How to Make Picture Frames With Kids

Picture frame projects are fun ideas to savor those family memories. Instead of buying expensive frames, try making your own and allowing the kids to get in on the fun. Many items for making picture frames can be found right in your own home.

Things You'll Need

• Old magazines
• Scissors
• Tape
• Glue
• Cardboard
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Misc. decorations (ribbons, buttons, seashells, etc.)

Instructions

Picture Frame Fun

1. Use a ruler and pencil to trace out the size of your picture frame on heavy cardboard. Cut two pieces the same size.

2. Use a ruler and trace inside the frame to create an inner border. Cut the middle of the frame out on one piece of cardboard. This piece will be the top. The second piece will be the bottom and will hold the photo in place.

3. Decorate the top frame. Let the kids cut out words or pictures from old magazines, or use miscellaneous decorations, such as ribbon and buttons, to add their own personal style to the frame.

4. Glue and secure all decorations to the top frame.

5. Align the photo between the top and bottom pieces of cardboard. Add a small amount of glue to the inside edges of the bottom of the frame and press the top frame down firmly to secure.

6. Let the frame completely dry before displaying it so that none of the decorations fall off.

Tips & Warnings

• Place glue only on three of the inside edges the frame. Leave one side open, so you can easily change the picture.

• Adult supervision is required for any arts and crafts projects. Avoid use of small parts, such as buttons, with children younger than 3 years old. Scissors,may have sharp points or edges and should not be used by children under 3 years.

References

• Rebecca Gallegos; Owner and art teacher; Mobile Mudpies; Fort Worth, Texas
• Crayola