Gift Card Mosaic Frame

This project is time-consuming, but mind-numbingly easy.  Throw on a movie and have fun!

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All you'll need:

• unfinished frame ($3 at craft stores)
• gift cards with $0 balances (I've also used old parking passes and credit cards)
• scissors
• paintbrush
• your trusty Mod Podge
• acrylic paint (optional; not pictured)

Step 1:

If you want to change the color of your frame, remove the glass and easel and paint it before beginning your mosaic.  I used pink acrylic paint for mine.

Step 2:

As the paint dries, cut up your gift cards.  I cut mine into about 1/2" squares.  Keep in mind that as you figure out the exact positioning of each piece, you will trim it to the right shape and size -- so don't cut too small at this point!

Step 3:

Using Mod Podge and a small paintbrush, begin building your mosaic.  Use a variety of shapes and positions to keep it interesting! (This step takes several hours and requires little skill -- try doing it while you watch a movie on TV!)

Step 4:

Once your mosaic is complete, give the entire frame a coat or two of Mod Podge to seal the pieces and give everything a nice shine.

And you're done!