Easy DIY Rustic Bow Frame.

I guess this will be the summer of DIY projects! I love looking at all of the fun ideas on Pinterest and seeing if I can recreate them. For a few years I’ve really liked those cute, rustic-looking frames with the burlap bows on them. You can buy them lots of places, but I never feel like spending 15 plus dollars for one. So I finally made one for myself! I bought a 4x6 wooden frame in the craft section of Walmart (you could use one you already have that you don’t use anymore or just needs an update) and some brown wax paint and cream-colored chalk paint. According to many websites, you’re supposed to use chalk paint first and then layer the wax over it… but that’s not how I wanted mine. Here’s the how-to on making this fun frame!

The “ingredients” for this project: chalk paint, wax paint, paint brush (I used a sponge brush and old cloth), frame, and newspaper.

First, lay out some newspaper to keep your work area paint-free. Then remove the backing and glass from the frame and paint the top, sides, and inside edges of the frame with the brown wax paint. Remember to paint WITH the grain of the wood, not against it. My frame looked as if I had stained it (which was cool and a good ideas for another project).

Next, take an old cloth and dip it in the chalk paint and begin to rub it onto the frame with the grain again. Your frame should begin to look vintage like mine did! If you want more of a rustic look, you could rub some of the white paint off with sandpaper or something else that is rough.

Finally, add a bow of your choice to the top of the frame with hot glue. I chose to use burlap because I thought it complimented the frame well.

After everything is dry, add you favorite picture and enjoy your new frame! You can mix it up with any color of paint and/or ribbon to match your style.

Weekly Truth:

“Yes, indeed – God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God – yes God! – is my strength and song, best of all, my salvation! Joyfully you’ll pull up buckets of water from the walls of salvation. And as you do it, you’ll say, ‘Give thanks to God. Call out his name. Ask him anything! Shout to the nations, tell them what he’s done, spread the news of his great reputation!’”

-Isaiah 12:2-4 (MSG)

I love the focus of this passage being joyful in trusting the Lord! We don’t have to be afraid of anything because God is always THE constant in every situation. My favorite part is that we can “call out his name.” I love that we can audibly call on the name of Jesus and He will listen to our cries for help, our shouts of joy because of His great works, and even our simplest or most complex thoughts! He is so exquisite in His creation and intricate in how He created us to live in communication with Him. God is so great! I pray that you find encouragement and joy this week in knowing that you can call on the name of the Lord wherever you are. You are so dearly loved and cherished!

I hope you enjoyed this post and will join me again next week!