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  • Framing Pictures With Popsicle Sticks
  • From "DIY Crafts"
    episode DIC-170
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    This ice-cream-cone picture is framed with decorated craft sticks.

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    Figure A

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    Figure B

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    Figure C

    Young crafter Jerry helps Kitty Bartholomew, host of HGTV's Ask Kitty, frame original children's drawings with Popsicle sticks. Kitty frames another piece of art using lavender stems.

    Materials:
    Cardboard or foam board
    Craft or Popsicle sticks in various sizes
    White glue
    Craft knife
    Craft jewels
    Artwork

    1. Mount the artwork on cardboard or foam board.

    2. Glue craft sticks around the perimeter of the artwork to create a frame.

    3. Add other craft sticks glued at angles to connect adjacent sides. Embellish with jewels (figure A).
    Variations:
    • Tie small bunches of lavender stems together, and glue them to the craft-stick picture frame (figure B).

    • Tie small birch branches together and glue them to the frame (figure C).

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane