Make Picture Frames Out of Cereal (free) Box Cardboard!

Step 2 Cut Cardboard to Size

I use scissors, box cutters, and a favorite tool, the paper trimmer. First make a square cut on one edge, rotate the stock so that this edge is at a right angle to the blade, and make another cut. Now cut the blank to size, using the paper trimmer. This can be done with a straight edge and craft knife/box cutter as well. Prints I have framed are either 4x6 or 5x7. I decide how wide I want the frame to be, then add that to the dimension of the print. A 4x6 might use a blank of 6x8 and that would allow a frame width of 1 inch. But vary all dimensions as you see fit.

Comments

[ANTQNUT]

This is a crazy idea but I wonder if I coated some clear nail polish over the dry paint it would add some shine...

[Creativeman]

Yes, but why not just use acrylic gloss finish?  Water, soluble, easy clean up, very durable.  Cman

[DIY-Guy]

Nicely done project!

Creativeman (author) said: "use acrylic gloss finish"

Would that be similar to the acrylic floor wax products (such as Mop-N-Glo?) found in the household cleaning chemicals section of a store?