emboss your foliage die cut.
   
   
    
6. Adhere your foliage die cut. The 3D Foam Squares stick perfectly to glass and you can trim them to fit smaller die cuts.
   
   
    
7. Add a line of crystal gems to the middle of the gilded butterflies. You can opt for silver butterflies, too.
   
   
    
8. For the sentiment, stamp or write your message onto card stock and adhere it to the frame with Crafty Power Tape. There's no problem using this tape on wood.
   
   
   
   And voila!