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Waste Not Picture Frame

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Waste Not Picture Frame

 


Author BIO:
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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 holiday newsletter, Family Holidays, by sending any email message to holidays-on@mail-list.com   or by visiting her website at http://familycorner.com/ 
Copyright 2000, Amanda Formaro
http://familycorner.com/ 

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



 

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