Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
These Frugal Frames are the perfect way to dress up an ATC, ACEO or any other tiny painting you like! We are using common craft supplies you probably have on hand too, making it extra thrifty. These are addictive so clear and afternoon and let's get started!
Supplies (Affiliate links used)
Hot glue gun amzn.to/4trFCcD
Glue sticks (if you use colored hot glue sticks you won't need to paint)
clear: amzn.to/4ct9qhJ
glitter: amzn.to/4mzdUIh
color: amzn.to/4tAcYGx *you can also buy single-color packs on Amazon, but they are much more expensive per stick.
Silicone molds. I used the larger one in the pack to make the ATC sized frames: amzn.to/4vzgP83
This seller has several options for frames, including the same design I got years ago from Martha Stewart Crafts: amzn.to/4mzexS9
I used black and van dyke brown matte acrylics from Meededn as my basecoat (not needed if you are using colored sticks) amzn.to/4cfqtoH
Shimmer acrylics for drybrushing over the dry basecoat: amzn.to/4chg63R
Or you can use a paint pen for highlighting the raised areas. amzn.to/4sIP9L3
Silicone mat amzn.to/4vFj1Lm or parchment paper amzn.to/4vFj1Lm *and a scrap piece of thin cardboard or cardstock cut to ATC size if using the parchment paper.
Want to buy the painting featured in this, or another video? Email me at artstudiosofbangor@yahoo.com with "painting purchase request" in the subject line for a price quote:)
Try a class! lindsayweirich.teachable.com
Subscribe to my blog and stay updated (upper right-hand corner) thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com
Subscribe to my monthly-ish newsletter for class info and sales: lindsayweirich.substack.com
Shop my favorite products on Amazon: amazon.com/shop/thefrugalcrafterlindsayweirich
Credits:
Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich
Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
For Sponsorships or Product Reviews, email Lindsay at: artstudiosofbangor@yahoo.com
Social media links:
Facebook: facebook.com/thefrugalcrafter
Blog: thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com
Pinterest: pinterest.com/frugalcrafter/boards
Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayweirich
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsayweirich
YouTube Subscribe: youtube.com/user/thefrugalcrafter?sub_confirmation=1
*This post may contain affiliate links
#thefrugalcrafter #watercolor #art
These Frugal Frames are the perfect way to dress up an ATC, ACEO or any other tiny painting you like! We are using common craft supplies you probably have on hand too, making it extra thrifty. These are addictive so clear and afternoon and let's get started!
Supplies (Affiliate links used)
Hot glue gun amzn.to/4trFCcD
Glue sticks (if you use colored hot glue sticks you won't need to paint)
clear: amzn.to/4ct9qhJ
glitter: amzn.to/4mzdUIh
color: amzn.to/4tAcYGx *you can also buy single-color packs on Amazon, but they are much more expensive per stick.
Silicone molds. I used the larger one in the pack to make the ATC sized frames: amzn.to/4vzgP83
This seller has several options for frames, including the same design I got years ago from Martha Stewart Crafts: amzn.to/4mzexS9
I used black and van dyke brown matte acrylics from Meededn as my basecoat (not needed if you are using colored sticks) amzn.to/4cfqtoH
Shimmer acrylics for drybrushing over the dry basecoat: amzn.to/4chg63R
Or you can use a paint pen for highlighting the raised areas. amzn.to/4sIP9L3
Silicone mat amzn.to/4vFj1Lm or parchment paper amzn.to/4vFj1Lm *and a scrap piece of thin cardboard or cardstock cut to ATC size if using the parchment paper.
Want to buy the painting featured in this, or another video? Email me at artstudiosofbangor@yahoo.com with "painting purchase request" in the subject line for a price quote:)
Try a class! lindsayweirich.teachable.com
Subscribe to my blog and stay updated (upper right-hand corner) thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com
Subscribe to my monthly-ish newsletter for class info and sales: lindsayweirich.substack.com
Shop my favorite products on Amazon: amazon.com/shop/thefrugalcrafterlindsayweirich
Credits:
Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich
Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
For Sponsorships or Product Reviews, email Lindsay at: artstudiosofbangor@yahoo.com
Social media links:
Facebook: facebook.com/thefrugalcrafter
Blog: thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com
Pinterest: pinterest.com/frugalcrafter/boards
Twitter: twitter.com/lindsayweirich
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsayweirich
YouTube Subscribe: youtube.com/user/thefrugalcrafter?sub_confirmation=1
*This post may contain affiliate links
#thefrugalcrafter #watercolor #art
