A WASTE NOT PICTURE FRAME
Subject:
Arts and Crafts
Grade:
all
Age:
all
Submitted by:
Amanda Formaro, WebMom at FamilyCorner.com Magazine.
Objectives:
Have an old puzzle that is missing some pieces? How about some photographs that need framing? If you said yes, then you and the kids have a fun project ahead of you! These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives.
What You Need:
- photograph for framing
- piece of cardboard a little larger than your photo
- 4 ice cream sticks
- 15 puzzle pieces (will need more or less depending on puzzle piece size)
- tempera paint in colors of your choice
- various buttons and doodads for decoration
- Craft glue
- hot glue
- scissors
- newspaper
What You Do:
Prep
Using craft glue, adhere the photograph to the piece of cardboard. Use
craft glue to attach the ice cream sticks around the photograph as shown
in figure 1. Trim cardboard so that it is just larger than the
photograph. Set aside to dry.
Paint
Lay newspaper down on table and place puzzle pieces face up. Have the
children paint the puzzle pieces in the colors of your choice. You may
need 2-3 coats for some depending on the color of paint and the darkness
of the pattern on the puzzle pieces.
Glue
When the puzzle pieces are dry and are the color you want, use hot glue
to adhere them to the ice cream sticks. Alternate colored puzzle pieces
as desired, work your way around the frame, be sure that pieces overlap
and do not leave any gaps between pieces.
Decorate
After all pieces are glued in place, use hot glue to adhere small
buttons and doodads of your choice around frame.
Hang!
For a simple hanger, hot glue a piece of sturdy string or yarn across
the back of the cardboard.
Recommended Books:
1001 Things to Do With Your Kids
by Caryl Waller Krueger
Biography:
Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She and
her husband live in southeastern Wisconsin. She is also the owner of
FamilyCorner.com Magazine. Subscribe to her free weekly kid's craft
newsletter, Busy Little Hands, by sending any email message to
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