Fancy Picture Frame Craft for Kids
By: Highlights Editorial
Showcase your child’s artwork or special photo moments with a DIY picture frame that’s as unique and colorful as they are!
You and your child will practice school skills and create family bonding moments with this simple craft from the pages of High Five magazine.
Adults: be sure to cut four rectangular strips out of cardboard, one for each side of the frame, before your child begins the picture frame craft.
What You'll Need
What to Do
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Paint the cardboard rectangles and let them dry.
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Use double-sided tape to connect the sides and form the frame.
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Cut the craft foam into shapes and use them to decorate the frame.
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Tape a picture to the back of the frame.
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To display your frame, you can attach a magnet to the back, hang with a ribbon, or tape a cardboard stand to the back.
Extend the Fun
For younger kids
This craft is the perfect way for kids to practice fine motor skills while expressing their creativity. Now, help your little one take the fun and learning even further by incorporating social emotional practice! Have your child choose photos or create pieces of artwork as gifts for others. Then, place them into your homemade picture frames for one-of-a-kind presents worthy of celebrating any special occasion.
For older kids
After your child creates their artistic picture frame craft, have them dive deeper into different artists and art styles. Do they prefer painting, textiles, sculpture or something else? Why? Who are their favorite artists and what are their stories? Ask your child to make their own versions of their favorite artworks and frame them to display at home.
