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E.G.D.3D Beach Treasure Picture Frame by KK
Posted by Jody on November 18, 2012
Today’s Awesome Crafter and Featured Writer is Fellow Blogger KK @ KnowledgeKnut
When I stumbled upon Jody’s blog (or maybe it was vice versa) I thought how fun it would be to submit a craft project for beach treasures that I was in the process of doing. I also thought it would give me the push (read shove) to finish it!
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
So, I have a series of pictures to accompany the steps. Even though I purchased this frame at Pier One, it would be incredibly easy to make. The frame is 1 ¼ thick, 21” tall, 18” wide. The wire could be replicated by using wire coat hangers (remember those?). You can paint the frame any color you like, even to compliment or contrast your décor. Consider what I will be showing you as something similar to a basic cookie dough recipe. You can change it up any way you want!
I actually got two frames from Pier One for 50% off each. They were marked down because the little clothes pins had been lost. I simply went to a craft store, purchased a bag of small pins and painted them the colors I wanted.
Then I sat looking at the frames for a long time wondering what in the heck I was going to do with them. My initial thought was B&W photos, but I don’t really have any of those and I don’t want vintage ones of people I don’t know! So I finally settled on beach treasures. Lord knows I have enough of them around the house. But after I fixed up the clothes pins and attached the shells and things, it looked so blah. That was when I came up with idea for a three dimensional look.
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
What I really want is a vintage map of Point Reyes Beach, Sir Francis Drake Beach, etc. These maps can run high ($$$), so my girlfriend found something else for me. She says this is drawer liner (very nice weight). Subsequently, I decided to give that a try for now. The other thing I needed was something for the front of the frame. I found vintage, used fishing net (not fishy), for a really great price on e-Bay (what can’t you find on e-Bay?). I’m all set, ready?
3D Picture Frame(s)
The frames measure 21” T x 18” x W 1 ¼” thick. I would imagine that any width of wood would work, and you can make it whatever size you need. For informational purposes, these frames have 9 slots (for want of a better word). The wire used is approximately the thickness of a wire hanger, perhaps a bit thicker, but it is really not necessary to go that thick.
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
1. First thing I did was go to the craft store for those clothes pins. Then I painted them. As you can see from the finished picture – I can’t count – I left one out!
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
2. The next thing I did was play around with the beach treasures. Some things were too heavy, some things hung funny, some things looked funny and I wanted a mix of sizes, shapes and objects.
3. I attached the painted, dried, pins. I noticed this could be done a couple of ways and am still playing around with that. Then I got my supplies in order: beach treasures, backing, netting, tape and staple gun.
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
4. I played around with the layout of the map (backing) versus the placement of the treasures for maximum effect.
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
5. I marked where I needed to cut the backing and then temporarily taped it to the frame. This way I can make sure it is straight, before I staple gun it to the frame.
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
6. Depending upon how I want the net, I may attach the treasures first, then place the net on top or work the net into some of the treasures so things look tangled. Still playing with that idea.
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
7. Finished (almost) look! Lots of fun and I am getting ready to do my second frame!
Photo by KK @ KnowledgeKnut
Jody’s note: Wow! What a creative way to display and decorate with beach treasures! Wouldn’t this be the perfect gift for the beach enthusiast on your list? Imagine the possibilities.
KK, thank you so much for sharing your amazing creativity with us!
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About KK: Just this week, I made my acting debut at Stage 3 in Sonora, in the production of Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon. I also recently did a radio show on breast cancer, attended an awesome, local, empowerment retreat , am creating a very popular blog, wrote an article for my local paper, The Union Democrat, and am working on publishing my first book. My curiosity is boundless, which has led me on a very interesting life path. Let me show you.
I currently hold degrees or certificates in the following fields: Master Gardener; Educational Therapist Certification (well almost); Foundation Certificate in Gemmology (Great Britain); BA in Law Studies; Paralegal Certificate; AA in Language & Literature and; Gourmet Cooking & Catering Certificate. I speak 6 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Farsi), some of them very poorly, but at least I can find the restroom!
Please come visit me, I can promise to put a smile on your face, or maybe even make you laugh. You may stumble across one of my “thinking” posts or may simply be entertained by the photography. Either way, I promise it will be fun!
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Enchanted Seashells said
Really, really cool. I am definitely doing this, my only change would be to use the nautical charts that the captain brings home for me. The colors are perfect and it’s a good weighty paper. Thank you!
Jody said
I know!! Isn’t it wonderful? The nautical charts will be perfect! We’d all love to see your finished project. Don’t forget to “show and tell” when you’re done.
Enchanted Seashells said
Fer sure!
Greg said
I love this project. I have a roll of electric fence wire that has been following me around for 30 years. It will be the perfect gauge for this kind of work!
megtraveling said
It’s really cute and I’m going to try to make one – thanks!
Jody said
Wonderful! We’d love to see the results.Thanks for stopping by!
Lois said
What a great idea – we live by the sea so next time I’m down on the beach I’ll have a look for things!! What a great post and pics, thanks!
Jody said
Lucky you! That’ll be great fun!
Lois said
Yours are so good and so imaginative though… a great example!
Jody said
Thank you!
Marianne said
Definitely like what you did with the frames.
Jody said
Thank you. So glad you like it! KK is quite the creative gal.
Rolling Harbour said
Hmmmmmm *thinks* good granddaughter project here, with mild subliminal educative possibilities…
Jody said
Exactly! It’s all good: maps and beach finds and a bit of math. Have fun!
Aian Ramos said
this is really nice! love the idea, fun and educational as well
Jody said
Thank you! Fun while learning, and they’ll never know!
How cool is that?
alainaflute said
I love this! What a cool idea!
E.G.D. said
This is really awesome! What a great and versatile project idea!!!!
knowledgeknut said
Reblogged this on KnowledgeKnut and commented:
Thanks Jody!
TooFullToWrite said
This type of craft really makes the map come alive and gives it more depth, it becomes more dynamic, like a real pirate treasure map! Looks fantastic, I’m sure anyone would love to hang it on their wall.
Jody said
KK did such a beautiful job on this frame! She’s so creative. I love the use of the map and the easy step-by-step directions she gave us.