How to make a Butterfly Display
October 6, 2010 in DIY, Mirror / Wall Acessory, Natural, Summer
As I promised yesterday, here’s the instructions on how to make your own double framed butterfly display. First, here’s how my frame turned out:
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Pretty cute, don’t you think?
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Here’s how you do it:
You’ll need two identical frames. I used a pair I already had from IKEA.
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Google your way to your favorite butterfly picture. I used this one. Re-size the butterfly image(s) if necessary to fit your frame best. Print as many butterflies you want, then cut them out.
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Remove the glass from both frames and paint the frames. Remember to paint the inside of the frames, as this part will be visible.
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Now put the glass back into each of the two frames and secure them there by lining the glass with a hot glue gun. When each frame has it’s glass secured, fold your butterfly along it’s body to create that natural shape, and glue your butterflies to the INSIDE of one of the frames.
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Glue the backs of the two frames together, and voila, you’ve got yourself a double framed butterfly display!
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You can cover the crack with regular spackle. When dry, sand lightly with fine grained sand paper, then paint the sides of the frame.
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That’s it!
I love the transparent background. See the butterflies to the right? They are real ones. I actually think my printed ones look way better!
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The frame doesn’t need to hang on the wall, it’s very stable and can stand on it’s own. I’m definitely going to be making more display boxes in the future, this was really fun and easy to do.
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–> The best part is that you can frame anything! If you make your own double framed display, I’d LOVE to see it!
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