Welcome to this month’s installment of the Thrifty Style Team! This month I’m sharing a quick way to personalize any old (or new!) photo frames you may have and give them some new life.
I have tons of these white IKEA photo frames lying around that I’m not using anymore…and TONS of newborn photos of my baby boy so I thought I would customize one with his name.
This is so simple to do. All you need is the aforementioned picture frames, a Sharpie oil-based marker and a printout of the word or phrase you want to use.
It’s as simple as popping the glass out, wiping it down with an alcohol wipe, placing the printout behind it (as a template) and tracing over it with the Sharpie. Easy-peasy!
You could of course use the same method on any other piece of glass that you own – drinking glasses, vases, pitchers, etc. The markers are not considered food shape but the paint can be cured by baking in it in the oven (follow the instructions on the markers).
Now it’s time to see what the rest of the Thrifty Style Team are up to!
oh i just love idea. would never have thought to use a sharpie this way. thanks for the thrifty inspiration.
I had no idea that Sharpie had these kinds of markers. I’m not good at hand lettering at all but this I could handle! Oh, the wheels are turning now!
IMPRESSED! That is so clever. I am not a hand lettering kinda gal but this I think I could do. LOVE it!
This is so smart! I am going to try it! Love having you on our team, Jenna!
I had no idea you could do this! The result is simply beautiful.
That’s so pretty!!! I have a few thrifted frames around that need some love.
What a simple, clever idea! Love it!
I didn’t even know Sharpie made those kind of markers!!! So many possibilities!
They are great markers, Pam! You can use them on glasses, too and cure them in the oven!
Stop it! This is adorable – and we had no idea this was how this cuet look could be achieved. Thanks so much for sharing this great idea!. Off to look for our photo frames now!
What a sweet idea! I never would have thought of writing on the glass but now my creative juices are flowing!
That is a simple yet great idea. Lord knows I’ve got frames and baby photos, I think I should give this a whirl.