This DIY frame was made for Making the World Cuter by Kassi Mortensen, our crafty friend of Truly Lovely.Hey there friends!So, my husband and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary on Monday!! Whoot! Did you know that the traditional gift for the first year of marriage is paper? I scoured the interwebs and finally found something for my husband that would fit the paper description…A I love you because… frame!
DIY Frame
This craft only requires a few steps! And a fewmaterials!Materialsneeded:
- Picture frame (I got mine at Wal-Mart for $3!)
- Spray paint (if you prefer a different color for the frame)
- Sanding block (again, if you plan to paint the frame and like the ruffed up look)
- Dry erase marker
- Two magnets
- Glue
- Photo or printer paper
This one is so simple I prefer not to insult your intelligence with a complete play by play. 
But basically you spray paint the frame (my frame was black and I preferred a dark brown for where it would be displayed). I ruffed up the edges so a little of the black showed through for a more rustic look.
Then I designed my print out in Word, printed it on photo paper and stuck it in the frame.
Traditional Anniversary Gift
I used E-6000 glue to glue one magnet onto the frame itself and another onto my dry erase marker. Now there’s a marker handy anytime either of us wants to write on the glass!
First Year paper Anniversary
Please excuse my horrible handwriting… I was in a rush before the hubs came home! haha! I displayed the frame in our bathroom so each morning we can leave one another sweet messages.
Happy crafting lovelies!
Now It’s Your Turn
Do you give traditional wedding anniversary gifts? What gifts have you given?
Similar Posts:
- Personalized Tote Bags
- Fabric Pinwheel Flowers
- Knotty and Nice Gift Set from Lifestyle Crafts
- Patriotic Centerpiece Craft
- Stenciled Welcome Throw Pillow
Latest posts by Kassi (see all)
- Spring Potted Flower Pens - March 28, 2013
- Last Minute Valentine Crafts for Kids - February 14, 2013
- Unique Holiday Wreath Round Up - December 12, 2012
- Handmade Gift Tags and Cards - November 22, 2012
- Tom Turkey Candles - November 1, 2012
I have looked at doing the traditional gifts every year but really haven’t done much with them. I love that you started doing them right from the get go! It’s a super cute gift too!
@Tiffany Hewlett Thanks Tiff!! And the hubs has even written on it!!! Makes my day every time I get a new message/leave him a new message! Highly recommend making yourself one!