Autumn Leaves Picture Frame

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I love everything about Autumn. 
Autumn is my favorite season and if I could locate the land of eternal Autumn, I'd move there. I find the colors of Autumn beautiful and very comforting, and they show up all over my life. So naturally, I could hardly wait to start Autumn themed projects. 
Today's project uses an Arnold Grummer photo frame kit, and Autumn colored leaves made from handmade paper. Handmade paper has a wonderful texture and welcomes metallics and botanicals in the paper making process. The beauty and usefulness of handmade paper is only limited by your creativity.

Here's what you'll need to make the Autumn Leaves Picture Frame:
  • 4 sheets of 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inch handmade paper
  • Arnold Grummer Photo Frame Kit
  • Elmer's glue/glue stick
  • Leaf or Autumn themed templates (cookie cutters work too)
  • Scissor
  • Pencil
Follow the directions on the Arnold Grummer Photo Frame Kit to cover and assemble the picture frame.

Then take the leaf templates and trace them on the wrong side of your sheets of handmade paper, then carefully cut the leaves out.


Now arrange the leaves attractively around the picture frame. This may take a few tries to get the look you want.

Once you are happy with the look of your frame you can glue the leaves to the picture frame. Leave it to dry over night. It wouldn't hurt to lay a piece of wax paper over the whole thing and then put a heavy book on top to add some pressure while the glue dries.

I have intentionally left the stand off the picture frame, and left the inside of the frame neutral, so you can see the face of the finished picture frame without distraction. 

Another great idea for an Autumn look would be apples, or pumpkins. I hope you liked this fun, and easy project and will try it out for yourself!



*Stay tuned for September 15th's blog post. One lucky reader will be able to win the project I make next Saturday in a special giveaway drawing! 

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Comments

  1. Proxxon ToolsSeptember 8, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    fun idea...

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    1. JanaSeptember 8, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks Terri. Handmade paper makes every project more fun!

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  2. PulpPaperScissorsSeptember 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM

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  3. PulpPaperScissorsSeptember 8, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Beautiful papers and they really say "Fall." I can see a dramatic black and white tree photograph in the lovely finished frame.

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    1. JanaSeptember 8, 2012 at 5:05 PM

      Thank you! A black and white photo of a tree is a great idea.

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  4. IndigoEarthSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Love the colored leaves!!

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