Fridge Frames

Fridge frames for the artwork and information that must be posted on the fridge.

I created a template/pattern on poster board. Starting with the measurements of the center or opening I wanted. This opening was 7 1/4" x 4 1/4". Then free handed a frame shape around the opening. Once my template was cut out and could serve as a pattern, I traced it with sharpie on to foam board.

I cut out the shape with an X-acto knife. Using a cutting board under the foam board so I wouldn't mess up my already messed up table.

Once it was all cut out and I was happy, I gave it a good spray of spray adhesive. I hate spray adhesive! It works well for adhering scrap book paper to the foam board though. Press on your paper, smoothing out any bubbles or wrinkles. If your paper has a pattern make sure it's straight.

With your X-acto knife trim off the excess paper using the edge of the foam board frame as your guide. Working from the back side, works best that way.

It should look like this.

On the inside cut a large X in the paper where the opening is. This allows you to fold your paper over the inside edges and make it pretty.

Like this.

Using a medium to heavy grit sandpaper you can file the edges of the paper. Any excess you didn't trim perfectly with your knife will be sanded off. It also adds a little "weather" to your paper.

Fold those inside flaps in, trim any excess, secure with glue, and hold in place until dry.

Paint the edges of the foam board with any color acrylic paint you like. I used brown. Using your finger to wipe off any excess that gets onto the paper, this gave me some brown up over the edges. Just what I wanted. I also splattered the whole thing.

Glue magnetic strips around the back opening.

Display crazy good 1st grade art.

The lunch menu.

Whaaa la fridge frames. Cuteness and order to your refrigerator.

Remember when measuring your opening, leave room for the magnet strips to hold your paper in place. In other words, if your paper is regular size 8 1/2" x 11", make your opening a wee bit smaller.

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