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A Waste Not Picture Frame
By Amanda Formaro
Copyright 2000
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.
You will 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
Instructions:
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.
The inspiration for this craft came from ChildFun.com where you can find
thousands of kid's crafts, activities and themed ideas. See their
feature on Christmas Gifts That Kids Can Make here:
http://childfun.com/christmas/home.shtml
About The Author
Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She is the founder of FamilyCorner.com Magazine, craft expert for Kaboose.com, and runs a host of blogs, including her popular food blog, Amanda's Cookin' and her craft blog, Crafts by Amanda
Sheila "I am a Christian Woman, a stay home homemaker and a Mom.
My interests: I love to knit, crochet, sew, embrodiery, and quilt. I play the piano, read music, I write Chrisitan poems and writings. I collect teddy bears, angels, hearts and butterflies."
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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.
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