How to Create Inexpensive Framed Prints
Last year I was crushing over all the Farmhouse Prints – so I started wondering how I could make my own with the resources I had (long vinyl cutter, no large printers). After a bit of thinking I created a way that worked in my budget and was super easy to do.
Watch my DIY Video Tutorial Here get the basic idea!
You will need:
- Engineering print from Office Depot ($3) or a poster print from Costco ($6)
- MDF Board (snag from Home Depot or go to a thrift store and buy an old print that has MDF as backing)
- 1×2 Wood Strips
- Mod Podge
- Wood glue
- Circular Saw (to cut your wood and MDF board)
- Staple Gun
I have written a tutorial on Wall Art that is the exact same process for this poster framed print. Head over to this link for a step by step process of DIY Wall Art.
If you are using old wood like I did (I snagged the sticks that were stuck in old signs that go in yards during voting time) you will want to clean them. Check out the tutorial on Cleaning Old Wood here.
You will have this project done in no time!
Let me know if you have any questions and save these to your Pinterest account for later! Love,Kelly
Hi! Where did you get the lights on either end of your mantel? I love those and have been looking for something like that
Aren’t they so fun!? I looked forever and found them at TJ Max. I know that doesn’t help. But check them out – they have tons. I also looked at Wayfair, Amazon, Walmart, Overstock and DownEast. All these stores and great options for inexpensive! Good luck!
I’m thinking of using the “This is Us” as the theme for my daughters wedding shower. Could you tell me where you got the letters?
Yes Ellen! You will love the site – it’s Nikki
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarpenterFarmhouse?ref=search_shop_redirect
Hi, did your sconces come just like that from TJ Maxx with the little barn doors? I want them!
Hey Amanda! Thank you for stopping by! Are you talking about the shutter doors? I made those and have a blog post on how to do it – so easy! I ordered a garden hook from Amazon and recently found the lanterns at Kirkland’s! There is a link in my highlights on IG. Let me know if you need me to send it to you!
I love the mantel and fireplace. Did you have it made or did you purchase it? Please advise. Thank you, Rachel
I made it! I have a highlight in my stories on Instagram if you are interested!
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