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Framed chalkboards have become a popular home and office décor item. They are extremely easy to make, so I decided to create one for my office.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Today’s example uses a piece of 12”x 24”, 1/4” thick craft plywood, chalkboard paint, and our Wood Picture Frame Profile 215 in Blue/Black to create an elegant, yet practical chalkboard for your kitchen, office, or craft room. *Note – if you are ordering a wood frame from us select a point depth that is just slightly larger than the thickness of your plywood. For example, if your plywood is 1/4” thick select 5/16” for the point depth.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies to Make Your Own DIY Chalkboard Frame\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>One 8 fl. oz. container of FolkArt® Chalkboard Paint\u003C/li>\u003Cli>One piece 1/4” craft plywood (available at hobby stores)\u003C/li>\u003Cli>One \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/custom-frames/wood.html\">wood picture frame\u003C/a> with a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-accessories/picture-frame-hanging-supplies.html\">hanging kit\u003C/a> cut to fit your plywood\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/supplies/supplies.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_633,h_223,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661464799/blog/supplies/supplies.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"supplies\" class=\"wp-post-1272 wp-image-1261\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661464799\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Paint one side of the craft plywood with the chalkboard paint. The paint’s directions recommend at least 2 coats. (I did 3 coats.) Let each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step1/step1.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_633,h_569,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661464919/blog/step1/step1.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"step1\" class=\"wp-post-1272 wp-image-1258\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661464919\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Once the plywood is completely dry, place it inside the frame and attach whatever hanging apparatus you are using.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step2/step2.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_633,h_760,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661464803/blog/step2/step2.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"step2\" class=\"wp-post-1272 wp-image-1259\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661464803\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Hang your new chalkboard and doodle to your heart’s content!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step3/step3.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_633,h_850,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661464915/blog/step3/step3.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"step3\" class=\"wp-post-1272 wp-image-1260\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661464915\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\u003C/div>\n","\u003Cp>I’ve always loved the look of chalkboard menus, especially ones with little drawings next to the menu items. Framed chalkboards have become a popular home and office décor item. They are extremely easy to make, so I decided to create one for my office. Today’s example uses a piece of 12”x 24”, 1/4” thick craft […]\u003C/p>\n","2014-11-12T10:08:34","2022-04-11T17:54:32",[152],{"name":140,"slug":153},"diy",{"url":155,"label":145},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/diy-framed-chalkboard1.jpg",{"id":157,"title":158,"uri":159,"content":160,"excerpt":161,"date":162,"modified":163,"categories":164,"image":166},"cG9zdDoxMjUy","DIY Holiday Shadow Boxes","/diy/diy-holiday-shadow-boxes","\n\u003Cp>Cooler weather brings out the crafty girl in me! Recently, I decided to try my hand at making a holiday shadow box. A shadow box is a fully enclosed, deep frame (also referred to as a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/what-is-a-shadow-box-frame\">shadow box frame\u003C/a>) that you put objects inside rather than artwork or photos. Shadow boxes are often wide enough to stand on their own if you want to place it on a mantel or table. Small shadow boxes can also be hung on the wall like art.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When making a shadow box, you typically pick a theme to guide you. You can make year-around shadow boxes (using wine corks is a popular trend right now), or make holiday themed ones to decorate with. Once you have your theme, the shadow box usually consists of a themed background, filler objects, and sometimes a message.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Today’s example uses Halloween-themed items – pumpkin paper, spooky stickers, and candy corn. You can adapt this to any holiday or event by just switching out the paper, stickers, and filler items.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>DIY Shadow Box Supplies\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To make your own shadow box, you’ll need:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>A deep frame that completely closes with a backing board and glass front\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Craft paper that fits your theme and is the same size as your frame\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Filler items that match your theme\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For my shadow box, I’m using a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/frame/nielsen-profile-100.html\">Nielsen Profile 100 picture frame\u003C/a>. This frame is 1 11/16” deep, making it perfect for this fun project. You’ll want to be sure you choose a frame that is deep enough to fit whatever you’re planning to use as filler. Christmas ornaments are a popular shadow box filler, but can be wide – so be sure you choose smaller filler items and a frame deep enough to fit.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I picked 5x7 for the size because you can quickly make a lot of decorative shadow boxes for very little cost. This is a great size if you’re using shadow boxes as a craft activity for kids. This popular frame size is affordable and gives kids enough space to be creative without getting too crazy. However, you can get as large as your budget – and vision – allows.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Here’s an image of the supplies for my Halloween-themed shadow box. You’ll see the craft paper I’m using for the back of my shadow box (cut to size for my 5x7 frames), a bag of candy corn for fun 3D filling, and a few stickers to add a little extra “boo” to my box.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/supplies_1276d8104/supplies_1276d8104.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_633,h_396,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661479631/blog/supplies_1276d8104/supplies_1276d8104.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Shadow box frame supplies\" class=\"wp-post-1252 wp-image-1276\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661479631\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Remove one side of the frame per the instructions and slide out the foam board backer and glass.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Place your craft paper on top of the foam board. If you plan on leaving this shadow box assembled you can use a craft-safe \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies.html\">adhesive\u003C/a> to permanently secure the paper to the backing board. If you plan to use the same frame and switch your shadow box fillings with the seasons, you can put a tiny piece of tape across the top to help the paper lie flat while keeping it easily removable.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Apply your decals or stickers to the frame glass. These can be fun theme objects (like the spider in my project) or letters to spell out a message.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step1_127398830/step1_127398830.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_633,h_504,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661479635/blog/step1_127398830/step1_127398830.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 1 shadow box\" class=\"wp-post-1252 wp-image-1273\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661479635\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Slide your foam board (with your paper facing front!) and glass back into the frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Turn the frame so that the opening is facing up and add your 3D fillers (like my candy corn in this photo).\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Place the side back onto the frame and rotate the frame so that it’s facing the right way (if necessary). Give it a gentle shake to align everything to your liking and then display your amazing shadow box!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/step3_127516aac/step3_127516aac.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_342,h_558,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661479628/blog/step3_127516aac/step3_127516aac.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Step 3\" class=\"wp-post-1252 wp-image-1275\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661479628\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>A Shadow Box for Every Season\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fair warning, this craft can be addicting! Once you make your first shadow box you may find yourself wishing the next holiday was already here so you can make another one.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re making holiday shadow boxes, make them all the same size so you can simply swap them out in the same location as the season changes. For this, order your frames in bulk to get a discount and ensure they all match. Then, you can make all the boxes as once or stretch it out into a fun year-long crafting project.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Here are a few additional examples of other shadow boxes I made using this same method. The possibilities are truly endless!\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Cooler weather brings out the crafty girl in me! Recently, I decided to try my hand at making a holiday shadow box. A shadow box is a fully enclosed, deep frame (also referred to as a shadow box frame) that you put objects inside rather than artwork or photos. Shadow boxes are often wide enough […]\u003C/p>\n","2014-10-24T12:26:41","2023-04-19T18:01:01",[165],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":167,"label":168},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/holiday-shadow-boxes.jpg","Holiday Shadow Boxes",{"id":170,"title":171,"uri":172,"content":173,"excerpt":174,"date":175,"modified":176,"categories":177,"image":179},"cG9zdDoxMTEz","Five Craft Projects You Can Do With Mat Board and Other Framing Supplies","/diy/craft-projects-with-mat-board","\u003Cp>Mat board is an essential item for serious photographers, who understand that the final display of a photo is critical  to fully appreciating it. The choice of picture frame and mat can have a big influence on the look and mood of a great picture. But mat board has a lot of other potential uses. Crafty folks can find lots of ways to get artsy with mat board as part of other projects, whether or not they have anything to do with photography. These are five ideas detailing how you can creatively use mat board in arts and crafts projects for your home or office.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Shape Collage\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Instead of showing a single picture in a frame,  put together a collage of small images to display more pictures at once. To add more visual interest,  cut out shapes in the mat board to surround and offset the collage. First, cut a piece of mat board to fit your intended picture frame. Center it carefully and cut out the shape you want to fill with your collage. It can be a simple shape, such as a circle or diamond, or you can do something a little more complicated, like a cutting out a large letter that’s the initial of your family name or the shape of your home state. Lay out photos on a piece of paper or on a thin piece of mat board, arranging them to make a nice collage that will be visible through the cutout part of the mat frame. Use double-sided tape to fix your photos in place and to secure the paper to the mat before installing in the frame.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Quick and Easy Desk Mat\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Mat board can be quickly made into a  pretty desk mat for kids, teens, or adults. Simply cut a section of mat board to an appropriate size for the desk. Choose a color that coordinates with the room's décor or color scheme, or use a contrasting color to create an interesting and creative pop at the desk area. Kids can decorate theirs by drawing on or gluing pictures to the surface. For adults who use a desk calendar, a mat that is cut  1- inch larger than the calendar on all  sides will create a nice border around the calendar.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Minimalist Framing\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>You can also use a piece of heavy mount board to display photos without a frame. Cut the mount board to the size of the picture you want to display, then affix the picture to the front of the board. If you cut the mount board slightly smaller than the photo or print, you can carefully wrap the edges of the picture neatly back to cover the sides of the mount board. Then you can use an easel stand to display the frameless picture or attach hardware to the back to hang the picture on the wall.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Birthday Party Autographs\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>For children’s birthday parties have a large piece of mount board and markers ready. Let the kids sign the mat board and write short messages for the birthday boy or girl. This special greetings board can be displayed in the child's room after the party. You can also use mount board to create party games, such as a customized version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” – maybe pin the eye patch on the pirate for a pirate-themed party.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Family Photo Wall\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Mat boards add a beautiful finished touch to framed pictures; however,  you can take decorating with family photos a step further by decorating and writing messages on the mat borders around pictures. Choose an appropriate solo photo of each member of your family. Use a larger photo frame and a mat with a wide border. Before you frame the picture of the individual, have the other family members write something kind about the person in the picture. Help young children add their own messages, draw small pictures, or apply a handprint. Fill up the mat with messages of love about the person in the photo before you finish framing it and then use the set of framed photos to anchor a family picture wall.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Mat board is an essential item for serious photographers, who understand that the final display of a photo is critical to fully appreciating it. The choice of picture frame and mat can have a big influence on the look and mood of a great picture. But mat board has a lot of other potential uses. […]\u003C/p>\n","2014-04-25T15:16:29","2015-05-28T15:55:20",[178],{"name":140,"slug":153},{"url":180,"label":181},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mat-board-craft-projects.jpg","mat board craft projects",33]