Things You'll Need:
- Cardboard Scissors Ruler Compass Exacto knife Glue Decorating items
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Step 1
Measure your picture. Draw the shape 3 inches bigger than your picture on all sides. Use a compass or ruler to make even lines. You can lay your picture on top of the cardboard and then measure 3 inches out on all sides as a shortcut.
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Step 2
Cut two squares or rectangles exactly the same size out of cardboard. Set one aside for the back. On the other, measure in from the edges 3 1/2 inches all the way around. Connect marks with solid lines.
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Step 3
Poke a hole in the center of the shape made by the lines you've just connected. Use scissors or an Exacto knife to cut out the shape. Do this carefully and accurately---it will be the window to see your picture. Save the piece for a prop in the back of the frame.
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Step 4
Place a line of glue on three sides of the shape you set aside---the one that has not had a window cut out of it. Consider the orientation of your picture. You don't want to leave the opening on the bottom of the frame where the picture will fall out.
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Step 5
Line up the other shape---the one with the window---on top of the shape with glue. Press them together and let dry. Cut the center piece you saved into a triangle. Glue the pointed end of the triangle to the back of the frame if you want it to stand alone, if not, leave it off.
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Step 6
Decorate your picture frame. Slide your photo into the edge that was not glued together.
