If you've recently completed a beautiful Diamond Dotz diamond painting kit and you're wondering how to display it without spending a fortune on custom framing, you're in the right place. In this DIY tutorial, we'll show you how to turn a simple craft store sign board, tray, or wood surface into an easy and affordable frame for your finished canvas. This quick method gives your sparkling diamond art a stylish, handmade touch that’s perfect for gifts, gallery walls, or craft fairs. No power tools or framing experience required—just a few basic supplies and a little creative flair!
SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE AN EASY FRAME FOR A DIAMOND PAINTING
- Your finished diamond painting kit canvas
- Dotz Stick brush-on adhesive
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Wooden sign board, tray or other wood surface
For this project, we are framing A Walk Down Autumn Lane fall diamond painting kit, by popular artist Thomas Kinkade. A Walk Down Autumn Lane is a full-drill diamond painting design and includes 25,000 Dotz drills to complete. This fall-themed diamond painting kit is a Kinkade collector’s favorite. It’s perfect for the cozy fall season and it looks simply fabulous when accessorized with other autumn-inspired decorations.
PREPARE YOUR DIAMOND PAINTING FOR MOUNTING
Trim the edges of your diamond painting canvas using a pair of scissors. You’ll want to trim off the color key, and any other printed information like the name of the design, the Diamond Dotz logo, etc.
Turn your diamond painting canvas over and squirt some of the Dotz Stick brush-on adhesive onto the back side of the canvas. Don’t apply too much.
Use the paint brush to brush the Dotz Stick onto the canvas using even brush strokes. The Dotz Stick adhesive should cover the back of the canvas in a consistent manner.
Let the Dotz Stick dry on the back of the dotted canvas until it is slightly tacky to the touch.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CRAFT SURFACE FOR FRAMING
A sign board, serving tray, plaque or other wooden surface found at the craft store all make great framing solutions for your diamond painting. Check out these creative framing solutions to see the all of the ways you can easily frame your finished diamond painting without spending a fortune. There are many affordable options for framing your diamond painting!
HOW TO MOUNT THE DIAMOND PAINTING TO THE CRAFT BOARD
Position the canvas as desired on the wood surface of your choice; you will most likely want to center it on the wooden surface. Smooth the canvas in place on the surface with your fingers. The wooden sign board or plaque essentially becomes the frame!
OPTIONAL EMBELLISHMENTS AND FINISHING
Here are some tips to take your easy DIY frame for a diamond painting even further.
- Add a border or trim to add texture (the pompom trim on this project that uses an embroidery hoop to frame a diamond painting is a perfect example)
- Paint or stain the wood surface before mounting the diamond painting canvas to it
- Add hanging hardware for wall display
Framing your diamond painting with a craft surface is a fast, budget-friendly way to show off your hard work and creativity. Whether you’re adding it to your home décor or gifting it to someone special, this DIY method turns your art into something truly display-worthy. With just a few materials and minimal prep, you can go from finished canvas to framed masterpiece in under an hour. Check out all of our easy diamond painting framing solutions, then head to the craft aisle, find your surface and other supplies, and let your diamond painting shine!