Birthday Frame {the tutorial}

I don't always give handmade gifts, but sometimes I do. Sometimes, I include something handmade with something store bought. My son's friend is turning 4 and he wanted to get him a toy and something made by mom. Mom went with a picture frame.

I took pictures along the way, but they pretty much looked like crud, so here is the tutorial with no pictures. I'm certain that you can follow along. It's quite simple.

-start with an unfinished wooden frame (these can be purchase at most craft stores)
-paint 2-3 coats of an acrylic paint on the back and front of frame, let dry
-tape off stripes with painters tape
-paint your second color, let dry
-use a sanding block to sand the edges, front, and back (if you don't want the frame to be a little distressed sand the frame before the first coat of paint)
-paint a round wooden unfinished disc (can be purchased at most craft stores)
-paint number on the front with a paint brush or paint pen, let dry
-sand edges of round disc
-seal the frame and disc with good sealer to protect frame
-glue #disc to front of frame

OR, you could just place a custom order for one in my etsy shop.

linked to:
Market Yourself Monday - Sumo's Sweet Stuff