How to Make a Ruler Picture Frame

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Your child can make this inexpensive gift for a favorite teacher. It's also a cute frame for school pictures. You'll have matching frames without having to search the stores for the exact frame you used the year before.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Lay your photograph on the table.
Step2
Place four rulers around the picture, overlapping them as needed to make the frame fit your picture.
Step3
Use a pencil to mark where the rulers overlap.
Step4
Remove the rulers and the picture.
Step5
Lay the rulers back on the table, aligning them to the pencil marks.
Step6
Use hot glue or craft glue (if you're working with small children) to attach the rulers at the corners.
Step7
Let the glue dry completely before picking up the frame.
Step8
Attach the picture to the frame using glue or double-sided tape.
Step9
Cover the back of the frame and picture with brown paper (cut up a paper bag), attached with glue or double-sided tape.
Step10
Attach a picture hanger to the wall and hang your picture.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you want to cover your photograph with glass, use an inexpensive frame from a discount store or garage sale. Glue the rulers to the top of the frame.
  • Embellish your frame with wooden cutouts shaped like apples or pencils.
  • Antique rulers and bright plastic rulers make unique frames.

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