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White wall decorated with several framed artwork images with various colored frames and mats.

Gallery Wall DIY Hack: Spray Painting Frames and Mats

This is your sign to finally make that gallery wall you’ve been putting off! Bring your dream gallery wall to life with COLORSHOT!

DIY Coastal Décor: Sand and Seashell Picture Frame with Tacky Glue

Learn how to make DIY coastal décor with Aleene’s! This tutorial will show you how to make a sand and seashell picture frame with Tacky Glue.

Mini Pressed Flower Frames with Super Glue

Learn how to use Aleene’s DIY Craft Super Glue Liquid to craft mini pressed flower frames with this simple pressed flower art project tutorial from Jackie Gill.

Preserved Moss Wall Art Frame with Tacky Glue and Adhesive Spray

Add a touch of serene greenery to any space with moss wall art! This tutorial will show you how to create a preserved moss wall art frame with Aleene’s DIY Craft Heavy-Duty Adhesive Spray and Tacky Glue. Preserved moss offers a natural, rustic ambience that requires no maintenance to keep its lush color and texture— it’s the perfect way to bring the beauty of nature indoors! Supplies Needed: Aleene’s DIY Craft Heavy-Duty Adhesive Spray Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Wooden frame Preserved moss mat Preserved Spanish moss Assorted faux flowers and foliage Disposable cup Scissors Permanent marker Wire cutter Protective surface cover Twine or picture hanging hardware (optional) Step 1 Trim the moss mat Before you get started on this preserved moss wall art frame project, cover your work area to protect it from overspray. Roll out the moss mat with the paper backing face up and place the frame onto the moss mat. Use scissors to trim the moss mat 2-3 inches larger than the frame. Step 2 Trace and cut Use a permanent marker to trace the inside of the frame onto the moss matt. Cut the center of the mat 2-3 inches smaller than your marking, then cut a diagonal slit in each corner. Step 3 Cut outside corners Cut off the outside corners of the moss mat. Keep these scraps to use for another preserved moss project! Step 4 Apply adhesive spray Peel the paper backing from your moss mat and spray with an even coat of Aleene’s DIY Craft Heavy-Duty Adhesive Spray. Be sure to shake the can well and hold 6-8 inches from the surface while spraying. Step 5 Fold moss to cover frame Place the wooden frame face-down onto the moss mat and press to secure into place. Fold and press the inner and outer edges of the moss mat to cover the frame. Step 6 Add Spanish moss Flip the frame so the preserved moss is facing up. Apply adhesive spray to a clump of preserved Spanish moss and press into place on the corner of your preserved moss wall art frame. Repeat to add Spanish moss to each corner. Step 7 Arrange faux foliage Use wire cutters to clip your faux foliage into small stems. Place the foliage onto your frame and plan the design for your preserved moss wall art frame. Use a variety of foliage, such as faux leaves, berries, and flower buds, to add extra depth and dimension to your moss wall art! Step 8 Secure with Tacky Glue Pour a small amount of Tacky Glue into a disposable cup. Dip each stem into the glue, then arrange into the preserved moss wall art frame as desired. Allow the glue to dry completely. Step 9 Display! Use twine to hang your preserved moss wall art frame for a rustic vibe, or use picture hanging hardware for a seamless display. This moss wall art is a whimsical way to showcase artwork and can be used as an eccentric mirror frame, too! Creating preserved moss wall art is easy when you have Aleene’s glues! Show us your nature-inspired crafts and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY! Shop Tacky Glues Spring Crafting Inspo Aleene’s FAQs

Trending DIY Embellishments: Butterfly Mirror Frame DIY with Matching Bookends

Bring nature indoors with a beautiful butterfly mirror frame DIY! This fabulous fall craft will surely bring some soothing vibes to your space. Aleene’s DIY Craft Heavy Duty Adhesive makes it easy to transform a plain mirror into a fairytale fantasy with delicate butterfly embellishments! This cottagecore mirror set features matching bookends, too! What you need: Aleene’s DIY Craft Heavy Duty Adhesive COLORSHOT White Primer COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints (This project uses Cheers and Princess Cut) Mirror Butterfly appliqués Bookends Kraft paper Painter’s tapeStep 1 Prepare mirror Step 1 Prepare mirror Start this mirror frame DIY by prepping your project. Cover the mirrored surface with kraft paper and use painter’s tape to cover the edges and secure the paper in place. This will protect the mirror from overspray and make cleanup a breeze! Step 2 Prime and paint Step 2 Prime and paintIn a well-ventilated area, apply COLORSHOT White Primer to the mirror frame, butterfly embellishments, and bookends. Allow the primer to dry for at least 10 minutes. Next, apply COLORSHOT Spray Paints to your mirror set. For this project, we used Princess Cut on the butterflies and mirror and Cheers for the bookends. Shake the can for at least 1 minute and apply the paint in smooth, even strokes. Allow to dry between coats. Once youre satisfied with the color coverage, allow the spray paint to dry completely. Step 3 Remove cover and place butterflies Step 3 Remove cover and place butterfliesUse a craft knife to carefully cut and remove the painters tape and kraft paper from the mirror. Place the painted butterfly embellishments along the mirror frame as desired. Step 4 Secure embellishments with adhesive Step 4 Secure embellishments with adhesiveApply Aleenes DIY Craft Heavy Duty Adhesive to the back of each butterfly embellishment and press to secure into place. Step 5 Dry and display! Step 5 Dry and display!Allow the glue to dry and cure completely for 24 hours. Display your DIY mirror frame and bookends for a fun home dcor refresh! You and your space will look fantastic with all these embellished DIYs! Show us what youre making this season with Aleenes and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!

DIY Framed Botanical Prints with Spray Paint

Add refreshing color to your space with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints! This super simple tutorial will show you how to create your own framed botanical prints with vibrant, tropical colors that you can only get with COLORSHOT. These effortlessly artistic prints will have you feeling like summer, no matter the season! What you need: COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints COLORSHOT Clear Sealer Gloss(optional) Paper Frames Assorted foliage Protective surface coverPrepare materials for botanical prints Prepare your materials for this spray paint art project. To make your own botanical prints, you’ll need assorted dried, faux, or fresh foliage. For this project, we used monstera, palm, fan palm, and fern leaves with Summer Pedicure, Orange Slice, Island Girl, and Emoji for a lush tropical palette. You can use any foliage and color palette to complement your home décor! Arrange foliage onto paper and apply spray paint Arrange your foliage onto paper. Get creative with your arrangements to make these botanical prints one-of-a-kind! Spray several light coats of paint until your desired level of color is achieved, allowing paint to dry between coats. Use multiple colors for added dimension Try using multiple colors to create unique gradients with spray paint! This botanical print uses a refreshing combination of Orange Slice and Summer Pedicure. Remove foliage and allow paint to dry Once the paint has dried to the touch, carefully remove the foliage from the paper. Seal your spray paint art with COLORSHOT Clear Sealer Glossif desired. Allow the botanical prints to dry completely. Display your framed botanical prints Pop your botanical prints into a set of matching frames, then they’re ready to display! These framed botanical prints are the perfect way to add a tropical touch of color to your space. Show us how you decorate with COLORSHOT and tag us on social media @mycolorshot! Wondering what to do with your leftover spray painted foliage from this framed botanical print project? Check out this tutorial on how to create a colorful spray painted flower bouquet!

How to Make Paper Flower Frame with Memory Glue

How to Make Paper Flower Frame with Paper Glue

With all of the online shopping most of us are doing these days, it’s probably safe to say that cardboard boxes are piling up! Instead of tossing them, upcycle your cardboard into a sensational spring craft that also makes a great gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays and more. Oh Yay Studio will show you how to use Aleene's paper glues to create a paper flower frame that’ll keep sunny spring cheer going all year long. Let’s get your creativity blooming! What you need: - Aleene’s Acid-Free Tacky Glue - Cardboard box - Cardstock papers – colors of choice - Scoring tool (or even a pen cap for scoring and creasing) - Scissors or straight edge for cutting cardboard - Photos - FREE SVG Files from Oh Yay StudioStep 1 This fun spring craft is going to help you upcycle those cardboard boxes into something new and blossoming with color! Before you get started, make sure at least one side of your cardboard doesn’t have printing on it. (Or you could always paint it too, if you want to add some extra color.) Step 2 First cut out the frame to fit the photograph you have in mind. You can make your frame any size and shape that youd like. Oh Yay Studio cut two pieces one for the front of the frame and one for the backing. For sizing youll want to cut out the opening for the front piece to fit your photo, plus a few inches of border. Note: You dont need to have two pieces for your frame, but its an option! Step 3 Download the SVG file (linked in the supply list) for the flowers and cut out as many as desired from your different colors of cardstock. Note: The flower SVG file has 3 layers per one finished flower. (You will see the variation on the shapes, but keep in mind that you will need one of each shape to complete one flower). You can adjust the sizes to be as large or small as youd like within your design space; just make sure you are sizing all three layers at the same time so that they can be layered appropriately after cutting out. Step 4 Prep flowers and petals by giving them shape. Using a pen or paintbrush, begin to roll the edges of the flowers to give them movement and life. Step 5 For the stems with leaves, use a scoring tool to gently score the center of each leaf. Step 6 Then lightly crease the center-most sections and fold the sides upward to give the leaves dimension as well. This spring craft is starting to come to life! Step 7: Now its time to start gluing all of your floral pieces together! For the flowers, start with your largest base piece, add a dot in the center, then press the next piece in place on top. Step 8 Repeat this process for each layer. Have some creative fun with this part of your spring craft! You can mix & match the colors for your layers, or make your flowers all one color its totally up to you! Step 9 Save your leaf pieces to glue to the base of the frame so you can move and arrange them how you like before gluing to the flowers. Let the flowers dry before you start gluing everything to the frame. Step 10 It helps to experiment with the arrangement of your flowers before you start gluing them in place on the front of your cardboard frame. You might even decide you want MORE flowers and need to create a few extra. It is a spring craft, after all! Step 11 Once you have the placement more or less figured out, start gluing your flowers and leaves onto the frame. Remember, for those flowers where you are adding leaves, glue the leaf part onto the frame first, then layer the flowers over the top. Step 12 If youre using a back piece for your frame, glue the photo in place on the back piece, making sure it will be centered when you place the front piece on top. Step 13 Next glue the top of the frame with the flowers in place over the back piece, sandwiching your photo in between. Let this fun spring craft completely dry before gifting or putting on display! Step 14 This flower frame is one youll want to keep on display all year long! It would make a great gift for the moms in your life for Mothers Day, a birthday or any day just to brighten their day! Step 15 Aleene's Acid-Free Tacky Glue was made specifically for paper projects, photos and other memory keeping DIYs! What other spring crafts are you thinking of making with Tacky Glue? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share your creations with us!

Reverse Tie-Dye Galaxy Wall Hanging

Take your kids' imagination to a galaxy far, far away with this Reverse Tie-Dye Galaxy Wall Hanging project! Perfect for kids who enjoy outerspace themes, this fun space craft from Handmade Charlotte will send their creativity out into orbit. Pair the Tulip Reverse Tie-Dye Kit with Tulip Puff Paints for out-of-this-world wall hangings that are perfect for decorating any aspiring astronaut's room. What you need: - Tulip Reverse Tie-Dye Kit - Tulip Puff Paints - desired colors - Black 100% cotton fabric (like a T-shirt or cloth napkins) - Chalk - Wooden dowel or skewers - Double-stick tape - Scissors - String Before painting your fabric, you're going to want to create cool galaxy effects using the Reverse Tie-Dye Kit, which removes color from darker fabrics. Cover your work surface with a disposable plastic cover before getting started. Wash and dry your 100% natural black fabric (like cotton); this project uses cotton cloth napkins but you could cut up a T-shirt as well. Read over the instructions that come in the kit to prep your supplies. Since we wanted to create a galaxy night sky look, we used the crumple tie-dye technique. Simply lay the fabric out on your work surface and scrunch it all together, then secure with the included rubber bands. Repeat for as many wall hangings as you’d like to make. Prepare the Color Changer by adding water up to the line on the bottle and shaking to mix. Make sure to follow all of the safety precautions listed in the kit instructions. Apply the Color Changer onto your crumpled black fabric (make sure you are working on a protected work surface)! Start by applying a little bit at first to both sides and let it sit for a couple minutes - you’ll see the colors start to change and you can add more Color Changer if you like. Do this for all fabric pieces. Monitor your fabric every few minutes and once it has lightened to your liking, cut off the rubber bands and launder according to the kit instructions. Once your fabric pieces have been laundered, lay them out flat on your work surface for cutting and shaping. Cut the fabric pieces into the size and shape of wall hangings you want. Use chalk to sketch out space-themed designs and words - have fun with it! Outline and fill in your designs with Dimensional Paints. Once you're done painting, let the fabric pieces dry completely before moving on to the next step. Fold the top edge of the wall hanging over to the back side and secure with double-stick tape to form a sleeve for threading a wooden dowel (or long wooden skewer) through. Cut the ends to trim if needed. Hang as is by resting on two nails on the wall, or tie a piece of string to both ends of the wooden skewer to create a hanger. This is one space craft the kids will get to keep enjoying "light-years" after they finish the actual project!

Christmas Quote Art Frame

Have you started decorating for Christmas yet? The season is quickly approaching and the COLORSHOT office is already buzzing with holiday spirit! We love any reason to decorate, but Christmas just might be our absolute favorite time of year; the options are seriously endless and so EASY with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in your crafty tool kit. We teamed up with Jen Bryant Design for some fabulously festive Christmas decorations you can DIY in a short amount of time to add some extra holiday cheer to your space. See how easy it is to turn an old frame you can snag at a thrift store (or out of that old box in your garage) into a cute Christmas Quote Art Frame with COLORSHOT! What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (Primer & Kale used for this project) - Frame with glass - Chalk marker - Printed quote Make sure your frame is clean and free of any dust. Remove the glass and set aside. Depending on the finish of the frame, you might want to spray with a basecoat of Primer first. Once dry, spray with several light coats of Kale (or desired color) until you are happy with the coverage. To create the quote art, place your word pattern underneath the glass and use a chalk marker to trace over the pattern in your desired colors. Once dry, pop it back into the frame and put it on display for a cute way to spread Christmas cheer this holiday season!

DIY Glow in the Dark Cactus Frames

If you want to give your home décor a fun, new look with Southwest vibes, we’ve got something for you! Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint is great for embellishing frames of all kinds and making your favorite pictures really stand out! What you need: -Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint in Glow Set -Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue -Cactus Frames -Pom-poms -Paper towels Shake paint well before using and do a couple of practice squeezes onto a paper towel. Use paint to add small dots all over frame and let dry. Glue pom-poms to top of frame. Let dry then insert picture. Now you have super cute, trendy cactus frames that you’ll love putting all of your pictures in! Want to know the best part? They glow in the dark! That’s right! Even when the lights are off, your frames are still looking cute!

How to Fix a Broken Picture Frame

You just moved into your new apartment and it’s time to start unpacking. The “pictures” box is first on the list so you open the box, only to find that one of your favorite frames is broken. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go out and buy a new frame. We’ll show you how easy it is to fix a broken picture frame with Aleene’s Industrial Glue. 1. Apply glue to unpainted or stained surfaces of clean, dry wood. 2. While wet, remove excess glue with a damp cloth.3. Press or clamp together for approximately 30 minutes.4. Let dry for 24 hours. Now it’s as good as new, and your new apartment can start to feel more like home with your favorite pictures on display!