Saturday, August 27, 2011

Fancy Framed Scripture

This is such an easy project I almost didn't post it. But I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. It is my goal to have Scripture in every room of my house-but not just generic "as for me and my house" verses. I wanted things that particularly pertained to our family. These verses are actually the theme for the women's Bible study I lead, but they are longtime favorites of mine.



Simple-CHEAP- supplies:



1. Frame-$0.95 from Walmart. Not clearance, regular price.


2. Scrapbook paper- hurry, they are 50% at Hobby Lobby through today-$0.59 for both.


3. Ribbon-again 50% off at the HL, isn't t it always? Could have used what I had on hand, but what fun would that be?$2


4. Buttons (optional) I love these little one color containers from Michael's. I used the red ones for my mobile. $1


Total cost: less than $5 if you purchase exactly what I did
Don't forget your trusty hot glue gun- isn't mine sad? But still very functional!



I was not going to blog about this, so I did not take photos of the first steps. I selected my Scripture and set it up in Word. (I copied and pasted directly from Biblegateway!) Play around a little- you will want to move your margins in so that you get it the right size. My computer actually shows it in actual size, so I just held my frame glass up to make sure it worked. Then I chopped a sheet of scrapbook paper to printer paper size and ran it through my printer. Easy!



I then glued a strip of ribbon across the top. You can't get too fancy, because it won't fit in the frame, but ribbon is flat enough. I folded it to the back and glued to make it look clean.





Popped it in the frame, and you could stop here, but why?





I wanted an extra 3D accent. This is the same flower I used for my notebook, but for your viewing pleasure I will explain it in further detail. Like my expensive tracing tools? Yes, that is a Tupperware lid and a prep cup from Walmart. Depending on the size of your flower, you need two circles: a larger one, and a slightly smaller one. You could also do all the same size, too.



Before I forget, I wanted my flowers to be double-sided. I glued the pink paper to the back of the dotted one before I cut my circles. You could purchase double sided paper, or just skip this step. That will leave some plain white areas, but it it still cute.





Then I hacked them out with my "fancy" scissors. I say hacked, because there is no need to be precise. Then fold them in half.


It is called a box top flower because you put them together like you would fold a cardboard box flaps to keep it closed. Once you get it together, put a small dot of glue in the "corners" to hold it together. Fluff the petals and glue a button in the middle!

I used the second ribbon to cut out some petals. I hotglued the finished flower in the corner and presto! A finished personalized Scripture verse. You can make one to match every room in your house.




It reminds me of Deuteronomy 6:4-9:

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates."



Makes it a little easier, huh?

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5 comments:

  1. Very cool! I like that you search for the verses that are applicable for your family/room.

    Great idea - I will have to copy!!

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  2. Toooo cute. I have seen a lot of cute ideas using inexpensive frames lately. Can't wait to do a project of my own.

    I like the paper flower. Adds a nice touch and if you ever get bored with it, just change it out for something different.

    Frugal art like this is wonderful. It can easily be changed up when we tire of it. Or if we choose to toss it, it's not like we're throwing out an expensive gift from someone who might be offended. GREAT Job!!!!

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  3. Hey, was just exploring Tatertots link-ups and saw your post. AWESOME!!!

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  4. love the flower. If you get a chance I would love you to link your frame up to More the Merrier Monday. It lasts through Wednesday so you have plenty of time to stop by. See you there. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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