Let’s make PAPER FRAMES -

A few ordinary playing cards can become super-cute picture frames for your junk journals - whether you turn them into journal cards, tuck spots, or just cute little visual elements. So quick and easy, too!
Inspired in some roundabout ways by some fabulous ladies:
Luise Heinzl’s frame episode: • Let's frame it! BLACK ...
Shana from Shanouki Art has many videos on altered playing cards - here’s a wrap-up of one of her “Full Deck” series: • Full Deck Challenge Co...
And right before I posted this, I saw that the wonderful Justine from House of Mahalo has also just come out with a video about mass-making tuck spots out of playing cards. Watch her spin on this fun craft! • Decoupaging Playing Ca...
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#journalembellishments
#journalcards
#journaltags
#junkjournalideas
#alteredplayingcards
#papercrafts

[@teresazuehls783]

Hi, Anne. I love the idea of making frames out of playing cards. TFS❤

[@annekenlon]

Thanks for watching, Teresa - I hope you have fun making these!

[@kathythomas671]

What an adorable idea. I just love watching you create. Your voice is so relaxing. It reminds me of a school teacher. 😊

[@annekenlon]

Kathy, you're so kind - thank you so much!

[@DonnaJo3452]

As I start watching your video, I love Luise!

[@annekenlon]

Oh, I agree - she's just a fabulous artist and an all-round interesting person. Thanks for watching, Donna Jo!

[@lauryburg6185]

Love this idea! Your cards turned out beautifully! 💓

[@annekenlon]

Thanks so much, Laury! 😊

[@TwilaSue]

Good morning Anne! This is very timely for my crafty space. I have wanted to embrace the playing cards. However I wasn’t finding anything that wowed me. THIS however immediately drew me in. And I realized I was sad about the other techniques because you couldn’t “see” it was a playing card. My family always had “card games” at family gatherings which bring me very fond memories from my childhood. Thus the “face” was important for me to be inspired to use the cards!! Thank you thank you! Also, the other channels you shared were “new” to me, so I will go watch their take as well. Have an awesome week!

[@annekenlon]

Twila, I'm so happy the timing was fortunate on this one - do have fun with your playing cards! I agree that I like to preserve their original identity - there are so many memories in playing cards for me, too (playing rummy every Sunday afternoon for years and years!) Thanks as always!

[@mrscomarte3248]

Hi Anne! You don´t have limits to create! Your projects are always so interesting! These frames are so beautiful and cute! I´m definetely going to try this! Thank you so much!!!🩷🩷🩷🩷🌹🌹🌹🌹♠️♥️♦️♣️

[@annekenlon]

Dear Marcia, I know yours will be terrific - thank you so much!

[@JanalynnM]

Thanks Ann have a good day!!

[@annekenlon]

Thank you for watching, Janalynn!!

[@lyndarandall211]

I love this. Thank you so much. I can't wait to try this. 🤗

[@annekenlon]

Thank you, Lynda! (BTW, I had a really sweet cousin named Lynda, spelled like yours, so I always smile when I see your name!)

[@lyndarandall211]

@@annekenlon ❤️

[@suzyallen1726]

Anne youre the best. Have tons of playing cards you made this so easy, ill definitely give it a try. Always cheer up when i see one of your videos. Thanks for sharing your ideas and positive energy❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@annekenlon]

Oh, Suzy, this just makes me smile - I'm so happy you enjoyed this! Thanks!

[@judyharmon4586]

Good morning, Anne! Love watching those who alter playing cards! ...SO fascinating!

[@annekenlon]

Thanks, Judy! Yes, Shana's are mesmerizing. I get so much inspiration from her. Mine never turned out right until I started watching Shana! Now I'm rather happy with them. Thanks for watching, as always!

[@pampirtle6348]

Fabulous And Timely. I am headed to a crafting Retreat and there is going to be an instructor one day that will be teaching us about junk journaling. We are supposed to bring any small craft item that we have created using anything from fabric to paper, paint the plastic to trade with other members of our retreat. It will be so quick and easy to create a set of these cards / frames to trade with others. I have to agree with you using the stick glue and napkins. I love the way that it goes down so much easier and with so much less mess . By the way, the prayers and blessings Journal I said I was going to make with a group of middle to high school kids at church have turned out fabulous. Thank you for so many of the instructional ideas for parts that I used in the journal.😊❤

[@annekenlon]

Pam, I'm so delighted this idea is useful for you for your retreat swap. I'm sure your altered playing cards will be fabulous, and they're so easy! Have a super time - I wish I could be there with you! Thanks, as always!

[@stephaniepuccini7]

These are great! I’m definitely going to try them. Thanks!

[@annekenlon]

So glad, thanks for letting me know! Have fun!

[@denisegardner2373]

Hi Anne. These are adorable. I absolutely love Luise and Shana's channel. Very talented group. You included. I will give these a try. They look fun to make. TFS ❤

[@annekenlon]

Thank you so much, Denise! I know yours will be great, and every one will have your own unique spin!

[@sandrasmith7267]

😊very cute

[@annekenlon]

Thank you so much, Sandra!

[@kathybost1879]

oh my, I love these. I am going to use this idea for my Aug. PC swap with my daughter. Our theme is bugs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! these are just great. We use the same size card as you're using. tfs all your creative ideas.

[@annekenlon]

Oh my heavens, how DARLING would these be framing a sketch of a bug?! I'm so excited that you can use this idea with your daughter. Thanks for letting me know, Kathy, I'm really happy you found this useful!

[@netpunk5890]

This is a fabulous idea. I have a few decks I haven’t known what to do with, and I’ve been wanting to make some frames, so this seems perfect!

[@annekenlon]

Won't you have fun making these your own?! Thanks for telling me, and thanks for watching!

[@lindadeconcini3678]

I am a brand new subscriber. You were being interviewed. I live in Salem, Oregon. Born in Tillamook and my Dad was in the Air Force, were stationed in Washington, California, and Germany. We always had my mom's parents' dairy farm was our perment address. Once Dad retired, we all came back to Oregon to lived. I married a California, but, one vacation to oregon. And it convienced him to move to Otegon. I ordered a Sizzix die cut last week to make frames. Then I jumped on your video, making frames out of playing cards. Love that idea. It was great meeting you. Take care. Big hug always.

[@annekenlon]

Linda, how kind of you to watch and write, thank you so much. I'm delighted you have joined me here. I hope you have fun trying out some new ideas! Talk to you soon, neighbor!

[@user-xg5vv4bz8c]

Love your ideas with the playing cards very nice

[@annekenlon]

Thank you, Sharon! I hope you try them!

[@elizabethglover5878]

So clever Ann. Love your videos!

[@annekenlon]

Thank you, Elizabeth! You're so kind to be watching, I appreciate you!

[@rachelm2228]

So darn beautiful ❤

[@annekenlon]

Thanks so much, Rachel!

[@Ann-eh7ii]

Great idea for my playing cards. Thanks. ❤❤❤

[@annekenlon]

Have fun - I hope you try it soon, Ann!

[@marthadueck6461]

I’m new to your channel but I really enjoy how you teach and your ideas.

[@annekenlon]

Martha, thank you so much for joining me here! I do love finding new ideas that I hope will be useful to you! I really appreciate your watching!

[@brian_medlock_collage]

So fun Anne! ...happened to stop by the po box and found some FUN there!...stay tuned, will try to make a little something to post! Thanks Anne! ❤B

[@annekenlon]

Thank you so much for watching, dear Brian! I will miss the "Plenty of Blessings" box! Talk to you soon!

[@gutsport56]

I love this. Thank you so much. I can't wait to try this

[@annekenlon]

Thank you so much - I agree, it's really fun!

[@bettylongshore9594]

Lovely idea!!!

[@annekenlon]

Thanks so much, Betty! So glad to have you aboard here!

[@joanclairehughes4218]

What a great idea😊 Thank you so much..💚

[@annekenlon]

You are so welcome! I really appreciate your watching - and hope you try this, too! Thank you!

[@marylinemonfroy7730]

Bonjour Anne une belle idée pour encadrer mes petits enfants merci😊

[@annekenlon]

Bonjour et merci beaucoup ! Oui, les plus petits s'amuseront beaucoup avec cela - peut-être en réalisant des petits dessins à mettre dans les cadres !

[@user-bt7ns2or9z]

A good idea using old playing cards for frames, especially decorating them with colorful napkin bits. TFS, Anne. Now where did I stash my old cards? Best, Gladys Ward. 💕

[@annekenlon]

Thank you, Gladys! I bet you've found them by now and are already transforming them into something lovely!

[@lisaminglet7229]

Great project. New subscribers.

[@annekenlon]

Lisa, thank you so much - I'm really glad you've joined me here!

[@jenniehowitt2571]

What size is your oval punch? 2 inches? I love this idea and will start making them today! Now- where are my cards???

[@annekenlon]

Hi, Jennie! I used metal dies in my die cutting machine (totally not necessary for journal making, but I got it years ago for my card making practice and I do still use it a lot.) That particular oval is 2 5/8 inches by 1 5/8 inches. Thanks so much for watching - have fun with yours!

[@rachellee.9389]

Interesting that you don't rough up the card first. I've tended to stay away from playing cards because I don't want to scuff the surface. But your paper seems to stick to the plastic coating, which I like.

[@annekenlon]

Yes, this process seems to work very well and holds up over time. Thanks for watching, I hope you try this soon!