This is an ordinary photo frame, but the inner mat is dirty and scratched. Also, the 8X10 photo is marred and scruffed in the background. Using Corel MediaOne Computer Software, I adjusted the photo by lightening it up a bit, and then cropped the image to a 5"x7". I found that even after cropping the image to 5"x7", there were still some distracting scratches. Again, using Corel Media One, I choose a frame for the photo that is painterly - cute and funky.
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Now that the photo is acceptable, my focus returns to the damaged beveled mat . Using a Zebra print paper, I traced the mat onto the back side of the paper, including the inner rectangle where the photo is displayed, made the cuts and it fit nicely. Once the paper was secured to the mat (using "This to That" permanent zip tape by American Crafts-my new favorite zip adhesive thanks to my friends at Anthologies), I used a Color Box Fluid Chalk Inkpad (color-blackbird) around the edges on the inner rectangle.. Now the photo is ready to be taped behind the mat to ensure that it doesn't move. To give it a three-dimensional feel, I added 1/8" thick 3D-Dots by EK Success between the photo and mat. For added embellishment, I used black ribbon and sewed zig-zag using red thread, as you will see below.
When I placed the altered mat and photo into the gold frame, the frame just didn't fit the personality of the altered image. Using black Delta Creative Ceramcoat and a foam paint brush. I stroked the black paint over the gold, then took a paper towel and gently rubbed some of the black off, allowing the underlying gold to shimmer through. I am happy with the results and hope you enjoy this altered frame, mat and photo.
Created in His Image.
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