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!
laura janning says
October 15, 2017 at 8:23 pmoh i just love idea. would never have thought to use a sharpie this way. thanks for the thrifty inspiration.
Jane says
October 15, 2017 at 8:12 pmI 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!
honeynhydrangea says
October 12, 2017 at 3:11 pmIMPRESSED! That is so clever. I am not a hand lettering kinda gal but this I think I could do. LOVE it!
letsgoracing39Julie says
October 11, 2017 at 10:43 pmThis is so smart! I am going to try it! Love having you on our team, Jenna!
Cupcakes & Crinoline (@5cupcakes) says
October 11, 2017 at 10:09 pmI had no idea you could do this! The result is simply beautiful.
Deborah says
October 11, 2017 at 2:38 pmThat’s so pretty!!! I have a few thrifted frames around that need some love.
Vanessa says
October 11, 2017 at 2:09 pmWhat a simple, clever idea! Love it!
Pam says
October 11, 2017 at 10:00 amI didn’t even know Sharpie made those kind of markers!!! So many possibilities!
Jenna says
October 11, 2017 at 1:38 pmThey are great markers, Pam! You can use them on glasses, too and cure them in the oven!
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says
October 11, 2017 at 8:55 amStop 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!
Cindy says
October 11, 2017 at 8:52 amWhat a sweet idea! I never would have thought of writing on the glass but now my creative juices are flowing!
blissranch says
October 11, 2017 at 8:49 amThat is a simple yet great idea. Lord knows I’ve got frames and baby photos, I think I should give this a whirl.