Let me show you how to make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame from scrap wood! Such a great crafting project or gift idea.

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas gifts and this tutorial is perfect for anyone who loves a good handmade gift.  Follow along as I show you how to create a DIY Distressed Picture Frame using a simple block of wood.  Let’s get started!

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Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Supplies you need to make your own distressed picture frame:

This project started with a set of 2 x 6 x 7 inch wood blocks from my wood guys at Twin Knobs Woodworks.  You can get 4 of these raw wood pre-cut blocks for only $11.00 from their online shop.  It’s a great deal and an easy way to craft when you don’t have a way to cut your own wood pieces.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Begin by applying a layer of No Pain Gel Stain in Walnut to the entire block of wood.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

I apply my gel stain with a clean rag.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Next, brush on some of the Best Dang Wax in Clear randomly along the edges.  Also add some sporadic brush strokes in a few spots on the surface of the block.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Remember – the more wax you use, the more distressed your project will be.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Next, cover the entire block with a layer of the color Caviar and let dry.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Once dry, use a scraper to remove some of the paint.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

You’ll notice that the paint will easily come off of the areas where you added the wax.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Next, add a layer of the color driftwood and let dry.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Once dry, scrape back some of the paint.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Then, add a bit of Tobacco Road VooDoo Gel Stain to darken everything up.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Simply rub this in with a clean cloth.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Next, dry brush a layer of Sea Glass over the entire surface.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

At this point, I took my staining rag and rubbed over the entire piece to blend the colors together a bit.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Once that layer is dry, add another layer of clear wax along the edges and randomly all over.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Then, add a full layer of the color Fluff on the entire piece.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Let that dry and then sand lightly.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Finally, use some painter’s tape to pull away even more of the dried paint.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Just apply a piece of the tape across the surface and then it pull off.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

You can see below how the layer peeled away with the tape.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Now it’s time to embellish!

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Finish your project by attaching a bow using your hot glue gun.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Then add some layers of twine to the bottom of your finished piece.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

I attached mine with a bead of hot glue on the back.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Then, wrap the twine around the bottom of the block about 5-7 times and then attach the end of your twine with another bead of hot glue.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas!

Here’s the finished product!  This is a great idea for anyone who loves to give personalized handmade gifts.

Make your own DIY Distressed Picture Frame. This is the perfect creative gift idea for Christmas! Want more fun and easy DIY home decor ideas??  Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  Also – be sure to share your finished projects with me by tagging @rusticorchardhome on Facebook and @rustic_orchard_home on Instagram!

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