Patriotic Padded Frames

Coordinate your July 4th decor with colorful padded frames. Figure A Figure B

Host Cindy Piccoli turns wooden frames into terrific nautical themed padded frames using red, white and blue themed fabrics, ribbons and batting. These frames are great for a collection of antique boat or ship pictures, photos of fourth of July family outings, or for a collection of patriotic memoribilia.

Materials:

unfinished frame
batting
fabric
staple gun
tape
foam core board
ribbon

Steps:

Padded Frame

1. Cut batting the same size as the unfinished frame, leaving a hole in the middle.
2. Place batting on top of frame and place face down onto the fabric.
3. Cut the fabric from the center to all four corners (figure A). Pull the fabric through the hole and staple onto the back of the frame.
4. Pull each side and corner up and over the back of the frame and staple (work on opposite sides).

Padded Center

1. Cut a piece of foam core board and batting the same size as the inside of the frame. Place batting on top of foam core.
2. Place batting and foam core face down onto the fabric. Tape the fabric to the back of the foam core.
3. Attach to inside of frame with glue. Decorate with pins or buttons.
4. To hang the frame, staple a piece of ribbon on the back on the two upper corners (figure B).

Also in this Episode

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-569
•	Painted Serving Tray
•	Patriotic Padded Frames
•	Stars-and-Stripes Trivets
•	Patriotic Lights