Framing your Work

I just want to add one more piece for today - this is an example of how Tesco frames (or cheap frames from anywhere really) can be used to make a great present for someone. I mentioned making your own window-mount in a previous post, and framing your own work. It's a much cheaper solution to getting something professionally framed. Have a look at the end result (bearing in mind my photographic skills do leave something to be desired!)...

This is SO easy to do though. The frame costs very little, and I just replaced the inner mount with strong strong mounting board in a colour that suited where the picture was to be hung. (The original mount was only made of poor quality white paper, so it really makes a difference to replace it.)
Mounting board is very very strong card. You generally need to use a scalpel to cut it, but it's very durable and hard-wearing, and made for presenting work to a high standard. You can buy it in places like Cork Art Supplies, Vibes & Scribes, Art & Hobby Shop and larger Eason's Stores.
So next time it's a family-member's birthday, think about making your own picture and framing it for them! Nothing beats a hand-made gift.