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Solution for Framing Oddly Shaped Art

May 10, 2020 By Karen Cooper 8 Comments

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Have you ever gotten a card you wanted to frame, or a funky piece of art, but it was oddly shaped? Now I have the solution for framing oddly shaped art or cards or whatever you want to celebrate!

I was so lucky to have a beautiful Mother’s Day, filled with waffles in bed and cards and hugs. Both kids made cards for me, and I love them. So, naturally, I wanted to frame them.

Solution for framing oddly shaped art - thediybungalow.com

The problem is that they are not standard shapes to fit in a frame. I tried an 8×10 frame, but it was too small, and the 11×14 was too big, and I didn’t have any material to make a mat.

My solution for framing oddly shaped art??

Paint!

I used a frame from Ikea for this project. I painted the back board of the frame with high gloss craft paint, like this one, using a small foam roller, like this one.

It took about three coats to get even coverage.

Solution for framing oddly shaped art - thediybungalow.com

 It says I’m the “best mom in the wrlde.” Awesome. Can’t beat that.

So, the next time you have oddly shaped art to frame, don’t stress about the frame size or a mat. Just pick the frame you want and paint the back board of the frame a complementary color. Or just use whatever paint you have! This is a great project to use up some paint you have left over from another project.

Easy peasy.

Solution for framing oddly shaped art - thediybungalow.com

That’s my easy solution for framing oddly shaped art! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

For ways to decorate with kids’ (or any!) art, see this post for how to create a gallery wall.

For a fun way to decorate with something unusual, see this post for how to frame tea towels for art!

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About Karen Cooper

Hi! I'm Karen. I call myself a “recovering lawyer” - I traded in my power suits for power tools and a life of DIY adventures. Join me for DIY, home decorating, repurposing and upcycling, and organizing projects and tips as I transform a 1929 Tudor bungalow into our home. I believe in merging old and new to make a house a home.

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Comments

  1. Cindy Eikenberg says

    May 14, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Karen, this is such a great idea and tip!!! The color you selected for this project just makes it pop! Thanks for sharing, pinning and have a wonderful week! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      May 14, 2013 at 8:27 am

      Thanks, Cindy! The bright colors, and the message, make me happy!

      Reply
  2. Sherry says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:38 am

    That artwork is priceless! So very heartwarming. Loving the yellow background and white frame. Ah, this just makes you smile, doesn’t it!!!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      May 14, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks, Sherry! I love it. I know I’ll always treasure it.

      Reply
  3. Holly says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Cute idea, adorable card and great choice for the background color!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      May 15, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Thanks, Holly! Perfect for spring and Mothers Day!

      Reply
  4. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Soooo sweet, Karen! And a great idea! And I’ll bet you ARE the “best Mom in the wrlde”! 😉
    xoxo, Claire

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      May 21, 2013 at 8:54 am

      Awww…thanks, Claire!

      Reply

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