The Girls wanted to make their nanny a present for Valentine's. Not just a card, but something she would always keep. I made a conversational heart frame for myself a few years ago that I put on my fridge every year. I asked my oldest if she thought we should make a picture frame.
What you will need for this gift:
$1 wood frame (Hobby Lobby, Walmart or any craft store.
Use a coupon at craft stores.)
Paint of your choice
$1 Foam Conversational Hearts (Target)
My original frame was a thin piece of wood with no back that I got at Michael's for 80 cents. I put a magnet on the back of it and taped a picture to the back. That's why it goes on my fridge. This one is a little heavy and may not stay on the fridge with just one magnet.
No sanding was needed with this frame, but you may need to sand yours with a little sandpaper. No primer - just two coats of paint. Let first coat completely dry (overnight) then do the second. After it is dry, you can start putting foam stickers on. I laid mine out on the frame first to see how I wanted to overlap them. This also helps to make sure no two colors are on top of each other and no two sayings are.
Once you figure out how you want your conversational hearts, you are ready to peel the backs off. I do one at a time because these suckers are sticky. Press them firmly down. You can overlap one on top of another to complete the look and make sure there are no unnecessary holes.
Now I just have to find a cute picture of my two girls to put in it. You could print off a cute saying too. This would make a great gift for a teacher, loved one or your neighbor, etc.
While I was out shopping with a friend at Walmart the other day, she picked up a heart frame she was going to use for her husband from her daughter. I suggested she use chalkboard paint on the entire frame and use a few hearts. The chalkboard frame would be great for a teacher gift too.
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