Freeze Frames!


've been neck deep in fall cleaning this week but finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! I haven't been able to make anything {unless messes count} so I thought I'd share a project from May. Freeze Frames!

No, I'm not having an 80's music flashback! I'm really talking about frames for your freezer and fridge. I've had this idea rolling around in my head for awhile...actually, it's not an original idea as I'm sure if you look hard enough, you can purchase something similar...but I thought, why not make it myself? So here's an easy "Make Your Monday" project that will have the front of your fridge spruced up in no time!

For this project, you'll need some picture frames (with or without glass), super glue, some strong rare earth disc magnets, and photo mats if you like. I buy my magnets on Ebay, by the way. I've been collecting those old vintage and vintage style metal picture frames from Goodwill for a little while now and I like them because they are lightweight. You can use just about any frame but remember, the heavier the frame, the stronger the magnets need to be.

Here is my pile o' frames before I altered them:



I also found a good sized wooden frame...



I pulled off all the frame "stands". This is so that the frames will lie flush against the fridge.



Then I removed the backs and all the glass and painted the frames. I used my favorite brown that you see on so many of my projects like my studio ceiling fan, gumball machine, and other accessories - Rustoleum's camouflage brown spray paint. I did not prime the frames but I would recommend it for durability.



Next, I flipped the frames over and superglued the magnets to the corners of the frames. It's important to let the glue fully cure for a day or so before using. Notice that I used bigger magnets for the bigger, heavier frame.



Now the frames are ready to adorn your fridge! For the larger frames that I used for my kids' art, I did not use the glass. I'll be changing out the art frequently so it makes it so much easier to just be able to pop a new piece of art behind the frame. For the smaller "word" frames, I did use the glass as I won't be changing those out as much. Either way works so long as you use stronger magnets to support the added weight of the glass. But if you have young children that like to bang on large appliances, maybe you shouldn't use the glass:)

I used photo mats in a few of my frames for a nice clean look. You can use these "freeze frames" for art, frequently used recipes, poetry...oh, and photos! The possibilities are endless!








It thrills the kids to see their artwork displayed so beautifully - the frames make them appear even more special than they already are!

Now, for all the paperwork that usually goes on the side of my fridge...do you think they make magnets strong enough for me to stick a filing cabinet there? Just keeping it real folks...just keeping it real:)




I'm adding this entry to the weekly Make Your Monday, Metamorphosis Monday, Today's Thrifty Treasures, Trash to Treasure Tuesday,My Projects Under $15, Transformation Thursday, and DIY Day events and I hope you enjoy perusing all the other inspiring and creative projects that have been added!
DIY Day @ ASPTL




33 comments:

Ashley @ AshleysBusy said...

I love this idea, really good idea for corralling kid pics. :)

August 23, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Lotta Dahl said...

This is great! I was wanting to do this but was sort of at a loss of how to make it work! Thanks for the instructions!

August 23, 2009 at 9:07 PM
~Country Lady~ said...

I love this idea. My kiddos are grown but that won't stop me from trying this someday soon. It would bring some order to the chaos on my fridge! Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great week.

August 23, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Gwen said...

I LOVE THIS! I have some of those not so pretty metal frames hidden in a trunk just asking for a project like this. Thanks for the inspiration:)

August 23, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Pam @ This Humble House said...

Cute idea!

August 23, 2009 at 9:36 PM
{oc cottage} said...

Love this!!!

m ^..^

August 23, 2009 at 9:44 PM
stefanie said...

love this, what a great idea!!

August 23, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Andréann said...

This idea is wonderfull!
I saw it browsing your archive the other day. It will be something great to do as my daughter grows up!
You could do a framed notepad or chalkboard with this too!

August 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Madame Meg said...

Great idea, thanks for sharing it with us! - Meg

August 23, 2009 at 10:21 PM
susan said...

This is such a great idea! How did you attach the art work to the frame? Thanks for the instructions!

August 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Marsha said...

Very neat idea!

August 23, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Tracy Watier said...

Great idea! Really elevates your refridgerator art!

August 24, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Great idea! I'm sure this makes kids feel important. I used to frame my kids' pictures {years ago at this point} for the wall. I love your word frames too ~ that's a really cute idea.

August 24, 2009 at 6:03 AM
Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Tho my kids are grown, I can use this for my grandies' treasures at my house. I love a neat and tidy fridge, and this takes care of it - wonderful! Linda

August 24, 2009 at 6:10 AM
Melissa @ Southern Mommas said...

I have got to tey this- I have never seen this done but I love the concept. Very creative !

August 24, 2009 at 6:40 AM
Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

what a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing all the instructions. Happy MM. hugs ~lynne~

August 24, 2009 at 6:54 AM
Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

That was a crazy 80's song! Your freeze frame version is much better!;) I have a lot of those old gold frames in a drawer...thanks for the inspiration!
Michelle

August 24, 2009 at 7:16 AM
TidyMom said...

I LOVE this! I've had this bookmarked in my projects folder from the first time I saw you post it!!
thanks for reminding me that I want to do this - my kids are no longer little, but I love the idea of the frames on the fridge!
~TidyMom

August 24, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Jane said...

Those frames really make the chaos of what can be posted on the refrigerator much more organized. Thanks for sharing.

August 24, 2009 at 8:21 AM
Unknown said...

Very cool idea!

Nancy

August 24, 2009 at 9:24 AM
Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State said...

OK, THAT is really cute!

August 24, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Britt said...

What a great idea! I'm sure your kids feel so special with their artwork framed so nicely!

August 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Its So Very Cheri said...

Love the art and all the little words and phrases.

I hope you will come over and check out this weeks Knock off and I know you have some things you could post to the KNOCK OFF KNOCK OUT Party.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri

August 24, 2009 at 12:14 PM
~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

What a great idea. Love it that bloggers are so into sharing.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

August 24, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Caroline said...

This is a very cool project, it creates a little art gallery on your fridge.

August 24, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

What a neat idea! You have such creative projects. :) Your "before" shot looks like mine right now. ;)

August 24, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

Thank you, everyone! These were so fun and easy to do. Susan, I just slid the artwork into the frame and it holds it into place. With the big frame, the art is just held in place by frame itself and the magnets:)

August 24, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Jersey Girl said...

Kim,

I used this idea after the first time you posted it and what an improvement it made! I left one of the smallest frames 'topless' and hung a magnetized clip in it. This is the space where my hubs hangs his weekly lottery ticket!

Thanks for always bringing such wonderful ideas to the table.

August 25, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Anonymous said...

love this idea! i want to try it but my fridge is black! what color would you suggest?

julie@jam-n-jilly.blogspot.com

August 25, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Miss Mustard Seed said...

Wonderful idea! It's so easy to find these junk frames, so thanks for sharing a way to use them and pretty-up a paper covered fridge.

August 27, 2009 at 9:04 PM
Anonymous said...

Darn, those are the nicest fridge magnets that I've ever seen! I may have to try this...adding it to my projects list :)

September 14, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Misti of Studio M Designs said...

Okay, this is just the coolest thing I have EVER seen. In all of blogland, I haven't seen anything like this! You are amazing!!! I was thinking of covering my ugly white fridge with chalkboard paint, but this idea is so much more ME.

Thanks for sharing this!
~Misti

September 19, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Ginger said...

Do you mind sharing which ebay seller you buy your magnets from? Which sizes do you use the most for these projects?

I love your blog, just found my way here last night and spent several hours here!

September 22, 2009 at 5:31 PM

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