Do you have a box of random photos that you wish you could display? Do you find store bought photo frames too boring? Well, why not create your own? Here are some great photo frames you can make to display your most special moments.
Puzzle Photo Frame
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Clear CD case
- Puzzle pieces
- Popsicle stick
- White Glue
HOW TO MAKE:
- Pick out the puzzle pieces you want to use and glue them around the edge of the cd case. Overlap them so all the gaps are filled.
- Let dry totally.
- Cut or break the popsicle stick in half and glue them to the back of the CD case to make your frame stand up.
- If you’d like, you can also add on buttons, ribbons or anything else you’d like to decorate your frame.
- Insert photo and display!
Paper Plate Frame
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Glue
- Piece of cardboard
- Different coloured paper, ribbons, buttons or whatever you want to use to decorate your plate
HOW TO MAKE:
- Cut a hole out in the centre of the plate. You can easily do this by gently folding the plate over and cutting.
- Glue your photo to the cardboard.
- Glue the cardboard to the paper plate frame so that your photo is framed when seen from the front.
- Decorate your frame using whatever you like.
- Be creative!
Recycled Magazine Frame
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Cardboard
- Old magazines
- White school glue
- Scissors
- Patience!
HOW TO MAKE:
- Cut the cardboard into a frame. It can be as big or small as you’d like.
- Tear out some pages from the magazines and start rolling them up into straw-like stick. Begin at a corner and roll diagonally and seal them with glue.
- Start gluing the sticks in a row on your frame. You may have to cut some of the sticks so they fit the frame.
- When all the sticks are glued on, apply a layer or two of glue across them to ensure they’ll stay and to give your frame a glossy finish.
- Stick your picture on and display!
- TIP: Be creative with how you arrange your magazine sticks. Instead of just straight lines, try making shapes!
Glass Jar Frame
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Glass jars in assorted shapes and sizes
- Photos to frame
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil
HOW TO MAKE:
- Clean off any labels from your jars so they’re totally clear
- With the ruler, measure the height of the FLAT part of the jar. Stop measuring at the curved part of the jar.
- Carefully trim the height of the photo to match the jar you just measured.
- Slightly roll the photo and insert it UPSIDE DOWN into the jar.
- Turn the jar over and display!
(Photo credits from top to bottom: Mariposa County, CA,How To … Do Something, Urban Moms and Getty Images)