Crafting and Christmas

There has been lots of crafting going on around this house these days leading up to Christmas. Unfortunately I can't share too many since most are presents for all of our family! Here is one that I will show. I am in love with this idea. I HATE giving pictures to all of our parents with no frames but I know that, like most, we all have those frames around our house that are designated for family pics. This year, thanks to pintrest, I found a great way to change it up this year. Here are the supplies:


Mod Podge, Paintbrush, Tile from any home improvement store in any size : I choose a long and skinny one since I was hoping to fit 3 pics on it: it measured 6 by 11, scrapbook paper

Cut your scrapbook paper to the size of your tile.

Apply mod podge to your tile and place your scrapbook paper on. Smooth with your fingers to get out as many bubbles as you can. I found that applying a thin layer didn't work for me, it dried too quickly. So I applied a medium layer.

Let this dry.


Apply mod podge to the backs of your picture (s) and apply to tile. Make sure your pictures actually fit on your tile :)

Then let this dry.

At this point, you can sand down the edges with a fingernail file or sandpaper. Do this carefully. If you want a more distressed look, sand more. Wipe off with a towel.


Then apply a thin layer over the entire tile/pictures. Making sure all sides are sealed.

Let this dry.


I applied a piece of felt to the back of the tile just to cover up that roughness, but it is not necessary.

Then you just pick up one of those plate holders or picture holder dowopy thingies at your nearest hobby supply store and VIOLA a thoughtful little gift.

Here is another picture idea if you don't like the tile.

I found these plaques at Michaels. I painted it, distressed it, and then mod podged a picture onto it. I love the way it turned out. I can't wait to finish up the other one and hang them in the girls' room.

I have to apologize for my pictures for a while. My big, lovely Canon is in the hospital again for the flash issue. So I am taking pics with my point and shoot. Heres to hoping it is back, fixed for good this time, soon after Christmas. Happy crafting and a very Merry Christmas to my readers!!