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Budget Tip of the Day: Foam Core

DIY Artwork doesn’t need to have a frame.  If you haven’t yet discovered the beauty of foam core, you are in for a fantastic discovery. One of the many uses of foam core is for mounting pictures. It is a very inexpensive alternative to traditional picture frames and can save you a lot of money on very large pictures you may want to hang. Simply lay your picture on the foam core board and trace a line around it. Cut the foam core on the lines with an exacto knife . Apply spray adhesive directly to the foam core and press your picture in place. Use plastic or metal foam board picture hangers to place on the wall. You can find large sheets of foam core at any craft store for super cheap. Wal Mart also has foam core, but it is a bit more expensive. So get out all those old photos you’ve been meaning to frame and try this DIY artwork project the foam core way.